Sermons on Tragic Loss:

From Desperation To Deliverance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007

The story of Jairus and his dying daughter teaches us that even our potentially greatest losses should be faced in faith toward God, Who possesses ultimate control over every circumstance.

From Desperation To Deliverance Text: Mark 5: 41, 42 Intro: Most of us here have experienced, at some point in time, what we would consider desperate circumstances. It may have been searing physical pain, a long-standing financial problem, or perhaps, as in the case of our text, the grave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Good Grief"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 13, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the believers to demonstrate the Love of Christ by providing emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their fathers, mothers, sons and daughters while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

"Good Grief” Luke 7:11-17 (ESV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Communion Sunday Killeen, TX 6 June 2010 Big Idea: Believers should show compassion and provide emotional support - and assistance - to those that have loss their sons and daughters while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010

Sometimes God doesn't make sense, sometimes he even makes us angry. But we have a God who loves us in the midst of our feelings of loss, or anger, or confusion.

I Kings 19:9-21 “What are you doing here?” When it comes to things God might say to me, I can’t think of too many things I would like to hear less. When I finally get to heaven and look at the face of God and hear, “What are you doing here, Matt?” YIKES! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Favor Does Not Mean A Straight Line Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Hard times and trials do not mean loss of God’s favor. God’s favor means His presence, His guidance, His work through you, and your inner strength.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD’S FAVOR IS NOT 1. Even in prison. “The Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy and gave him favor” (Genesis 39:21). 2. Joseph’s road down: a. Joseph’s favored status with his father. “Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children” (Genesis 37:3). Favoritism ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:21, Genesis 39:21

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Blessings Can Be Lost

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 12, 2024

As we go through our Christian, let us guard against our loss of love for Jesus. In our walk we sometimes feel that we got it and there is nothing more to do for the Lord.

Good morning my fellow believers in Christ Jesus. Today we are going to examine a passage in the book of Revelation that speaks of a church that was admonished by Jesus, letting them know that they have become lazy in their love for the Lord. They have gotten to the point where they feel that they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity In An Age Of Internet Fraud Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

Fraud and internet crime may offer temporary wealth, but they lead to eternal loss. What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? (Matthew 16:26).

INTEGRITY IN AN AGE OF INTERNET FRAUD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 11:1, Ephesians 4:28 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 19:11, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Matthew 16:26, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Romans 12:17 INTRODUCTION: We are living in an age where digital crime—popularly known as “Yahoo-Yahoo,” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Naomi’s life journey was filled with loss, bitterness, wisdom, and restoration. Her story teaches us that God can turn our mourning into joy, and our faithfulness to Him will always be rewarded.

CHARACTER STUDY OF NAOMI – RUTH’S MOTHER-IN-LAW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:8 "And Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each to her mother's house: the Lord deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me." Supporting Texts: Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:20, Psalm 30:5, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 61:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lost Art Of Hearing, Understanding, Cherishing And Respect.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2025

There are some sad things happening in our society. We have seen the lost art of understanding each other, listening with our heart, the loss of respect and the lost art of cherishing one another.

THE LOST ART OF HEARING, UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT AND CHERISHING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) LOST ART? WANT TO TALK ABOUT FRAUD? In 1927, Thomas J. Faulkner of the Peoples’ party ran against Charles King of the Whig Party for the Presidential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9, James 1:19, Romans 12:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024

Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 18, 2024

Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 18, 2024 Intro We are continuing is a series… allowing God to speak to us from the Biblical Book called 2 Timothy… chapter 4… verses 1-8. Coming to the final words in the final letter of the Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"roadblocks To Revival."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 3, 2022

Some church services today resemble a Broadway play where the pastor is the playwright, with people leaving more entertained than elevated, for a church can only be as spiritual as their leaders and you cannot give what you do not have, especially when Hollywood has infiltrated the church.

SCRIPTIURAL REFERENCES (2 Chronicles 7:14) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-3, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:3-5, Psalm 68:13, Luke 3:22, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 85:6, Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Define God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Third in a series on popular illusions. We try to limit God by turning to religion instead of relationship. The issue is in our own integrity. The world understands the power of God better than we do! The loss of our idols is fatal, but in Christ ther

She was obviously tired of discussing the issue. The wrangling had gone on long enough. Neither side was about to give in to the other. It was time for somebody to settle this matter. So she drew herself up to her full five feet two; she threw her shoulders back; and with that certain toss of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Essence Of God #5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 12, 2005

Tragically, our limited human reasoning concludes that -- If God is a God of absolute justice, then He must be sitting up in heaven waiting to clobber us. That would have some validity, However, among those qualities of God’s essence, is also Love.

God’s plan for the human race has been and always will be redemption. This plan of God was in place even before God formed the world on which mankind lives this temporal life. It is important to know and understand this fact, not only to understand the person of God, BUT also to have a proper ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:26

Three Faith Killers

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

In our text, we find another man that had some faults. However, not like these other men, this man was not willing to submit to the Lord and because of his unwillingness to be obedient, we find a tragic ending. I usually like to preach stories with a go

Title: Three Faith Killers Text: Mark 10:17-30 Last week we just finished a series on “Who Am I?” It was a very powerful series and my prayer is that lives were changed throughout those weeks spent on that subject. Our life HAS to be changed, not because I am such a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Church Could Learn From Chick-Fil-A

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doin

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doing a better job of applying the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Too Precious To Waste

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 25, 2014

How do we view the tragic events of Ferguson, MO where an unarmed 18 year was shot and killed by a police officer. What is our response as people of Faith, as Christians? We must care and evaluate, what are we doing with our life?

TITLE: LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO WASTE SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-17 We all have been watching once again the sad reality of another one of our YOUNG BLACK MEN GUNNED DOWN IN THE STREETS AT THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO TOOK AN OATH TO PROTECT AND SERVE. The sad reality is, we will eventually move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist