Sermons on Grief Management:

Part 1 - It's My Time? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2018

A introductory sermon looking at managing our time and resources.

It's My Time? Ephesians 5:15-17 September 16, 2018 We would like to believe that my time is simply that . . . my time. We believe we control our time. And if that is true, then why are so many people feeling OVERWHELMED, OVERSCHEDULED, and EXHAUSTED. It seems too many people are overwhelmed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Pain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2025

Leadership pain is the school of personal growth and ministry growth – you will enroll in it when you start leading!

Topic: My topic today is Leadership pain – I knew we would have a lot of young people going into the ministry and the number 1 lesson I feel you need to hear is on this subject! My message is based out of three books today – I highly encourage you to read all three of these books to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:4-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learned From The Parables Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God.

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church (Elmer Towns). 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of Your Time SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

God has bestowed upon us ample time to fulfill His plan. If we feel short of time, it's not due to God's insufficiency, but our need to better manage and redeem our time.

Introduction: Many of us often find ourselves saying, "I would be more involved in church, but I just don't have enough time." We use lack of time as an excuse for not doing the things we know we should. However, God has given each of us 24 hours a day to use wisely. Time is a precious commodity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-20

Topics: Time Management, God's Plan

Redeeming Your Time - Let Your Yes Be Yes Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus managed his time effectively by honoring his commitments and prioritizing solitude for reflection, serving as a model for us to follow.

Last week, we started a 5-week series called Redeeming Your Time. A quick recap: In Ephesians 5:15-17, God commands us to “redeem the time.” Why? So that we can do “the will of the Lord.” So, now that we know God does care about how we manage our time, how do we “redeem the time”? Where can we look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 5:37

Topics: Time Management, Commitment, Reflection

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

"Jesus Gives Us A Way Of Transforming The Negative Experience Of Grief Into

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 27, 2002

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.”

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.” Jesus continues his farewell discourse to his disciples; this section begins and ends with a statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Relief From The Financial Squeeze

Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002

Learning how to manage the maze of life by managing our finances

“Relief From The Financial Squeeze” Mike Harris April 18, 1999 Intro: G.M….. We are learning how to manage the maze of our lives – in this series… Last week-- managing-sex drive…. Today—managing our finances…. None of us here today would say—finances or money is not a major part of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009

loss of a loved one

A gravestone in a churchyard bears these words: ‘The cup was bitter, the sting severe To part from her we loved so dear. Our loss is great we’ll not complain But hope in heaven to meet again. Not gone from memory not gone from love But gone to her Father’s home above.’ For some of us the loss of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Dreams, Tears And A Song

Contributed by Malcolm Coby on Feb 22, 2010

We have dreams that are interrupted by situations that result in tears, but God gives us a song of hope and a pre-determined purpose.

Dreams, Tears and A Song Scripture Text: Psalm 137:1-4 Focus: HOPE, PURPOSE, and RESTORATION The hopes and dreams of people are often shattered by the unexpected or the undesired events of life. This is a word about the process of restoration. We have dreams that are interrupted by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Trust Me No Matter What? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012

In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Je

In Mark chapter 5 we find three different situations, and Jesus using three different methods to bring release to prisoners. The man who was demon possessed was helpless and couldn’t reach out, and was in fact hostile to Jesus because of the legion. So Jesus came to him. The woman with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Joy In The Darkness

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Where does one find real and lasting joy? What about when bad things happen?

Joy in the Darkness: 1 Peter 1:6-9 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith-- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-- may be proved genuine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Of A Depressed Saint

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2014

Psalm 13, for instance, presents the prayer of a man in deep depression. I’ll bet that most, if not all of us are depressed from time-to-time. Today, we know that depression may be the result of many different factors.

April 25, 2006 Title: The Prayer of a Depressed Saint Scripture Reading: Psalm 13:1-6 Introduction: The Psalms gives us a record of the life of God's people, Israel. It tells us of their dealings with our heavenly Father and with other nations. In the Psalms, we find great worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bread, Water And Rest

Contributed by Steve Anderson on Dec 18, 2014

Funeral sermon for a 16-year old who took his life by suicide at 3 AM by gunshot. It is based on what God provided Elijah when he wanted to die. Its intent is to offer the equivalent of bread, water and rest to the grieving, especially peers and family.

Background (1 Kings 18): 450 idol prophets; 2 altars, 1 fire; Elijah stood up to 450 prophets of Baal but ran for his life when one woman threatened him (1 Kings 19:3-8). Elijah wanted to die, he had poured out his life for God and felt it had no impact. He was tired and in despair, depressed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

His Family Views His Death Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 9, 2016

Death, Grief, Love, Compassion

4 Views from the Cross – His Family Views His Death John 19:25-27 (p. 756) March 13, 2016 Introduction: There’s an old hymn that says, “Jesus keep me near the cross. There a precious fountain, free to all a healing stream, flows from Calvary’s mountain...in the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Views Of A Believer’s Death

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2011

In the story of Stephen, we get three essential views of a believer’s death: 1. The view from those in the grip of grief. 2. The view from the Lord of life. 3. The view from those gone home to Heaven.

Biblical Views of a Believer’s Death Acts 7:54-8:2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 29, 2002 *Updated May 14, 2011 for a grieving family. *The death of a loved one: It’s one of the hardest things we ever have to go through in life. Most of us have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist