Can you show some compassion for the grieving? Romans 12:15
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Release Date: 02/16/2025
Waiting on the Word - 74
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
People think pastors, evangelists, and preachers just open the Bible and start talking. But you and I know better. There are days I sit with God and say, “Lord… what do You want me to say to Your people today?” And sometimes the hardest part isn’t writing the sermon — it’s wrestling with the fear that I might say too much, or not enough, or something that touches nobody, or something that glorifies me instead of Him. And on the days when that fear wins… there is no episode. There is no sermon. There is only silence. Because I refuse to speak if He hasn’t...
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When Hope Slips Through Your Fingers [73]
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
“When Hope Slips Through Your Fingers” TEXTS: • Psalm 42:5 • 2 Corinthians 1:8–10 • Lamentations 3:19–24 • Luke 24:13–35 Kenn Blanchard
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The Worship of Obedience (72)
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
THE WORSHIP THAT HEALS — PART 4 (NIV), "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit," is a biblical promise emphasizing divine presence and comfort during times of deep emotional pain, loss, or distress. It reassures that God is near to, rather than distant from, those suffering and actively works to heal and restore them. Key Interpretations of Psalm 34:18: Proximity in Pain: God is not far away when life is difficult, but draws closer to those with broken hearts. Active Salvation: He does not merely witness the pain, but "saves" or...
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The Worship of Surrender (71)
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
The Worship of Surrender” Texts: • Romans 12:1 — “Present your bodies a living sacrifice…” • Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to Me… and I will give you rest.” • 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Kenn
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The Worship of Honesty
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
• Psalm 51:6 — “You desire truth in the inward parts.” • Mark 9:24 — “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” • Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” There’s a kind of worship that doesn’t need a microphone. It doesn’t need a Hammond B3. It doesn’t need a choir or a praise team. It’s the worship that happens when you finally tell God the truth. Not the church truth. Not the rehearsed truth. Not the “I’m blessed and highly favored” truth. I’m talking about the real truth. The truth you don’t post. The...
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Holy Week Message - A Biblical Narrative of Jesus
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
I decided to interrupt my own series for Holy Week. He is the reason for the season, right? Check out this biblical history perspective of the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Feel free to share and discuss. Kenn
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Let God Love You: The Worship of Receiving. Part 1 of 4. EP 68
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
• 1 John 4:19 — We love Him because He first loved us. • Psalm 46:10 — Be still, and know that I am God. • Zephaniah 3:17 — He will rejoice over you with singing. • Romans 5:8 — While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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The Missed Opportunity - 67
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
“THE MISSED OPPORTUNITY” Scripture: Galatians 6:9–10; John 13:34–35
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The God Who Knows My Situation - 66
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Sovereign and Near: The God Who Knows My Situation Texts: Psalm 139:1–5; Psalm 34:18; Psalm 121:3–5; Hebrews 4:16; Genesis 16:7–13
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Dont Walk Away From the Mirror - 65
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Don’t Walk Away From the Mirror - James 1:23-24 There’s a certain kind of honesty that only shows up when you’re standing in front of a mirror. Not the mirror you check before you leave the house. I’m talking about the mirror that tells the truth. The mirror that doesn’t care about your title, your age, your résumé, or your excuses. The mirror that shows you you. James says that hearing God’s Word without doing anything about it is like looking in that mirror, seeing something wrong, and then walking away like you didn’t see a thing. And family…...
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Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Grieve with those who grieve” is a phrase from the Bible, Romans 12:15, which encourages Christians to be compassionate and share the grief of others.
Grief is a very personal and complex emotion, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. However, here are some things to keep in mind that may help you continue to do good while you are grieving:
- Acknowledge your grief. It's important to allow yourself to feel your emotions and to grieve in your own way. Don't try to suppress your feelings or pretend that you're not hurting.
- Be kind to yourself. Grief can be physically and emotionally exhausting, so it's important to take care of yourself. Make sure you're getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising.
- Connect with others. Talking to friends, family, or a therapist can help you process your grief and feel supported.
- Find meaning in your loss. This may involve finding ways to honor the person you lost or to carry on their legacy.
• • Focus on what you can control. You may not be able to control your grief, but you can control how you respond to it. Try to focus on the things that you can do to make a difference in the world, even if they seem small.
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