Sermons on Pain Loss:

The Emmaus Road

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 6, 2024

traveling from despair to hope

THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever been to Emmaus? Lana and I have been there a few times. And I believe that most of you have been there to. If you haven’t been there yet, pack your bags there’s a road trip just ahead. Where is Emmaus? It’s the place where dreams go to die. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Release Of The Spirit--A Communion Message

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

This message deals with the necessity of suffering in the life of those who will be fully used in the Kingdom of God.

THE RELEASE OF THE SPIRIT—A COMMUNION MESSAGE TEXT: John 12:23-27 John 12:23-27 KJV And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. [24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tracks Of My Tears - The Tracks Of Jesus’s Tears

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus sees God’s dream for Jerusalem slipping away. Like a faithful parent weeping over a wayward child who betrayed their trust and destroyed their future. These few word shows the passionate affection of Christ towards them, and His sincere desire for their salvation.

Sermon: The Tracks of Jesus’s Tears Luke 19:41-42 “As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” Matthew 23:37-39 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42, Matthew 23:37-39, Acts 7:51-53, Proverbs 29:1-2, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Discover God In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006

When the bottom falls out of our world, God is closer to us than we think.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Discover God in Perilous Times” INTRODUCTION Our year of discovery continues as we discover God in the perilous times of life. Like times of trials and struggles, perilous times are periods in our lives when we have difficulty perceiving God’s presence, power, or love. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Know Him? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Paul knew Christ because of his experince on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9). But he also wanted to know him more. Do we rally know Him?

Do You Know Him? Text: Philippians 3:7-11 How far have you gone in your relationship with God? The devil would like for us to believe that we can do nothing spiritually and yet, prosper spiritually. It is dangerous to believe that we know as much about God as we will ever know and that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Raises A Widow's Son

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2013

In today's lesson we learn about Jesus' compassion, his power over death, and the response he inspires.

Scripture During his earthly ministry Jesus raised three people back to life from the dead. They were Jairus’s daughter (Luke 8:40-56), Lazarus (John 11:1-44), and a widow’s son (Luke 7:11-17). Let’s read about Jesus raising a widow’s son in Luke 7:11-17: 11 Soon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing To Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 7, 2020

The fourth and final step of the lament is choosing to trust in the Lord. This step is critical and it is a decision. It is not a one time decision, but one we must continue to make. The good news is that God will help us to keep trusting Him.

A. I like the story told about the great Christian reformer, Martin Luther, who once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. 1. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in her funeral clothes. 2. Martin Luther asked her, “Who died?” 3. His wife replied, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of A Losers Life Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009

Haman was the ultimate loser whose life gives us clues to watch for.

SIGNS OF A LOSER’S LIFE 8/18/09 Esther 6:9-14 S__ L__ R__ 1. Haman – trouble or turmoil a. probably cut a wide path & left a lot of bodies b. #2 but I don’t think would have been satisfied c. Texaco – Dist. Mgr. >clerks I’m going to top – stay out of my way or I will step on you! d. 6 mos. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Job Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2022

Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity.

Job Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity. However, Job still ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving. Giving Thanks For All Things. 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2024

At this time of being thankful we need to remember where we came from, what we have gone through, and what is ahead in life.

Giving Thanks for all things, 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5 Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Thirst Of Christ For Souls.” The Fifth Word Of Jesus From The Cross "I Thirst” (John 19:28)

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 8, 2026

“The Eternal Gospel” Revelation 14:6

________________________________________ “The Thirst of Christ for Souls.” The Fifth Word of Jesus from the Cross “I Thirst” (John 19:28) “The Eternal Gospel” Revelation 14:6 ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – A Cry from the Cross My dear brothers and sisters, Today, during ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Giving Birth To An Ishmael Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 17, 2019

How God Works the Messes of our own making into a beautiful tapestry

Giving Birth to an Ishmael PPT 1 Title This is a message about how God responds to the messes in life that are self inflicted. PT 2 Text Ge 3:17 Then to Adam He said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree about which I commanded you, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-18, Genesis 37:23, Genesis 49:23, Psalm 105:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 24

September 11, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 15:1-10 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Several years ago, the owner of a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 went to claim his winnings. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003

What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Grievers Series

Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013

Sermon on the Second Beatitude.

I. Introduction A. Our view of grief B. What causes us to grieve C. How do we respond to grief D. Job’s response to grief: 20 Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped. 21 He said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist