Sermons on concern for the lost: showing 811-825 of 108,559

Up A Tree -- Out On A Limb

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

Lessons from the ministry of Jesus to Zacchaeus.

Up a Tree and out on a Limb – ZACCHAEUS TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10 I. What we can know about Zacchaeus 1. Not much known about him historically … we know more about the “job” he held. 1) Because of the name, as well as the people that surrounded him, we can know that he was Jewish. 2) Tax collector for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"And He Brought Him To Jesus…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, said to Peter and Andrew, “...Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19).

He did not say, “I will try to make you fishers of men”, He said, “I will make you fishers of men.” Our job is to follow His leading, and He will make us into fishers of men. Even though this is a clear command from God, it is seldom obeyed by the majority. Illus: For example, it has been ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

Coloring Outside The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 15, 2008

The doctrine of the depravity of man as set forth in Romans 1:18-32 as a testing doctrine. Your prevailing attitude on this subject will assuredly determine your viewpoint of many other Biblical doctrines of like importance.

Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: Coloring Outside the Line 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Daily Formula For Stress

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

Are we really "too blessed to be stressed"? Or do you find that even when you are being blessed, Satan is attempting to "stress you out" by turning your blessing into a burden? God has already provided the remedy for our stresses.

A DAILY FORMULA FOR STRESS ISAIAH 41: 10 AS PREACHED BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR JUNE 1999 @ THE PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A SIMPLE TRUTH, WITH A CAPITAL “T”? HERE GOES! STRESS IS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Rest, Let God Work.

Contributed by Mark White on Aug 1, 2003

Free yourself of those things that would hinder God’s work in your life.

Take a rest and let the Lord work! Let’s close our eyes a moment. No peeking now! Let’s clear our minds of everything except Jesus. Leave all of our concerns… for just a few moments… to focus on Jesus. Let nothing else come between your thoughts of Jesus. Block out all other thoughts… except ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Le Bon Samaritain

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Aug 29, 2003

This french sermon is to help young people, non believer to draw close Jesus. He is always present in you life even you leave church for any reasons ! Jesus wants to save you my friend !

LE BON SAMARITAIN Lecture Luc 10/25-37. INTRODUCTION : Un docteur de la Loi voulu tester Jésus, il le connaissait l’entendait parler, et là il a voulu le coincer. «Mais lui, voulant se justifier, dit à Jésus: Et qui est mon prochain?» v.29. Jésus lui donna une illustration pour réponse. Quand il ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Understand Everyone In Every Situation

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006

Message about the condition of mankind without the redeemig work of Jesus Christ at work in his life.

Titus 3:1-11 1Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, 2to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. 3For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

It’s not about us. God’s purposes are paramount.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. [Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," excerpted from episode 119, "Talk To Your Daughter". Note: this episode is one of four included in a "For Your Consideration" DVD/VHS package that was prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For The Help On Taxes

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 18, 2004

Message regarding taxes and giving God what He wants

THANKS FOR THE HELP ON TAXES June 2004 Once upon a time the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle of a desert. Congress said someone may steal from it at night; so they created a night watchman, GS-4 position and hired a person for the job. Then Congress said, How does the watchman do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seeking God's Counsel

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

We have a free choice, we decide what we say, think, or do, our conscious can either help or hurt, it’s not fool proof.

Seeking God’s counsel Prov 14:15 NIV 15 A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. We have a free choice, we decide what we say, think, or do, our conscious can either help or hurt, it’s not fool proof. We can ignore it Some have been seared as with a hot ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Important Preparations Concerning Christian Ministry (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining Christian ministry.

IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS CONCERNING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Part 2 Acts 1:12-14 Over the last couple of weeks we have examined certain precautions that we must take concerning our future Christian ministry. Along with these precautions, there are some preparations that we must make as well. I would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

America, Where Are Thy Gods That Thou Hast Made

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 13, 2002

The dumb gods of man cannot help us when we need help.

JER. 2:26-30 "AMERICA, WHERE ARE THY GODS THAT THOU HAST MADE?" A) America is without question the richest nation on Earth! * No one can argue with that! * She has the strongest and largest churches in the world! * America has more preachers than any other country in the world! * She has more ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Need Most Today?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2002

How to lie down in the lord and worship

 WHAT DO WE NEED MOST TODAY? Psalm 23:2, “He makes me to lie down in green pastures.” THE SHEPHERD CAUSES US TO RECLINE CHEERFULLY IN LUSH GRASSLANDS Let us pray, “Father, I do thank you that when I sleep, you do not. Thank you for working on my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006

God will do whatever he must to make the vessel of his grace prepared to receive his grace.

Read Psalm 34 to start the service Read Genesis Chapter 32. This is a story about coming to the end of yourself - so that God is finally free to work. It’s also a story about reconciliation. As a man, Jacob was still quite self sufficient, and he still retained much of the old nature in his life. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational