Sermons on Sorrowful:

Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 20, 2022

Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors."

Joseph is an important figure in the Bible's Book of Genesis. He was the first of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's twelfth child and eleventh son). He is the favorite son of the patriarch Jacob, and his jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where he eventually ends up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Contrition

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2021

Contrition is defined as a state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Washington Irving, an American short story writer, once remarked: "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 28:13

Dealing With Grief

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 12, 2023

Dealing with grief in a church after the son of our worship leader was killed in a traffic accident

Dealing with Grief Tuesday morning, I woke up to a text from Marc telling me Reece had been in a motorcycle accident, and that they were on their way to Tampa. I woke Gladys up, told her about Marc’s message, asked her to pray, and headed to Tampa. I called Marc shortly after I left and told him ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Psalm 137:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Apostle Itoro-Obong Jacob on Feb 16, 2019

Beauty for ashes is literary replacing a rejected identity with an acceptable and celebrated tag.

Key Verse 3 “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified”. Beauty is the quality ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior In Gethsemane

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Before Jesus suffered great physical pain on the cross, He had to suffer great mental pain in the Garden of Gethsemane, and this too was part of what He paid for our salvation.

A salesman said to me, “We all know you do not get something good for nothing.” It turned out to be very true in regard to what he was selling. I began to think about this in relationship to the Gospel and concluded that it is both true and false. Salvation by grace through faith is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

Three Hours In Hell

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

I am sure Jesus did not like His 3 hours in hell. It was the worst experience of His existence, but He did it for us so that we might never need to experience hell.

People die all the time just to advance our knowledge. Have you ever wondered how doctors knew the precise steps in the development of the fetus before there was any means of seeing inside the mother? It came from a team of Harvard doctors who asked a group of women who were scheduled for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Delivered From Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Psalm 116 is about being a survivor, and being alive when, except for the grace of God, the author would be dead. He was delivered from death, and this is his song of thanksgiving.

Memorial Day began as a day to honor and remember those who died in the Civil War. The very first soldier to die in that war was Colonel Ellsworth, a personal friend of President Lincoln. Lincoln gave his regiment the honor of being the first to cross the Potomac into Virginia and pull down the ...read more

The Tears Of A Crown

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 19, 2019

The sad reality is knowing Christians in America hold diverse views about guns and gun culture.

TITLE: THE TEARS OF A CROWN SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 53:3a We have all watched in horror as the news media has replayed the events of two weeks ago and we have watched it over and over again on our television sets. A man walks into a local Wal-Mart in El Paso, Tx and takes the lives of 22 people and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

The King In Tears Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

There is no doubt at all that Palm Sunday was one of the most emotion filled days of history. Jesus wept on other occasions, but his tears here say something different.

Little Bobbie listened with deep interest to the story of the Prodigal Son right up to the happy ending when the son returned; the fatted calf was killed, and the house was filled with music and dancing. Then he suddenly burst into tears. "Why what is the matter Bobbie?" exclaimed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-48

The Saint In Depression Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

It should be no surprise that God's people get depressed. It is normal for Christians to get athletes foot, tooth aches, and gray hair. It is also normal for them to get depressed.

I read a humorous story that fits the experience of Job. A man was on his roof trying to fix the TV antenna. Suddenly it began to rain, and while struggling with the guy wires he slipped. As he tumbled down the roof, he made a last ditch effort to grab the drain trough. There he was, hanging from ...read more

"that's Enough"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 31, 2019

Sermon is sharing how at times God has even said, "That's Enough".

Ann Crews told me once after prayer preacher That’s enough . It was one of those prayers that simply put God just allowed the words to flow. Ann was on some medications I am sure and as I was praying Ann said, "preacher that's enough". I just laughed and laughed and Ann did to. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Willow T Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 29, 2024

The third sermon in the series focuses on Lament.

February 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Psalm 137:1-6 The Willow Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s a privilege to be with you here this evening. I thank you for the honor to be a part of your Lenten worship series. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Willow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Try Tears Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

TRY TEARS

Psalm 56:1-12 TRY TEARS I. He Is God In My Warfare - (1–2) David Mentions A. The Needed Favour (The Mercy) It's Personal - 1 Be merciful unto me, O God: It's Practical - for man would swallow me up; It's Pepetual - he fighting daily oppresseth me. B. The Numerous Foes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Tenebrae 2024

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2024

This is a very solemn service. After all, the death and burial of Jesus was not a festive event. It was on this day of the week that Jesus was crucified, died, and was laid in the tomb.

Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn occasion. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-27, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

From Tears To Testimonies

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 26, 2019

We all go through tough times! Sometimes when we're in the thick of suffering and sorrow, it feels like it will never come to an end. But it will. Every problem has an expiry date.

FROM TEARS TO TESTIMONIES “Return and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord." 2 Kings 20:5. King Hezekiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:5, 1 Samuel 30:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational