Series: “Secrets to a Happy Life”- Part 2
Sermon: “How God Blesses Broken Hearts”
Scripture Lesson: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” .” Matthew 5:4
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Series: “Secrets to a Happy Life” – Part 2
“How God Blesses Broken Hearts”
Pastor Jerry
November 3, 2019
Matthew 5:4
“God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
(First Insight) God Doesn’t Expect Me to Be ________________________________
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . .There is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Eccl 3:1, 4
(Second Insight) Grief is _________________________________________________
“I was silent and held my peace to no avail. My distress only grew worse.”
Psalm 39:2 (ESV)
How Does God Bless Broken Hearts?
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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and he saves those whose spirits have been crushed. Psalm 34:18 (NCV)
Hebrews 13:5; 2 Cor. 6:10a (LB)
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“When Jesus saw Lazarus’ sister sobbing, and saw how all those with her were crying also, his heart was touched, and he was deeply moved . . . Then Jesus started crying. ‘See how much he loved Lazarus!’ they said.” John 11:33-36
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“In Christ we who are many form one Body, and each member belongs to all the others . . . Be devoted to each other like a loving family . . . Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.” Romans 12:5,10,15 (NIV/GW)
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“Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.”
Prov 20:30 (TEV)
“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him . . .”
Romans 8:28 (NIV)
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“We don’t want you to be ignorant about believers who have died. We don’t want you to grieve like the people who have no hope.” 1 Thess 4:13 (GW)
“God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things will have passed away.” Rev 21:4 (NIV)
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“God comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others with the same comfort we received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4
Every day I either need ________________ or need ____________________ others.
* The idea and material for this message series was inspired from Rick Warren , pastor of the Saddleback Church in CA, and author of the “Purpose Driven Life.”