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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    John 3:16 - Parable Of The Lost Miners Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    The day finally came when the escape hole was nearly finished. The king sent final instructions through to the men to prepare the way as he drilled through the final few feet to the roof of their prison.

    A PARABLE OF THE LOST MINERS The world watched as 33 Chilean miners TRAPPED underground for 69 days were rescued. The last miner was rescued on Thursay October 14, 2010, a day marked with celebration and joy all around the world. The President of Chile said that Chile will never be the same. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Have You Lost The Wonder In The Wonderful Counselor?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    Today it seems that many Christians have lost the sense of excitement, surprise and curiosity to know more about the wonderful Counselor? Here are nine ways to rejuvenate that sense of wonderment about the Lord we love.

    How to Regain the Sense of Wonder of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa 9:6-15) His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa 9:6) In the context of this chapter the Israelites are going through a period of darkness, despair and depression. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

    Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,214 views

    I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

    HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Tola And Jair: When The Purpose Gets Lost Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009
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     | 13,398 views

    GOD IN HIS DELIVERANCE STORY IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CHARACTER IN US, EVEN AT THE PRICE OF PAIN.

    Tola and Jair: When the Purpose gets Lost Judges 10:1-16 8/16/09 INTRODUCTION My older sister Sue is panicked by mice. She lives in an old farm house, next door to the house we grew up in. One night she went into her kitchen and saw a mouse scury underneath the pantry door. Wanted it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Rescue The Perishing : Win The Lost At Any Cost

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 11, 2007
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    THIS SERMON CALLS US TO RESCUE THE PERISHING AND WIN THE LOST AT ANY COST AND STRESSES HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO THE HEART OF GOD

    RESCUE THE PERISHING : WIN THE LOST AT ANY COST ************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. WE MUST SAVE THE LOST WHO ARE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH 2. WE MUST SAVE THE LOST WHO ARE INSIDE THE CHURCH 3. WE MUST HAVE THE HEART OF GOD WHO IS LONGING FOR THE RETURN OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Intentionally Seeking The Lost. Rejoicing When They Are Found!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 15, 2007
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    We are called to join in with God by deliberately, intentionally seeking out the lost. When the lost are found we are called to join with God in rejoicing!

    A few years ago I was reading a book by Stephen Gaukroger. He tells the story of a New York Methodist minister who saw the need to bring his ‘ninety nine righteous’ sheep back into the fold. He put an advert in the local paper: “Lost, stolen or strayed; a large flock of Methodist sheep. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 5, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,194 views

    close look at Cornelius the centurion

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost Acts 10 Cornelius was the most revered deacon of his church, and chairman of most of his church’s committees. Each Sunday he was found in his church, and each weekday he lived a life worthy of much respect. He was of noblest generosity. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Lost Everything By Doing Nothing"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,065 views

    The third servant simply buried the talent and did nothing. This unprofitable servant lost everything by doing nothing! It is to this third man that I am directing this message. His thinking needed to be changed. He was wrong about seven things:

    Note to SermonCentral readers: Please read the message on this text by Brian Bill. It helped to inspire this message. Thanks Bill! Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Title: “The Man who lost Everything by doing Nothing” Introduction: Most of you are familiar with the story of the master who went on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
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    This sermon may have had a greater impact on my life than any other I have ever preached. I pray earnestly that I would never lose my cutting edge.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge? II Kings 6:1-7 Intro: The sons of the prophets are the students of a school of young preachers under the tutelage of Elisha. This practice of teaching the young prophets was initiated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    What Happens When All Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,963 views

    This is a message from a series from the Book of Lamentations.

    How do you handle circumstances when there seems to be no hope? What do you do when all seems lost? Philip Yancey in his book “Open Windows” shares the story of a teenager by the name of Elie Wiesel who tragically had his faith in God destroyed during his imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Woodard avatar

    God Loves The Lost, But Not Enough To Overlook Their Unbelief!

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Aug 16, 2011
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     | 3,316 views

    Many today believe that God is just a God of Love. They believe that they do not have to fear His Judgment or the chance that they could end up in H-E-L-L.

    TEXT: ISAIAH 53:4-11; JOHN 3:16-21 TITLE: GOD LOVES THE LOST, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO OVERLOOK THEIR UNBELIEF INTRODUCTION: For many today who are still willing to admit that there is a God, about all they are willing to believe about Him is, that He is a God of Unconditional Love. They are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    You've Lost That Loving Feeling Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,534 views

    When a person becomes a believer, the spiritual journey is much like a honeymoon. There is passion, zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord. But as time rolls by, that “first love” can subside. This is what happened in the church at Ephesus, and Jesus gives the

    You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling Sermon 1 in the series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 24, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Skeleton outline borrowed from “When The Honeymoon Ends” by LeLand Patrick. The meat on the bones is mine and I hope does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    God’s Lost And Found Department

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 17, 2015
     | 8,434 views

    God loves everyone, especially the "wrong crowd". He wants us to know the joy of a life lived in God. He invites us to join Him in the great treasure hunt-the hunt for lost souls-and bring the great treasure to Him when we have found it.

    A minister died and was waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who was dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addressed the guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replied, "I'm Joe ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Jesus Sends The Twelve To The Lost Sheep Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 11,389 views

    Disciples, Students, then training as apprentices. Then sent as evangelists

    Introduction A. The interviewer examined the job application then turned to the prospective employee. "I see you have put ASAP down for the date you are available to start, meaning as soon as possible, of course. However, I see you've put AMAP down for required salary. I don't believe I've ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 8, 2015
     | 4,070 views

    Maybe Christmas hasn't been a merry time for you in the past. The good news is this: if your Christmas has lost its merry, you can do something about it.

    Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Luke 12:15-21 Introduction: 1. Do we have any Christmas scrooges in here today? Many people are scrooges because Christmas has become so associated with material possessions, money, shopping, debt, the economy, etc. Many businesses make it or break it based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church