Sermons about Coping With Loss

The Feel Of Balance: Coping With Stress Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 2, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Third in a series on balance based on the sermon titles from Outreach.com. [Note: I switched the order of the three sermons from that which was given by Outreach.com and the middle sermon on the peace of God (Phil. 4:1-7) was given by a guest preacher.]

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 2, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Philippians 4:8-13 “The Feel of Balance: Coping with Stress” A while back, a Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried a story about Tattoo, a basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Coping Consistently In Crisis And Challenge Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 13, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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What does Paul tell us and show us of how we can (should!) cope in crisis and challenge.

Coping consistently in Crisis and challenge Philippians 1:18b-30 WBC 15/01/06pm Forgive me if you’ve heard this before A stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard is tailgating an honest man. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping With The Enemy: Coping With Conflict Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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3rd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY: COPING WITH CONFLICT Reel Relationships - Week 4 Romans 12:17, Psalm 86:5 INTRODUCTION: (Video clip from Sleeping with the Enemy - 29:16-32:40 = 3:34) Some conflict in marriage is so horrible people will do anything to get out. Every time I see that clip my heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Helping Our Friends Cope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008

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How fellowship with God and others is essential to living a life that matters.

John Gilbert lived in a California town called Paradise. When he was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. He was told it would eventually destroy every muscle and finally take his life. Each year John lost something. One year it was the ability to run. Another year he could no ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Coping With Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

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Don't immediately think God is punishing you for a sin when trouble or suffering comes.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 3: Coping With Pain? A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Coping With Pain Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

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Reactions to Pain

A. VARIOUS REACTIONS TO PAIN 1. Masochism, “no pain, no gain.” They enjoy pain. 2. Those who deny pain. They have lived with suffering for so longs; they act out if they have no pain. 3. Pain management with prescriptions, exercise, massage, etc. 4. Low tolerance of pain vs. high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Insomnia Psalm Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2016

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How can we cope when God lets things go on in our lives that are heart-rending — and it feels like He shows no interest in our plight?

The Insomnia Psalm (Psalm 77) 1. Comedian W.C. Fields once offered a cure for insomnia: get lots of sleep! “One of my favorite sleep deprived stories describes a woman in her late 40’s who had a surprise new baby and was back in the newborn haze. She was running through Old Navy for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Grace Disguised Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2019

based on 3 ratings

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In this message we will talk about overcoming loss.

A Grace Disguised #OvercomingLoss OKAY – lean in church and listen both alive and actively to Words that were literally breathed by the one who says of Himself in Isaiah 62… My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken “I will bless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Top Four Ways People Cope Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2023

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Top 4 ways people cope with a loved one's passing- need to get in touch with... (Given to bereaved group at a local hospice memorial service)

HoHum: Stacy, MSW, said that she sleeps well. Great, when I was a bereavement coordinator for a hospice in Cincinnati, OH, I did not sleep well. I would go to bed at night and get up the next morning feeling worse than when I laid down. Now, there can be physical complications to sleep. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing And Helping People Cope With Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

based on 35 ratings

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How do we handle changes? Usually it is at this time that we deal with some of the greatest of stresses in our lives. Let’s examine God’s word for guidance.

Changing and Helping People Cope with Change Stephen R. Yarnall, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Unpleasant Changes--What To Do. When things don’t go our way, we typically go through 10 stages which are a normal part of the coping and healing process. 1. Denial--"It can’t be," ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Distraction

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017

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When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oh Heart Bowed Down With Sorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 3, 2021

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The emotions that we will undergo during grieving our losses will possibly be the most painful and confusing experiences we will ever have. God has given us the ability to grieve and has given us spiritual principles and resources to help us through the process.

A. There is an old Chinese parable about a woman whose only son died. 1. As you can imagine, she was grief-stricken beyond consolation. 2. She made her way to an old, wise man seeking his assistance. 3. She was surprised and hopeful when he promised to give her back her son if she would bring him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:8, Ecclesiastes 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Failure And Loss

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2001

based on 37 ratings

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How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom 8:26-31

How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom. 8:26-31 Have you ever known someone who seemed to enjoy success in nearly every aspect of their life? Many of these folks struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustom to triumphs. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of My Losses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

based on 45 ratings

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Fifth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how to handle the losses in our lives.

All of us experience losses throughout our lives. We have family members and friends who die. Sometimes we lose jobs. Or we can lose material possessions or our health. Sometimes we lose a relationship that’s important to us because of a conflict or because someone moves away. Those kinds of losses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Who Felt Loss

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

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The life of Elijah is such an encouragement to us as we are able to identify with him in his reaction to the events of his day - God is the same for us today and is able to strengthen and enable us to witness for Him.

THE PROPHET WHO FELT LOSS 1 KINGS 19:1-19 Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of all time. God produced many mighty miracles through him; yet we see him at one of the low points in his life; in fact perhaps one of the darkest moments of his life. Amazingly, this dark period takes place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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