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  • Scott Maze avatar

    What Did Jesus Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,481 views

    Nowhere in all the Old Testament does the gospel shine more brilliantly than in Isaiah 53. This one chapter is quoted seven times in the New Testament and it is alluded to another 44 times in the New Testament.

    Do you have a friend who is upset about what God has not done? More and more people seem to be upset that God has not stopped some type of tragic event. One young lady is upset because God did not stop her father from dying at a relatively young age. Another father cannot believe in God because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking God's Heart

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 29,406 views

    The heart break God experiences when we disobey Him is discussed. His sorrow is birthed out of a deep longing for us to enjoy th fulness of His good provision for our lives.

    Breaking God’s Heart Hosea 11:1-8 3-24-02 Intro: Have you ever Asked yourself the Question: What’s it like for God? We look at almost every experience in life from the perspective of –“How does this impact me?” I’m not saying that is altogether wrong- I’m just saying that is usually our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    “contrasts To Come” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 16, 2016
     | 7,240 views

    Jesus continues his walk toward Gethsemane and shares with the Disciples some of the contrasts which they would experience in the near future.

    5 15 2016 “Contrasts to Come” John16:16-33 There are many ironies and contrasts in being a citizen of God’s Kingdom and a Follower of the Lord Jesus. Jesus covers some of those contrasts which the disciples would soon experience as He is walking on the way to the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Beyond Suffering Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021
     | 4,623 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations because there is hope beyond the suffering. It’s found in the living hope Jesus – who is also the anchor of our soul.

    Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” Sermon: Hope Beyond Suffering Question: When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Is suffering from God? Why do I hurt? Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Blessed Mourners Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2022
     | 2,981 views

    Looking at the Beatitudes to learn these counter intuitive ways to live for Him.

    The Blessed Mourners Matthew 5:1-4 July 24, 2022 Have you ever read something in the Bible and as you were reading it just didn’t make a whole lot of sense? Sometimes the words of Jesus can be confusing. Sometimes we hear statements which don’t really make sense of ones we really just don’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,153 views

    Based on an illustration about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a great sermon about going from hopelessness to hope because of Christmas.

    PEACE ON EARTH Luke 21:28 In July of 1836, Henry met Fanny. Henry was still dealing with grief. His first wife, Mary, had died eight months earlier following the miscarriage of their first child. Henry was devastated and left the U.S. to plunge himself into his studies. It was in Switzerland that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For Stillbirth

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,602 views

    I have had to do some difficult funeral sermons, but the death of a stillborn was new to me. Here is an outline that may be of help to you.

    1. We assemble today to comfort the stillbirth of this baby boy. 2. We know that there is pain, anxiety, grief and loss within this group. 3. Please know that the folks who have gathered with you are here to comfort and encourage you in this difficult time. I. `Today There are Many Unanswered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road Work Is Finally Finished

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,584 views

    Neither grief nor guilt are productive, take us anywhere. The Cross is God’s signpost that will put an end to our continuing struggles with both.

    Just a few days ago we celebrated, if that’s the right word, the thirtieth anniversary of something we all love to hate. Imagine observing the anniversary of something that has cost us dearly in dollars and also in blood and tears. Something we cannot live without, but sometimes wonder if we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    All Saints Sunday Yr B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,690 views

    Sermon for All Saints Sunday, Yr B, based on John 11:32-44.

    Sermon for All Saints Sunday Yr B 2/11/2003 Based on Jn 11:32-44 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson William Willimon tells of his friend Stuart Henry who accompanied a father and his little son on their first visit to Duke Chapel. They walked up and down the aisles, heads upturned, amazed at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Healing Heart Wounds - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 10, 2018
     | 6,391 views

    Jesus can heal your broken heart. In this message we are dealing with Grief & Loss. We talk about the traditional five stages of grief and bring God's Word into the conversation.

    2 Corinthians 1:3-11 DEFINITIONS: (WEBSTER’S) GRIEF - The pain of mind produced by loss, misfortune, injury or evils of any kind; sorrow; regret. We experience grief when we lose a friend, when we incur loss, when we consider ourselves injured, and by sympathy, we feel grief at the misfortunes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hear O Earth

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,286 views

    Expressive of deep grief

    Sermon Hear O Earth Jeremiah 22:29 I. The Exclamation - “O” It is expressive of deep grief: O Absalom, O Jerusalem Matthew 23:37 II. The Repetition Earth, Earth, Earth Expresses deep concern How great the danger Under condemnation, in darkness, bondage, misery, outer darkness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Treasuring God's Love Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,482 views

    A story of grief and love

    “Treasuring God’s Love” 2 Sam. 18:5-33 This morning I am simply going to share A STORY with you, a true story; an ancient, yet contemporary story. No fancy outline, not three points, or four or two points, no alliteration - just a story with some comments. It’s A STORY ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Our Final Foe Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,962 views

    When you've lost someone you love, hurt, hope, and inherit God's richest blessings even in the place of pain.

    Three friends were hanging out one day, and their conversation grimly turned to the issue of death. One of the friends asked the others, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” One friend answered, “I would want people to say, ‘He was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    From Despair To Hope

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025
     | 72 views

    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist