Sermons on Sad Stories:

Our King's Glad Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Palm Sunday is a day of great paradox, for it was a day of such contrasting emotions. Jesus was such a glad king; such a sad king, and such a mad king.

The final week of the life of Abraham Lincoln has an amazing parallel to that of the final week of Jesus. From Palm Sunday to Good Friday is only 5 days, yet in that 5 days we go from the scene of the triumphal entry of the King to the scene of the tragic exit of the King on the cross. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013

We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look Who's Here

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 21, 2008

This sermon presents the fact that Christ’s presence is always with us even when we are suffering, sorrowing, sad, stranded or selfish.

Look Who’s Here! Aim: To show how the Risen Lord is there in times of our need. Text: John 21:1-19 Introduction: Two weeks have passed by since the resurrection. Jesus has appeared unto His disciple twice, and now they have been sitting around waiting for something to happen and nothings ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 Points: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter Denies Jesus (Luke Chapter 22 Verses 54-62). - Sermon By Gordon Curley Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 18, 2024

THE 4 POINTS: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter denies Jesus (Luke chapter 22 verses 54-62). - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: English Word #1: ‘debt’: English Word #2: ‘trespass’: English Word #3: ‘sin’: (1). Peter’s love! (2). Peter’s failure! (3). Peter’s hope. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The most famous prayer on the planet, • Also contains the most well-known verses of the Bible. • It is a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Brethren

Powerful People Are Called To Love The Unlovable (The Story Of Hosea & Gomer) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 18, 2020

A sermon that looks at the parallels between Hosea & Gomer and Christ and His bride the church.

POWERFUL PEOPLE ARE CALLED TO LOVE THE UNLOVABLE Friday was Valentines Day. Some people overlook the origin of Valentine's day and assume it is just a day to celebrate love. The name Valentine is derived from the Latin word Valens which means worthy, strong or powerful. This evening as we ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-2, Mark 4:18-19, Hosea 2:4, Hosea 2:5, Job 1:21, James 1:17-18, James 4:4, Hosea 2:13, Hosea 2:14, Hosea 2:15, Hosea 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023

One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God In Trying Times Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 18, 2025

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way.

Trusting God in Trying Times Psalm 56 Rev. Brian Bill August 16-17, 2025 I’ve shared this true story on Facebook before. I may have also shared it in a sermon, but it bears repeating. Over 15 years ago, on a Saturday night as I was preparing to get my much-needed beauty rest, I heard a clarion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"grief (Part 2): Biblical Response To Kubler-Ross's Stages Of Grief" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Death separates us from someone we love and oftentimes causes pain of grief! This sermon helps us understand Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's stages of grief and biblical's response to them.

Last week we learned that grief is a normal response to the loss of any significant person, object, or opportunity. The Bible tells us that many people of faith, even Jesus, grieved. So, it is okay to grieve and cry. But do not grieve like the unbelievers who don't have hope. Do not dwell in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-23, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 66:13, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Numbers 30:2, Job 1:21, Job 2:3, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Job 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Anything Worth Dying For? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

A story of betrayal, wickedness and great faith. How Herodias used her daughter, Salome, to trick her husband, Herod, into beheading John the Baptist.

INTRODUCTION You might recall a few years ago when the U.S. was part of a coalition to invade Iraq and depose Saddam Hussein. Not all Americans were in favor of that war and I recall seeing some protestors on the news. They interviewed one angry young man and asked him why he opposed the war. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

From Heavenly Hurt To Healing Hearts Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2003

Bringing people to repentance is tough work. God has a way, and it leads to salvation. Working through compicated relationship factors Paul shares a great success story here.

From Heavenly Hurts to Healing Hearts 2 Corinthians 7 What did it take for God to bring you to repentance? Right in the heart of this chapter we discover a great truth of God about repentance that leads to salvation. We’ve been studying this letter of Paul to Corinth and have noticed how he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry That Changed History: Hannah’s Story - 1 Samuel 1-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025

This message covers the first seven chapters of 1 Samuel and shows how God saved a nation by closing a womb.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction David is emphasized in Scripture Pop quiz: Besides Jesus, whose name do you think is mentioned most often in ...read more

Transforming Prayer Series

Contributed by David Calhoun on Aug 21, 2007

Prayer has the power to transform us from lost to saved, sick to healed, poor to prosperous, sad to joyful, upset to peaceful.

TRANSFORMERS 3 Transforming Prayer Part 1 ILL: Flight 93 Video Clip– Lord’s Prayer… Most people wait until death is near, the marriage is in failing, the kids are in trouble, money is low etc. before praying. God will certainly hear our prayers of distress but why wait till destruction to pray? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sinners Are The Enemy Right?

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 4, 2009

Its sad but true that we forget that our responsibility is to lead the lost to Christ, and to remember that we were once lost too.

If you were organizing a church you would not go to Jensen and Quitman to look for members would you (an area frequented by prostitutes) Mat 5:46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? I overheard a believer make this ridiculous statement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeing, Seeking And Following - The Bartimaeus Way

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2015

Sometimes a story is more than a story. It is true with Bartimaeus story. It is our story as humans. IT is our story as seekers. It is our story as followers. It is the story of what Jesus can do in the life of a willing and surrendered person.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Theme: Once I was Blind but He Makes Me Proposition: The Story of Bartimaeus is a multi-leveled story: It is the Story of sinful humanity, the story of a true seeker and the story of a transformed disciple The Story of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

House Cleaning Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

The story of Gideon is the story of revival. It is the story of a man the needs encouragement.

House Cleaning Judges 6 :17-32 Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. How his situation and fears were not too different than ours today. We live in works where modern Midianites consume our resources and leave us ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Congregational