Sermons on Grief And Loss:

Miracles Of Jesus: Leprous Lives Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 10, 2006

Today, we are going to look at a miracle of Jesus that is all about making oneself clean.

MIRACLES OF JESUS: DIRTY LIVES LUKE 5:12-16 INTRODUCTION… Kids playing in the sprinkler A few weeks ago there was a very nice day and the sun was shining bright. Our three kids had been outside for quite a while when we decided to help them cool off. We got out the hose and the sprinkler. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On: "if Only"

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 20, 2025

“If only” is an anthropocentric phrase frequently associated with dwelling on a regretful wish.

In her book entitled: “The Green Knight,” Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, an Irish and British novelist and philosopher remarks: “Here was another 'if only' - if only he had acted quickly, spontaneously, throwing 'tact' and 'good form' to the winds. Just then she had needed him, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 3:18, Proverbs 31:6-7

What Are The Amish Thinking?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 9, 2006

The Amish have demonstrated that faith and practice may be consistent in the face of horrific personal suffering and loss.

Title: What are the Amish thinking? Text: Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: The Amish believe that following Christ works as both faith and practice in the midst of very personal suffering. We were all stunned when we learned that Roger Morrison had taken hostages student hostages at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Touch From The Risen Lord

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2003

Three barriers to faith - grief, fear and doubt were each dealt with by a special touch from the Risen Lord

A Touch from the Risen Lord The bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central pillar of the Christian faith. St. Paul summed up the Christian faith like this: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: i) that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, ii) ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Memorial Day

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 7, 2007

On Memorial Day we 1-Mourn the Loss 2-Remember the Lives 3-Are thankful for the Sacrifice

What is the history of Memorial Day? “Memorial Day is an official holiday in the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees, the date was changed to the last Monday in May. It is also known as Decoration Day. The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Calms The Storms Of Trouble

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2002

how Jesus comforts us at the loss of a loved one and other trials in life

April 25, 2002 John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

'out Of The Frying-Pan, Into The Fire' ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 12, 2013

Saul’s Jealousy, David’s loss, Jonathan's friendship

SERMON OUTLINE: Saul’s Jealousy David’s loss Jonathan's friendship SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two friends were walking through the woods when they thought they heard something. • They turned around and saw a big black bear coming towards them. • Both men started to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Family Suffering Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 30, 2015

Let’s give some helps as we suffer together in a family (Material adapted from the Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2, and Carol Luebering at: http://www.freitagfuneralhome.com/publications/grieving-family.htm)

HoHum: A web site for funeral directors asked them, “What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened at your funeral home?” Many responses but share one called Amazing Grace from Dylan S: “I had a woman preach the funeral of her own son. After calling him a litany of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2021

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad. Be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief today.

Several years ago, Health and Human Services sent a letter to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina. The letter said, “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change.” (S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Is Time To Forgive And Affirm Love

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 15, 2011

The church must forgive those who cause grief and reaffirm love, and each person must do the same.

But if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but to some extent-not to exaggerate it- to all of you. This punishment by the majority is enough for such a person; so now instead you should forgive and console him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I urge you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Mensaje Para Funeral De Un No Creyente

Contributed by Joel Bethancourt on Mar 29, 2009

Este es un breve mensaje para el funeral de una persona no creyente o que no sabemos si aceptó a Jesucristo como su Salvador. Tiene un giro evangelístico, pero pretende motivar a un público mayormente no cristiano a acercarse a Dios y a la iglesia.

En este momento de dolor y tristeza para las familias ___(nombre de las dos familias principales del fallecido)_______, saquemos un momento para reflexionar sobre lo que nos dice la palabra de Dios en el libro de Eclesiastés 7: Vs. 1 Vale más el buen nombre que el buen ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, Ecclesiastes 7:1, Ecclesiastes 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Service For A Christian Acquaintance

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 11, 2014

Keep trusting in Jesus Christ, because He wants to give us: 1. His help (2 Corinthians 1:2-4). 2. His hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). 3. A home in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1 & 6-8).

Funeral Service for a Christian Acquaintance Riser/Welcome Home Cemetery - December 9th, 2014 Song 1: "Somewhere My Love" Welcome & Thanks to friends Obituary *We are gathered together today in loving memory of Mrs. Martha Lord Wright. Mrs. Martha was born on February 22, 1927, at Baskin, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist