Weeping
Weeping in the Bible is often associated with deep emotional distress, mourning, or repentance. It serves as a powerful expression of sorrow and lamentation, both in personal contexts and in communal settings. For example, in the Old Testament, we see the Israelites weeping during their captivity in Babylon, reflecting their profound grief and longing for their homeland (Psalm 137:1-4). Additionally, weeping is frequently linked to the mourning process; in Ecclesiastes 3:4, it is noted that there is "a time to weep and a time to laugh," highlighting the necessity and naturalness of expressing sorrow.Moreover, weeping can also signify contrition and a heart turned towards God. In Joel 2:12-13, God calls the people to return to Him with fasting, weeping, and mourning, emphasizing that true repentance often manifests through tears. The New Testament similarly portrays weeping as a response to loss, as seen when Jesus weeps at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:35), demonstrating His empathy towards human suffering. Overall, weeping in the Bible encapsulates a range of human experiences, from grief and loss to repentance and a longing for divine connection.
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Walking Through the Valley of Weeping
By Carter Conlon3.0K1:00:52NUM 32:20In this sermon, the speaker addresses the lack of passion and vision among the people. He highlights how everyone is focused on their own interests and there is a loss of concern for the honor of God and the well-being of others. The speaker uses the story of David and Goliath to emphasize the importance of having a single focus on God's glory and being willing to fight for the freedom of others. He encourages the audience to have a strong faith in the Lord and to set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, symbolizing a commitment to God's purposes.
Why Jesus Wept
By G.W. North68828:24MAT 28:1JHN 9:6JHN 11:32JHN 11:35JHN 12:3JHN 14:5JHN 14:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the immense love of God and how it is His intention to lead each person to experience this love. He highlights that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that knowing Him is essential to knowing the Father. The preacher mentions the disappointment Jesus expressed when His disciples asked Him to show them the Father, despite being with Him for three and a half years. The sermon concludes by referencing the resurrection of Jesus and how Mary Magdalene discovered the empty tomb, leading to the disciples realizing that the Lord had been taken away.
Weeping Between Porch and the Altar
By Leonard Ravenhill9.7K1:12:402CH 7:14JOL 1:13JOL 2:17MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker contrasts the superficiality of modern Christian gatherings with the deep devotion and sacrifice of believers in the past. He highlights the story of a young man who prayed fervently despite suffering from a debilitating illness. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and proclaiming the message of the cross. He criticizes the tendency to prioritize prosperity, popularity, and personal comfort in Christianity today, calling for a return to brokenness and a cry for God's intervention.
Going Weeping- Coming Rejoicing
By Leonard Ravenhill2.9K52:26ISA 61:3HEB 5:7In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is all energy, life, and power. Christ is described as being everything to believers - wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. The preacher then discusses the concept of captivity and how the psalmist prays for God to turn their captivity, referencing the turning of the Red Sea and the Jordan River. The sermon concludes with a discussion on the Christian life, highlighting the importance of sowing seeds with tears and the promise of rejoicing and bringing in a harvest.
How Many Christians Weep on Sunday Night?
By Carter Conlon1.5K39:23NUM 13:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believers being a supernatural testimony of God on earth. He encourages the congregation to rely on the strength and wisdom that can only come from God. The preacher refers to the story of the faithless 10 spies in Numbers 13 who returned from spying out the promised land with a negative report, causing the people to feel defeated. He challenges Christians to overcome feelings of defeat by trusting in God's strength and embracing His promises. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God's anointing and grace to face the future with faith and trust in Him.
Where Are the Weepers? - Rev. 5:4
By Shane Idleman1942:282CH 7:14PSA 30:5JER 9:1JOL 2:17MAT 5:4LUK 19:41ROM 12:15GAL 5:221PE 5:6REV 5:4Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for weeping and brokenness in the church and society, drawing from Revelation 5:4 where John weeps because no one is found worthy to open the scroll. He reflects on the importance of compassion and humility, arguing that a lack of weeping reveals a lack of the Spirit's operation in our lives. Idleman calls for a revival that begins with deep sorrow for sin and a desperate plea for God's mercy, highlighting that true worship arises from a heart that has wept. He challenges the complacency of the church and urges believers to intercede for the nation, reminding them that revival is birthed in brokenness. Ultimately, he reassures that while weeping may endure for a night, joy comes in the morning through Christ, who is worthy.
Start Weeping Before You Go to Church
By Brad Allen1.1K38:38JOL 2:12MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher highlights the current state of America, particularly focusing on the rising fuel prices and the subsequent increase in the cost of living. He observes that people are becoming more desperate, trying to consume more and go into debt. The preacher also mentions a TV ad that exemplifies the desire for instant gratification and material possessions. He emphasizes the need for church members to be filled with the Holy Spirit and to weep before coming to church, as he believes that America is facing judgment due to open rebellion, immorality, and a collapse of moral foundations.
Weeping May Endure but Joy Cometh - Rev. 5:1-14
By Shane Idleman1946:11REV 5:1Shane Idleman emphasizes the significance of weeping and compassion in the Christian life, drawing from Revelation 5 to illustrate that while John wept over the unworthiness of humanity, he was reassured by the revelation of Jesus as the worthy Lamb who opens the scroll. The sermon highlights the dual nature of Christ as both Savior and Judge, and the importance of being emotionally engaged with the plight of others, urging believers to embody compassion and humility. Idleman calls for a return to the Word of God as the ultimate source of truth and encourages the congregation to be weepers who intercede for the lost and broken in society.