Sermons on Burden For The Lost:

Finding The Lost Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 9, 2007

This is the fourth sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow". God wants us to seek the lost, rejoice when the lost are found, and keep looking.

Finding The Lost – Overflowing Outreach Over the past few weeks we have been looking at how God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. A life so full of His joy, His peace, and His love – that it spills over into the lives of those who are around us. In John ten – ten it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost And Confused Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 12, 2006

Confusion sometimes stalks us. Comfort comes from Psalm 55. "Even while thousands are lined up against me, God hears it all...Pile your trouble on God’s shoulders, he’ll carry your load" (55:18,22).

Lost and Confused Psalm 55:1-14 (12-13) June 11, 2006 This is the second in a series of sermons about being lost. I would invite you this morning to remember a time when you were lost. I know you pretty well, and I don’t think that any of you have ever been lost on a desert island…at least no ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Finding The Lost Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007

Sermon in on who are the lost, how are they lost, and discovering a God who finds the lost.

FINDING THE LOST ---CONCERN FOR THE LOST Luke 15: 1-10 When the tsunami struck the Kenyan coast on Dec. 26. Slide a baby hippopotamus was washed away from its mother down the Sabaki River into the Indian Ocean and then forced back to shore A Hippopotamus is a social creatures. Baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Lost Sons Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 27, 2009

YOU CAN ONLY UNDERSTAND GOD¡¡ÂS HEART FOR THE LOST FROM THE POSITION OF A SON

Lost Sons Luke 15 February 22nd, 2009 INTRODUCTION Haleigh Cummings An Amber Alert was issued for five-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings of Satsuma, Florida, on February 10, 2009, hours after the little girl vanished from the bedroom of her home in the pre-dawn hours. On February 11, 2009, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Lost Obsession Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 4, 2009

OBSESSING FOR THE KINGDOM IS THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING BEING BORED IN THE PEWS.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God The Lost Obsession 3/1/09 Introduction: theater piece John and Cathy Go to Church Subject: Distracted and Bored at Church Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy in church on a typical Sunday John and Cathy are standing in front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lost And Found

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 14, 2009

Many today carelessly go around unaware of the imminent danger of dying unsaved and spending an eternity in Hell. They’re not seeking deliverance as they’re unaware they’re lost. Before one can be delivered they first must see they are lost.

Lost and Found Matthew 18:10-14 Introduction: The famous “Johnstown Flood” of May 31, 1889 was likely the single most newsworthy item in American history between the assassination of Lincoln and World War I. At 3:10 p.m. on May 31, 1889, following a full-day of unprecedented heavy rains, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Opportunities

Contributed by Ed Walker on Sep 24, 2011

What can we learn about the massive failure of Israel at Kadesh, as recording in Numbers 13-14? How can we use the lessons of Kadesh to help us follow Christ and honor God?

Introduction God has called you to be a living testimony of His goodness and grace. You are to exemplify His character with integrity and love. You are to follow Christ by living out His word and teachings. However, it too often becomes the norm that professing Christians live in unbelief and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost And Found

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 22, 2011

Once you start that career of being saved you stick to it and get saved through baptism like 3-5 times on the average

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" - Touching story of: I once was lost, but now I'm found - Alcoholism: You remain an alcoholic now matter how many sober phases you've had - People giving witness to Jesus - Shedding tears: Born again - New creature - Various approaches possible: I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Congregational

Lost Time

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 3, 2011

We loose a lot of time we could be working forour Lord.

LOST TIME Luke 15 11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13And not many days after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2011

Will you seek the lost sheep of the House of Jesus?

Today I will be preaching from Matthew 18:11-20 and the first part of the section speaks of one sheep straying from the fold and the Shepherd leaving to go find it. The word leave in the Greek indicates he did not just leave in a leisurely fashion or as being angry. He indicates an intense ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The Prodigal Father's love for His lost son

37. Who is Jesus? May 22th, 2011 The Lost Son Our journey through Luke brings us to one of the best known stories in all of scripture, maybe even the best known story ever told; the story of the prodigal son. This is the longest parable that Jesus tells and probably the best short story ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The Prodigal Father's love for His lost son

37. Who is Jesus? May 22th, 2011 The Lost Son Our journey through Luke brings us to one of the best known stories in all of scripture, maybe even the best known story ever told; the story of the prodigal son. This is the longest parable that Jesus tells and probably the best short story ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

The Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

A message from Luke 15 about the lost and found and the principles of the story.

Note: I used some commentary from Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels Lost and Found Theme: To build a concern for the Lost Text: Luke 15 Introduction There was something about Jesus that attracted people. People from all walks of life came to him. He had an attraction. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

God searches for us until he "finds" us, and welcomes us into his arms when we return to him.

Luke 15:1-32 "Lost and Found" INTRODUCTION There are times in our lives when we may doubt God's love for us. These times could range from receiving a traffic ticket to suffering from the flu, from losing your job to being told you have a serious illness, and everything in between. We may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost And Not Knowing It Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines the difference between being religious and being a Christian.

Do you believe that there are people in the world who are lost and don’t even know it? The vast majority of these people are very religious. They do religious things, they talk using the religious jargon and they even dress correctly. In the world today there are approximately 4,200 different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ