Sermons on Suffer Loss:

Acts Of The Apostles # 29 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter 19 we read where Paul's ministry reached its climax in Ephesus.

God worked in a marvelous way! New converts actually forsook their former practice of black magic, and in a public burning, they destroyed over $10,000.00 worth of occult scrolls and magic charms, thus openly proclaiming their faith in the Lord Jesus. Illus: Wilmington states, "It is often ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 29, 2025

Find comfort, confidence, and cheer in the promise of Advent.

In the 1970’s, pet rocks were popular. Well, that kooky fad is making a comeback in South Korea according to the Wall Street Journal. They quote Lee So-hee, a 30-year-old office worker, who used to live alone in Seoul. That changed a couple of years ago, just before Christmas, when a friend gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 1:23-25, John 10:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Altruistic Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

Altruistic love can be identified by asking whether one agrees with statements that define altruism, such as, "I’d rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer," and "I’m willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his or hers.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Altruistic Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: A man received the following letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go Tell It On The Mountain - A Mandate Into The New Year

Contributed by Brandon Queen on Jan 4, 2025

The hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” stirred my heart amid years of losses. His reminder: Christ came for you, no matter your sorrow or unworthiness. Let His birth spark hope in 2025; share His light with the world.

Go Tell it on the Mountain - A Mandate into the New Year December 29, 2024 Brandon Michael Queen / General Advent / Isaiah 52:7–10; Luke 2:8–20; Matthew 28:18–20 Introduction: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel I want to go back to the beginning of Advent. Hank started us with a gospel-centered sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Deception Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan tries to rob us of life – both eternal life and abundant life – through his lies and deception, and if we listen to him, he will steal away life as a thief in the night. He wants to bring about death, and loss of joy and fulfillment.

If you’re sinking in quicksand, Satan will gladly pat you on the head. - Adrian Rodgers Satan, or the devil, is always trying to beat us down and to steal our life. The Christian vocalist Carman, in his song called “Slam,” stated of the devil, “You tried to break me, tried to shake me; tried to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Mistreat Godly Woman. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 19, 2024

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today.

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today. The Bible condemns such behavior and encourages men to treat women with respect, kindness, and compassion. Some examples of mistreatment include: - Domestic violence and abuse - Emotional manipulation and control - Verbal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Peter 3:7

Supernatural Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 26, 2025

Supernatural restoration is when God steps into your situation and reverses every loss, heals every hurt, and repays every injustice. It goes beyond human repair; it is divine re-creation. When God restores, He does it in such a way that what was lost cannot be compared to what is gained.

SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus: Modeling Leadership, Encouraging Sacrifice

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 18, 2008

This messages uses the passage here in John with Luke 10:25-28 (Great Commandment, tying both together from the perspedtive that Jesus was leading us inthe area of sacrafice, and asks the same of us.

JESUS: MODELING LEADERSHIP AND ENCOURAGING SACRIFICE John 12:23-26 – Luke 10:25-28 INTRODUCTION: This Sunday is the Sunday that corresponds to The Triumphal Entry of Jesus. The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is the visible actions of what had already taken place spiritually in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

What's On Your Mind?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 15, 2003

Jesus teaches us that the way of Christ and the Christian is the way of the cross

Impending war in Iraq; an uncertain economic future; terrorism, a serial killer at large in Baton Rouge -- many things weigh heavily on our minds. At times, we wrestle with doubt and worry, fear and concerns. Our Lord wants us to struggle with our thoughts and concerns today. In the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of The Last Supper

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Since today is the first Sunday of the month, we are going to observe Communion...the Lord's Supper. For some this is a very sacred time with great meaning and importance. For others, it is just a ritual we go through that wouldn't be missed if we never d

THE MEANING OF THE LAST SUPPER LUKE 22:14 20 Knowing that the weather forecast for today was pretty rough, and knowing that many would not make it here this morning, I decided late last night that I would do something different than I had planned. Since today is the first Sunday of the month, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is a study of the truths revealed in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ namely SALVATION,SUBMISSION,SOVEREIGNITY,SACRIFICE,SUFFERING,SILENCE and STEPPING STONE.

THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUBMISSION 3.SOVEREIGNITY 4.SACRIFICE 5.SUFFERING 6.SILENCE 7.STEPPING STONE THE MESSAGE THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************* 1.SALVATION The crucifixion of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Apocalypse

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 28, 2004

Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and vindicate his suffering elect over their oppressors.

The Apocalypse ; I will bring thee down, saith the LORD. Something disclosed, especially something not previously known or realized: disclosure, exposé, exposure, and revelation. Apocalyptic eschatology is marked by the conviction that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational