Good Shepherd Barrhaven Sermon Stream

Jesus tells us to love, but how do you love someone who breaks your heart? How do you love someone who continually frustrates you? Today's sermon tackles how to love people and institutions which disappoint and hurt us. Using insights from the prophet Jeremiah, Fr. Stephen reassures us that disappointment and sorrow are normal parts of human life. We must love people who cause us grief because every love causes grief. Yet, Jesus' grace is enough to help us bear this grief with the hope that God can lead us through.Scripture Reference: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1Preached on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost - September 22, 2019 by Rev. Stephen SilverthorneSermon HighlightsJeremiah's lament reminds us that godly life isn't always joyfulJeremiah is grief-stricken about Israel's sufferingsHe is also frustrated by Israel's terrible behaviourHe grieves because he & God love IsraelWe grieve and get angry at the church for the same reasonsWe grieve and get angry at ourselves for the same reasonsJesus' answer to grief over Is