Sermons on Rejoice In Sorrow:

Comforted But Not Comfortable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2004

No trial, no comfort and being comfortable is poverty.

We live in a day when there is much hardship, sorrow, guilt and untimely deaths. People seek comfort for their sorrows in many ways. Many turn to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sex and even food to feel better or to forget their pain for a while. Sadly, the pain returns and often the temporary cures ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 52:1-2

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Oct 2, 2012

This sermon reflects on the first two verses in Isaiah 52.

How many people would say that they enjoy being asleep? On the other hand how many people would say that they enjoy being awake? It is safe to say that you can do more for God when you are awake then when you are asleep. When you are awake you know what is going on around you, and you are aware ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-2

Denomination: *other

One Is Bad - One Is Good

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 11, 2009

A message comparing the horrifying attributes of hell to the wondrous goodness of heaven.

I read a news article the other day that said over 50% of society believes in a heaven, but less than 40% believe in a hell. There is a discrepancy in those numbers because everyone wants to go someplace good, and we all recognize that heaven is a good place. Likewise, we do not want to go any ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: *other

"When God Hides His Face"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

A careful examination of Psalm 13 and the importance of being open and honest with God.

Scripture: Psalm 13 I. Introduction: Have you ever felt that God was giving you the “silent treatment”? What is the Lord’s purpose for not immediately answering prayer? How should you respond when God seems distant? II. Message A. Examples of God’s Silence 1. Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tears Of A Son Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 29, 2014

"They that mourn" 1. Wasted Tears 2. Welcome Tears 3. Flowing Tears 4. Dried Tears

- Don’t confuse this title with the 2003 movie “Tears of the Sun” - Brutal “R” rated movie that stars Bruce Willis who plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a female doctor who will only go with them if they agree to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Your Heart Is Overwhelmed

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011

Words of Encouragement in the mist of a Sorrow filled time

What to do when your Overwhelmed Psalm 61:1-8 Funeral Service 3-17-11 1. Get to the Rock v2 A. The Best place to Go 2. Get Under the Shelter v3 A. The Best place to Dwell 1. Comfort while the storm passes over 3. I Will Abide v4 A. The Best place for Comfort 4. I Will Trust v4 A. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Forgive Yourself: How To Experience Total Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 31, 2023

Forgiveness.... we give it to others, but can we give it to ourselves? How can forgiveness go full circle? Joseph's brothers had still not forgiven themselves. Joseph modeled the forgiveness of God and helped them experience total forgiveness.

Joseph: Living the Dream When You Can’t Forgive Yourself: How to Experience Total Forgiveness Genesis 50 On September 6, 2018 a tragic event that happened in Dallas. Botham Jean who was a worship leader in his church moved into the South Side Flats apartments in Dallas while also working for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saddest Verse(S) In The Bible

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Examine the saddest verse(s) in the Bible..

SADDEST VERSES IN THE BIBLE Many have preached, and many know the shortest verse in the Bible, which is John 11:35. Jesus wept. Some may say, that to them that is the saddest verse in the Bible. I can ask each of you here what might be your favorite verse or verses and I would get different ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Tears Of Jesus

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 15, 2023

Jesus shed tears for many reasons. We, as Christians, should shed tears for the same. Is our heart sensitive to the things of God?

Chemists say that tears are a combination of sodium chloride, phosphate of lime, mucus, and water. The Bible reveals that tears are the expressions of a broken heart. The Bible is splattered with tears from Genesis to Revelation. In the Old Testament, Esther fell down before the King's and wept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, Luke 19:41, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah, The Weeping Prophet Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024

Prophet Jeremiah was a powerful prophet chosen by God. He was so chosen even before the foundation of the world and even before formed in the mother’s womb. What about you.

Theme: Jeremiah, Weeping Prophet Text: Lamentations 3:22-24   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: This OT prophet played three roles in the lives of the Israelites. He was a prophet with a concern for his people. He was appointed by God with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

"Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022

In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

Decisions In The Midst Of Difficulty

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

Are you facing a hopeless situation, a deep sorrow, an insurmountable obstacle, or an incredible difficulty? If that’s the case, this message is for you.

In the book that bears his name, the prophet Jeremiah warns the people of God to repent of their sin. He pleads with them to forsake their idols and turn back to Jehovah. For years he speaks the word of the Lord, and yet they do not listen. Jeremiah warns them over and over again that if they do ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Comforted To Comfort

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 28, 2018

God comforts us so that we can comfort others to trust God.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of a handful of German theologians to stand up to the Nazification of the German church. Bonhoeffer’s courage thrust him into leadership in that part of the Protestant church that opposed Hitler. He founded an underground seminary in Bavaria, which was closed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist