Sermons on Operation Grief:

Isaiah 53: One Truth Three Ways Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2024

God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Suffering Servant for us. In verse 3, we find He was constantly despised, often rejected, entered into sorrow, experienced grief, and was ignored.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE TRUTH THREE WAYS ISAIAH 53:3 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Know God Is Good

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jan 12, 2025

Even at the worst times in our lives God is so good.

I know God is Good. Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 1. Job Acknowledged his Grief. What’s our normal response when someone ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

From Despair To Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

Funerals today are often called celebrations of life. While we grieve, we also celebrate the hope that is ours through Christ. As Paul reminds us, we do not “grieve as others who have no hope,” for Jesus’ death and resurrection assures us of eternal life.

Funerals are some of the hardest moments of our lives. We come with tears, with memories, with aching hearts. Death feels final. We feel the empty chair at the table. We hear the silence where laughter once rang. We even catch the scent of a shirt still hanging in the closet, and it all reminds us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Genesis 23 - What Am I Supposed To Do Without You? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2010

What am I supposed to do without you? How will I cope with the death of the one I love?

Genesis 23 - WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITHOUT YOU? When dementia had taken it's course, Bess (not her real name) was left with just a couple of words, but one word which she used to respond to almost any situation was the word "AMAZING!" After a lifetime of words, what a great word to have on your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Life After Loss? Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 8, 2001

A message offering hope in the face of grief

Title: Is There Life after Loss? Subject: How can we handle grief in a healthy way? Complement: By allowing Christ’s resurrection to speak hope into our grief. Preaching idea: There can be life after loss because Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope. Last Sunday a 14-year-old boy from downtown ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It's Almost More Than You Can Bear

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study of grief from the life of Job.

As a minister I have conducted quite a few funerals and have witnessed hundreds of people grieving over the loss of a loved one. It is especially difficult to conduct a funeral for a member of your own family who has passed away. I remember when my mother passed away unexpectedly she had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering, Reconnecting, And Rejoicing: What God Gives To The Grieving Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 25, 2009

Grieving healthily means remembering both positive and negative; it means connecting with others who can love us and whom we can love. In His own time God will give joy.

One of the laws of life is: To get something, you must give up something. To gain, you must also lose. We call that the tradeoff principle. We operate on the tradeoff principle every day. When you go to the grocery store and fill your basket, they have the audacity to expect you to pay for what ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

What You See Is What You Get

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 15, 2003

In whose power do you operate?

August 17, 2003 Morning Worship Text: I Corinthians 2:1-5 Subject: The Pure Gospel Title: What You See Is What You Get I went to school with a preacher’s son in Troy who was the radical leader in our school back in the late sixties. He was a charismatic sort who could talk his way into and out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:12-18, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come And See

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 13, 2007

A sermon preached on Operation Andrew Sunday.

There are some things you just have to come and see to really appreciate. That’s why businesses offer free samples, dealerships offer test drives, TV ads invite you to “come in and see for yourself!” When the new parents bring home the baby, they have many “come and see moments.” Come and see ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Realm Of The Supernatural

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Living in the realm of the supernatural is not a privilege for a few, but the birthright of every Spirit-filled believer.

LIVING IN THE REALM OF THE SUPERNATURAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:14 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:16-18, John 3:8, Mark 16:17-18, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 INTRODUCTION: The believer is not called to live an ordinary life, but to operate in the extraordinary realm of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 12, 2001

The Christian response to disaster and grief as modeled by Jesus.

The World Trade Center...the Murrah building in Oklahoma City...Columbine High school... The list of names that fill the obituary columns daily... We try not to notice. But sometimes you can’t help but notice...when the tragedy is as big as the New York skyline or as close as the passing of a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Corporate Loss

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 24, 2006

Psalm 137 and Israel, corporately expressing their grief

This month we are looking at some of the more emotional parts of the bible, the parts where you can go and maybe relate to the feelings and emotions that we go through. Last week I looked at feeling abandoned and Ps 22. This week I want to look at general hurts and pains and Ps 137. The situation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Believe Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 12, 2003

Mary Magdalene’s grief turns to joy when she meets the resurrected Jesus. Jesus calls our name into our grief as well.

Dare to Believe Again – “Up From The Grave: Lent Series” John 20:10-18 March 8/9, 2003 Intro: All of us have had “decisive moments” in our lives – moments which change the direction of our life in a decisive way. They are moments etched in our memories, ones we’ll never forget. Some are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 102:1-17 - Praying When Overwhelmed With Grief Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

What lonely, hurting people need to know.

“Lord, listen to me and hear me when I request help for my troubles. Answer me quickly and don’t turn away because I hurt all the time and my life is disappearing like smoke. I’ve lost my appetite to eat anything, and I am reduced to just skin and bones. I am like a lonely owl or sparrow that’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Find Comfort In Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not The Voices Of The Past Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for answers, and for peace. But where do we turn?

Go! And Find Comfort in Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not the Voices of the Past Introduction Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, John 11:25-26, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Psalm 73:25-26, John 14:26, Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal