Sermons on christmas sorrow: showing 1-15 of 37,447

Narnia: Turkish Delight, Christmas Sorrow

Contributed by Vincent Leoh on Dec 4, 2005

Our greatest struggle in life is SIN Our greatest need is FORGIVENESS So God sent us a SAVIOR

NARNIA: TURKISH DELIGHT, CHRISTMAS SORROW (Mat. 2:1-18) Movie: NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE It is a Christmas story. It also illuminates the crucifixion of Christ in this dramatic, moving, and breathtaking story of salvation Narnia, the world beyond the wardrobe, is about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding God Through Our Tears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017

The Christmas story isn't neat nor tidy. Along with good tidings of great joy come great suffering and sorrow as Jesus enters the world.

Intro: How many of you like Christmas cards? Perfectly cut with just the right saying or Bible verse. The pictures or paintings seem to be perfect. I love the Christmas story because it is in no way like Christmas cards. The Christmas story is not neat nor is it perfect. It isn’t tidy or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sorrow’s Song Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

SORROW’S SONG

Psalm 61:1-8 SORROW’S SONG I. SORROW’S REQUEST - 1-2 A. Lord Hear Me - 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. The Reality of His Pain - Absalom is dead, David’s heart is breaking. The Response to His Pain - 1 Hear my cry, The Resort for His Pain - O God The Release ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Godly Sorrow / Worldly Sorrow

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 1, 2007

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rachel's Sorrow

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sorrowful Prophet Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 26, 2004

Samuel was called by God to go anoint David despite his feelings of failure and his fear

1 Samuel 16:1-13 The Life of David Part One: The Broken Prophet Thesis: Samuels obedience Introduction: David, King of all Israel. What most people know about David is that he was a young boy who killed a giant, became a king and committed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With Sorrow

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

A Service of Lament in wake of Sept 11 disaster

Wrestling In Sorrow Bible Reading: Psalm 13 PREPARED BY KEN G EHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Wrestlin g In So rrow p.1 1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? Why, God? When our need is so desperate, why does it seem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Man Of Sorrows

Isaiah 52:13 - Ch 53 The Man Of Sorrows I. The Majesty of the Man 1) The Majesty of His Sovereignty - 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. - 15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; Behold :- His Humiliation “Behold, My ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Man Of Sorrows

Isaiah 52:13 - Ch 53 The Man Of Sorrows I. The Majesty of the Man 1) The Majesty of His Sovereignty - 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. Behold :- His Humiliation “Behold, My Servant (Incarnation), His Examination ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Man Of Sorrows

Isaiah 52 v 13 & Ch 53 The Man Of Sorrows I. His Majesty 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. - 15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; 1) The Majesty of His Sovereignty Behold :- His Humiliation “Behold, My Servant ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unregretted Sorrow Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 5, 2015

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2014

As we get ready for the Lord's Table, we must prepare ourselves, because hard times are ahead. Even so, we can be grateful.

Several years ago, in a small-town church in upstate New York, a well-loved pastor who had been there for 35 years retired. He was replaced by a young pastor just starting out in ministry. The young man had a great desire to do well, but after just a few weeks he began to perceive that the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free