Sermons on Stages Of Grief:

Forgiveness Shapes Our Actions Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 28, 2011

We will always be hurt at some stage and need to forgive. In order for this to happen RECOGNITION and RESTORATION needs to take place. The ultimate goal is to welcome all those who are in God’s family in the same way.

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message Philemon 8-25 “Forgiveness directs our actions” Read Philemon 8-25 Just after I finished school I worked for my Dad for a while. I was doing house inspections for ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Cast Of Christmas

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 23, 2015

William Shakespeare penned these words in his play, As You Like It, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances…”

The Cast of Christmas William Shakespeare penned these words in his play, As You Like It, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances…” Most of us have seen a wide variety of Christmas plays and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Though none can see it, God is working behind the scenes and through the course of history to prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah, setting the earthly stage for the entry of His only begotten Son into the world.

Preparing the Way Isaiah 40:3-5, 9-11 When God called the Jewish people, he gave them everything necessary to follow Him and for salvation, principally, the Law. When they entered the Holy Land, God warned the Jewish people not to intermarry with the Gentile and to always keep God first. They did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 21, 2023

Jesus is stripping the Jews naked of their self-righteousness and hypocrisy related to their worship. Jesus uses a Greek word that describes them as a stage actor when it comes to their worship, and he does the same for the way they pray

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we’re continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. From the beginning of this study, I’ve shared with you and pointed out to you how Jesus was calling for the life of the believer to be rooted in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Overcoming Spiritual Weakness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

Spiritual weakness is a condition that every believer encounters at different stages in their walk with God. It is not necessarily a sign of sin, but often a result of prolonged trials, discouragement, weariness in battle, unanswered prayers, or lack of spiritual nourishment.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL WEAKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Romans 8:26, Ephesians 6:10, Hebrews 12:12-13, Psalm 73:26 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual weakness is a condition that every believer encounters at different stages in their walk with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why God? (Tragedy)

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

God speaks to us about situations we face in life, we need to let God's Word enter our minds and hearts and heal the grief, doubt and even the anger we may feel.

There are certain times in life when all of us, no matter how strong our faith may be, cry out either audibly or inside our soul, and ask, "Why, God? Why did You let this happen? Why didn't You prevent this tragedy?" For many of us, one of those times was this past Monday when we heard that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Blessed Place Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 9, 2008

I have seen so many Christians walk away from their God given place of blessing, that I have felt a deep sense of grief in my spirit. It should not and does not have to be this way.

I have seen so many Christians walk away from their God given place of blessing, that I have felt a deep sense of grief in my spirit. I know it must grieve the Lord. It should not and does not have to be this way. I believe that the Lord has ordained us to walk in blessings, yet I don’t see this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing On Or Just Pressed

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Remembrance Sunday: living out of others’ expectations for us just makes us feel pressed. Relief from grief comes when you pursue what you know God wants for you.

One place I am quite sure I can stay away from is the National Museum of Beverage Cans. No matter how many times I may travel to and through Nashville, Tennessee, whether it be on Baptist business or as an accidental tourist, I feel quite certain that I can avoid even so much as a swift glance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Age Of Accountability - Reality Or Legend?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 18, 2015

Whenever we preach a sermon at the funeral of an infant or young child the presupposition is that that person's soul is now in heaven. Is that to help the family through their grief or is it the Biblical truth? Let's see if we can find out.

All Baby’s Go to Heaven - Right??? I remember when Isabelle had just gone into the hospital and Jason and Ashton were sitting in the service and we were talking about Neil and Christine and how their unborn baby had died in the womb. The next day I would be speaking at the funeral for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Inspiration: Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Cut! Cut! This story is missing something! The script is not going the way it was written. First, it was written with a God-given ability for all players in the script to always love the Lord, follow his precepts for godly living. Let’s review, the original script looked like this: • At first, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023

It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 9:4, Mark 13:32-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | Part 2 | The Second Coming Of Jesus | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 26, 2024

In this part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar, looks into that hope and the anticipation that we can have because of the Second Coming of Jesus which was one of the reasons for the Thessalonian church to thrive.

Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st century | Part 2 | The Second Coming of Jesus This is a part 2 of the series on 1& 2 Thessalonians. In the first part , we looked at the historical background of formation of the Church at Thessalonica and explored several reasons why we should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, Revelation 21:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:24-26, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Will Soar, They Will Run, They Will Walk

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2023

Isa. 40:31 tells us the source of our strength and the three stages Christians can be traveling in, and yet be revived in. Lastly, we note the way we can renew our strength.

THEY WILL SOAR, THEY WILL RUN, THEY WILL WALK Isa. 40:31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl was getting quizzed by her Sunday school teacher to determine how well she knew the Bible. The teacher asked several questions, and the poor girl had not answered any of the questions correctly. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Civil War Among God's People Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

A friend of mine told me of the kings of the Old Testament this really good insight: “There’s never a period in your life where you cannot identify with some stage of one of the kings of Israel or Judah.”

A friend of mine told me of the kings of the Old Testament this really good insight: “There’s never a period in your life where you cannot identify with some stage of one of the kings of Israel or Judah.” I’m going to need some volunteers later this evening, volunteers with a neat handwriting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Lane Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 4, 2021

John uses familial, language (e.g., children, young men, and fathers) to talk about the fellowship/koinonia, the church. These are terms to describe Christian maturity. The church is energized by a flow of those in each stage of maturity.

Has Christianity been rejected by many based on a caricature which has been mistaken for the real thing? Perhaps! Yet, John calls us back home, to our foundation, to the fundamental matters of our faith. God uses John to help the church repair that which is broken, to correct the twisted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational