Sermons on Stages Of Grief:

Hold On To Jesus Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

A Hard Heart comes in stages: willful rebellion, going astray, spiritual ignorance, overt unbelief, and being deceived by sin.

Hold On to Jesus Hebrews 3 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 1 told us Jesus is Greater than Angels. Chapter 2 shows us Jesus as the Greater man. Chapter 3 says Jesus is GREATER than Moses. Moses was a faithful servant over God’s house, but Christ is the builder of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Written In Blood

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A different look at Palm Sunday with a message done in stages. The message begins on Palm Sunday and ends with the cross on Good Friday

Written in Blood Matthew 27:11-26, Hebrews 9:27-28 April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday Message Morning Service The following message was preached in phases or stages during the worship service. The praise team prepared appropriate music for each point and provided various thematic elements during the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Ananias Sent To Saul

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

Ananias is here ordered to go and look after him, to heal and help him; for he that causeth grief will have compassion.

Ananias is here ordered to go and look after him, to heal and help him; for he that causeth grief will have compassion. A native of Damascus; for it is said <Acts 22:12> that he had a good report of all the Jews who dwelt there, as a devout man according to the law; he had lately embraced the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Resurrection Of Lazarus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus meets us in our deepest sorrow with compassion and power, offering resurrection hope that transforms grief because he himself conquered death.

Some of us arrived today with a heart that feels heavy. The week brought news we didn’t want. A chair at the table is empty. The silence in the car is louder than the radio. We know the sting of loss, the ache of waiting, the long walk from “why” to “what now.” John 11 is God’s kindness to souls ...read more

Topics: Jesus, Hope, Death

How To Get The Most From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

So many Christians today are not experiencing victory, Because they have never gotten past the awkward stage with God. The only way to get beyond that stage,is to make the effort.When we come before God we need to share more than our requests but also our thoughts.

How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • In this chapter he starts by talking about Family and having healthy relationships. • Then he goes on to teach us what we need to do in order to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Truth About Fasting Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 9, 2023

God has given us so much to enjoy in this world, but the results of sin is so great that the grief in our spirit overrides our physical hunger.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 16 “Now whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

The King Who Rules Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2019

Looking at the splendour and power of the Persian king, the author set the stage for his readers to appreciate the work of the unseen King who rules.

Last week Michael gave us an overview of the book of Esther. Let’s recap the timeline. Cyrus (559-530) Ezra 1:1 – 1st year of his reign over Babylon, allowed Jews to return Zerubbabel led the first returnees in 538 BC Started rebuilding altar/Temple but halted until 2nd yr Darius (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Road To Emmaus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

We want to follow two of these discouraged disciples and look at the three stages they passed though in coming to experience the joy and victory of Easter.

During the early part of the World War II, the crew of a vessel in the Caribbean Sea had an experience that illustrates the theme we want to consider on this Easter morning. As reported by Walter Maier, this vessel was carrying a cargo of oil, and was suddenly attacked by an enemy submarine. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Resetting The Timeline

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2021

As we move into the "Living with Covid" stage in Nova Scotia felt it was time to remind people why we are here.

Resetting the TimeLine Intro If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I'd like to do Is to save every day 'Til eternity passes away Just to spend them with you. That is the opening verse of “Time in a bottle”, which is the title of one of my favourite songs. If you are old, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Character Is Your Identity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 13, 2025

In a world where appearance and achievement often take centre stage, the Bible reminds us that character is what truly defines a person.

YOUR CHARACTER IS YOUR IDENTITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:16-20 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 22:1, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:9-21, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Titus 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: In a world where appearance and achievement often take centre stage, the Bible reminds us that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transformative Power Of Truth John 1:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2023

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound statement sets the stage for understanding the pivotal role of truth in our lives.

"The Transformative Power of Truth" Introduction: Today, let us embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we delve into the Gospel according to John, chapter 1, verse 1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This profound ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Psalm 119:89, John 1:4, Psalm 119:105, John 1:14, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gracious Me, Alive

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

God’s grace saves, sustains, forgives, and secures — a living power that meets us at every stage and carries us home.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN “GRACIOUS ME” TURNS PERSONAL You’ve heard the old expression, “Gracious me!” Something your grandmother might have said when the unexpected happened — a pie burning in the oven, a child tracking mud through the kitchen, thunder cracking overhead. But sometimes that harmless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Esther: The Book Of God's Providence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 5, 2005

God’s Providence Sets the Stage for His Dramas; He places us where we need to be to accomplish His purposes.

Esther: The Book of God’s Providence (Esther 1:1-2:20) 1. Israel’s History is Filled with Irony and Tokens of God’s Providence 2. Hitler’s attempts to exterminate the Jews resulted in the modern nation of Israel; Joseph Stalin, who was insane and hated the Jews, was on a Manic high when the UN ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

This sermon uses a life-sized nativity on stage and strips away all of the non-essentials to find the real reason for the season... Jesus

The Reason for the Season This sermon was instigated by things I have heard this past week on T.V., on t radio, and in listening to others talking. I feel that there are some misunderstandings that MUST be addressed. This week I have heard personalities in media who have said things ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

And They Were Called Christian

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 6, 2007

The accompanying message to my book which bears the same name. This message reveals the four-stages in the process of becoming a true Christian.

“And they Were Called Christian” 1 Cor 2:`4 / Acts 2, 5, 6, 11/ * As a boy I was in several organizations which promoted by rank. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, & even Royal Ambassadors have different “rank” or “levels” of development. The rank was literally an indication of your commitment, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist