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  • Rick Balmer avatar

    Godly Sorrow / Worldly Sorrow

    Contributed by Rick Balmer on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    This is how Peter and Judas dealt with sorrow at the end of Jesus’ life.

    2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV) For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.   Why do people choose life and some choose death? Many times it is how we perceive things. Or how our past has shaped our lives. We tend to let those we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,279 views

    Taking a look at the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow.

    GODLY SORROW 2nd Cor. 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Two weeks ago preached on our need for godly confidence so we can overcome sin and get through the hardships in life as well as exercising our gifts by the power of the Holy Spirit. Last week I preached on how we need to leave the past in the past if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Repentance Through Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    We need a godly sorrow in order to repent truly and turn from our sins unto God, but merely feeling sorry or guilty is a sorrow of the world that will only produce a false repentance.

    REPENTANCE THROUGH GODLY SORROW. Study Text: 2 Corinthians 7: 10 – 11 For the grief according to God works repentance to salvation, not to be regretted, but the grief of the world works out death. For behold this same thing (you being grieved according to God); how much it worked out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    When Sorrow Is In Tune With God

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    This sermon deals with what can happen in our lives when we respond to sorrow in a godly way; it can bring about repentance, redemption as well as renewal.

    Sorrow and heartache are common to all of us. To pass through life without feeling the hurt of disappointment, the sting of rebuke or the pain of unfulfilled desires is impossible. Sorrow is a part of life and it comes not only at the point of death, but at any sense of loss. The church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    God’s Promise To Prodigals Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,552 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,485 views

    Mankind’s approach to protecting the innocent and compensating the violated will not please the LORD until Biblical Godly sorrow is implemented.

    Godly Sorrow The Necessity of a Sin Exposed Church From the time God raised up what we would recognize as the church structure to now, there has been sin in the camp which is eventually exposed. When Moses went up Mt. Sinai (Exodus 32) Aaron was appointed as the Lord’s representation to watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Handle Your Guilt Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2019
     | 3,486 views

    Many today want to put aside any mention of shame as inappropriate. Paul, though, speaks of godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. What's the distinction and how can sorrow be a good thing?

    SMILEY RELIGION: “God wants me to be happy.” - 2 Corinthians 7:8. - Today so many presume that God’s job is to make them happy. The only way they think about God is that He is there to answer our prayers and bring good things into our lives. - Biblical ideas like carrying your cross, losing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Godly Sorrow Produces Genuine Repentance

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    1. Godly Sorrow is a Means to an End, not an End in itself a.

    1. Godly Sorrow is a Means to an End, not an End in itself a. Goal in causing sorrow must be remembered: Repentance leading to reconciliation b. Godly sorrow is different than worldly sorrow 1) It is directed by God 2) It is the believer's insurance policy: the premium hurts, but the benefits pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Hoping For Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,985 views

    This sermon is about the need for genuine repentence in the heart of every Christian.

    INTRODUCTION: Condit/Clinton sex scandal READ/PRAY Scripture Introduction (Ante-theme): Paul’s sorrowful letter. 2nd of at least 4 letters. Send Titus as a follow up. Proposition: Because Godly sorrow leads to repentance our counseling must cause Godly sorrow. I. Counseling that causes Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Unregretted Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,040 views

    God desires to bring about repentance so that we might be cleansed & not lose the blessings of salvation. This repentance may not be instantaneous but may take time spent in sorrow. Godly sorrow brings about repentance that brings new faith, deeds & zeal.

    2 CORINTHIANS 7: 8-13 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] UNREGRETTED SORROW [Luke 24:44-49/ Matthew 26:75-27:5] Near the close of Paul's missionary career the apostle summed up his preaching around two points, as "repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ"(Acts 20:21), These two, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,258 views

    Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

    Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,584 views

    Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

    Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    Worldliness

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s b

    Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s bad when water gets in the boat. I. My text ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Worldliness

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,098 views

    Has worldliness invaded our churches?

    1 John 2:15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald Jewell avatar

    Worldliness

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,482 views

    Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

    1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan