Sermons on Bankruptcy:

"to Be A Winner, You Must Learn How To Lose."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 22, 2024

To succeed in life, we must learn how to lose with dignity. Analyzing our setbacks and developing our skills helps us identify our weaknesses. Success isn't about winning but learning from our failures, which helps build character and achieve victory.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 3:7-8) [7] "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ." [8] "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Genesis 12:8, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Upside-Down Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 29, 2025

Jesus opens His Kingdom manifesto not with rules but with congratulations. He blesses the weak, the weeping, and the overlooked. These “blessings” are grace-filled announcements that reorient how we see God, ourselves, and the world.

Sermon Title: Blessed Are the Upside-Down Series Title: Kingdom Culture: Living the Sermon on the Mount Text: Matthew 5:1–12 Big Idea: Jesus opens His Kingdom manifesto not with rules but with congratulations. He blesses the weak, the weeping, and the overlooked. These “blessings” are grace-filled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balanced Watchfulness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

Does the word of God tell us how to handle the changing times? Yes, through principles set forth in the Bible. This message examines two directives that may at first appear to contradict one another. In reality they provide a balance.

Balanced Watchfulness
 7-19-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We will begin ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

"Loving Your Bullies” Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021

How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other

"Make Room For Daddy!” ( Father’s Day Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 14, 2023

The sitcom “MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY” was played by Danny Thomas who played the role of Danny Williams as the father in this sitcom.

The program was a real hit with the public because with all the problems this family had Daddy was the main figure of the show with the solutions for the problems his family faced. “Make Room for Daddy” is an American sitcom that ran: • From 1953 to 1957 on ABC • From 1957 to 1964 on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Numbered, Weighed, And Given Away Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2002

Sermon for Deacon Ordination service; we obsess on things that do not matter and ignore things that do make a difference. Our sin is using holy things for our own pleasure, compounded with a failure to read the signs of the times.

We give too much of ourselves to things that do not last. We give too little of ourselves to things that will endure. It is easy to obsess on things that don’t matter. It is tempting to ignore things that really count. If something does not change that pattern, at the end of the day, we are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Beattitude 7 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Peacemakers

Beatitude Series # 7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God Original date May 22, 1999 Revised June 10, 2001 Conflict Jokes "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essential Equipment: Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Do we live our lives on purpose, by accident? Do Christians have a destiny?

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT - ON PURPOSE TEXT: Phil. 3:7-14 QUESTION: Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? (give the audience time to write down what they think their purpose is). OPEN: One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Man In The Right Place At God's Right Hand

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

What does it mean for the church today to believe that Jesus is sitting at God’s right hand?

That power is like the working of his mighty strength, {20} which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, {21} far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For Supper Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 6, 2004

Faced with an impossible situation, Jesus’ disciples responded with human calculation rather than the faith Jesus requires in those who follow Him.

 200402.ser “Looking for Supper” CLBC January 11, 2004 a.m. Subject: Christ’s Almighty Power Theme: His Power over Nature Passage: John 6: 1 - 13; Mark 6:30 - 44; Matthew 14: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001

When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

(Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Lord, If You Had Been Here

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

God is in control even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Sermon: Lord, if you had been here! John 11 March 10, 2001 I. Introduction A. You know it’s going to be a bad day when: 1. you get pulled over and you haven’t even left your driveway 2. your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles 3. you call your answering service and they ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Second Chance God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

Our God is a God of 2nd and 3rd and . . . chances.

First Baptist Church Jonah 3:1-10 July 21, 2002 As of last Friday, how are your investments doing? If you invest in the stock market you’ve lost money — lots of it. If you had $100,000, 2 years ago, you now have about $70,000. While our economy may be in a recession, while there may have been ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Wind Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 7, 2004

Examines the negative aspects of speech, and how to overcome them.

TAMING THE WIND For several years, when I was very young, our family lived in Palatka, Florida. During the time we lived there, the place that stands out most in my mind is the home my parents had on 10 acres, out in the country. Our family of 4 at the time, lived in a single-wide, 2 bedroom 1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:15

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Signs That I Am Entering The Debt Zone Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

Part 3 of the series Getting a Grip on My Finances focuses on warning signs over overextending one’s finances.

(Power point available) SLIDE 1 A recent government report with a boatload of statistics reveals people owe for a lot of big things other than houses. These debts all need to be repaid, and meanwhile finance companies are pulling in a lot of interest payments from the loans, which total well over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-28, Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Methodist