Sermons on burden for the lost: showing 301-315 of 84,494

Paradise Lost Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2023

Because of our sin, we can’t come in; but since Jesus died on the cross to take our sin, we can now come in.

Paradise Lost Genesis 3:22-24 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2023 Many of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? Growing up, the only good thing about this arrangement was that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to bother my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 14, 2023

Christ seeks the lost, the outcast, and the weak, leaving the herd for the sake of the one.

INTRODUCTION • Do you feel comfortable as you look around you today in the sanctuary? • Many of you know many of the folks here, and that is comfortable for many. • Do you think we have enough people here today? • What do you see when you look at the world around you and the people around you each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 21, 2023

In imitating God, the church should pour out lavish generosity and joy in response to any conversion.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever lost something? • Something you needed or valued? • Well, you are not alone! • According to a survey from a few years ago, Americans " spend 2.5 days a year looking for misplaced items.” • The most misplaced items are “TV remotes (45%), phones (33%), car & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost And Found

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 29, 2023

Not everybody who is lost wants to be found, and when God finds us, we often rebel - at first - against being brought home.

Have any of you ever tried to put an injured cat into a carrying case to take it to the vet? How many of you got scratched for your pains? It doesn’t seem quite fair, does it? All you’re trying to do is help. Animals are supposed to be so intuitive; many people claim they can actually smell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost And Found

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2023

GOD loves you and JESUS came to save the lost. HE would have come if there were only just one, even just for you. JESUS Loves you and rejoices in every one who turns to HIS Salvation.

2023.06.04.Sermon.Lost and Found William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. GOD loves you and JESUS came to save the lost. HE would have come if there were only just one, even just for you. JESUS Loves you and rejoices in every one who turns to HIS Salvation. In the first line of Amazing Grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Peter 3:14-15, Matthew 18:12-14, 1 Peter 2:10, 1 Peter 2:25, Luke 5:32, Matthew 18:11, Isaiah 53:6, Jeremiah 50:6, Luke 19:10, Deuteronomy 31:8, Luke 15:8-10, Colossians 3:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Lost and Found" Luke 15:1-10 A sermon for 10/30/22 – All Saint’s Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Lost

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 26, 2024

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 25, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:31-38 Getting Lost Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Get Lost!” That’s not a polite thing to say. It has the connotation of “Scram!” or “Beat it!” If my mother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Bridge To The Lost

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Oct 14, 2024

This message is to on the theme of evangelism / outreach. It speaks of leading the lost to "The Bridge" - Jesus Christ. It can also be used as a gospel message with a little adaption

In Eph. 2 Paul speaks of people's hopeless condition of living without a relationship with God. Before Jesus, Gentiles were in a desperate place. They had no hope because they were without God. But once Christ died on the cross for the whole world – ALL people could have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, John 14:5-6

Hope Is Not Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage trust in God's plan, emphasizing that our hope, joy, and peace come from Him alone, even in uncertain times.

Good morning, Church family! We're going to dwell in the Book of Romans today, specifically Romans 15:13 that says, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Isn't that a comforting, reassuring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Topics: Trusting God

Lost Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and God's joyful welcome home for all who turn back to Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into one of the most powerful, heart-touching parables recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It's the tale of the Lost Son, a story that shows the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and the Father's joyful welcome home. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Grace, Repentance, Lost Son

The Lost Coin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the immense value of every individual in God's eyes and the importance of seeking the lost and rejoicing in their return to Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into a passage from Luke 15, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Lost Coin. This passage highlights three important themes: The Joy of Finding the Lost, The Value of the Lost, and The Celebration of the Lost. C.S. Lewis once said, "There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Celebrating, Lost

The Lost Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing themes of loss, redemption, faith, forgiveness, and God's boundless love despite human failings. Key

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I greet you all with warmth and love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family united by faith. We are here to share in the word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort in His promises. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Lost, Found

Privileges Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages us to appreciate God's miracles in our lives and respond with repentance and faith, rather than taking His grace for granted.

Welcome, beloved family, to this blessed gathering. We are here once again, united in spirit and truth, standing at the foot of the cross and the edge of eternity. We gather in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His love as we navigate through this world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Topics: Reflection

Reaching The Lost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus's teachings on the value of every individual in the kingdom of God, emphasizing the joy in heaven over a sinner's repentance, and encourages believers to view and treat all lives as precious.

As we get started today I want you to think about the last time you lost something really valuable. What was it? How did it make you feel? And what did you do to find it again? What was your response when you finally found it again? In today’s passage Jesus also talks about things that have gotten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Topics: Lost And Found, Kingdom Of God, Repentance

Sermon # 10 - Pray And Intercede For The Lost Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 2, 2024

We must abide in Christ and those who choose to do otherwise will be cut off. Also the Lord has chosen us so we can lead others into His kingdom. Like Abraham, every believer must also have a burden to pray and intercede for those who are lost without Christ.

We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed forever. (KJV) In the above mentioned verse, the Lord declares that He will raise up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35, John 15:1-2, Genesis 18:17, Genesis 11:9, Genesis 18:19, Genesis 18:22, Genesis 18:24-26, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other