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  • Craig Benner avatar

    Good Grief, Or Is It?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 3, 2012
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     | 5,069 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Another Kind Of Grief

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lindy Axon avatar

    Dealing With Loss And Grief

    Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,662 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surprising Grief And Resurrection

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Survey Of My Grief Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,110 views

    Lamentations speaks on behalf of those suffering as he reminds the Lord of how great is the grief experienced. He confesses that the judgement is deserved. In this, he provides a warning to those living in this present culture that they must not presume against the goodness of God.

    Grief touches each of us eventually. [1] Though we know we will experience grief as individuals, we sometimes need to be reminded that grief will consume the nation that turns from righteousness while embracing wickedness. Some might suppose that Christians will gloat when judgement at last comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    From Grief To Joy

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 5, 2015
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     | 7,852 views

    For the disciples, the death of Jesus appeared to be the death of all their hopes and dreams, but those who lived through both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday never doubted God again. Easter transformed them and the world.

    “From Grief to Joy”, John 16:16-22 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Easter Sunday 2015) Tomb, you shall not hold Him longer. Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Overcoming Pandemic Grief

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 8, 2021
     | 4,708 views

    This sermon addresses the grief we are all experiencing - especially during the global pandemic. It looks at the raising of Lazarus in John 11

    Title: “A new lease on life – or eternal life.” Subject: How can we handle grief in a healthy/gospel-centric way? Complement: By allowing Christ’s resurrection to speak hope into our grief. Preaching idea: “a new lease on life – or a new life!" Purpose: to offer a gospel perspective on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Was Acquainted With Grief Series

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 7, 2024
     | 620 views

    Jesus Christ was acquainted with grief. Every day in Roman-occupied Judea there would have been executions, and crucifixions just as Jesus suffered. Grief would have been all around.

    In the last post, I concentrated on Jesus being a man of sorrows, so this post will concentrate on Jesus being acquainted with grief. First of all, as always, I check to see what the Old Testament Hebrew words are to make sure that I am interpreting the prophet's words correctly. In this verse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy: Overcoming Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023
     | 2,281 views

    Joy is the normal condition for believers. In the quiet of this moment, identify your source of happiness for a moment. Ask yourself, “What made me happy that is now missing in my life?” What fire have I been warming myself at instead of Jesus?

    Happy Father’s Day to all! Dads and granddads, we greatly appreciate you! Good Morning to our Cross Church family meeting at Nance Elementary again this morning. Let me ask you a serious question, “What would like to change about your home?” If you could change one thing about your roommate, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Guilt, Grief And Grudges Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 94 ratings
     | 44,936 views

    This is the third in a series on how to deal with stress in our lives. God’s antidote for wounded emotions. All the sermons in this series are taken from the 23rd Psalm.

    Guilt, Grief and Grudges How to Deal With Damaged Emotions Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. We have already looked at how to deal worry and how to deal with busyness. Today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Borst avatar

    God’s Promises For Every Need: Grief Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 21, 2020
     | 6,952 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    Let Us Rejoice - For He Has Turned Sorrow Into Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,080 views

    In view of the cross and resurrection - we have to see it - for us to realize that our sorrow now - is not permanent - but joy-filled

    Let us Rejoice - He turns sorrow to Rejoicing Let Us Rejoice, For He has made Sorrow – Dance! John 16:12-22 † IN HIS NAME † May the Grace, the Mercy and Peace that God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has poured out on you through the Spirit, create is us the ability to rejoice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Scudder avatar

    Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009
     | 3,679 views

    Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

    Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jamie Greening avatar

    What's So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?

    Contributed by Jamie Greening on May 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    This is a sermon on the second beatitude. It is written in the "Lowry Loop" style and is designed to take the hearer from human mourning to godly sorrow

    Title: “What’s So Blessed About Mourning Anyway?” Text: Matthew 5:4 Purpose: To move hearers to spiritually mourn and turn toward comfort in Christ A UNIVERSAL BEATITUDE--UGH The second beatitude is the only one that feels completely universal in scope. “blessed are those who mourn,” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Hoping For Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    This sermon is about the need for genuine repentence in the heart of every Christian.

    INTRODUCTION: Condit/Clinton sex scandal READ/PRAY Scripture Introduction (Ante-theme): Paul’s sorrowful letter. 2nd of at least 4 letters. Send Titus as a follow up. Proposition: Because Godly sorrow leads to repentance our counseling must cause Godly sorrow. I. Counseling that causes Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist