Sermons on Sorrows:

"Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tears Of Jesus

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 15, 2023

Jesus shed tears for many reasons. We, as Christians, should shed tears for the same. Is our heart sensitive to the things of God?

Chemists say that tears are a combination of sodium chloride, phosphate of lime, mucus, and water. The Bible reveals that tears are the expressions of a broken heart. The Bible is splattered with tears from Genesis to Revelation. In the Old Testament, Esther fell down before the King's and wept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, Luke 19:41, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah, The Weeping Prophet Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024

Prophet Jeremiah was a powerful prophet chosen by God. He was so chosen even before the foundation of the world and even before formed in the mother’s womb. What about you.

Theme: Jeremiah, Weeping Prophet Text: Lamentations 3:22-24   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: This OT prophet played three roles in the lives of the Israelites. He was a prophet with a concern for his people. He was appointed by God with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Mean To Lament?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025

People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

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 Sacrifice Of Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2002

The sorrow, struggle and submission of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS For most part of the Gospel accounts, we see the charming side of Jesus - His power to heal the sick; His compassion for the weak and poor; the authority He has when He preached the Word of God. We don’t often see Jesus struggling in sorrow. Today, we’re looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Love

Contributed by Sam Guilliams on Feb 15, 2005

God’s Creation, Sorrow, and Redemptive Plan.

Divine Love Introduction A) From the book, “Knowing God,” by J.I. Packer -- There is tremendous relief in knowing that His love to me is utterly realistic, based at every point on prior knowledge of the worst about me, so that no discovery can disillusion Him about me, in the way I am so often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feast Of Purim Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 20, 2009

God has turned our sorrow into joy!

The Feast of Purim, Esther 9:18-27 (Jewish Feasts-2) Introduction A thirty-eight-year-old scrubwoman (cleaning lady) would go to the movies and sigh, “If only I had her looks.” She would listen to a singer and moan, “If only I had her voice.” Then one day someone gave her a copy of the book, The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Correction Of The Letter. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 30, 2019

This Epistle was designed to produce pain in the Corinthian believers—and Paul felt very apprehensive about its effect on them. It was painful to him to write it, and he was well aware that it must cause deep distress among them to be scolded in this manner.

August 26, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.2.b: Correction of the Letter. (7:8–12) 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12 (NKJV) 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #19 Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2019

Although Timothy’s visit was delayed, “Epaphroditus” was to go immediately, taking with him the epistle Paul was writing.

Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #19 Title: Why Paul Felt It Necessary To Send Epaphroditus • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:25-28, NIV) (25) But I think it is necessary to send back to you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promise To Prodigals Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 25, 2023

Message 9 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Finish this sentence for me: “This is going to hurt me… (more than its going to hurt you).” That is a lie that parents have been telling since the beginning of time. I grew up in the age of corporal punishment (i.e. paddling at home and at school). And while I’ll admit to having doled out a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preacher Who Sorrowed When Sinners Were Saved

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 10, 2008

This is an overview of the book of Jonah in which the emphasis is on the futility of escaping God’s will, and the compassion that God has for all mankind.

The Preacher Who Sorrowed When Sinners Were Saved Aim: To show through Jonah the compassion of God for all men, Jew & Gentile, young & old. Text: Jonah 3:5-4:1 Introduction: This morning we are encounter to a man whom most people are familiar with. Even the unsaved can largely recount the story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let My Life Bring No Sorrow!.(Prayer Of Jabez) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2025

A Sermon on Living a Life of Joy and Impact.

LET MY LIFE BRING NO SORROW! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When They Persecute You Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Jesus warns us that we will have many trials and sorrows. We need to be prepared for those trials and sorrows. Not to worry over them, but not to be naïve. One of our greatest sorrows is when our friends or loved ones come against us for our commitmen

Tonight we will conclude our study on The Sermon on the Mount. There is still much more that Christ taught in chapter five, but our focus has been primarily focused on the portion that includes “The Beatitudes”. Last week we looked closely at verse 10, and I would like to connect a final study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God