Sermons on Almost Is Still Lost:

Mary's Song Of Praise

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 13, 2019

Do you sing with Mary? Do you have that joy this Christmas—are you overwhelmed by the promise of his return, or simply lost in the holiday?

On Sunday June 1, 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea, trapping Darrell inside a room on the rig. As the rig sank into the sea the lights went out and the room began to fill with water. Thrashing about in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Other

The Spiritual Gift Of Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2018

We are in danger in the U.S. Church today because we have in many ways lost that attitude of reverence, humble fear, toward God.

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Every morning all Catholic clergy, and thousands of lay Catholics, pray the Benedictus prayer of Zechariah. It’s the prayer John the Baptist’s father vocalized when his voice was restored after John’s birth. There is a line in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8, Isaiah 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Joy Of Easter

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2017

Easter is the most fantastic time of the year, a time to be positive and time of joy. Christ is risen from the dead, death has lost its sting.

The Joy of Easter Easter is a celebration of Christ’s victory over death and our hope for eternal life - surely if ever there was anything this gives us hope it is this - the Resurrection. Easter day for me is the most positive day in the year, a day of Joy and Sunshine, a day of happiness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-15

Christianity : A Call To Persevere Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

We live in times of great stress. Everything around us is changing, and we feel lost. But Christ calls us to persevere and press on.

Christianity: A call to Persevere We live in times of great stress. We read the news papers and shake our heads in disbelief. We watch the news and it depresses us. We look into our WhatsApp messages and most of them bring bad news. We hear about the economy doing badly. We hear about the GDP ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:14, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only When Connected To Our Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2018

In a real sense, St. Paul was the sheep that was lost, and Jesus left the heavens to seek him out and find him and turn him toward the truth.

Thursday of 31st Week in Course At some point in the life of every Catholic theologian, like Saint Paul there comes a time of high clarity. St. Paul’s moment was a time when he realized that all his elevated Jewish theology was just a waste of time. In fact, in the light of Christ’s suffering and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-8, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Excellent Behavior Among The Gentiles

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2024

Let this testimony encourage you to serve the Lord with passion and compassion! Share Jesus with this lost world and also live as a testimony so that they glorify God.

Excellent behavior among the Gentiles 1 Peter 2:12”Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.” Early morning the lady staying bang ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rewards Of Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

Restoration does not just bring back what was lost; it multiplies blessings, brings healing, and ushers a believer into a season of joy, honour, and divine fulfilment.

REWARDS OF RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “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 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through The Word - Romans 10:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025

God's Word breaks into the darkness of sin and unbelief. It is through hearing that the lost are found, the dead are raised to life, and disciples are strengthened for obedience.

Faith Comes By Hearing: Following Jesus Through the Word - Romans 10:17 INTRODUCTION — THE SOUND THAT SAVES Imagine standing in total darkness—unable to see, unable to orient yourself. Suddenly, in the distance, you hear a voice calling your name. That sound brings direction, comfort, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Romans 10:14, John 20:31, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, James 1:22, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Make A Deal

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013

Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

When All The Bridges Are Down Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

Theme: When life seems to come apart for us, God still comes to us to help us but more often than not, not in dramatic, earthshaking fashion.

Sometimes, life just seems to blow up right before us. Several years ago, an amazingly effective church developer was sent by his bishop to a recently planted church in a Midwestern state that was struggling. This young pastor had developed quite a reputation for being able to help newly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Times And Seasons 2 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 20, 2014

Some seasons we hit the ball over the fence, some seasons we strike out horribly. This message is for those who feel like they have missed their season. David did twice, once led to adultery, and once almost led to his death. Don't miss your season.

Times and Seasons 2 Counsel for a season of striking out. PPT 1 Series Title Last week we began a new series on Times and Seasons and I gave 3 main points I will briefly recap them before we get into todays message. PPT 2 Summary points 1. In order to step into a new season of life we often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shields Of Brass Or Gold?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022

Here, the Scripture portrays an Israelite king substituting true godliness with a cheap imitation in an attempt to fool the people of Israel into believing that the nation still had favor with God. But in reality, Israel was falling apart.

Some of the insights contained in this evening’s message were inspired by O. S. Hawkins’ book Shields of Brass or Shields of Gold? One day while Mr. Jones was chatting with Mr. Smith about yard work, Mr. Jones happened to mention that he had only cut the grass in his front yard that week because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gabriel Announces Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2004

ADVENT 4(B) - The angel Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth: Jesus would be Mary’s Son and Jesus is still God’s true Son.

GABRIEL ANNOUNCES JESUS’ BIRTH (Outline) LUKE 1:26-38 - December 19, 2004 - Advent 4 INTRO: Today’s text presents some memorable verses that you may have already noticed. One reminds us the Lord is with you. What a mystery / miracle that GOD is with US! Another notable verse states: For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

If You ... You Might Be

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Done in "Jeff Foxworthy" style: If your religion is all in the head, if you think your good deeds mask your sin, you may be a lost person.

Jesus said some very tough things. He could be very demanding, very harsh. Jesus could also be funny. He didn’t draw back from using humor if it would make his point. He was tough! He was blunt! He minced no words! And so if your image of Jesus is Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ”, bland and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereign Plan Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Ever felt that God has lost control? Understanding what is going on in the world and in your life means understanding the Plan God has in our world today.

1. Illustration of the police report. • Woman who had been involved in an accident was filling out the police report. • "I hit a patch of ice, my car began to spin counterclockwise. I hit the curb at which point my car began to spin clockwise. After that I narrowly avoided getting a house and a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1

Denomination: Baptist