Sermons on Weeping At Night:

Cleaning House

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 28, 2021

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Last year, I focused on Jesus weeping as he entered Jerusalem. After the triumphal entry, there was another incident where Jesus got emotional.

CLEANING HOUSE Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Last year, my sermon was titled, the Emotional Jesus. I focused on Jesus weeping as he entered Jerusalem. He was very concerned about people's souls. After the triumphal entry, there was another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, John 2:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 18 – Psalm 134 – Blessing Both Ways – God And Man And Message To The Temple Night Watchers – Final Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2024

This delightful Psalm sees the pilgrims arrive at Jerusalem and in the Temple where they encourage the Temple night watchmen to bless the LORD. A prayer is that the LORD will bless from Zion, and He certainly did and does. Blessings have come from Calvary in Zion. Bless the Lord!

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 18 – PSALM 134 – BLESSING BOTH WAYS – GOD AND MAN AND MESSAGE TO THE TEMPLE NIGHT WATCHERS – FINAL MESSAGE {{Psalm 134:1 “Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! Psalm 134:2 Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3, Mark 16:6, Job 35:10, Psalm 77:3-6, Hebrews 9:2-5, Psalm 129:8, Psalm 103:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness In Sorrow Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Blessed are those who mourn is just too clear, and Luke makes it even more clear when he writes, "Blessed are you who weep now for you shall laugh." This is so clear and obvious that it is hard to understand.

The soloist asked the visiting preacher what his subject was. She wanted to follow up with an appropriate message in song. When he hesitated she told him to never mind, she would listen and select something appropriate. When he concluded his sermon she sang, "Sometime, Somewhere, We'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Palm Branches And Willow Branches

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 1, 2017

The palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory in Roman times. The willow represents weeping, sorrow, difficult times. When you come into my presence the Lord said He wanted you to bring a palm branch in one hand and a willow in another.

We need to begin by looking at the context this verse is set in. This is part of the ceremony concerning the Feast of Tabernacles. This festival, which was instituted in grateful commemoration of the Israelites having securely dwelt in booths or tabernacles in the wilderness, was the third of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2019

This was a funeral for a woman who had struggled with disease for several years. Every time she went to see the doctor she asked her daughter to play the song "Lord, I hope this day is good."

(prior to the sermon the funeral home played the old Country hit “Lord, I hope this day is good.”) OPEN: Kay was a wonderful woman who struggled with a terrible disease that ultimately took her life. Every day that she had to go to see the doctor she’d ask her daughter to play the song we just ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing And Recovery From Betrayal, Rejection And Abandonment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 25, 2017

Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this sad experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how to recover from the pit of rejection.

HEALING AND RECOVERY FROM BETRAYAL, REJECTION AND ABANDONMENT Psalms 55:1-23 Betrayed and rejected by his own son and abandoned by his most trusted adviser, David escaped to the Mount of Olives weeping. Out of this devastating experience, he wrote Psalms 55. First hand, he learns the lesson on how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost? Wasting Time...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 13, 2021

Night is coming when no man can work. Two issues are hurting the church. 1. Thinking we have plenty of time. 2. Procrastination. We must redeem the time...

ALMOST? WE DESIRE TIME THE MOST, BUT WE USE IT THE WORST. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A HOUR GLASS OF SAND, I START IT AT THE FIRST OF THE LESSON. PLENTY OF TIME, JUST WAIT. TIME IS WHAT WE WANT MOST BUT WHAT WE USE THE WORST. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, be not ignorant ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4, Colossians 3:23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Gift For The Lowliest Servants (Shepherds)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 26, 2000

The story of the faithful shepherds on the night of Jesus’ birth shows us how God in grace can give the greatest blessings to the humblest of servants.

THE GREATEST GIFT FOR THE LOWLIEST SERVANTS (Shepherds) (LUKE 2:8-20) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is loacted at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/shepherds.html] REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 5, 2004

God brings Jacob to Peniel to bless him but not before he has struggled all night with God. Limps are reminders from God.

GENESIS 32.23-32 JACOB AND THE STRUGGLE WITH GOD. If I were to say the letters WWF would you know what it meant? My immediate answer to that is World Wildlife Fund. Ask the children and you will probably get World Wresting Federation. I am not a great fan of wrestling but I know a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Early Morning Trials Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2006

This sermon is a very simple walk through of portions of the trials Jesus had to go through on the night he was betrayed with very brief application.

March 22, 2006 Matthew 27:1-2 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people came to the decision to put Jesus to death. They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. In the last hour of darkness we saw Judas hand Jesus over for trial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

On this holy night of good news of great joy, I propose to you that Jesus is the Greatest Gift and the One we should focus on.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 2002 “The Greatest Gift” INTRODUCTION: * All wrapped? Looking forward to gifts. I’m looking forward to That new BMW convertible BBC must have in my driveway! * What is a gift? Dictionary definition: Something freely given, w/out any strings, expectations, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 10, 2006

Today, Christmas is still about what it was the night Jesus was born - it is the good news of a Savior born to save us from our sins.

The Christmas Gospel Luke 2:10-11 Introduction: Christmas is about the gospel. We are going to explain today how the entire message of Christmas was and still is about Jesus and salvation in His name. I.The Completed Gospel “which shall be to all people.” The coming of Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Of The Blood Of All

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

How can we Christians become innocent of the blood of all men? 1- By proclaiming the will of God 2- By warning people night and day

INTRO.- Innocence. That sounds good, but are we innocent in any way, shape or form? I was once in life. You were too. ILL.- It’s like the story of the little boy peeking over the corner of his newborn baby brother’s crib, saying, "Quick! Tell me what God is like before you forget." We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Fellowship: Understanding Koinonia

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

Fellowship is so much more than potluck meals and getting together for game night. Fellowship is the selfless emersion into each others’ lives.

There are many who have become familiar with the Greek word ’koinonia.’ The most common thing people say is that it means "fellowship." I ask you to keep that thought in mind as we go through the lesson. I want to start with a short story about something terrible that happens to some Romanian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Awesome Power Of Expectation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2015

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation.

“The Awesome Power of Expectation” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Let us all take a trip back to our childhood for a moment. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation, super exhilarated to the point that you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Denomination: Apostolic