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Surrounded

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Prayer Warriors"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 28, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 8,108 views

The purpose of this sermon is to to motivate the hearers - that have loss something or someone - to do what Anna did and become a Prayer Warrior.

28 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Prophetess Anna was a Prayer Warrior. After the loss of her husband, she dedicated her life to Prayer, Fasting, and Worship (PFW). REFERENCES: First Sunday After Christmas Day; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:34-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money-Vs-Morals

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 8, 2012

based on 1 rating

| 3,876 views

What happens in the heart of a Christian when being a Christian means taking a financial loss? How do we decide?

Psalm 15 “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue … “Who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritually Alive Or Dead In Sin?

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 20, 2019

| 2,285 views

You are either being led by the Spirit in you which is great gain and profitable or by the body which is fatal and a loss to you

May the peace of the Lord be with. Topic: *SPIRITUALLY ALIVE OR DEAD IN SIN?* Romans 8:9-10 King James Version (KJV) 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Greatest Gain Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

| 4,939 views

Whatever advantage you think you have, consider it a loss, so that you may know Christ and be found in him.

Tim Keller has said that there are three ways to live. One is the way of the rebellious. The second is the way of the religious. And the third is the way of the redeemed. You can see all three of these played out in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, a story that Jesus told about two brothers. One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is A Beach

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

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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

Processing Our Pain

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,159 views

Discussion of how to pray our own pain followed by practical instruction on how to minister to others who are experiencing loss and pain.

Processing Our Pain Psalm 13[1] 6-5-05 Intro We begin the message this morning with a clip from the movie “Steel Magnolias”. In this scene M’Lynn Eatonton (played by Sally Fields) is standing at her daughter’s grave as the funeral has come to an end. Watch as she processes her grief and her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 3,336 views

our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,686 views

Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Duty Vs. Devotion Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002

based on 695 ratings

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Is it possible to serve the Lord out of habit rather than out of love? An examination of Martha and Mary illustrate the cost of a loss of focus.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 27 Duty vs. Devotion Luke 10:38-42 What brought you here today? Was it a sense of duty, you feel a sense of obligation, a responsibility to the Lord for all that he has done for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Amanda: Loving Because She Was Loved

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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Funeral sermon for Mrs. Amanda Foye Jackson, who had suffered through two massive strokes and the loss of her son.

In Biblical times, a person’s name revealed something about who he was or what she was intended to be. In the creation story, there is Adam, meaning earth, and Eve, meaning mother. Their names told you who they were and what they were intended to be. Abraham, father of nations; Isaac, laughter; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Begin Dreaming Again"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 13, 2005

based on 38 ratings

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We can begin dreaming again in spite of tragedies in our life. It is possible to believe that God can restore our losses.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches September 18, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented power and protection to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Overcome A Slump

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

based on 75 ratings

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The greatest slump that we can experience as Christians is a loss in our love for Christ. This is a message that I prepared for Superbowl Sunday 2004.

How to Overcome a Slump Revelation 2:1-7 February 1, 2004 Morning Service Introduction As everyone knows I really like football and today is one of the greatest days in professional football; its Super bowl Sunday. This is the game that determines who is the champion of the entire league. It is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

based on 181 ratings

| 51,536 views

A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 12,007 views

In Ruth 1:19-22 we see a New Beginning moving from a 1) Total Loss to a 2) Total Gain.

The chalk cliffs of Beachy Head on England’s south coast are the British answer to the Golden Gate Bridge: a place of beauty and stillness that has a terrible allure, both practical and aesthetic, for suicidal people. Neil and Kazumi Puttick, a married couple jumped to their deaths on the evening ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Other

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