Sermons on A Lost Sheep:

Our Attitude Toward The Wandering Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 9, 2010

We can very easily get very judgmental of the wandering sheep. These people make bad choices and get into trouble. But let's see how the Great Shepherd views these wanderers.

Passage: Matthew 18:10-14 Intro: One of the amazing things about us is that we can take a vice and turn it into a virtue. 1. and we are especially good at this when it comes to attitudes. 2. read about love, forgiveness, grace and we believe it. 3. but we also read about discipline and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Meditation On The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 23, 2014

I believe Jesus is drawing our attention to the father and his compassion and joy in order to give us a a deeper understanding of the nature of God and His Kingdom; of our calling to be instruments of His life-giving compassion, and to share in His joy.

We heard in today’s Gospel reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and I am sure most of us have read and heard it numerous times. And we all perhaps have lost count of the sermons we have heard on this parable. You may be wondering what on earth I can say on this that is new or unique. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Lord Make Me A Sheep Dog

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on May 25, 2016

Focus on being a servant to your church and pastor

3 John 1:1-8 “The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2015

The parable of the lost younger son in Luke 15:11-16 teaches us about the consequences of sin.

Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. William Barclay says, “There is no chapter of the New Testament so well known and so dearly loved as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are Lost Souls Eternally Lost?

Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 23, 2014

This is a Small Group topic. It looks at why lost souls will be lost, and why God cannot change His mind at the last minute and not put them in hell. It also contains questions for group discussion.

Are unbelievers really lost for all eternity? Judging by their lack of concern for the lost, it seems many Christians don’t believe they are. But let’s see what the Bible says. In Ephesians 2:1 the apostle Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus reminding them of their condition ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evangelism, Whose Responsibility Is It?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 4, 2013

To share that it is our duty and calling to evangelize and reach the lost in this world.

Luke 15: 1-10 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Other

Ninety-Nine Sheep Vs One Sheep

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 11, 2021

What does it benefit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul/

Ninety-nine sheep vs one sheep Matthew 18:12-14 What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Tears

Contributed by Scott Johnson on Sep 28, 2011

Are we able to weep with urgency over our friends, family, and people throughout our neighborhoods who aren't in Christ? Are we willing to repent and change that God may use us to bring all the sheep back home?

Tears (Luke 15:1-10; Phil. 3:17-19) INTRO: I grew up hearing that “real men don’t cry.” Raise your hands if you’ve ever hear that? We are told it shows weakness – makes you look kind of lame…so society often tells us. Now, I have to tell you, I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Lost Treasure Examined Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him.

A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him. It was an Iraqi tank, type 69, in wide use in the 1980s but today considered obsolete. In any case Nick Mead was able to trade ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are You Lost?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Lost (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Calvin Coolidge was Vice President of the United States between 1921-1923, under President Warren Harding.

He was not a very active vice president, but he took great pleasure in presiding over the Senate. One day, as he was presiding, one senator angrily told another senator to go, “straight to hell.” The offended Senator openly complained to Coolidge as the presiding officer. Coolidge was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's It Like To Being Lost? Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series on the Lost

What’s It Like To Being Lost? Luke 15:11-24 Intro: There is one thing Christians and non-Christians agree on – they both dislike evangelism. The word alone conjures up images of “in your face” confrontation. Therefore Christians usually avoid gospel showdowns and most of the non-Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

For The Things We Have Left Undone

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

The importance of Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats

FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE LEFT UNDONE In my life I suffer from the sin of procrastination and along with that the tendency to forget; whether it’s somewhere I was supposed to be, or something I said I would do. I receive emails from people asking me if I have sent them some document or other, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The "Lost' Parables

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005

Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning The Lost

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 26, 2005

To encourage the church to be about winning the lost to Christ

WINNING LOST SOULS by George Crumbly Romans 10 February 2, 2003 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas My heart is very heavy for our church. Seems like so much going on, yet so much to do. As a New Start Church we are wanting & needing to step out on our own, yet we need a fellowship hall, more classrooms. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Methodist