Sermons on Almost Is Still Lost:

Know Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2015

It almost sounds as if Paul - one of the greatest Christian who ever lived - is struggling against sin. It sounds like he slipped up now and again and fell short. Is that even possible?

OPEN: In October of 1974 there was a heavy-weight boxing match held in Zaire, a country in Africa. It was called the “Rumble In The Jungle” and it featured two of the best heavy-weight boxers of the day. Does anybody know who those two boxers were? (George Foreman and Muhammad ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Arms

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011

This message was prepared for National Back to Church Sunday

Open Arms Luke 15:11-24 National Back to Church Sunday September 18, 2011 Morning Service A Sunday School teacher was giving a lesson on the story of the Prodigal Son. The class discussed how the young son had taken his inheritance and left home, living it up until he had nothing left. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Confirmation Essay -- Samantha Hietsch Age 13

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 27, 2006

It doesn’t matter what we do. We are still God’s children and he still loves us no matter what and will forgive our sins when we repent.

May 9, 2006 Confirmation Essay What My Faith in Jesus Means to Me By: Samantha Hietsch Everyone who knows me, knows that I love a lot of things especially Elvis Presley. But, the person that I love most is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow Believe Obey Real Evangelism 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010

Obedience is not an option to a saved person, it is our life and our love for the Master.

Follow Believe And Obey, Real Evangelism (3) John 14:15& 21-24 Read Passage Intro: Review - Follow – Believe –Today Look At Obey. This Word Has A Negative Connotation. Makes Us Feel Like We Must Adhere To A List Of Do’s And Don’ts. Many Feel Like Christian Obedience ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Home From Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

The concept (Bright Sunday) is that Jesus was having fun showing up for the disciples, here as they headed home, he walked with them, and they recognized him in the breaking of the bread.

Today is Bright Sunday. Easter is a Holy Day, a day when everyone comes to church. Today is the day when the Christian believers come back to celebrate, because we are now in Easter Tide – the time between the Resurrection and when Jesus Ascended into heaven. After the Ascension, we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Me And The Mrs. Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

If we do almost nothing for our children but give them a great marriage, then that counts for more than anything else. But to do that, you have to have guardrails.

We are in Part Four of Guardrails. Everybody knows what a guardrail is. If you’ve been with us, you know that basically what we’ve done is we’ve taken the idea of a guardrail that we’re familiar with and see every single day, and we’ve come up with a parallel idea as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

Although Lazarus was raised from dead, he was still bound. He experienced liberty but not freedom. Captivity was over but he was still bound. The grip of death upon his life had been broken but he was still bound. It is a double tragedy that many believer

In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. The friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Really Blind?

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 9, 2011

Jesus explains the characteristics of those that are spiritually blind.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Who is Really Blind?” John 9:13-23 Introduction: The definition of being legally blind according to the American Medical Association is someone with 20/200 eyesight. These are people that can only see objects from 2 feet where the average person ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Search

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 18, 2019

Though every situation is different, God wants the lost to be found; your burden is not yours alone. This message is to encourage those of us burdened for lost or straying family and dear friends.

The Search (Luke 15:1-10; Psalm 139:7-12) 1. C Ryle writes this: We may use all means, by but we cannot command success. We may teach, but we cannot convert. We may show those around us the bread and water of life, but we cannot make them eat and drink it. We may point out the way to eternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn To God When You Need Revival Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 1, 2021

To speak of revival implies that there is something lost, something dead, something about faith that has lost it’s liveliness. Ezekiel’s audience certainly knew about that.

Call on the Lord When You Need Revival Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction Call on God when you Hurt for Others, Need Hope, Feel Alone…Need Revival! The word ‘Revival’ might conjure up different images for different people. Old fashioned tent meetings or gospel meetings; Worship characterized by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (1 of 3) June 22, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Clara Null asked her granddaughter how she liked her first trip to the circus. The little girl said, "Oh, Granny! If you ever went ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Come Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2020

On Christmas Eve, a look at Jesus coming into the world to seek and save the lost.

Christmas Eve December 24, 2020 As I was thinking about tonight’s worship, I was thinking about what do I say on a Christmas Eve when you are at home . . . and we are not together celebrating, hugging, shaking hands as we announce the birth of Jesus. In a normal year, there is still the tension ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10-11, John 3:16-17, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Mourning Lessons

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023

It is right to mourn out loud when something that is precious is lost or destroyed.

This is a really depressing passage, isn’t it, especially the first part. You can certainly see why this book of the Bible was called Lamentations. It was written by Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem. Our hearts really have to go out to him, don’t they? He spent forty years, his entire adult ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Mary And Joseph Didn't Know

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 18, 2000

God is working, almost invisibly, to draw his creation back to his heart. Come and see how God is working, even without giving all the details to this young couple.

What Mary and Joseph Didn’t Know The Christmas story is a remarkably well-known one. The majority of those who identify themselves as Christian in any manner are well versed with the story of the birth of Jesus. I also would venture to say that, in the United States at least, a great many of those ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment #7 -- The White Throne -- Rev.20:11-15 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

THE WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT" the judgment of all lost sinners that died in their sin.

JUDGMENT #7 -- THE WHITE THRONE -- REV.20:11-15 - 9-6-08 Today we’ll conclude our study of the 7 judgments that we started 7 weeks ago. Today we’ll think on "THE WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT" the judgment of all lost sinners that died in their sin, Jesus paid for every ones sins but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist