Sermons on Loss Is Gain:

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003

Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

“Good Grief -- part 2” On the lighter side of life: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Regaining The Straying Brother

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2014

Church discipline is about regaining the brother (15). When our prayer is, truly, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven - our desire will be in agreement with what God has already determined in heaven.

REGAINING THE STRAYING BROTHER. Matthew 18:15-20. ‘The Son of man is come to save that which was lost,’ declared Jesus (Matthew 18:11). The Lord illustrated this with a story of a man who left his ninety-nine sheep to seek out just one lost sheep (Matthew 18:12-13). Jesus affirmed, ‘Even so, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Civil War Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Civil war among God’s people always comes at a terrible cost. Even when the cause seems justified, division within the household of faith leads to destruction, grief, and the weakening of God’s people before their enemies. Unity brings victory, but internal strife brings devastation.

THE COST OF CIVIL WAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 20 Key Verses: Judges 20:18–21 "And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is A Beach

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Jesus calls every disciple to daily self-denial and Spirit-empowered cross-bearing that ends not in loss but in resurrection life.

(Losing to Gain) Part 1 – The Comfortable Illusion It sounds so inviting: Life is a beach. The phrase promises calm tides, soft sand, a life where the hardest choice is whether to nap or swim. We crave that ease. Sometimes we even remake God in that image—faith as a sunny getaway where problems ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27, Philippians 3:10-11, Mark 8:34-36, 1 Peter 2:21-24, John 12:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Of The Unseen

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 1, 2018

Believing when you have not seen is a sign of great faith. The same God you worship is in charge of the unseen just as He is of the seen

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE GOD OF THE UNSEEN John 20:24-29 King James Version (KJV) 24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Passing The Baton & The Vision

Contributed by John Delozier on Oct 3, 2009

Vision inspired leaders take direction from God as to when/how they pass the baton to the next vision inspired leader.

--Vision perspective should be gained at the mountain top and not in the valley. 1And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. (Emphasize: Mountain top and importance of making decisions and judgements in the good ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Conditions: Heavy Hearts Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

what is God’s message to those with hearts that are heavy, broken, and torn apart by pain and loss?

Heart Conditions: Heavy and Troubled Hearts Introduction: This week I want to look at the message that the scriptures have for those with heavy and troubled. We live in a time and in a world full of people who are brokenhearted. I can guarantee that there are even people here today who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are The Amish Thinking?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 9, 2006

The Amish have demonstrated that faith and practice may be consistent in the face of horrific personal suffering and loss.

Title: What are the Amish thinking? Text: Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: The Amish believe that following Christ works as both faith and practice in the midst of very personal suffering. We were all stunned when we learned that Roger Morrison had taken hostages student hostages at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lie Down In Green Pastures….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 12, 2013

The above scripture is so pleasurable and comforting, because it encourages you in the midst of pain, sorrow and loss!

Lie down in green pastures…. 23:2”He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” The above scripture is so pleasurable and comforting, because it encourages you in the midst of pain, sorrow and loss! I make my school kids memorize the above ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings Abused

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Nov 27, 2021

This sermon identifies the ways in which we abuse our blessings, resulting in the loss of those blessings.

Blessings Abused. Psalm 128:1, Malachi 2:2 Psalm 128:1 Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways. Malachi 2:2 If you will not hear, And if you will not take it to heart, To give glory to My name,” Says the Lord of hosts, “I will send a curse upon you, And I will curse your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1, Malachi 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Harassment

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2021

Harassment, it is said, often leads to loss of dignity and self-worth and is often considered a criminal offence.

Erik Pevernagie, the Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “When a storm of harassment disturbs our thinking and brings us down to our knees, the umbrella of our imagination can shield us against destructive aggression. It is offering shelter and is teaching us how to conquer ourselves, train ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11, Isaiah 41:11-13

Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 8, 2019

The parables of the treasure hunters. The kingdom is so valuable that we are willing to give up everything to gain it.

Parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. The parables of the treasure hunters. Matt.13 :44-46 I'm afraid that we have made Jesus into a gentle founder of the Christian faith, whose sweet words offer comfort to the distressed and whose death provided forgiveness for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fountain Of Youth

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 24, 2013

Share how we can gain youthfulness through the Jesus Christ and the enjoyment of life.


Have you ever felt old, worn-out and used-up? Do you feel like everyone around you is draining you dry of any life that you have? The kids are always making constant demands on you, the boss gets raises and promotions as a result of work that you have done, your teacher expects you to have ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Other

Everyone Has A Balance Sheet In Life

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014

This sermon shows that life and death carry Balance Sheets and It should be your objective to balance in the positive (Gain).

Everyone has a Balance Sheet in Life Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational