Sermons on comfort for the grieving: showing 406-420 of 57,106

Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 8, 2017

We must get out of our comfort zone to reach people for Jesus.

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone February 5, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must get out of our comfort zone to reach people for Jesus. Focus Passage: John 4:1-42 Supplemental Passage: but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

From time to time we all need to move outside our comfort zones if we are going to be effective in ministry

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Nehemiah 11:1-36 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 9, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:1-36

Denomination: *other

Isaiah 40 - Comfort My People Series

Contributed by Gene Brooks on Aug 12, 2012

Isaiah wrote Isaiah 40 to teach Israel that comfort is found in the Messiah who is a sovereign Shepherd, an incomparable Creator, and a strengthening Savior.

Opening thought: Ever had someone tell you to get out of your comfort zone? Those who say that want you to get out of your complacency, drop the laziness, get moving, do something you’ve never done before, try something risky. In today’s passage, Isaiah encourages us to find a real ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Concerns And Comfort Within Psalm 46 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jan 26, 2021

Psalm 46:6-11 points out concerns for the unconverted, but also provides comforting words for the Christian. The way it affects you will primarily be determined on the basis of your relationship with God!

Text: Psalm 46 (KJV) 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth. 9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:6-11

Breaking Out Of Our Comfort Zones Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

When Jesus said to deny yourself and take up the cross and follow Him He was saying in essence that we need to break out of our comfort zone to be useful for the kingdom of God.

It was 1847, and St. Paul, Minnesota was a town filled with ignorance and drunkenness. Liquor was sold in every store. Half the parents could not read, and so drinking was about their only form of entertainment. It was typical of frontier towns, and no one even dreamed of trying to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Moving Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2019

The child of God is encouraged to seek His presence and His power so that they can excel in life. We must never permit ourselves to live at less than our best to the praise of His glory.

“The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. Reaiah the son of Shobal fathered Jahath, and Jahath fathered Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazzelelponi, and Penuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Counsel And Comfort Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

The second epistle, Paul is offering words of counsel and comfort to the Thessalonians.

Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling, away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition. - 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Paul cautions his new Thessalonian brothers and sisters not to be taken in by every rumor or report they may hear about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You And The Messengers Of Comfort Sent To You Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 21, 2022

suspicion , lack of discernment and the resultant chaos and redundancy

You and the messengers of comfort that were sent to you An incident that resulted in war and death of many is narrated twice in the Bible. In 2Samuel 10 and 1 chronicles 19. Read both accounts. The incident ends with battles, reinforcements and death of more than forty thousand people . The ...read more

Finding Strength And Comfort In Times Of Sorrow

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 4, 2023

In this Sermon, we explore the essence of comfort and strength in times of sorrow. Discover how to provide solace and support, strengthening the bonds of our faith community.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in faith, may the boundless grace and peace of our Lord be upon each and every one of you as we gather today in this solemn prayer meeting of condolence. In this sacred assembly, our hearts are heavy with grief, and our souls yearn for the soothing embrace of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, Isaiah 40:27-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 53:4, John 11:35, Hebrews 4:15, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 12:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 28, 2023

In Part 2 of this series we look at the life of Abraham and how in his old age when God told him to step out into the darkness - the unknown - he did not hesitate or question God. He was surely comfortable in the dark.

Being Comfortable In The Dark Part 2 Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6; Genesis 12:1-4; Romans 4:1-4; Last month I preached a sermon to you titled “Being Comfortable in the Dark.” In that message I told you that if we are to walk in faith, we had to get very comfortable walking with God not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Romans 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 137 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 11, 2020

A lament for fallen Jerusalem - either prophetic or written in captivity. The psalmist grieves deeply for Zion and pledges to never forget.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9, Jeremiah 9:11, Jeremiah 9:17-19, Isaiah 34:11-13, Psalm 84:1-2, Psalm 84:10, Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:7-20, 2 Kings 19:31-32, Romans 8:2-5, Psalm 106:9-10, Psalm 145:3-5, Psalm 147:1-2, Deuteronomy 12:10-14, 2 Chronicles 7:16, 2 Kings 4:18-37, Romans 9:2-3, John 11:20-24, John 19:38-42, Philippians 1:21-24, Isaiah 25:8, 1 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 30:5, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Underside Of Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 8, 2010

To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name.

THE UNDERSIDE OF FAITH Rev. 6:9-11 Sermon Objective: To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name. INTRO: We don’t talk about it much. It is the side of faith that we tend to avoid in our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Pain? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Pain becomes our teacher when God wants to teach us something. Pain strengthens our faith in God.

A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to identify. 3. Somatic or nociceptive pain, activation of pain receptors: i.e., cut, broken bones, tissue damage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 25, 2017

This is the sermon I preached for my Dad's funeral

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father – As we gather here, this afternoon, we ask that Your Holy Spirit help us to and guide us in worship. Replace our sorrow with Your joy. Let the words from our mouth, and the feelings of our hearts, offer praise and thanksgiving unto You for having the privilege and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Truths That Comfort When Dealing With Death

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

A funeral sermon for those who have lost a Christian family member or friend to death.

From the testimony of the Apostle Paul, we learn two truths which I believe should comfort us today. 1. "To Die Is Gain" Paul speaks of the fact that because Jesus Christ was his Savior, he knew that the life that awaited him was far better than anything he could know on earth. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist