Sermons on Sorrow Of The Cross:

The Crosses Before The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 30, 2015

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The Crosses Before the Cross John 18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CrossesBeforeCross.html It's the beginning of the end for Jesus, Who is the beginning and has no end. And what looks like the end of Him, is only the beginning of life for us! In rapid fire succession we are about to study the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sorrow Is Passing But Joy Is Permanent Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2023

The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay.

The Bible is very honest about suffering in this world. It declares over and over that pain, sorrow and weeping will be a part of life. However, the good news is that it is passing and not permanent. The negatives pass away, but the positives will come to stay. The ultimate goal of God for His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

"Finding Hope In The Midst Of Sorrow”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 12, 2020

Today's message looks at the life of King David and how through His example set forth in the Psalms we can find hope in the midst of our sorrows and tragedies, and then how Jesus is who we find that hope in.

“Finding Hope in the Midst of Sorrow” {You can Watch today’s message at:https://youtu.be/p3NMOZOgcIg} {You can Listen to today’s message at:https://mega.nz/file/zN0TnZxY#TCc1bOl-3CBE2ALSNXfnRoNuUYFPzK3OiDsM2MRGZXs} Today, I’d like to return to a series I really didn’t know I was on until the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13, Psalm 62:5, Psalm 43:5, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Foursquare

Let Us Rejoice - For He Has Turned Sorrow Into Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 2, 2010

In view of the cross and resurrection - we have to see it - for us to realize that our sorrow now - is not permanent - but joy-filled

Let us Rejoice - He turns sorrow to Rejoicing Let Us Rejoice, For He has made Sorrow – Dance! John 16:12-22 † IN HIS NAME † May the Grace, the Mercy and Peace that God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has poured out on you through the Spirit, create is us the ability to rejoice and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2003

There can be no preaching apart from the cross. The preaching of the cross is the power of God unto salvation. This sermon reminds the believer that ultimate knowledge is knowing Christ and Him cruicified.

Introduction: The greatest event in human history is the death of our Saviour upon that old rugged cross. I didn’t say the cross of Christ because the cross was the sinner’s cross and Christ had none. In our text, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "I resolved to know nothing while I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Joy And Peace Or Sorrow And Anxiety

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2018

The Bible tells us that the LORD gives us gifts of joy and peace among other godly attributes. Are they evident in the lives of most Christians? If not, why not?

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:6, Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 8:1-17, Revelation 3:14-17, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Traveling Through This World Of Sorrow

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Nov 3, 2024

This world has always been a dangerous place for Christians. In John 15 Jesus said the world would hate His followers

TRAVELING THROUGH THIS WORLD OF SORROW TEXT: PSALM 20:1-2; 7 INTRODUCTION: The song, “I Want to Know More About My Lord,” was written by Lee Roy Abernathy. I believe David, who wrote Psalm 20, would relate to this song. The first verse says, “While traveling through this world of sorrow, I’m on my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 31, 2011

Jesus, the Prince of Peace can bring peace to our troubled hearts.

World War One began just over 97 years ago. By the end of the war, 15 million would die, 20 million more wounded. It was the largest scale of casualties in human history. Just this year, the last combat veteran of what was called “The Great War” died. He was Claude Choules who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Ever Be True

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 8, 2021

The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to follow Christ in this life and looks forward to life with Him in eternity.

Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Cross Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2009

Jesus exposed the darkness in the hearts of men, but rather than stepping into the light, they decided to snuff out the Light. Summary of the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life w/ focus on 7 sayings on the cross. Link inc. to audio/video, PowerPoint.

Cross Matthew 26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Cross.html Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus The Jewish leaders had become very hostile toward Jesus and His supposed authority, so they took counsel to kill Him. Matthew 26:1-4 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Baptist

Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Sorrow Over The Unrepentant

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 29, 2003

This is an evangelistic sermon about how much God loves us and that He died for us.

Jesus’ Sorrow over the Unrepentant Luke 13:31-34 Primary Purpose: To call the congregation to love the Lord and to commit themselves to Him. This is a story of the heart longing of Jesus. How He longs to love every soul and that every soul is important to Him. He hates the sin, but loves the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: From Sorrow To Joy Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004

Four lessons about God

Esther 9:1-10:3 From Sorrow to Joy Woodlawn Baptist Church October 3, 2004 Introduction There is a holiday that is celebrated in our world today that is characterized by great joy and celebration, a festival rich with spiritual meaning, rest from work, feasting, exchanging gifts, and giving to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Sorrow Is In Tune With God

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jul 4, 2007

This sermon deals with what can happen in our lives when we respond to sorrow in a godly way; it can bring about repentance, redemption as well as renewal.

Sorrow and heartache are common to all of us. To pass through life without feeling the hurt of disappointment, the sting of rebuke or the pain of unfulfilled desires is impossible. Sorrow is a part of life and it comes not only at the point of death, but at any sense of loss. The church at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist