Sermons on Handling Loss:

The God Who Recovers What Was Lost Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This story reminds us that God is not only concerned with great battles and national affairs—He is also interested in the tools we lose while serving Him.

THE GOD WHO RECOVERS WHAT WAS LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26; Jeremiah 30:17; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This short but powerful episode in the prophetic ministry of Elisha reveals God’s concern for even the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Restores Lost Opportunities Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

God is able to recover wasted years and bring back missed opportunities in a greater and more glorious measure.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST OPPORTUNITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: Job ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Promises For Every Need: Grief Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 21, 2020

The purpose of the Book of Lamentations is to help the People of God have faith in God in the midst of grief and sorrow and sadness. That also happens to be the purpose of our sermon today. It is my hope and prayer that you are encouraged in your faith in God in the midst of grief today.

God’s Promises for Every Need: Grief Lamentations 3:19-25 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/k/e/r/kerr_ht.htm Hugh T. Kerr was a minister in the mid-1900s. He was an ordained a Presbyterian minister who led churches in Kansas, Illinois, and eventually in Pittsburgh, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Danger In The Drift

Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Jul 14, 2007

Why do people commit spiritual adultery? Why do people become fallow (hard toward God, neglectful, weeds of sin)? Because they begin to drift.

I. Drifting – Hebrews 2:1 – (lest happily we drift away from them) a. Drifting requires no effort 1. Just stop oaring (working) 2. We ought to give the most earnest heed b. Drifting can be an unconscious process 1. It is possible to drift unaware 2. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Twenty-One (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023

Idolatry and lying will land you in the lake of fire

Idolatry has two definitions. A lot of people think being an idol worshiper is somebody who worships gods of silver, gold, wood, and stone. But it's so much more than that. An idol is anything and anybody a person places ahead of God. Society is full of idolatry. People worship celebrities, ...read more

All For The One

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

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ALL FOR THE ONE PHILIPPAINS 3:4-9 05/24/95 In dealing with people I have come to learn that we live our lives with respect to our priorities. The priorities in that we set dictate to us how we live, what we do, who we see and interact with. For some people work is their priority. Everything they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-9

Denomination: Bible Church

Six Warning Signs Of Drifting Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

2nd in Drifting Series. I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. On the dash board of your Christian walk I want to point out some hazard lights. Though not an exhaustive list, these are some of the warning signsthat you are

Six Warning Signs of Drifting July 24, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 HEB 2:1 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. “Warning comes before destruction.” Jonah / Nineveh I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008

Part 2 of the series dealing with conflict in the Church.

Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 2) Matthew 18:15-20 July 1, 2007 NOTE: PORTIONS OF THIS MESSAGE BASED ON THE BOOK, “THE 10 DUMBEST THINGS CHRISTIANS DO,” BY MARK ATTEBERRY Last week I mentioned that I’m a conflict-avoider. I don’t like conflict, and I’d be thrilled if I never had to mess with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

All Things New

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 22, 2001

The newness of the new believer.

“All Things New” Text: Philippians 3:7-11 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 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling With The Punches - Coping With Change

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

We can thrive in the midst of change by relying on our unchanging God.

"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

Where Is God In All Of This? (Covid-19 Special Message) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 18, 2020

Philippians is the letter of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. Adverse? Are we in adverse times? Yes, I’d say so.

OUTLINE My Phillipians series was cut short for COVID-19. I'm coming back to Phil 3 and 4 with some special messages. The messages are shorter and I intend to preach no longer than 25 minutes due to livestreaming. The Way of Joy Philippians 3:7-11 (ESV) What is God’s Will in all of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Other

If Jesus Came To Your House

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

What would you do different if Jesus was coming over today?

If Jesus were to come into your house, what do you think the first question he might ask you would be? Are you a believer in me? What is happening in your life? Why didn’t you take the trash out when you were asked? What would he ask? As I look at the Scriptures, I believe the first ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pancakes And Peanut Butter

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 23, 2008

This is a very personal funeral message written for my grandmother, but could be adapted for anyone.

Grandma Geri’s Message Pancakes and Peanut Butter December 17, 2008 I have had the honor of performing many funerals. Whether I know the person who has passed away or not it is always difficult to watch a family mourn. It’s always difficult to see them in pain, wishing they could have their loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Things We Must Know

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 7, 2003

Deals with four important truths that every Christian must keep in mind in order to understand the world around us and be successful in life.

Things We Must Know (Pauline Epistles) I. Our Plans May Not Always Materialize—Even When We Are Striving to Do God’s Will (Romans 1:13) A. God knows what is best for us B. God wants what is best for us C. God does what is best for us II. Afflictions Are Unavoidable in Christ’s Service (2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13, 2 Corinthians 1:8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance