Sermons on Jeremiah In Grief:

Jeremiah And Rejection

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 1, 2025

Jeremiah in Chapter 18 seeks God's wrath on those who won't listen to his prophecy. While his frustration is understandable, it helps us to remember our mission to bring redemption, not destruction.

Good Morning. Before I say anything else, picture a prophet in your head. Not the money kind, the Bible one. People have lots of ideas about what the life of a prophet would be like, but one thing that might surprise you is that the main job of a prophet wasn’t telling people the future, any more ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jeremiah 22 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's righteous anger and merciful hope in Jeremiah 22, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God and living out His principles, even in challenging times. Key

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into Jeremiah 22. We’ll explore God's stern warning to the Kings of Judah, His judgment on the wicked, and His promise of restoration. Jeremiah 22 is a heavy passage, filled with righteous anger and merciful hope. As we navigate these themes, let's ...read more

Topics: Book Of Jeremiah

Embracing Grief And Loss Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005

Some see grief as something to get over with as quick as possible, but God wants to deepen us through it.

Grief is typically treated as something to be "gotten over with" as soon as possible, or certain things are not seen as worthy of grief. If others were not impacted the same way as you then you have the problem. There doesn’t seem to be any room for people responding differently when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy And Grief Of Leadership

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

The lesson is aboout the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers.

THE JOY AND GRIEF OF LEADERSHIP Hebrews 13:17 By Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr. November 15, 2009 INTRODUCTION Leading and following are eternally etched into the fabric of human relationships. In countless ways, we are participants in this interconnected dynamic. No group or organization of people can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakthrough And Good Grief Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2020

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in times of loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. You may ask “Why?” answer is so we get spiritual breakthroughs and we help others get spiritual breakthroughs.

Video Transition: Lauren Daigle on Grief Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Job 3:26, Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Linen Waistband Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2021

It was just a linen "girdle" or waistband which Jeremiah purchased new, at the Lord's command. What happened to that waistband after Jeremiah bought it?

Introduction: Jeremiah was a prophet as well as a priest. During his ministry, God told him to make at least three unusual purchases. The first such purchase was a linen waistband (“girdle” in the KJV) and it served as an object lesson. 1 The command to purchase the waistband (girdle) Text: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases: A Clay Jar Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 13, 2021

A simple jar of clay was bought and then broken. God used something as simple as this for an object lesson.

Introduction: clay jars, or “earthen vessels (KJV)” have been in use for thousands of years. These jars came and still come in various sizes, colors, and so on. Even when these jars were broken (they’re just clay, after all) the pieces could be and were used for notes, receipts, and the like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 19:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"grief (Part 1): Biblical And Psychological Perspectives On Grief.” Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Death separates us from someone we love and oftentimes causes pain of grief! This sermon helps us to understand grief as a normal response to a loss. But it can become an emotional problem if we don't deal with it rightly.

This afternoon, I will continue the sermon series of “The Bible and Emotional Problems.” We will discuss the topic "Biblical and Psychological Perspectives on Grief” today and next Sunday. In the past two weeks, we prayed at the Prayer Meetings and Sunday Services for Pastor Paulus Kurnia and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:34-35, 2 Samuel 18:33, 2 Chronicles 35:25, Acts 8:2, John 11:35, Matthew 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Kind Of Grief

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why Christians can face the grief of death differently than those who have no hope.

Another Way to Grieve 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Note how this little verse tells us something we already know, something we all ought to know, and something we all can know. First, we all know grief. If we haven’t, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Loss And Grief

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

How does a Christian deal with grief and loss?

Every Christian deals with loss and grief at some time during their life. It might come in the form of the death of a loved one, the loss of a financial position, the loss of good health or the shattering of dreams. When this happens, we naturally ask, "Why?" and along with the original loss, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Grief To Recovery

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2001

Discover and apply for yourself God’s guidance for Nehemiah’s journey from grief to recovery

Jesus Christ said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28)." For the first time, people in America have felt the terror that the Israeli people feel almost daily from the work of terrorists. Because the horrific tragedy of this week is not a ...read more

Denomination: *other

Surprising Grief And Resurrection

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003

A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Seasons Of Grief

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Dec 12, 2004

Here we try to understand how David coped with the loss of his best friend Jonathan. Through David’s reactions we are challenged to embrace our seasons of grief in ways that would show that we are relying on God rather than relying on ourselves.

Opener: This week we reflect on David’s real life struggle with grief. With last week’s teaching on fear, and this week’s text focussed on the theme of grief it seems like we’re wading through some heavy waters aren’t we? But this is good for us. Because I firmly believe that we (as followers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief, Or Is It?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 3, 2012

It is an oxymoron, but believe it or not the Bible says that grief can be good for us.

GOOD GRIEF An oxymoron---Good used instead of saying God (something sought after) Grief (something we try to avoid) To be in heaviness; distressed; to be vexed Something bothers you, then it becomes a burden, it may continue a hang on and become a grief. Eph. 4:30 30 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:71

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Grief To Glory

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

If you have read the New Testament you can’t fail to see that this Psalm is the Psalm of the Cross and the Crown. This Psalm is a commentary on I Peter 1:11. It is quite obvious that Jesus Christ is the Sufferer referred to here.

FROM GRIEF TO GLORY--PSALM 22 Introduction: If you have read the New Testament you can’t fail to see that this Psalm is the Psalm of the Cross and the Crown. This Psalm is a commentary on I Peter 1:11. It is quite obvious that Jesus Christ is the Sufferer referred to here. No doubt David had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist