Sermons on loss aversion:

Power Loss

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 26, 2010

Your spiritual battery will remain fully charged when your daily focus is on Almighty God.

Text: “For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked” (Psalm 73:3). Have you ever been envious of someone because they have received something that you wanted? Maybe in the workplace you were passed over for a promotion. Perhaps someone doing the same job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

A Total Loss Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re exhorted to pursue Christ, no matter what.

Illus. I was raised in low income family; learned to make sacrifices; learned value of dollar. •At 13, I needed a new bicycle; $110. I worked all winter and spring. •I sacrificed a lot, but I never complained; it was worth it; 14th birthday, bought it. •Some things are simply worth sacrificing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prophets And Losses

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

False prophets are not just an Old Testament problem. We have them in full force today, in all denominations, telling us that God is “doing a new thing,” misinterpreting Isaiah 43:19 to justify sin.

Other Scriptures used: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 12:1-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) False prophets are not just an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Loss For Words Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 24, 2009

Peter and John stand before the highest religious court in the land, THIS is the perfect opportunity for the Sanhedrin to once and for all disprove the Apostle’s claim that Jesus Christ has resurrected.

Peter and John stand before the highest religious court in the land because the evening before they claimed a man was healed by the power and name of the resurrected Jesus Christ of Nazareth. THIS is the perfect opportunity for the Sanhedrin to once and for all disprove the Apostle’s claim that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Loss Of Focus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2009

A message explaining why Martha felt sorry for herself, got angry at her sister, and why she questioned Jesus as to whether He cared for her or not.

How would you feel if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the mailman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally when you flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Loss

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 15, 2007

We all go through times of transition and difficulty, in doing so let us look at things through the eyes of Christ and give Him praise and honor in our every situation.

“Dealing with Loss?" Philippians 3:7-9 See Loss in Our view See Loss as Christ’s Gain See Loss in Christ’s View We find ourselves in an interesting time in our churches history again. We are losing for a season Sherrie, Becky and the kids, this after just losing David, Juliann and Wyatt, boy it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Their Loss Of Joy

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2019

Paul had a genius for developing deep and lasting friendships. Between him and his spiritual children there was always shared feelings and reactions in times of suffering and victory.

November 16, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.b: Because of their Loss of Joy (4:12-20) Galatians 4.12-20 (KJV) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes All Kinds Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2013

he Pharisees who were bent on controlling life through rules, tedium, and withholding grace stood in sharp contrast to the common people who flocked to Jesus.

It Takes All Kinds (Mark 3:1-12) 1. Do you think of yourself as a rational, reasonable thinker, or an emotional one? 2. Let me read this story from the AP: “The U.S. is simply abandoning tons of equipment because shipping it home would cost too much… Military planners have decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Profit And Loss: Gaining His Righteousness For The Loss Of Ours

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 4, 2017

A view of TRUE Spiritual Success. Letting go of the past, embracing the present and trusting the future to God.

Philippians 3:4-14 Profit and Loss: Gaining His Righteousness for the Loss of Ours From a pragmatic point of view, my definition of success is doing the very best you can from what you have. Winning medals, titles and even acquiring vast materials and wealth does NOT equal success unless the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Matthew 6:31-34, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cycles Of Loss And Victory Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

Life is full of joy and sadness. It has victories and defeats. Everyone would like to move on with successes but the human errors ruin the life feats. The story of Judges is full of such real stories. Lessons for every generation.

Text: Judges 2, Theme: Cycles of Loss and Victory Introduction: This chapter gives, of their degeneracy and apostasy. Israel failed, tribe by tribe, to drive the Canaanites from the land as God had commanded them. Judges 2:6 re-introduces the storyline of this book. He provides a key to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Stop Further Loss

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 27, 2021

Instead of blaming God for the calamities that comes in our life due to our negligence and disobedience, we need to set right our crooked lives and do our duty for God.

STOP FURTHER LOSS! Eleazar and Ithamar Leviticus 10:12 Then Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his surviving sons, Eleazar and Ithamar, "Take the grain offering that is left over from the LORD's offerings by fire and eat it unleavened beside the altar, for it is most holy. 13 "You shall ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 1, 2021

Many people in life often become distracted by events or circumstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Timothy 4:17, Deuteronomy 31:6

Is There Life After Loss? Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 8, 2001

A message offering hope in the face of grief

Title: Is There Life after Loss? Subject: How can we handle grief in a healthy way? Complement: By allowing Christ’s resurrection to speak hope into our grief. Preaching idea: There can be life after loss because Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope. Last Sunday a 14-year-old boy from downtown ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Loss And Grief

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

How does a Christian deal with grief and loss?

Every Christian deals with loss and grief at some time during their life. It might come in the form of the death of a loved one, the loss of a financial position, the loss of good health or the shattering of dreams. When this happens, we naturally ask, "Why?" and along with the original loss, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preventing Heart Loss Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2024

To prevent heart loss, declare Christ and demonstrate Christ as you depend on Him.

Mrs. Shank from Olathe, Kansas, talks about a hot summer day when she was sitting near an open window sewing and keeping an eye on her three grandsons playing outside. “Let's play cops and robbers,” said Mike. “I'll be a robber!” Terry and Melvin wanted the same role, so they needed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Psalm 116:3-10, John 15:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free