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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Joshua’s posture was one of grief and prayer. God saw it as inappropriate. There is a time when it is a sin to pray. It is that time when God expects us to act.
Who has a monopoly on God? Everyone likes to think that God is on their side. 9/11 (2001) remains etched on our minds. Many people praised the Lord crediting Him with interrupting their normal routine so that they were not at work when the jet liners ran through the towers bringing both towers to ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 7:6-15
Denomination: Salvation Army
Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. Jesus holds the answer to our survival in these times.
Jesus meets our deepest needs John 11:1-44 Introduction Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. This knowledge in Itself does not offer us condolences or comfort. However, there are many comforts we can receive from scripture and the life ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-44
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.
Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-50
Denomination: Methodist
Mary discovers the empty tomb and runs to tell the disciples. Later, in her grief and confusion, she sees Jesus and hears him call her by name.
John 20:1-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen! Jesus is alive! These are the proclamations of Easter. They are the truth on which our Christian faith is based. These words are easy for us to say as we worship today. Yet, there are times in our lives when we find it ...read more
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Denomination: Lutheran
Often the words and feelings expressed at the death of a loved one is sadness, grief, and sorrow. But because of some things I know and believe. I’m glad.
Often the words and feelings expressed at the death of a loved one is sadness, grief, and sorrow. But because of some things I know and believe. I’m glad. 1. Jesus was glad which means to rejoice, be of good cheer. Then only time in the Bible that Jesus was glad. 2. This body is my mother, my ...read more
Scripture: John 11:11-15
Denomination: Baptist
God has given us so much to enjoy in this world, but the results of sin is so great that the grief in our spirit overrides our physical hunger.
Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 16 “Now whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Denomination: Brethren
This sermon explores the concept of expressing gratitude even in times of deep sorrow and grief. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories, valuing relationships, and the belief in eternal life.
Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I don't want to diminish the grief we feel today. I won't say that everything is alright, because it's not. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. Our grief is a dark valley that we must walk through before we can find healing. God ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian
This sermon encourages finding blessings in trials, practicing gratitude amidst grief, and promoting thanksgiving during tribulations, drawing us closer to God in our struggles.
Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine communion of God's Word. We are here to seek His wisdom, to be comforted by His love, and to be transformed by His grace. Today, ...read more
Topics: Gratitude, Heart
The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.
Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Answering the age-old Qustion! “What’s the use of religion? Does it make any difference to a man’s condition?” “Does God know my grief?”
Biblical Text: Malachi 3:13-16 and 4:1-2 (KJV) “Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee? Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The story of Jairus teaches us that when we face grief, we never should never lose sight of the fact that Jesus gives hope whenever there is death.
INTRODUCTION In the past few miracles we’ve seen that Jesus has power over danger. He calmed the scary storm. He has power over demons; He transformed a scary man. Jesus has power over disease; He healed the woman with the scary sickness. In this miracle we’re going to see that Jesus has power ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:21-23, Mark 5:35-43
There have been numerous judgements of God on His people & the nations, but there will also be a final D-Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord will be the beginning of eternal grief/doom for the unsaved.
Malachi Series “The Burning Hell” Mal. 4.1 August 3, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In WWII, the Allies raided various parts of Europe during the course of the war, it was June 6, 1944 that we call D-Day. 1 There have been numerous ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 4:1
When grief comes yes we need the support of friends, family, and the family of God found in the church. But most of all we need God’s help.
Title: A Very Present Help in Trouble Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1 RSV). Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1–7 Introduction The pathway of life is filled with difficult times, beginning with the difficult experience of birth. Starting school is a ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 46:1
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon explores God's guidance during good times, His grace in times of grief, and His greatness in our spiritual growth, emphasizing trust in His wisdom.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are gathered here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to celebrate the glory of God's guidance, grace, and greatness in our lives, as we seek to understand His word and His will for us. The ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8
Topics: Life Without God
Paul expressed his grief over the fact that most of the Jews were alienated from God. He wished himself “accursed” (Gk. anathema) and that he would be destroyed in place of his countrymen.
(30) Israel Defended Romans 9:1–5 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my ...read more
Scripture: Romans 9:1-5
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