Sermons on Weep Or Weep Not:

Joy Is Coming In The Morning

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

Have you ever felt like crying? There are times in every life when each of us feels like crying. Crying is universal. Everyone cries. Babies cry and adults cry. No matter what sex, race or nationality we happen to be, we cry. Usually our tears represent t

“Joy Is Coming In The Morning” Psalms 30:5 SCRIPTURE: For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Introduction Have you ever felt like crying? There are times in every life when each of us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfortable Mourning! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 15, 2013

People mourn for all kinds of reasons, but are they what Jesus is talking about?

Matthew 5:4-Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. People mourn for all kinds of reasons, but are they what Jesus is talking about? Genesis 4:13-And Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear! Cain was sorrowful but not about his sin, but about the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 4, 2015

We can turn to God in out times of sadness and receive comfort and joy just by believing in him.

Did you notice something different in the church when you came in this morning? Well, you might have noticed that there wasn’t any music or singing. That’s because our ministers, organist and choir aren’t here. There’s a reason for that. The last time Bishop Sue was here ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Time To Mourn Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 30, 2020

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Introduction: In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016

Would Jesus weep over America?

LORD FORGIVE ME IF I MAKE YOU WEEP John 11:33-35, Heb .5:5-7, and Luke 19:28-44 (Illustration) A little boy was standing outside a busy mall, crying. People would stop by and ask him what was wrong. He would say " I want my mommy" People felt sorry for him, and gave him dimes to stop him from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

Tears Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2025

David cried unto God to keep the records of his cries. He wept for his life, he wept for his wives and young children, he wept for Amnon, he wept for Absalom but not disciplined them to be with God.

Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Theme: Tears of David Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: The holy family should take care to be a model family with seven qualities of life based on Hebrews 13:1-8. Morning I had talked about the missing qualities in David family. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem And Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2010

Jesus enters Jerusalem on the colt to the praises of a throng of followers and under the scrutiny of the religious leaders, but His mind is focused on the souls of the city of Jerusalem, which represented God's chosen nation.

Read Luke 19:41-48… Setting the stage: v.41-48 detail the conclusion of Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem toward the destined sacrifice He was sent here to make for the sins of the world. For many days Jesus had been on a resolute journey toward the city of Jerusalem. He had predicted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday – Jesus Was…..weeping?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 13, 2014

It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31.

Palm Sunday – Jesus was…..weeping? It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31: "As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lent 2019 – Our Weeping Savior (Palm Sunday) Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 13, 2019

Our Lord has emotions. We see it both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. When He entered into Jerusalem on a donkey to the shouts of "Hosanna" why did He weep. Does He weep or rejoice over us?

Lent 2019 – Our Weeping Savior (Palm Sunday) Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Deuteronomy 6:5, Isaiah 43:1-3, 1 Samuel 8:1-9, Matthew 23:37-38, 2 Peter 2:9-10, Mark 12:30, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Visionary View: Refreshment In The Valley Of Weeping (Psalm 84) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Psalm 84 is a beautiful passage that speaks of the longing for God's presence and the joy of dwelling in His house.

Visionary View: Refreshment in The Valley of Weeping Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, may God's grace and peace be upon you as we gather today to explore the profound wisdom and inspiration found in Psalm 84. Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5, Psalm 84:6, Psalm 84:10, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 84:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Weep As Those Without Hope (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

As believers, our grief is marked by a hope that transcends the sorrow we feel in this moment.

DO NOT WEEP AS THOSE WITHOUT HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. INTRODUCTION: Death often brings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Raising Lazarus From The Grave Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus weeps with us.

1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). a. Our agendas are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8, John 11:41

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Life Of King Josiah

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 27, 2023

A priest did not weep, nor did a Levite weep, nor did a scribe weep, nor did the king's servant weep, but a tender-hearted king tore his clothing and wept when he heard the words of the law.

Thus it happened, when the king heard the words of the Law, that he tore his clothes. 20 Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying, 21 “Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for those who are left ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:19-21

Mission Minded Mercy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Mission Minded Mercy

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Mission Minded Mercy Luke 19:41-44 May 30, 2010 Jesus’ weeping over Jerusalem is his response to his entry into Jerusalem. The crowd cheers because they think they have a military and political leader; Jesus sheds tears because they have and will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational