Sermons on Compassion For The Lost:

Christ's Primary Mission

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 20, 2014

CHRIST'S PRIMARY MISSION WAS TO SAVE THE LOST.

CHRIST’S PRIMARY MISSION OBSERVATION: ZACCHEUS (MEANING PURE OR CLEAN) WAS A WEALTHY JEWISH CHIEF TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE ROMANS. JESUS ENTERED JERICHO AND ZACCHEUS, OUT OF CURIOSITY, CLIMBED A TREE TO GAIN A BETTER VIEW OF JESUS AND HEAR WHAT HE HAD TO SAY. INTERPRETATION: LUKE 19: 9-10 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Then Can Be Saved Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011

Jesus came to seek and save the lost

I. THE SUBJECT WHICH IS STRESSED - “saved” A. There is the CONDITION THAT IS PLAIN ABOUT ALL MEN. 1 All are sinners 2. All are separated! B. There is the CHRIST THAT IS PROVIDED FOR ALL MEN. II. THE SINNERS WHO ARE SOUGHT A. Jesus can save those whom sin has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:26

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is The Time

Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010

This sermon stresses the urgency of evangelizing the lost.

Now Is the Time Luke 24:46-49; Acts 2:1-5 Intro: Earlier we talked about how Christ came to earth to live, to die, and to rise again. We talked about His betrayal. We talked about His mocking, scourging, beating, and crucifixion. We talked about how He was laid in a borrowed tomb. We also talked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Bethlehem Star

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2009

The guiding light of Christ in a lost world

Examiner.com (New Orleans) 12/11/09 - VIDEO – Mysterious lights in Norway - Why Russia initially denied – It may be that it was the 6th failure of the last 13 launches of the ballistic missile. Bethlehem Star Psalm 19:1KJV The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith; The Perseverance Of The Saints

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 25, 2010

Can a person who was saved be lost?

Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” John 8:51 (NRSV) Back in February, if you mentioned the phrase “perseverance of the saints” to anyone in the deep South, you’d probably get a quick rundown on the New Orleans Saints’ perseverance; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51

Denomination: United Methodist

The Revelation Of Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 24, 2011

Paradise was lost in Genesis, but it is regained in Revelation.

You can find all of Jonathan's sermons on his blog: blog.fhfbc.org, or you can sign up for his Sermon of the Week by contacting him at jonrmcleod@gmail.com. PARADISE LOST The Bible ends at the beginning (compare Rev. 22:1-15 and Gen. 2-3). What does the beginning of the Bible tell us about the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Insights Especially For Guys Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 14, 2008

Tools for dismantling lust and lost tempers.

[Part 3 of 5 in the Series, THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.] It’s Father’s Day and we’re in the series “THE SEARCH… Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy and Successful Life.” Here’s our text for this series: 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Cheers For The Underdog

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2001

God expresses His love and compassion for those who are downtrodden and expects us to do likewise

Three Cheers for the Underdog Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Won By One"

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 18, 2007

This is a strategy for winning the lost to Christ that I received from a retired pastor.

Introduction: I. This being the second Sunday of the month, and the first second Sunday of the new year, it is only fitting that we talk about missions this morning. II. It has been said that “Missions” is for those that carry the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to a culture ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 15 - The Gradual Steps Of Backsliding Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 9, 2024

Jonah walked away from God and landed everyone aboard the ship he travelled in big trouble. Backsliding is a gradual process, but if we repent and turn back to the Lord we can be reconciled and restored to our first love.

We read in Jonah 1:10-12, Then the men were terrified. They knew that he was running away from the LORD, because he had told them. They asked Jonah, "Why have you done this?" The storm was getting worse. So they asked Jonah, "What should we do with you to calm the sea?" He told ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:10-12, 2 Timothy 4:5, Acts 3:19, Revelation 2:5, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Last Days

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 2, 2019

A sermon about the balance between ministering to members, and evangelizing the lost.

The church standing in the last days 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

A message about how God seeks and saves the lost.

Ollie Ollie Oxen Free Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011

The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fishing For People For The Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 26, 2009

This incident probably reminded the disciples of the time 3 years earlier when Jesus asked them to cast their nets again. That was the time when he first called them to be fishers of men.

The disciples have seen the resurrected Jesus, alive and well. He appeared to them on the evening of Resurrection Sunday (20:19) – Easter Day. On that occasion He commissioned them – He authorised them to go – saying, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (20:21); and he then appeared to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Christ Who Cares

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

No matter the problem we are facing, no matter how helpless or hopeless we feel, there is a Christ that cares for us.

A faithful study of this, the third of the four Gospels, the book of Luke, will reveal that it was written by the beloved physician, Luke. This is one of two books that Luke penned, the other being the Book of Acts. Luke was greatly influenced by the Apostle Paul. It is even suggested that Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-18

Denomination: Baptist