Sermons on Loss Is Gain:

Questions We Have For God In The Attack On America

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 14, 2001

Dealing with questions in time of mourning and loss with the help of the book Job.

Questions we have for God in the Attack on America Job 1:1-2:13 sept 16, 2001 At 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning September 11th, our world changed. America under terrorist attack in a way that is ushering the US into the 1st war of the 21st century. Just as things have never been the same since ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

By looking out only for himself, Lot suffered the loss of everything.

July 8, 2001 Genesis 13 “Looking out for #1- the story of Lot” part 1 I want to tell you a story this morning. It’s a true story. It’s a story about a man who made bad choices. Every choice that he made was on the basis what he thought was in his best interest. This man had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When We Don't Know What To Pray...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 14, 2004

Message offering encouragement when we are at a loss for words in prayer.

When We Don’t Know What to Pray... Romans 8:26-27 November 13, 2004 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know how to pray? Something’s going on, and you don’t know what to ask God? You think that maybe you should pray for one thing, but then you think it should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jun 10, 2010

This sermon looks at Jobs loss and teaches that God is in control and Sovereign

To begin - Sing “It is well with my soul” then Play 99 balloons video http://www.ignitermedia.com/products/iv/singles/570/99-Balloons I wonder if after watching this video that we can still sing “It is well with my soul.” Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024

A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

“The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning the worth of gaining wisdom.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:1-11 (August 19, 2001) Introduction Jack was a big man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. In fact, joy and happiness seemed to bubble in his life. His happiness was so genuine that others discovered that joy and happiness increased in their lives when they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Gaining a better understanding of verses that are unclear.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY SOME VERSES ARE HARD 1. Because God is truthful, He wrote a Bible that is truthful. Truth is consistent with its self, and correlates with reality (the laws of nature). 2. What appears to be a contradiction, has an explanation. 3. We won’t understand everything. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stick With The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008

Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

“No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Holy Life 3

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 24, 2010

Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

Our God is holy; the reason why you may be living an unholy life is that YOU haven’t done what you are supposed to do to stop it and you may have been defeated into thinking it’s impossible to live a holy life. However, be informed today that it is incumbent on you, it behooves you—which ever way ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope: Cave Secrets

Contributed by John Bishop on Mar 25, 2009

God does His best work in caves. When we get to the end of ourselves and have no where to look but up, then God can whisper to us in the cave, "I’m still here. I haven’t left you." When we realize He is all we want, we find out He is all we really need.

We’re going to be in the Book of First Samuel; if you have a Bible you can turn there, and we’ll get there at some point. I think that, when you’re talking about hope; the biggest problem with hope is, when we are going thru trouble, we don’t know how to kind of deal with it right? So, check it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rubric For Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2018

The rubric that our Lord Jesus will use at His judgment seat to determine our rewards can be divided into three categories: positive, negative, and special.

The Rubric for Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? (Matthew 25:14-30) 1. What is a rubric? The word has quite a few different definitions, actually. You might look it up. Webster lists the definition I am using as the fourth: “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 6:3-18, Luke 6:35-36, 2 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Warning That Bears Repeating

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 10, 2022

As the days draw nearer for the Lord's promised return, more people are choosing the wealth of the world rather than taking care of the most precious commodity they have, and that is their soul. Nothing of this world is worth the loss of eternal life with Christ.

Some time ago, I watched a series of programs that the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) had produced which centered on a variety of individuals who had encountered the Lord Jesus Christ at some point in their lives yet walked away with nothing more than faint curiosity, some conversation, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35-37, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 18:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Seeking God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there is a guaranteed return for every spiritual investment made in pursuing His presence.

THE REWARDS OF SEEKING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:10, Proverbs 8:17–21, Isaiah 45:19 INTRODUCTION: The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost Luxury's Lament

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 23, 2004

Babylon’s fall will incite lamentation on the part of her dependents. A loss of luxury produces lamentation in her constituents. What lamentations come to those who are economically dependent? A lament of the economically dependent is for a LOSS OF...

LOST LUXURY’S LAMENT—Revelation 18:9-19 Babylon’s fall will incite lamentation on the part of her dependents. Lost luxury produces lamentation in her economic dependents. What lamentations come to those who are economically dependent? 3 lamentations of the economically dependent. 1—A lament of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To True Contentment Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel