Sermons on Sadness:

Psalm 43 - Psalm From The Sons Of Korah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 17, 2022

This is a marvellous Psalm that moves through praise, to soul despair, into light and hope.

MESSAGE - PSALM 43 PSALM FROM THE SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Good morning to you. We are going to look at Psalm 43 today and that follows from the turmoil of Psalm 42 we have been looking at. Here is an opening quote from Olsen, the writer of an excellent volume on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should Really Matter In Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us. But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important.

Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Enjoy The Donut

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

This simple sermon is a great visual expression of Thanksgiving that listeners of all ages can immediately relate to and will remember long after the sermon is finished.

“As you go through life, make this your goal...look at the donut and not the hole.” Donuts are great! Wouldn’t it be sad if you focused your attention on the hole in the middle. Wouldn’t you miss out? Wouldn’t it be just a wee bit silly to complain about the hole? What a sad mistake it would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning The Lesson Of Contentment

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 2, 2023

This is a message from a series I preached on Philippians.

Title: “Learning the Lesson of Contentment” Scripture: Phil. 4:10-13 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 9-3-23 Intro: Listen to the words of the wisest and richest man who ever lived. He literally had “it all”. “These are the words of the Teacher,[a] King David’s son, who ruled in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Christmas Party Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001

Using the analogy of the process of human existence as a party this sermon follows the ups and downs from creation to wedding supper of the Lamb

S121701 The best Christmas party Revelation 18:5-9 A short story by Scotty Killingsworth We joined the party on the sixth day of creation. It was indescribable. There was an explosion of treats that had never been tasted before. The decorations used every color that the eye could see and were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

It's Mother's Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Mother’s Day used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. Well - maybe not for everybody.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three small children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. Some of their toys were scattered across the lawn & on the driveway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:25, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Say "Good Night"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002

how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Crawling Into The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 17, 2001

Child-like faith is the only faith that saves.

"Crawling Into the Kingdom" Opening Illustration: Everything in the mouth! As I was thinking about this message I am about to share, I couldn’t help but to think of my own daughter, Mikayla. She has no cares in this world but to be loved and fed. She has no responsibilities, no worries. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Race To The Easter Tomb!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2004

EASTER (A) - Race to the Easter tomb and discover the tomb is empty and Scripture is fulfilled.

RACE TO THE EASTER TOMB! John 20:1-9 - April 11, 2004 JOHN 20:1-9 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Is Impossible For The Lord Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 23, 2005

All Christians can do seemingly impossible things if they follow Nehemiah’s example. 1. Start where God has given you a concern. (Neh. 1:1-3) 2. Spend time praying and fasting and waiting. (Neh. 1:4-10) 3. When God opens the door, be bold! (Neh. 2:

Nothing Is Impossible For The LORD Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 July 24, 2005 DON JAQUES MAIN IDEA: All Christians can do seemingly impossible things if they follow Nehemiah’s example. 1. Start where God has given you a concern. (Neh. 1:1-3) 2. Spend time praying and fasting and waiting. (Neh. 1:4-10) 3. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whoso Diggeth A Pit

Contributed by Ronnie Brown on Oct 15, 2005

Proverbs 26:27 "Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him."

Whoso Diggeth a Pit Turn to Pr 26:27. Here we find the words of the wisest of all men save the Lord Jesus Christ, giving account of a plan that was designed, it was well though out and yet it failed. At first glance at this verse I think of the oddest image in my mind. I think of a cartoon. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Baptist

Judas' Greed Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2005

1st of Lent sermon series on how God used’ Judas’ greed for the greatest act of generosity ever.

One Man’s Trash is Our Lord’s Treasure Trash 1 - Judas’ Greed The garbage man comes every Monday afternoon between one and three o’clock. It hasn’t happened for a while, but every now and then I forget to take the trash out. I hate that when that happens, because then I end up with a whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Responding To The Vision Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

How to respond to a vision from God

Responding to the Vision – Sermon 2 Respond Patiently Nehemiah Patiently Served Nehemiah Patiently Prayed Nehemiah Patiently Planned Respond by Praising Respond by Presenting the Problem to the People Respond by Proposing the Vision of the Lord Slide 1 Slide 1 Have you ever thought of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering Exalted-Exiting Enraged Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 15, 2007

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus was finally accomplished. There were just days left on His earthly clock and soon He would be Home with His Father forever. While He was being hailed as the Son of David and being blest because He came in the name of the Lord,

MARK 11:1-11 ENTERING EXALTED-EXITING ENRAGED I. THE ENTRANCE: * A. Extemporaneous. B. Entitled. C. Evaluated. II. THE EXAMINATION: ** A. Encompassing. B. Eternal. C. Exacting. III. THE EXIT: *** A. Eventide. B. Exasperated. C. Extended. The Triumphal Entry was now over. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist