Sermons on loss of faith:

It's Hard To Say Goodbye PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores finding strength and hope in God's love and divine plan, even amidst the profound pain of losing a child.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a united body, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in His name, and in His love, that we find solace, strength, and the courage to face the trials and tribulations that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Grief, Loss, Comfort

David's Lament For Saul And Jonathan Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2019

Second Samuel 1:17-27 gives us a written lament for someone who has died.

Scripture The Book of Second Samuel opens with David hearing of Saul’s death. The Philistine army defeated the army of Israel on Mount Gilboa. Among the dead were Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan. An Amalekite came to David with the news of Saul’s death. David was in the Philistine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022

Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To Win Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Life has two kinds of battles. The kind where, when you surrender you lose, and the kind where, when you surrender you win.

There was only one general that threw fear into the mighty warriors of the Roman Army, and that man was Hannibal of Carthage. Carthage was in North Africa, and was the rival of Rome. It was the only power great enough to keep Rome from ruling the world. For over 60 years they fought a desperate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How To Cope From Paul And Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 27, 2025

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How to Cope From Paul and Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28

When Sickness Strikes: Learning How to Cope From Paul and Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-28 1. Experiencing A Loss_ (V. 25-26). Paul needed Epaphroditus, but Paul “thought it necessary” to send Epaphroditus back. He was the messenger from Philippi and was sent to “_minister_” to Paul. He delivered ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Jerusalem- Replacement Apostle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 39th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#39] JERUSALEM- REPLACEMENT APOSTLE Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 In our last study, Jesus was being tried in a “Kangaroo Court” as Peter was busy denying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Weight Loss

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

Sermon about the results of our fasting and prayer month, gazing into the face of Christ

Background to passage: Paul in his third letter to this troubled, but eventually triumphant church, has spent the better part of the first two chapters giving some information about his travel plans and the changes that had come unexpectedly. He notes how God has used these frustrations to open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Promises From Jesus During Times Of Loss Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001

Jesus doesn’t abandon us during grief experiences. In fact, He promises to be with us. We consider three important promises He makes to us during such times.

Intro: In times of loss and deep grief, our Lord may seem "far away"...but today we can trust in His presence. He also gives us three precious promises to consider today as we mourn the loss of our departed loved one: I. He promises to HEAR us 1. Many well meaning statements have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Deal With Suffering And Loss?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2009

This sermon was written after my wife birthed our third child stillborn. It came from my heart and I hope that it will help you prepare to help others or even begin to heal you hurt.

Intro: In a world starved for life. Life without aging, life without pain, life without hurt, how do we as Christ followers respond to loss? Do we scream and yell because we don’t understand, sometimes, do we talk it out, sometimes, do we tell God we’re angry and we want to know why, of course. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024

God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11, Ecclesiastes 7:14, Matthew 11:28-29, Proverbs 28:13, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Contagious Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

Looking at the example of Levi, this message examines the type of faith necessary to be contagious in our example.

INTRODUCTION A. Sermon: “A Contagious Faith” Series: “Becoming Contagious” Part 1: “The Stockpile Factor” Part 2: “A Contagious Heart” – A desire to be used Part 3: “A Contagious Faith” – How do you have a contagious faith? ILLUSTRATION: FAITH I heard the story of three guys that were hiking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s colleagues faced a dilemma - compromise their faith in God or die - but refusing to do so, God stood by them in their hour of peril.

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the burning, fiery furnace is a favourite in the Old Testament and it has enjoyed its popularity since the earliest days in the Christian church when the first generation of Christians in Rome were being persecuted for their faith. The story was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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 Is God Doing In Your Life?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Sermon explores the way God worked in Naomi's life in order for Christians to increase their understanding of what God may be doing in their lives. Her end was better than her beginning, although there were trials along the way. At midpoint in the journey

Ruth 1-4 9/11/16 Intro What is God Doing in Your Life? One way we can discover answers to that question is to study what He did in the lives of people in the Bible. Their stories in many ways, becomes your story. There are consistencies in how God works in people’s lives. On one hand, each life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Peril Of Having Too Much Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2021

The rich young ruler and his decision to walk away from the call of Jesus shattered the disciple's beliefs about riches being an exclusive sign of favor with God. Money and possessions tend to be a hindrance to faith in Him instead.

A young man whom the Scriptures refer to as a "rich young ruler" came before Jesus with a question on how to obtain eternal life. After using the Law as a means of examining his motives, Jesus instructed him to go and sell all his possessions in order to receive spiritual treasure and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23, Mark 4:19, Mark 10:17-22, 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist