“The Holy Necessity of Lament”
Sermon given by Pastor Robb on August 10, 2025.
Continues the summer Finding Faith Off the Beaten Path sermon series.
Covers Psalm 13:1-6 and Romans 7:14 - 8:2.
There is a rich tradition and example of the practice of lament as a core and transformational aspect of our lives of faith. Because it deals with difficult and painful emotions and circumstances, though, lament is not something that is commonly lifted up and understood in the modern church. With reflections on scripture and contemporary examples like songs by Jelly Roll, we can still immerse ourselves in God’s gift of lament for our spirituality and see how the practice brings healthy expression for even the most challenging parts of life.
