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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    What Jesus’ Grief Over Jerusalem Reveals Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023
     | 1,939 views

    The reasons for grief are many, such as the loss of a loved one, the loss of health, or the letting go of a long-held dream. Dealing with a significant loss can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. Jesus sees God’s dream for Jerusalem slipping away.

    Sermon: What Jesus’ Grief over Jerusalem Reveals Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. 38 And now, look, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Seasons Of Grieving: When Grief Turns To Joy Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024
     | 821 views

    Grief and joy are emotions that surround transitions. Anytime a change is happening, we experience grief.

    Grief and joy, two intense extremes. What is grief? “Author Edgar Jackson poignantly describes grief: Grief is teaching yourself to go to bed without saying good night to the one who had died. Grief is the helpless wishing that things were different when you know they are not and never will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Call To Become The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,705 views

    Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

    Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Jesus' Heart For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2022
     | 2,554 views

    Like Jesus, we need to have a passion to reach the lost.

    Jesus’ Heart For The Lost Text: Lk. 19:41-44 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon may have been the most evangelistic preachers to ever walk the earth. His heart hurt for lost people like no other preacher that I have read. Listen to what he said about hell: "If sinners be damned, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    God's Mercy For The Lost - The True Story Of A Man Lost At Sea

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,352 views

    Joe was alone in the Pacific ocean, ten miles from shore, without a life jacket, and worst of all, no one knew that he was overboard.

    I’ve known Joe for twelve years. Joe and his brother Dan own an appliance repair business and have kept our home appliance working for many years. It was unusual for Joe to attend prayer meeting, so I commented to Dan how nice it was to see Joe out on a Wednesday night. "I guess you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Jones avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Coin: God's Pursuit Of The Lost

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,234 views

    Good morning church! This morning,I want to deliver a message on the Lost Coin, a beautiful illustration of God's relentless pursuit of every lost soul. Let us open our hearts and minds as we uncover the hidden treasures of this parable.

    Point 1: The Valuable Coin Scripture: Luke 15:8-9 - "Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Lost And Found: A Christmas Message: God Values Lost People

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 9, 2018
     | 9,698 views

    We are all aware of the Core and the Clutter of Christmas. What is the Core message of Christmas? Join me as I take a look at this through the theme of Lost and Found.

    Lost and Found : A Christmas Message : God VALUEs people Have you lost anything recently? Your wallet? Your keys probably? Your watch? Glasses, if you use them? How about smartphones? That is a most commonly lost item. How about your passwords? In a digital age, it becomes more important than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God’s Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 26,014 views

    3 stories, 1 parable, many great truths! The Lost SHEEP, the Lost SILVER, the Lost SON, and the Lost SIBLING. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Parables: God’s Lost and Found Luke 15 [Get formatted text, audio/video, and great PowerPoint now by pasting this link into your browser.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LostAndFound.html The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Heart Is A Heavy Weight: Learning To Grieve Well Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025
     | 142 views

    This is the fourth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

    Grief. it is not a thing we like to think about, it is not something that we very commonly talk about, even with those that are closest to us. And that is because grief is so incredibly difficult. It is an agonizing emotion to deal with. to deal with loss of any kind. Grief is the anguish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Things We Lost In The Fire

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,106 views

    This Sermon was composed after I watched the movie Things We Lost In The Fire I also share my personal notes on the movie.

    Things We Lost In The Fire by Bishop Charles Jones Job 1:1-1:22 "Things We Lost In The Fire " Scripture Text: Job 1 Halle Berry plays a woman named Audrey Burke who is reeling from the shock of the news that has just been delivered to her door by the local police: her warm and loving husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Borst avatar

    I Am Undone Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 9, 2020
     | 4,714 views

    When we are wrecked because of our sinfulness, He gives us more grace and the blood of Jesus Christ to comfort us. When we are lost because someone nearest and dearest to us has died, He gives us the assurance of Heaven for the believer and His peaceful presence for us.

    BEATITUDES SERIES: I AM UNDONE MATTHEW 5:4 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… Crowder Lyrics (Come As You Are) Come out of sadness; From wherever you've been; Come broken hearted; Let rescue begin Come find your mercy; Oh sinner come kneel; Earth has no sorrow That heaven can't heal Earth has no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Funeral Service: Step-Up

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022
     | 1,948 views

    “Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

    The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Loneliness After Death Of A Loved One Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2019
     | 7,603 views

    After the death of a departed believer, we mourn for ourselves. We must look to our own spiritual health and growth.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Grief is like isolation when someone close dies and we are left without them. 2. Death is final, no re-runs, no GPS, re-calibrations. 3. Death is like losing a limb, it never grows back and you miss it every time you need it. 4. Four steps to grief: a. Loneliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Lord, Why Did They Have To Die?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
     | 4,968 views

    Job was a very righteous man. In fact the Bible says that he was blameless and that he feared God and stayed away from evil. A messenger shows up and gives him all kinds of bad news. Your oxen are dead. So are your sheep. Now your servants are dead.

    “Lord why did THEY have to die?” Luke 7:11-16 The time of year was Christmas and my family and I were gathering together to celebrate. We were at my mother’s home in Arkansas. My sister came in; she had her son with her. He was about to turn one. I asked where her husband and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    From Darkness To Dawn"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025
     | 906 views

    Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18.

    " Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18. Our theme today is “From Darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist