Sermons on sorrow and grief: showing 496-510 of 30,350

Let Your Face Shine Series

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on a psalm of lament and offers it as a pattern for prayer

One of the great strengths of our Anglican worship is the continuous repetition of the psalms. If you turn to the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Alternative Services, you will see that there is a provision there to recite at least one psalm every morning and every evening of the year. That ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

How To Use Troubles To Your Advantge Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 4, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? Many a time, troubles can be overwhelming. We feel burdened and don't know what to do.

Troubles in life are a challenge to every person. But when you take the time to understand how trouble works, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy. WHY ARE WE HERE ON EARTH We are sent to the earth to replicate the nature of God in all that we do and to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sinless Substitute Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 31, 2023

The more personally we read this passage, the more the death of Christ will mean to us (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-suffering-substitute/)

HoHum: Why did Jesus die? This has been pondered for 2,000 years. On the Day of Pentecost, Peter said,“Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.” Acts 2:22, NIV. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Acts 10:38, Luke 23:35, 1 Peter 2:24-25, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Belong To Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 9, 2015

To know you are Christ Jesus, gives you the confidence to access into the power of Christ to save yourself.

YOU BELONG TO ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 9, 2015) “Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Baby Funeral

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Jun 13, 2002

This is a funeral service for a 10 month old baby.

Memorial Services for Cooper Wesley Tatlow 6-17-02 @ 11:00 am First Christian Church/ Yuma ORDER OF SERVICE PRELUDE “Amazing Grace” (Joy Chamness) WELCOME/ OBITUARY/ PRAYER Phillip Krueger Welcome: Thank you for coming this morning to pay your respects to the family of Cooper Wesley ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Season Of Loss

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014

A sermon on the season of loss beginning with Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 (Title, outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://pastors.com/resources-tragedy/)

HoHum: “How long have you been driving without a tail light, buddy?” demanded the policeman. The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a loud moan. His distress was so great that the cop was moved to ease up on him. “Aw, come now,” said the policeman, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Christian Peace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

Let's talk about the Christian concept of peace, then the negative emotions of upset and how to deal with them (Material adapted from book by Robert Roberts called Spiritual Emotions, chapter on peace)

HoHum: Two painters were commissioned to paint a picture of peace. The first chose for his canvass a scene of tranquillity of a still lake among beautiful far off mountains. The second threw across his canvass a thundering waterfall with a fragile little tree suspended over the foam. There at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

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

Jesus Face-To-Face With Death Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2021

What can we learn from Jesus' resurrection of Lazarus?

THE MOST IMPORTANT SIGN: Jesus has definitive power over death. - John 11:17, 25-26, 47. a. This is a sign. - v. 47. - Throughout John we see Jesus doing miracles as signs. This is not just a sign, but the most important sign. - John 11 is the high point of the gospel, in a literary sense. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Blue Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2022

Our comfort from God is based on... (Material adapted from Brandon Web at: http://www.brandonweb.com/sermons/sermonpages/isaiah11.htm)

HoHum: “Blue Christmas” is one of the all time holiday classics each year during Christmas time. The heartbreaking song captures how lonely the season can be without the one we love, which is probably why it’s been a staple for over 70 years. The song was written in 1948. The most famous version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Love His Promise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 3, 2022

He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves problems. But in our experience, there have been times when we weren’t sure about these things. Have you ever wondered, when things go wrong in life, if you can count on God?

How We Love His Promise John 11:17-44 Introduction Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God. He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 1, 2024

David likens our relationship with God to a Shepherd and sheep. The Shepherd cares for, guides, and protects the sheep.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?06-23-2024 Resume I led a team to find a new Worship Arts pastor for our church a few years ago. We received over 200 resumes! I would take the resumes to a coffee shop and read each one slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Become The Father

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004

Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

"Moment Of Silence" - Worship Service Of The Godless

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2007

This is not the time for the true church to be silent in the face of people’s grief and uncertainty

“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 April 23, 2007 was exactly one week after the now infamous massacre of 32 people at Virginia Tech. I turned on the news that morning, as is my habit, to listen to what’s going on around the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18

Denomination: Orthodox