Sermons on Grief Bearer:

How We Love His Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 3, 2022

He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves problems. But in our experience, there have been times when we weren’t sure about these things. Have you ever wondered, when things go wrong in life, if you can count on God?

How We Love His Promise John 11:17-44 Introduction Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God. He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Those Who Are Lost

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 11, 2022

Romans chapter eight ends with the amazing claim that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. But before the apostle Paul moves on with what is considered the “practical application” portion of his letter, he first needs to address his concern for those outside of Christ.

Alba 3-6-2022 LOVE THOSE WHO ARE LOST Romans 9:1-5 Ray Stedman, who was a minister in California, once asked a congregation why they had dismissed their preacher. “Well”, they said, “he kept telling us we were all going to hell.” Steadman asked, “What does the new preacher say?” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wept - Part Three (Covid) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

When Jesus wept in the Garden of Gethsemane, he left an example for those who wrestle with soul-crushing sorrow. By following his example, we can find hope and healing during life's hardships and heartaches.

Jesus Wept (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/27/2020 I vividly remember the 1991 NBA finals. After four hard fought years of disappointment, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pipen had just led the Chicago Bulls to their first ever NBA Championship over Magic Johnson and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

To Grieve With God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 2, 2022

What does it mean to lament? To lament means to feel sorrow, to mourn, to have a passionate expression of intense grief.

Jeremiah authored the book of Lamentations sometime after the fall of Jerusalem. His first book, Jeremiah, predicted Jerusalem’s destruction. Jeremiah was known as the “weeping prophet” and the “prophet of a broken heart,” for he cried for Jerusalem. What caused his grief? The people had rejected ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:18, Lamentations 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2022

Our comfort from God is based on... (Material adapted from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/isaiah11.htm)

HoHum: “Blue Christmas” is one of the all time holiday classics each year during Christmas time. The heartbreaking song captures how lonely the season can be without the one we love, which is probably why it’s been a staple for over 70 years. The song was written in 1948. The most famous version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Replacement

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 1, 2023

Just as the ram was the replacement for Isaac, we have to remember that Christ is the replacement for each of us in terms of our punishment, sin & He will replace our griefs, worries, fears & dread with His spirit if we will allow Him to.

The Replacement Genesis 22:13-14 I. The Replacement for our Punishment “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isa. 53:5 We deserved nothing short of death for our sin. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14, Isaiah 53:5, John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

Grieving With Hope

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2024

This brief homily was written for a non-church going woman who was a believer.

Homily for Elaine Beardsley Memorial Service - May 6, 2024 1 Thes 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 1, 2024

David likens our relationship with God to a Shepherd and sheep. The Shepherd cares for, guides, and protects the sheep.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?06-23-2024 Resume I led a team to find a new Worship Arts pastor for our church a few years ago. We received over 200 resumes! I would take the resumes to a coffee shop and read each one slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bereaved Christmas Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

Let's talk about good grief- 3 parts of good grief (Material adapted from Harold Keck at Seymour Heights Christian Church with his permission)

HoHum: Things will be different without my grandmother- another empty chair WBTU: Kyle David Matthews wrote a song and the Oak Ridge Boys recorded it in the early 2000’s. It’s called Inconvenient Christmas. This is more of a story than a song but here is the first part: Among the bills that ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:31-33, Psalm 130:5, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

03. A Good Mourning Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 24, 2023

There are 9 words in biblical Greek that can be used to express grief or sorrow. the word Jesus uses for mourning is the strongest of all the Greek verbs. It is reserved for mourning the dead and it is used to describe our relationship toward sin

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come to the second of the Beatitudes in the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Last week we heard the words of Jesus, in Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Brethren

Mourning To Morning: Yes—it’s Ok

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Life leaves us with memories—some warm us, and some wound us. If we spend our time looking back, we risk missing the new thing God is doing right in us.

— THE PROBLEM: WHY WE KEEP LOOKING BACK Life leaves us with memories. Some of them warm us. Some of them wound us. And some of them quietly shape us long after the moment has passed. Most of us don’t notice how much time we spend replaying our lives. We replay conversations we wish had gone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

22. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:2 - Message 22 – A Burden Bearer Bears The Burdens Of Others – Be One Of Them! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 28, 2025

Practical Christianity at work is bearing the burdens your fellow believers have, whatever those burdens, in love and concern and fellowship. We all are to be burden bearers and by doing so we fulfil the law of Christ. Love one another as I have loved you!

22. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:2 - Message 22 – A BURDEN BEARER BEARS THE BURDENS OF OTHERS – BE ONE OF THEM! [1]. BE A BURDEN BEARER {{Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ.”}} In the closing verses of this letter Paul issues some important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Acts 2:43-45, John 13:34, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grieve Without Obsessing

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 5, 2011

Christians have the emotional and spiritual resources to cope with loss.

20110703 The Third Sunday After Pentecost - Web Site Title: How to Grieve without Obsessing Text: II Samuel 1 – 2:7 Thesis: Christians have the emotional and spiritual resources to cope with loss. Introduction On July 4, 1776, just 235 years ago, the Continental Congress adopted The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Tragedy Hits Home

Contributed by David Sylvester on Sep 14, 2001

Dealing with grief in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.

“WHEN TRAGEDY HITS HOME” Habakkuk 1: 12 - 2:4 News reports on September 11, 2001 portrayed jubilant Palestinians dancing in the streets, handing out candy, and shouting “God is great” as they celebrated the deaths of estimated thousands of Americans as a result of a coordinated and simultaneous ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Service Of Memories

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2007

there is hope in our grief as we remember loved ones

Service of Memories sermon One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the Gift of Memories And all of you here today have come to Church to remember a loved one We treasure the memory of those times that we have had together. Times of joy, times of sorrow, times of sadness and times of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Anglican