Sermons on Express Grief:

Comfort For The Brokenhearted - Matthew 5:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 4, 2024

How can you find comfort from God in the midst of deep suffering? This message will help you understand what it looks like to be “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Corinthians 6:10) by receiving God’s comfort in the midst of your suffering.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Where Is God When I Hurt?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2025

Is there purpose in our suffering if we are Christians? What can God accomplish through our sorrow?

“As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ And when he had said this, he fell asleep. “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

How Elijah became the man God called him to be.

Elijah : A man who dies to self 1 Kings 17:17-24 In the first week we saw Elijah as he seemed to come out of no where and in a round about way he confronts king Ahab about his sin. He just said, "There will be no more rain until I say so." And as I said, this was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

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

The All-Sufficient Christ

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

Christ is all we need to meet our need, regardless of the circumstances and even when it seems impossible.

The All-Sufficient Christ by Rev. James May Mark 5:21-43 One of the most troubling things that we hear every day is sound of sirens from police cars, fire engines and ambulances as they speed down the highway. We know that somewhere, someone is in trouble. I find myself often whispering a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Mourners?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2004

Until our hearts break like Jesus’ did we will not mourn as He did.

Matthew 5:4 Blessed Are The Mourners? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 22, 2004 Introduction This morning we are continuing our look at the Sermon on the Mount, and we are now at the second of the Beatitudes. Last week we considered what it meant to be poor in spirit, and why that was such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Luke 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got A Friend Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 8, 2009

As David’s world begins to crumble around him, his friends begin to show up and lend their support. A true friend is someone who comes in when the whole world has gone out.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with a couple of stories that illustrate a contrast in friendship. B. The story is told of a man who came home to find two little girls on the steps of his appartment building. Both were crying uncontrollably; shedding big tears. 1. Thinking they might be hurt, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God In All This?

Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008

Sermon for a suicide... a 49 year old man. Using Psalm 22: vs 1-5, 9-11, 27-31 and 1Corinthians 15: 35-38, 42-44, 50-58

Invocation Gently sustain us, O Lord, through this day of sorrow and loss. In our time together, may we honor (NAME) . May we sense your Spirit with us. May your Spirit bring to our hearts your merciful and compassionate comfort. Amen. Welcome On behalf of the (NAME) family, thank each of you for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Easter: Hope Come Find It! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 19, 2019

Have you ever had your hope in something crushed – filled with disappointment when you bit into it? Discovered that what you put your faith or trust in was hollow and or empty hope? Jesus proved on Easter that He is a Living Hope! So, embrace Him today and find Hope and even joy in the journey!

Easter 2019: Hope come find it! Introduction: We challenged you today to come find hope and that is what we are talking about this morning – in the prayer time, in the worship time and in the testimony times – by the way there are more testimonies coming to show how people found a living hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, Hebrews 6:17-20, Psalm 62:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust After Tragedy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020

Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:25-27, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Philippians 1:29, 1 Peter 4:16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Has Believed? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Good Friday: Just as people doubt the resurrection, they also doubt the crucifixion. This message looks at a detailed report concerning the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, written centuries before it ever happened.

Today is Easter Sunday, the day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The resurrection was the most important event in salvation history, for it proved that Jesus truly is the Son of God, and that He has power over sin and death; giving Him the right to proclaim ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price For Our Peace

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2024

Remember Jesus Christ... 1. Because He stood in our shoes. 2. Because He brings our greatest blessings. 3. Because He suffered for our sins.

The High Price for Our Peace Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 2, 2024) Background: *Last Monday was Memorial Day, and this Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied D-Day invasion in France. So this is a good time to focus on the high price for our peace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Meditations From Isaiah Chapter 53 Verse By Verse

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 25, 2025

GOOD FRIDAY MEDITATIONS FROM ISAIAH CHAPTER 53 VERSE BY VERSE WITH SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE

MEDITATIONS FROM ISAIAH CHAPTER 53 VERSE BY VERSE ISAIAH 53 : 1 1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? JOHN 1: 12 11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021

The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021 Intro... I want to add my warm welcome to each of you. We are continuing our weekly engagement with the central truths that are identified in what has been called The Apostles Creed. These are the truths... that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Shared Suffering

Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000

Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist