Sermons about Grief Counseling

Sermon # 6 - The Secret Schemes Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 15, 2024

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Satan’s schemes are many and we as God’s children should be aware of them. Also, we need the right people who will guide and counsel us to walk in the right path and avoid the traps that the enemy sets for us.

We read in Numbers 22:6, Come now, curse this people for me, since they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land, for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed." (ESV) As we continue to meditate on this portion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:2, 1 Samuel 19:11, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 19:11, Esther 3:8, 2 Samuel 15:2-6, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, 1 Samuel 20:42, Proverbs 13:20, 1 Samuel 19:12, 1 Samuel 19:18, Psalm 31:18, Numbers 22:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Other

Stretched Thin

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2025

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I wrote this in Aug 2009 when I didn't know what was next. It turns out that the Lord allowed me to graduate with a doctorate in counseling and work full-time as a Federal prison chaplain for 12 years.

As I start my fifteenth year of ministry, I realize I have been stretched thin. I started as a missionary in Youth With A Mission, ministering in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa for two years. I burned out, trying to “save the world” myself. I then went to seminary, getting a foundation for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Vineyard

Potholes Of Fear Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005

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2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Righting The Religious Rut Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005

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4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

From Anxiety To Acceptance Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 2, 2004

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Jesus’ experience at Mt Olives demonstrates his voluntary submission to crucifixion and how we are to handle a "No" answer to prayer. He demonstrates his humanity in his grief as he walks the path from Anxiety to Acceptance.

Hope Community Church February 8, 2004 Bro. Chris Hill Contemporary American culture values the independent thinker who can make quick decisions. I have even read in some of my leadership material that a true leader is not somebody who can make a good decision but one can make any decision. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Approach Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 10, 2006

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Meet 5 people or groups who approached Jesus in many different ways. Jesus reaction tells a lot about how we should and should not approach Jesus when we are in need, in grief, in sin, or in control.

How do you approach Jesus? Here are some possibilities: Burn with anger Shrug your shoulders in indifference Look the other way Run the other way Stand off at a distance Look down your nose Bow prostrate Run into His arms Run up to Him and demand One thing’s for sure - we all approach Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Blessing Of Suffering Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2011

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Don’t fear people. Fear Christ and follow Him from grief to glory. Look to Jesus alone to keep your conscience clear even in the midst of your pain. Then you will enjoy the benefit of pain.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Handling Life’s Stresses Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2017

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This sermon deals with how we handle life's stresses. We look at the life's main stressors; busyness, guilt, grief, grudges, indecision, and fear of the future. We also look at God's prescription found in His word.

Spiritual First Aid “Handling Life’s Stresses” We cannot talk about stress without also talking about its two cousins, anxiety and worry. They all fit into same category. Stress is a state of mind causing tension and strong feelings of anxiety and worry. Those who are under stress often exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 6:34

Denomination: Foursquare

Go! And Sing In The Night – Trusting God’s Love In The Darkest Hours Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2025

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Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night, unable to sleep, burdened by the weight of worry, grief, or fear? The silence of night often magnifies our struggles. It is in those moments we ask, “God, where are You?”

Go! And Sing in the Night – Trusting God’s Love in the Darkest Hours Psalm 42:8 – Go! And… Series Introduction: Singing When the Night is Long Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night, unable to sleep, burdened by the weight of worry, grief, or fear? The silence of night often ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Acts 16:25-26, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:8, John 11:25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father & His Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 20, 2023

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Through wise, godly counsel, in Colossians 3:19-21 the Apostle Paul shows the roles, responsibilities, attitudes and actions for members of a godly family, through: 1) A Word to Husbands (Colossians 3:19), 2) A Word to Children (Colossians 3:20), 3) A Word to Parents (Colossians 3:21).

Colossians 3:19–21 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. (ESV) One of the most terrifying moments of a not-yet-married man’s life ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19-21

Denomination: Other

Sevenfold Glory And Revival Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 28, 2006

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Church can become very one dimensional in the Spirit, focusing on healing or deliverance, some focus totally on counsel or on the gifts of the Spirit, all these things are good and very much part of God’s plan but they are only part of the bigger picture

Ian Johnson April 2006 www.papelim.org.nz 1 Peter 4: 13-14 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Urgent

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

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Doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary rather then doing the important. The value of accountability, wisdom and counsel of godly leaders, such as, looking at a schedule and projecting how I will use the time God has given me for His glory.

URGENT John 11:9 I love to read and study, but sometimes I find myself doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary. Do we give up the important for the urgent? Are the urgent issues of life the important issues? Working with the elders has been excellent accountability as well as a way to gain ...read more

Scripture: John 11:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Resume In Your Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Sealey on Nov 12, 2007

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God’s resume in your life is a document, which contains a chronological listing of experiences in your life through which He was working to instruct, to teach, to counsel and to watch over you. The purpose of developing it is to increase you faith in Him.

Introduction Online encyclopedia Wikipedia.org, defines a resume as a document containing a summary or listing on relevant job experience and education, usually for obtaining an interview when seeking employment. A resume is often the first item a potential employer encounters regarding a job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouragement For The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 9, 2015

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Christians need not be taken back by the revilings that come even when they are innocent and prudent. We need not hold back from revealing the full counsel of God either. We must not shrink back no matter the opposition in our duty to Christ

MATTHEW 10: 24-28 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PERSECUTED [Luke 12:1-11] Having painted a deserting picture concerning the persecution His disciples would encounter in ministry, Jesus shifts to words of comfort, challenge, and encouragement. We need not be taken back by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Jude Part 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2018

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First he reminds them that they have been forewarned with regard to the oncoming peril. Then he encourages them to maintain themselves in a strong spiritual condition. Finally, he counsels them to use discernment in ministering to those who have been . .

15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. I cannot pass v. 15 without taking notice of how often, and how forcefully, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

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