Sermons on Acquainted With Grief:

Triumph In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 31, 2014

A sermon examining the fact that we can experience victory in the midst of times of distress and grief.

TRIUMPH IN THE MIDST OF TRAGEDY Psalm 3:1-8 - In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 King Solomon said: To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday - Matthew 28

Contributed by Matt Stone on Apr 6, 2020

At Easter, God transforms fear to peace, disciples to brothers, worship to mission and grief to joy.

The Natural History Museum in London used to have an earthquake simulator. You’d stand in the middle of a pretend Japanese supermarket and the floor would move, literally, under your feet. You’d get jolted back and forth. It always felt a little bit tame – I suspect they didn’t want anyone to hurt ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encountering Jesus - Thinking Clearly - Realising The Truth. Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 18, 2020

We all have loved ones who die. Grief drags us down.

Encountering Jesus - Thinking clearly - Realising the truth. Luke 24:36-49 The passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 24 about the two distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus and the happenings in the upper room keeps playing on my mind, and I find myself returning to it on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, John 14:16, Luke 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Loves At All Times Part-1 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 4, 2013

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (Proverbs 17:17NLT)

A True Friend loves at all Times Part-1 Open your Bibles to Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (NIV) A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. (NLT) Did you know that the deepest need of the human heart ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Care 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 23, 2015

You soul needs to be healthy and whole if you want a successful life. But to do this requires soul searching on our part as well as soul care. Soul care is our responsibility so we need to make sure that we do it regularly.

Testimonies: Melinda, Tom, Rochelle, myself Soul Care pt. 4 Opening Video Illustration: Soul Surfer – The Bethany Hamilton Story Quotes on Power point by Bethany: “I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is A Special Person In Your Life

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 15, 2019

Jesus is not just any normal person in our lives. Let's not ignore Him to lose Him and now be struggling to get acquainted with Him again.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *JESUS IS A SPECIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE* Romans 10:18-21 King James Version (KJV) 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 19 But I say, Did not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 3:10-14, Cursed by law or blessed by faith

Cursed By Law Or Blessed By Faith ? Galatians 3:10-14 Intro. * A misunderstanding of the OT law is not unique to the Pharisees of Jesus’ day. * They knew the OT law and even memorized it but they misunderstood the purpose of that law. * Today, there are millions of people who really have no idea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Through The Pain

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

The problem of suffering is the hardest debate to win. But we continue for the legacy Jesus left for us to follow, not for the present moment.

Grant S. Sisson Theme – Living through the pain Three points: 1. We live through the pain for others 2. We live through the pain for ourselves 3. Jesus lived through the pain for us The world's best cyclist, Lance Armstrong, says this about pain: “I become a happier man each time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

God Forsaking God

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012

What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 18, 2020

Have you ever stopped to wonder what could possibly bring tears to the eyes of God? Can you imagine the face of Jesus, moist with his own tears? Are they tears of weakness or of strength? Of fear or compassion?

TITLE: JESUS WEPT SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 11:35 This is the shortest verse in the Bible -- “JESUS WEPT.” But for all its grammatical simplicity, it’s packed with unfathomable complexity. No book has a higher Christology, the study of Christ, than the Gospel of John. His persistent focus on ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Help In The Hard Times Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 26, 2019

How can we get the help we need in the hard times of life? 1. Go to God (vs. 17-20). 2. Listen to the Lord (vs. 21-26). 3. Rely on the Lord's resurrection (vs. 26-27).

God's Help in the Hard Times of Life The Gospel of John John 11:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 12, 2017 (Revised November 26, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 as we continue to look at the wonderful story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Can One Man Pay For Another's Sins? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We are devoting ourselves to a study of one of the powerful chapters in the Bible, Isaiah 53. It has been called the Bible in miniature. Many believe this is the best single chapter in the whole Bible to explain what happened on the cross.

This series is a tool to help shape your heart in preparation for Easter. Here are three brief reasons why you should rehearse the narrative of our Lord’s grief carefully: 1) Seeing Jesus’ Sorrow Lightens My Pain One cannot think long about Jesus’ agony without tears. I have personally have had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of The Crucified

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the fifth in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

The Most Important DayIn the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>The Crown of the Crucified</b> Matthew 27:27-31 March 10, 2002 What type of king is this Jesus, anyway? Born in humble surroundings; His earthly parents were mere peasants. Grew up in relative obscurity, out in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Glorious New World (What Will The Future Of Eternity Be- Part I) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

As we look toward the future of Heaven, what is in store?

Many of you have asked how life’s been as new parents. Like so many had described our son has brought more change…and more joy than we ever could have imagined. We are blessed with plenty of laughter. One of his constant sources of joy…our dog Trooper… his dog Trooper…Because of what he hears us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Measurement

Contributed by James May on Mar 7, 2004

Zechariah saw a man with a line in his hand. That man was Christ and it is his standards that we all must measure up to.

THE RIGHT MEASUREMENT Zechariah 2:1-2, "I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand. Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof." Aren’t you glad for ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-2, John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible