Sermons on Burden For The Lost:

Have You Totally Lost Your Gourd?

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 16, 2005

We can learn some things from the story of Jonah. We don’t have to go through the experience of being swallowed by a whale. But we’re going to have to lose some of the "gourds" in our lives. What is a gourd? It’s anything we value more than our Lord.

Have You Totally Lost Your Gourd? Sunday a.m., April 6, 2003 Jonah 4:1-11 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. 2 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding Our Way When We Are Lost

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 19, 2006

It’s easy to find directions with the technology of the Computor

Finding Directions For Life Text: Proverbs 15:24 “The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.” It’s easy to find directions with the technology of the computer. Some Atlas’ are very little help for they need up-dating ever so often. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Lost The Wonder In The Wonderful Counselor?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2008

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

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When All Seems Lost Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 10, 2007

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

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intentionally Seeking The Lost. Rejoicing When They Are Found!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 15, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven Bound Pt 3 Paradise Is Not Lost Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 21, 2008

Life, Joy, Sad, Bodies, Memory in Heaven you can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (April 2008)

John Milton wrote the poem “Paradise Lost” it tells the story of Adam and his fall in the Garden of Eden. I have not personally read the poem (it is 12 books long) however, many criticise it for sympathising with Satan. My problem is in the title, because Paradise is not Lost. Paradise is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

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

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue The Perishing : Win The Lost At Any Cost

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 11, 2007

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

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tola And Jair: When The Purpose Gets Lost Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009

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

Scripture: Judges 10:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Jul 8, 2015

We need to have the same mind as Christ!

Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? Philippians Chapter 2 Verse 5 Phil 2:5, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” The mind is a powerful part of our body. Because if someone can get into your mind they can change you. Everything we do physically causes us to use our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Jesus Sends The Twelve To The Lost Sheep Of Israel Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017

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

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Lost My Coin, And My Sheep Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Parable of lost coin, and lost sheep.

36. Who is Jesus? May 15th, 2011 I lost my Coin, and my Sheep Jesus finished His dinner with the religious people and went on His way. As He traveled crowds of people gathered around Him to hear Him speak and so Jesus starts telling them what it means to follow Him. He says you have to hate your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: *other

You've Lost That Loving Feeling Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

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

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Aug 16, 2011

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

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lost Jesus In Your Life?

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

How easy it is to sometimes lose Jesus in our lives.

“Have you lost Jesus in your life?” Luke 2:41-52 This morning we are going to look at a unique story about Jesus. It is unique because it is the only recorded story describing an event that took place during the childhood of Jesus. It is also unique because Luke is the only writer to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist