Sermons on Gains:

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon demonstrates that the abundant life really can only happen in Christ.

FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN 1. If we could interview anyone… - I wouldn’t have chosen Paul b/c intimidation. Now I see him as a man who loved J. - Tell us about yourself, Paul? - Can you tell us your favorite HS story? - What were some of your toughest times? - How would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003

Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is "Great Gain" For You?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003

Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Proverbs 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm And Gain Strength

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 4, 2003

A short sermon for nursing home services.

STAND FIRM AND GAIN STRENGTH LUKE 21:19 Most of us who have been students of the actions of Christians in Germany immediately before and during World War II, have been inspired by the faith and the courage of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the great Christian leader who chose to leave a safe teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Your Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 10, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez gives us insight into how we don’t have to hang onto the past but press forward into the future.

Turning Your Pain into Gain Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs April 22, 2001 The top selling Christian book recently is “The Prayer of Jabez”. How many of you have read the book? It is written from the perspective of an obscure prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4. Everything written in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Turn Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 21, 2001

God can help us put the hurts of the past behind us, and offer us a bright future

INTRODUCTION A. Introduce you to someone you have never met before - JABEZ 1. As you read through I Chronicles, if you blink you’ll miss him 2. Here is a man who will whet your appetite for the things of the Lord B. Cannot find him in HALL OF FAITH in Heb.11 1. He is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining Wisdom From The Trails Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 12, 2002

Part 2 in our study of the Book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 2 “Gaining Wisdom From Trails” Date: September 8, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:5-8 Introduction This morning in the first message of this series on the book of James, he gives this strange charge to the Christian community. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

"When Chains Bring Gains" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004

Taking a healthy look at the "chains" and other difficulties we face and finding what God’s purpose is behind them...both IN us and THROUGH us.

“When Chains Bring Gains” Philippians 1:12-21 PHP 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foundations - Gaining Heaven's Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Revelation gives a description of heaven that has been debated for centuries. What picture of this did God want us to receive?

TEXT: Revelation 21:1-8/22-22:5 OPENING: KNOWING HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN R.Digest 2/84 p. 153 From Bishop Fulton J. Sheen’s autobiography "Treasure in Clay." I stopped to ask a few boys for directions to the Town Hall where I was giving a lecture. They told me where the Town Hall was and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turning Our Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 13, 2005

God takes the hurt of our past, and makes it work for our good.

TURNING OUR PAIN INTO GAIN! Jeremiah 29:8-14 8. For thus says the Lord of host, the God of Israel: Do not let your Prophets and your diviners who are in your midst deceive you, nor listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed. 9. For they Prophesy falsely to you in my name; I have not sent ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gain Your Money Correctly Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

3rd in a five part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 3- Gain your money honestly.

GAIN YOUR MONEY CORRECTLY MATTHEW 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO CLIP: INTOLERABLE CRUELTY - 2:03 1 Tim. 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." There are some who will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:1, Revelation 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004

Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Gain And Celebrate The Victory

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004

In order for there to be true victory in our lives, there are several tried and true principles that we need to understand and apply in our lives.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. HOW TO GAIN AND CELEBRATE THE VICTORY Introduction: Illustration: Bach, The Musical Genius 1. All of us are waiting for the final chord to be ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 16, 2010

Accept the risks; reap the benefits.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] YOU WILL NEVER REAP IF YOU NEVER SOW Several times in Ecclesiastes, the Preacher states that life is unpredictable. We never know when tragedy might strike. I was reminded of this fact last ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist