Sermons on Comfort Grief Mourning:

Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011

God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mountaineer's Psalm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2025

Where do we look for solace in times of grief or hardship. And with whom do we share our joy when God blesses us.

Introduction Thank you for inviting me to take your festival service today (in Skillington - the church where Revd Charles Hudson was vicar from 1859 to 1865) My interest comes from a former vicar here - Revd Charles Hudson (4th October 1828-14 July 1865). Charles was born in Park Street in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sudden Death Of An Older Christian Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 11, 2019

The story of the resurrection of Lazarus is a miniature version of the coming resurrection of mankind. It comforts and stimulates us to action.

Song Family Enters Read John 11:25-26 Greeting: We often attend gatherings • Births • Weddings • Anniversaries/Birthdays • Family Reunions • Church Services • Funerals (mixture of emotions in a difficult time) We gather today in memory of Bob Smith. Our intention is to Honor Bob and Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Billy Don't Need God Anymore!

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jun 9, 2013

Here we are in the United States of America. In contrast to other people living in the poorer countries of the world; we are pretty comfortable. For this gift, have you daily given "Thanks to God"? If you are not comfortable, have you given that up to The

Here we are in the United States of America. In contrast to other people living in the poorer countries of the world; we are pretty comfortable. For this gift, have you daily given "Thanks to God"? If you are not comfortable, have you given that up to The Lord? In God there is life everlasting. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Bold Take A Step Of Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2003

God is not only our Comforter, but from time to time He is our discomforter. We need to take a bold step of faith and move out of our comfort zones.

Be Bold Take a Step of Faith Luke 1:26-38 Matthew 14:22-33 This morning we are looking at two Biblical examples of individuals that moved beyond their comfort zones. Mary the Mother of Jesus by faith was willing to accept God’s plan for her life and move beyond her comfort zone and waited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Lord’s Awareness Of All Men

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 6, 2011

Many take comfort in the false hope that the Lord is not aware of their evil, while the Child of God is comforted by believing that the Lord is aware of all things in our lives at all times.

TEXT: PSALMS 10:11-14...JOHN 3:36...ROMANS 6:14 TITLE: THE LORD’S AWARENESS OF ALL MEN AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________ [Psalms 10:11-14] tells us that the unrepentant, unbelieving sinner likes to take comfort in the false belief that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bessing Part Ii Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 20, 2009

God calls us to leave our comfort zones and step out in faith. Many people refuse to move because they believe that “blessed” people live in comfort and security.

Intro: Expectations VIDEO: Shrek Plot: The irreverent fairy tale of an ogre (Shrek) who sets out on a daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of a loudmouthed Donkey and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. SCENE: Fiona thanks Shrek and asks to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Made Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2019

As Christ had gone down into His baptism of death, so the communicant in the moment of baptism was “buried,” as Christ had been in the grave. Then he “rose” into “new life,” as Christ had risen on the first Easter Day.

11/5/18 Tom Lowe IVB2: You are Made Alive in Christ (Col. 2:13-15) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Joy

Contributed by Thadius Sales on Dec 23, 2018

We all suffer from seasons of sadness, but that does not mean joy is out of reach. In times of depravity, anxiety, pain and suffering, Jesus Christ awaits us to lay it at his feet so that we may be filled with joy.

Season of Sadness (Headline) Have you ever noticed just how different people act during this time of year? There are some who are typically unappealing the entire year who turn into the most wonderful people to be around. And then there are people who are usually very delightful who start becoming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ministry Of Tears

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Israel’s Repentance Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 3, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 12:10-14 examines the spiritual transformation of all the remnant of Israel at Christ's Second Coming and the three essentials of genuine salvation taught in the passage. This is a powerful evangelism text.

Intro In Zechariah 12 we have first a description of the physical deliverance God gives Israel during the Battle of Armageddon. In two movements, the Lord gives Israel victory over the much larger army of the Antichrist. First God weakens the enemy by sabotaging their war machine and throwing their ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14, Romans 11:25-27, Matthew 5:4, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 2 Corinthians 3:1-16, John 19:32-37, 2 Corinthians 7:1-10, 2 Chronicles 35:24-25, Romans 14:12, Isaiah 53:1-10, John 16:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When Things Are Out Of Our Control Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 3, 2018

1. Trust the Lord to comfort you. 2. Ask the Lord for more commitment to His cause. 3. Ask the Lord for the courage to do the right thing. 4. Do whatever you can to help. 5. Trust the Lord to take care of you.

When Things Are Out of Our Control The Book of Acts - Part 81 Acts 23:6-35 (Read vs. 6-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 23, Paul was in Jerusalem, in spite of many warnings from the Holy Spirit not to go there. John Phillips gave this good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral-Paul's Farewell Message

Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006

In this text, Paul gives us great insight into death as well as great comfort for grieving families.

Paul’s Farewell Message 2 Tim 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am With You

Contributed by Rev Purvi Satvedi on Apr 26, 2019

Summary : God is present with his people in Sri Lanka,else where as He has promised to never leave them.

OPEN : - Why such a pain for my Brothers and Sisters in Sri Lanka? - Why so much killing..violence ? - When will God judgment such cruelty ? - Why did God allow this to happen? When Rev. Billy Graham was addressed the world, he answered such questions, by saying “I don’t know, …(repeat).. but I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

Heavenly Help From The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2019

Jesus Christ can help us like no one else can! 1. He can sweep away our shame (vs. 1-4). 2. He can save us from our sins (vs. 3-9). 3. He can stay with us forever (vs. 9). 4. He can send our lives in a new direction (vs. 10-11).

Heavenly Help from the Lord The Gospel of John John 8:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 21, 2016 (Revised September 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8 we are still in one of the most important seasons of Christ's ministry on earth. It's the 2 or 3 week ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist