Sermons on losing the light: showing 31-45 of 99,547

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000

If we don’t use our faith we could lose it.

USE IT OR LOSE IT II Pet. 2:20-21 INTRO.- ILL.- Neon pink shorts and pink running shoes. What would you think of a guy who runs in these? You might think he was either gay or else he just didn’t care what other people thought. GUESS WHO RAN IN THEM? I’ll give you two guesses and the first one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Or Lose

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001

A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

“Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2003

The parable of the talents speaks to stewardship of treasure, talents and time. Expository.

Matthew 25:14-30 – Use It or Lose It In the January 15, 1989 issue of the Lexington Herald-Leader, an article told this story: A family living in a home in West Palm Beach, Florida, told a film crew it was okay to use the front lawn as a set for an episode of “B. L. Stryker”, a TV show starring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender Is Not Losing Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006

A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

CONTRADICTIONS LESSON III SURRENDER IS NOT LOSING October 22, 2006 DEFINITION SLIDE CONTRADICTION: TO EXPRESS OR ASSERT THE OPPOSITE OF . . . WE CAN ALSO SAY A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE. ONLY IN AMERICA DO PEOPLE ORDER DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERS, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lose The Blues

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006

For God’s sake, find a new song to sing.

1 John 1:1-4 I want to talk about Cheering UP Everything we do, We should do out of THANKSGIVING The church seems to have forgotten---- JESUS HAS PAID IT ALL You owe God nothing--- But you should give him everything—He paid it all Not only has Jesus, Paid your debt, set you free, Given You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use It Or Lose It Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006

This is the final in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate Part 8 of 8 USE IT OR LOSE IT The last 7 sermons I have preached have been based around a scripture from ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lose The Guilt

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 19, 2007

Feeling guilty about your sins does absolutely no good unless it motivates you to change your heart!

LOSE THE GUILT 2 Cor 7:1-11 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing To Win!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Dec 27, 2006

Here’s a thought - in order to be a true winner - shouldn’t we have to also be a loser?

In a previous message, I shared how God showed me that we are called to be winners at all times. But, here’s a thought. This is something I’ve been pondering lately – in order to truly be a winner in Christ – shouldn’t we also have to be a loser? Look at Matthew 10:38-42: Jesus said, “…he who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-42

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 24, 2007

Sitting on God’s gift reveals a lack of faith in the Master

Title: Use it or Lose It Text: Matthew 25:14-30 MP: FCF: Outline: In the eternal scheme of things, we turn out not to be very good at assess the value of things. Fortunately, God doesn’t call us to be appraisers – he just wants us to be faithful with whatever he, who appraises us, has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lose Ends Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

The Forgivness process is often left with lose ends that we are expected to deal with as we grow up and mature in or relationship with God.

Lose Ends Matthew 5:23-26 Good Morning Silver Creek and house guest, Most of you know that we are continuing in a series about forgiveness. On Easter, we looked at how we can receive God’s forgiveness by asking God to forgive us and beginning the journey back into the direction of God. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Congregational

Salt.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023

What happens when salt loses its saltiness.

SALT. Luke 14:34-35. Salt is a particularly useful commodity. Trade is built upon it; wars have been fought over it; taxes upon it have been resisted. Films have even been made about it. Its uses range from being a condiment to being a preservative. At one time no house could do without it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Has Happened To The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination, fulfilling our spiritual duties, and combating spiritual forgetfulness through the study of Revelation 3:14-18.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you once again as we open God's Word together. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Revelation, a book that often feels like a mystery to many of us. It's filled with images and symbols that can seem strange and even daunting. But let's not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Topics: Losing Identity

Salty Christianity

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 7, 2023

Jesus tells us we are the salt of the earth.

Matthew 5:13-20 Salty Christians or Believers 1. The following is some of the uses I found for Salt: • Salt is used for money and many people fought for in wars. "worth his salt" because of the value of salt. • Salt is used to cure and store meats It is used to disinfect wounds • It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist