Sermons on Sorrowful:

In Memorial

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 27, 2013

A funeral sermon for Jesus of Nazareth, reflections of Nicodemus the Pharisee. A short Good Friday sermon

I want to thank you all for coming to my house tonight. I know that it was not easy for you to do so considering the horrible events of this day. I know that you fear the retribution of my fellow Pharisees and for you to bring yourself to the house of a Pharisee on this night of all nights ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Outstretched Arms

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2009

Christ’s suffering & cost to secure for us the free gift of salvation.

James A. Harnish (Tampa, Florida), in his 1993 Easter sermon, tells the story of a little boy who was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside ... As he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

This is the second part of the sermon on "Eating the fruit of your labor". Debunking the notion that the fruit of our labor is worth eating.

Another example of labor in the Bible was the labor of Judas and Lazy man JUDAS He performed hard labor to betray Jesus Christ. It cannot be an easy task to betray Jesus! What effort it must have taken to convince the high priest that he can turn Jesus over to them? But he prevailed and his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11, Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Whole Heart Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 16, 2017

How much of our heart do we have to give to God?

OUR WHOLE HEART II Matthew 22:34-40 (NKJV) 34 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" 37 Jesus said to him, ...read more

Denomination: *other

A King And I

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2015

This is a funeral sermon for a 68 year old Christian who had a true servant spirit.

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. Funerals are customs where we attempt to: a. Remember and Honor a loved one b. Comfort and Console a family c. Exalt God even in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fitting Memorial

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Memorial Day sermon remembering the sacrifice of soldiers as well as the sacrifice of our Lord. The Lord's Supper is a fitting memorial. The Gettysburg address was a fitting memorial in 1863, but the words of Jesus are a lasting memorial.

Sermon May 28, 2017 David Simpson "A Fitting Memorial" 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Tomorrow our nation honors the memory of those who died for our country. We call it Memorial Day. Perhaps no greater tragedy took place in our nation's history than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian Church

The Butterfly Effect Of Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016

A simple prayer can have amazing impact

The European union was fracturing along national lines. Political and religious rivalries had caused chasms of separation to grow, so that a threat to one part was even seen as a good thing to other parts of the continent. A resurgent Islamic state had taken territory and executed hundreds, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

Healing Through Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 28, 2016

WE can enter into worship and I the process receive the benefits provided to us at the cross.

October 30, 2016 Morning Worship Isaiah 53:5 Subject: By His Stripes We are Healed Title: Healing Through Intimate Worship This is our fifth and final week in our series about how the Lord has chosen to bring healing to all those who would place their trust in Him. Do you believe that is you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When Life Gets Scary Jesus Calms The Storms"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2016

I am pretending to be Isaiah the Prophet today dress in a white robe and I will share my story according to texts found in Isaiah. I had a great task to tell the people of Judah about the coming foes to bring judgement but I did it.

1. I was told of God To “Fear Not” Isaiah 41 :10 • I am the son of Amos and I prophesied in the days of these Kings of Judah Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. I was terrorized to do so but I did • Now some mighty strange things happened to me which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Addicted To God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

An addiction that is right

1 CORINTHIANS 16:15 “ADDICTED TO GOD” A) The word that I want to focus on tonight is the word addicted. * The Greek word is “etaxan” (e’-tax-an) and means to devote or to give of oneself ... Webster: Unable to give up a habit, strongly inclined. B) When you think about being an addict, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Broken But I Made It Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Nov 22, 2020

When bad thing happen in our lives, God knows how to make the broken pieces work for our good

Acts 27:42-44 42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. 43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:42-44

Identical Messages

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2021

Why did John the Baptist and Jesus preach the same message?

1. Message of the King 1930 King George was to address the opening session of the Naval Conference in London. Radio was in its infancy, but through this media the king’s message was to be carried around the world. Just before the king was to go on the air, Walter Vivian, a young engineer of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

14 The Decisive Question Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 24, 2020

This is the 14th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah, where I make a comparison between the story of Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

# 14 – The Decisive Question Jonah 1:11: “Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you that the sea may be calm for us?”—for the sea was growing more tempestuous.” “What shall we do to you…” In our last devotion, we looked at the first question the sailors asked Jonah – “What have you done?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11, Matthew 24:7-14, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 15, 2020

God calls us as disciples and uses us just as we are to bring God's kingdom to a world in need.

June 14, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 9:35-10:8; Romans 5:1-8; Exodus 19:2-8a From Suffering to Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. While they still weak, at the right time, Christ sent his apostles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 19:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Ways We Sin

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 28, 2022

I was going door-to-door. I met a woman who said, “I have never sinned.” I knew this wasn’t true. It couldn’t be true; the Bible tells me this is not true.

None does good, no not one. Romans 3:12, Psalm 14:3 All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 We are all like sheep; we’ve gone astray: everyone has turned to his own way. Isaiah 53:6 I’m reminded of the story of “The Rich Young Ruler,” recorded in Matthew 19:16-26, Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 18:18-27, Romans 2:12, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Leviticus 19:13, James 4:17, Matthew 5:28, 1 John 3:15, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 12:29-31, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist