Sermons on Sorrow Upon Sorrow:

How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouraging Circumstances

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible.

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible. He does the things others cannot do! Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 16 (Section 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2025

This is the second part of the great transformation from condemnation, having been declared guilty, to what we are in Jesus Christ. Jesus took all the condemnation for us and we have justification. It is a wonderful appropriation of righteousness. That is what we will look at now.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 16 (Section 2) This is the second part of the great transformation from condemnation, having been declared guilty, to what we are in Jesus Christ. Jesus took all the condemnation for us and we have justification. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 5:15-19, Romans 5:1, Revelation 12:10, Genesis 3:15-19, Genesis 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Active Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

How much time do you spend in front of the mirror? How often do you look in the mirror? What do you do with what you see there?

“Faith That Works: The Active Life” James 1:19-27 A young pastor’s wife came to her husband one day with a look of obvious concern. He lovingly inquired as to the problem. She replied that she had really been struggling lately with the sin of vanity. “How’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 14, 2014

Being led by the Spirit--Listening to the Lord's direction in your life

GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT:18. Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. INTRODUCTION: Isaiah’s writings to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strong Faith In A Faithful God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2015

For faith to be true faith, it must be active faith. Its activity, however, must begin with prayer. This should precede any action. "I will cry," he says, "unto God most high."

STRONG FAITH IN A FAITHFUL GOD Text: "I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me." (Psalm 57:2) DAVID was in the cave of Adullam. He had fled from Saul, his ruthless foe, and had found shelter in the clefts of the rock. In the beginning of this psalm he rings the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2019

When trouble strikes, whether it be through natural calamity or human conflict, the psalmist reminds us to slow down, stay calm, and lean on God. He will get us through.

Psalm 46:1-11 When Trouble Comes Trouble comes to everyone at some point. No one escapes it. If you’re not having a bad day today, you will one day. And what will you do then? Will you fall apart? Will you give up on God? On the world? On yourself? The psalm writers, these sons of Korah, speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Investment With Good Returns Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

10So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.’ 11As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Forerunner To The Messiah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 16, 2016

John gives us three important lessons from his testimony: 1. We are not the focus of the witness; 2. We are not the light of the world; and, 3. We proclaim (for others) our own belief in Jesus. Before we can ever grow, we must realize these first!

The Forerunner to the Messiah John 1:14-28 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love like Jesus’, we can bring others to Him -- Re: We ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Believing, Acting And Confessing!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 28, 2016

In our Christian lives we need God's Word Believing, Acting and Confessing the Word.It will bring the blessings of God.!

God's Word Believing, Acting and Confessing! I. Believing God's Word - Acts 27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. A. We should not just look at circumstances. Do not just look at the mountain. Look also to the promises of God! - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Appropriating And Defending Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The fourth sermon in this series deals with the appropriation of our inheritance by faith, and our need to defend our inheritance so that we can enjoy it and pass it on to others.

Inheritance sermon #4: Appropriating and Defending our Inheritance Intro: It is wonderful to know about our inheritance from God, but knowing about it isn’t all there is to it. There are certain things we need to do with our inheritance in order to make it really ours. Imagine someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wisdom-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 28, 2023

Do you seek wisdom? Do you want to make wise decisions? Do you want a wisdom-filled heart? Then, trust in the Lord with your whole being, stop trying to be in control of everything and let God take over, and finally, have a personal intimate relationship with Him. All from Proverbs 3:5-6.

A Christian’s Heart “A Wisdom-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: Years ago, I read two proverbs that resonated so much within me that I have lived my life and conducted my responsibilities as a teacher of God’s word based a lot upon them. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Noah Saved From Wrath Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 3, 2012

Wrath comes because of: 1) Great Wickedness (Genesis 6:5). It results in: 2) Great Sorrow (Genesis 6:6). It brings: 3) Great Collateral Damage (Genesis 6:7) yet it also promises: 4) Great Redemption (Genesis 6:8)

By this point you have most likely heard of the 2012 doomsday prophesies. The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012. This date is regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Other

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019

Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 2:19-21, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Corinthians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:12-16, Hebrews 10:32-36, Hebrews 11:36-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diligently Working Together

Contributed by Neal Gray on Aug 26, 2001

Don’t lose heart. I know that sorrows come. But don’t be weary in well-doing. Share. Do Good. You will reap God’s good promises in due time. God says it is true! And I believe Him and His promises. Do you?

"Diligently Working Together" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 6:6-10 Purpose: Don’t lose heart. I know that sorrows come. But don’t be weary in well-doing. Share. Do Good. You will reap God’s good promises in due time. God says it is true! And I believe Him and His promises. Do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

A New Thing Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 18, 2021

When we leave this world, whether it be by the rapture or the graveyard, there are just some things that cannot go with us! God said I am going to do a New Thing! He said that the Former Things will have passed away! There will be NO MORE: Death – Sorrow – Crying – Pain – Tears

Revelation 20:6-21:5 “A New Thing” September 19, 2021 1. The Blessed (v.6) “Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection” Verse 4 says… “Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and who had not worshiped ...read more

Denomination: Baptist