Sermons on Rejoice In Sorrow:

Matthew 5 - Part 3 - Good Grief! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 21, 2009

A book I read once was called "Good Grief" and it said that something good can come from losing a loved one. Jesus said to His disciples on the mountain,"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted". Why did Jesus teach this to His Disciples?

22/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: , Good grief, Mourning, Repentance, Matthew 5, Sin | report Matthew 5 - Part 3 - Good Grief! I once read a counselling book about helping those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The book was called "Good Grief" and it said that something good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness.

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Mar 17, 2011

Growing downward to grow upward into Christ.

The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness Reading: 2 Corinthians 7v1; 9-11 I can remember well when I was a little boy,…that my parents used to measure my growth on the wall in our kitchen. Every now and then we three children used to line up against the wall,…and our measurement would be taken to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Love For The Chruch

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon explains biblical repentance and shows how it is applied in our Christian lives.

PAUL’S LOVE… I) WAS CONFRONTATIONAL VS 8 Illust – the body is self purifying – liver. I hate to confront or be confronted. God is confrontational PROV 27:5 “Open rebuke …” A) HOW DO WE CONFRONT EFFECTIVLY ? i) EMPATHIZE TO RELATE (not sympathize) Don’t be condemning Relate your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palms In The Garden [palm Sunday]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

The only palms that really mattered eternally during passion week were Jesus’ palms. A study of all His hands touched and accomplished, and what they were about to do! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Palms in the Garden Matthew 26:36-56 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PalmsInGarden.html See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Just outside Jerusalem was a little garden…the garden of Gethsemane. Jerusalem has always been a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 40 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 31, 2020

The psalm divides into 5 sections: Part 1 David’s Conviction (verses 1-5) Part 2 David’s Consecration (verses 6-8) Part 3 David’s Confession (verses 9-10) Part 4 David’s Contrition (verses 11-13) Part 5 David’s Consolation (verses 14-17)

February 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 40: PAST TRIUMPHS AND PRESENT TROUBLES (Part 1) A psalm of David. ALL FIVE PARTS ARE ON THIS PAGE Part 1 David’s Conviction (verses 1-5) Part 2 David’s Consecration (verses 6-8) Part 3 David’s Confession (verses 9-10) Part 4 David’s Contrition ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year Promise. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

God shall supply all your need.”This is the blessed assurance for you in this new year. What is your need? He will provide for you. Are you lacking in finance? He will supply for you. He will finish his work in you/and for you. He will supply all your nee

A NEW YEAR PROMISE. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.(Phil.4:19). Beloved this is the last day of the year.We are stepping in the new year,in a few hours.Here is a promise for a blessed New year.And I pray that we may all cling to this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Followers Make Good Fishermen Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers make good Fishermen

Lesson 05 of the Follow Me Series Followers Make Good Fishermen Compiled by Grady Henley Text: Mat 4:19-25 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Those You'd Rather Hate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 11, 2009

Focus is on 8 Relational Remedies, especially relinquishing our desire for revenge over to God.

Loving Those You’d Rather Hate Romans 12:15-21 Rev. Brian Bill 10/11/09 During one of our wars a military unit hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of jokesters, they quickly took advantage of the boy’s seeming naiveté. They smeared Vaseline on the stove handles so it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Anxious For Nothing? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 22, 2020

How do we live CALMly in a chaotic world?

How Do I Deal with My Anxiety? Matthew 26:24-34; Philippians 4:6-7; I Peter 5:7 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 11-22-2020 The End is Here? On January 13, 2018, someone watching the radar in Hawaii saw a strange blip. According to the radar, a missile launched from North ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Philippians 4:4-8, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking Mystical Communion With God - Psalm 63:9-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 15, 2025

How to enjoy God in both the destiny and the journey

Christianity is all about mystical fellowship with the Trinity, which is always available as we realize and enjoy God’s actions upon us. Draw near to God by joining Him at His side. 1) Delight in Your destiny with God so much that being en-route brings you joy (the trials are achieving the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:9-11

None Like You, God! - Luke 1:46-56

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Dec 1, 2025

Title: None Like You, God! Speaker: Ralph Hull Series: Luke Date: November 30, 2025 Bible: Luke 1:46-56 An exposition of Luke 1:46-56

Manuel, God with us. I hope that each and all of you can rejoice as we sing that last song and the others as well. I enjoyed hearing our brother Matthew said that he He has come, or he said he will come, and he has come, and he will come again. Maybe we need to write a few more stanzas. Maybe our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Ambassadors With Contradictions

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

We live with contradictory feelings about many things, including our church. We do not get the gift of reconciliation fully until there is conflict, but God wants to give the gift of reconciliation now, if we will accept it.

Church, some say, should be a place of peace. Church should be a place where we can come after a week of dealing with conflicts, fears, and doubts, and find peace. I was told we don’t want conflict at church. And I do understand. I do understand why, when we come to the hour of worship, we want ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, 2 Corinthians 6:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Manna And The White Stone Series

Contributed by Bud Brown on Oct 14, 2004

An expository sermon that explores the significance of the white stone and hidden manna, suggesting an interpretation that shows why they are genuine motives for sacrificial Christian living

Legend has it that when the famous frontiersman Davy Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1827, a newspaper reporter asked him if he’d ever been lost. Crockett had grown up in the woods and wilderness of middle and western Tennessee and was often gone out on hunting trips ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Way You Do The Things You Do

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Oct 14, 2004

Proposition: God is looking at our choices

2 Timothy 4:1-8 message 1I can’t impress this on you too strongly. God is looking over your shoulder. Christ himself is the Judge, with the final say on everyone, living and dead. He is about to break into the open with his rule, 2so proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist