Sermons on Jesus Grief:

Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-Sighted Disciples Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2018

3 groups of disciples failed to recognize the resurrected Lord. Why? They'd walked with Him for 3 years. This sermon explains how grief, work and busyness can keep us so distracted that we fail to see the Lord in our life—and what to do about it.

Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-sighted Disciples Sermon #2 in After-Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 15, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20 and Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, Luke 24:13-32, John 21:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Great High Priest

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

Surely our griefs He himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted.

Surely our griefs He himself bore, and our sorrows He carried; yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted. (Isaiah 53:4). Within the religion of the Jews, there was no more exalted position that could be held among men than that of the high priest. In the days of the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Grief Leads To Joy, Change Leads To Blessings.

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

We can’t avoid grief or change in this lifetime, fortunately both can lead to a better life.

Grief Leads to Joy, Change Leads to Blessings. John 16:16-22 and Acts 2:42-47 I would like to start today with a story you may be familiar with. “I was out fishing one day with my brother and we had been talking recently about a buzz down the river about this guy who was baptizing people and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief And Loss Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 5 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message looks at how the acknowledgement of grief and loss is ultimately part of spiritual and emotional health. Dave also warns that those who decide to begin living authentically will often be res

Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church November 7, 2010 David Flowers 1 John 3:18-20 (MSG) 18 My dear children, let's not just talk about love; let's practice real love. 19 This is the only way we'll know we're living truly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

God’s Promises For Every Need: Grief Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 21, 2020

The purpose of the Book of Lamentations is to help the People of God have faith in God in the midst of grief and sorrow and sadness. That also happens to be the purpose of our sermon today. It is my hope and prayer that you are encouraged in your faith in God in the midst of grief today.

God’s Promises for Every Need: Grief Lamentations 3:19-25 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/k/e/r/kerr_ht.htm Hugh T. Kerr was a minister in the mid-1900s. He was an ordained a Presbyterian minister who led churches in Kansas, Illinois, and eventually in Pittsburgh, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service: Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 28, 2024

1. Put your trust in the Lord’s power. 2. Put your trust in the Lord's promise of eternal life. 3. Put your trust in the Lord's proof of eternal life.

Funeral Service: Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life John 11:25-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall) (Prepared February 28, 2024) BACKGROUND *This message was preached for the funeral of a longtime Christian friend who was known for his kindness to others. I will call him John Smith. SONG 1 WELCOME ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Find The Comfort You Need In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 13, 2020

We can find comfort... 1. in the Lord's care for us (vs. 1). 2. in the Lord's character (vs. 1-2). 3. in the Lord's power to create (vs. 2-3). 4. in the Lord's cross (vs. 4-6).

Find the Comfort You Need in Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 14:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 26, 2017 (Revised January 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 14. In these final hours before the cross, Jesus spoke with His disciples about the most ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2010

How does suffering affect our ability to minister? As Jesus is overcome with grief how is it that He ended up with compassion, not bitterness?

Back in 2006 my wife and I were presented with an opportunity—go to Kenya and minister to folks who have been unreached by other organizations. On one hand it was an obvious opportunity and a way to serve God by spreading the gospel. On the other hand I was scared to death. We were going to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2020

Jesus raises Lazarus and tells us that we must be resurrected to be with Him in heaven.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-18-2020 An Impossible Request [Slide] On December 12, 2014, Kimmy Blair was in a one car accident coming back from a funeral in Fairbury. Her neck was broken and she died almost instantly. She ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, John 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning To Let Go" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

This is one of ten messages on the GIANTS all of us face in life. This giant is called grief.

FACING YOUR GIANTS “Learning to Let Go” John 11: 17-44 The Bible records 34 miracles performed by Jesus. He changed water to wine, he healed the deaf… • made the blind to see • the crippled could walk • those with leprosy were made whole • He fed the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Valley

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 3, 2025

This sermon is about how a Christian should respond to grief.

“Hope in the Valley” 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Life is a struggle and there are times when we go through valleys It could be a VALLEY: - of sickness, fear or poverty - loss or frustration - sadness and anxiety The Valley may be: - the loss of a relationship - it could be betrayal - it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Lord, Why Did They Have To Die?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

Job was a very righteous man. In fact the Bible says that he was blameless and that he feared God and stayed away from evil. A messenger shows up and gives him all kinds of bad news. Your oxen are dead. So are your sheep. Now your servants are dead.

“Lord why did THEY have to die?” Luke 7:11-16 The time of year was Christmas and my family and I were gathering together to celebrate. We were at my mother’s home in Arkansas. My sister came in; she had her son with her. He was about to turn one. I asked where her husband and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

And Now What? (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 7, 2021

We all have been in this place in our life that we ask ourselves…AND NOW WHAT?

The reason we ask ourselves this question is because someone very important in our life has been removed. Today we mourn the death of ________________Not because he/she has gone to a better place, but because we no longer will be able to enjoy his/her presence. If we had a choice in the matter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Loneliness After Death Of A Loved One Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2019

After the death of a departed believer, we mourn for ourselves. We must look to our own spiritual health and growth.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Grief is like isolation when someone close dies and we are left without them. 2. Death is final, no re-runs, no GPS, re-calibrations. 3. Death is like losing a limb, it never grows back and you miss it every time you need it. 4. Four steps to grief: a. Loneliness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Unheard Voices Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

It’s the season of Christmas, filled with joyful sounds of bells ringing, choirs singing, and music in the air. However, amidst these cheerful noises, there are also sounds of sorrow and grief. These are the unheard voices of Christmas.

Introduction: During the Christmas season, we are surrounded by joyful sounds like bells ringing, choirs singing, and music filling the air. However, amidst the celebration, there are also sounds of anguish and grief. Today, we will explore the less talked about sounds of Christmas and what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Topics: Christmas, Grief, Joy