Sermons on Losing:

Can I Lose My Salvation? The Answer Might Surprise You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 17, 2022

One of the most important questions about how salvation works in Christ is the question, after having received salvation in Christ, as I continue my journey through life, can I lose it? Is falling away possible? Or is my salvation eternally secure?

One of the most important questions about how salvation works in Christ is the question, after having received salvation in Christ, as I continue my journey through life, can I lose it? Is falling away possible? Or is my salvation eternally secure? This is probably the single most contentious ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29, Romans 11:29, 2 Corinthians 1:22, John 15:1-6, Romans 11:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Lost His Head?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 18, 2008

When we lose our ways emotionally or spiritually, we hurt ourselves and others. Herod, Herodias and Salome demonstrate the ways we can be seduced into losing our heads. John only lost his physical head but not his integrity.

Do you know the poem, "If’, by Rudyard Kipling? I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times. But let me quote just a part of "If’. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you; if you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, but make allowance for their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Turn The Motor Back On

Contributed by Brian Undlin on Jun 23, 2014

How we, (like the Galatian church) lose our power and joy, and how to get it back. We've all done it, allowed a "truth" other than Christ to become our focus and slowly lose the Holy Spirit's power.

Galatians. NLT Why do you expect God’s blessing on your life? (I asked them to write on a sermon guide) _____________________________________________________________________________________ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock Piles

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on May 21, 2023

Before returning to Galilee, Jesus goes back to the Temple grounds where He’s presented with a woman who’s been caught in the act of adultery. It's a seemingly lose-lose scenario for not only the woman but also Jesus.

But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

How Can I Make It Through Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God.

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God. I. DON¡¦T BE DUMBFOUNDED BY SUFFERING (12-13) 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Praise To The Lord For Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 6, 2004

PENTECOST 5(A) - Believers give praise to the Lord for freedom because wickedness loses and God is victorious.

GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD FOR FREEDOM Jeremiah 20:7-13 - July 4, 2004 Pentecost 5 / Independence Day JEREMIAH 20:7-13 7O LORD, you persuaded me, and I was persuaded; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Approval Addiction Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Feb 22, 2006

How to lose approval addiction, and gain security, from knowing our Father God loves us

Losing approval addiction and gain security This past week we have taken Clem to full time pre primary for the first time. He does not know any of the kids in his class. One of the questions you cant help but ask as a parent is, have you made any friends. Really you are asking, is there anyone in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Highway Hypnosis

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Aug 28, 2002

How to keep from losing your zeal and purpose in what God has called you to do.

I love to read...and anytime I travel or am out anywhere I always carry something with me to read. It helps pass the time quickly. On one such occasion I found myself without anything to read and began to search the car for anything to pass the time with. I got the vehicle manuel out (out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Servant Leader

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit.

The Servant Leader Thesis: A servant leader is one who has three mottos: I choose to lose; No pride; and I will not quit. Texts: Luke 22: 24-30; Phil. 2 Illustration: The Pecking Order At Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp a few years back, Kathy and I decided we wanted to raise our own chickens. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Strikes - Yer Out!

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 15, 2001

God may lose patience with us, and we may strike out, but we’re still on the team.

Three Strikes - Yer Out! Maybe you’ve seen those T-shirts and stickers with the words "No Fear." It’s the name of a company associated with motor sport racing and NASCAR. I guess this could be the slogan of the drivers....they supposedly drive and compete with NO FEAR. This attitude ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friend Or Foe?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 16, 2001

A friend of the world may gain the whole world, but becomes an enemy of God and loses his own soul.

October 17 2001 Central Christian Church James 4:4-8 October 17 2001 Central Christian Church James 4:4-8 James 4:4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With A Death Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 2, 2009

How do we grow in our love for people and how do we deal with losing them?

The first mention of a burial in the Bible is found in Genesis 23. It was the burial of Sarah. Remember Sarah? Here’s what we read in Genesis 17:15-16, God also said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah. I will bless her and will surely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Escaping The Holiday Rush Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

Our society creates a huge rush around Christmas that causes many to lose the true meaning of Christmas

Escaping the Holiday Rush Luke 10:38-42 December 2006 About a day after Thanksgiving, people begin to act like turkeys. A gobble mentality is everywhere. Adrenalin’s up and courtesy is down. We see hot collars, long lines and longer faces. We deck the malls with howls of folly. It’s Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Take Counsel God Is Love

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 25, 2011

If we save our life, we shall lose. We shall never forget that God is love

Read 2Chronicles 32: 1-4 The fountain of water is still running. Jesus wants to be the one who shows the spiritual way of life by directing. He guided by the things he did and said. (I’m in the process of making a guess that you already know that) Jesus is God the son of God one who serves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011

This sermon explains what must be done to obtain and maintain freedom; and what will cause you to lose it.

Freedom Romans 6:16 – 23 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Freedom is a wonderful thing. During the 4th of July Holiday we celebrate our freedoms here in America. Sadly though, freedom is very misunderstood. Even more serious is the fact that this misunderstanding of freedom poses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist