Sermons on Finding Lost:

Turning Pain Into Purpose And Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 18, 2025

Trust God in suffering, find strength in weakness. Use experiences to help others by Seeking God's guidance.

Discover how biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, David, Paul, and Job turned their struggles into triumphs. Have you ever felt like your pain is overwhelming, and you don't know how to move forward? You're not alone. Many people in the Bible faced incredible challenges, yet they found a ...read more

Becoming A Great Commission Christian

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011

This message is geared to motivate believers to step out in faith to be "great commission Christians" who are willing to take a risk and share their faith in Jesus.

Becoming a Great Commission Christian! ME When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Other

Finding Joy In Serving Christ Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 17, 2007

Why does God command us to work for rewards? Whom will Christ reward?

Finding Joy in Serving Christ Part II II Timothy 4:8 Purpose: To describe the importance of loving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in their future rewards from Christ, or surrender to Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Hope In God During Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

This sermon explores how David found hope in God during his difficult times, offering three guiding principles for us to do the same.

We all need encouragement in our lives, especially during times of crisis, discouragement, uncertainty, stress, or fear. In these moments, it is important to find strength in the Lord. In the story of David, we can learn three principles to guide us in encouraging ourselves in the Lord. David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Topics: God's Hope, Overcoming Challenges

There Is Pleasure In Serving The Lord

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008

Could it be that the pursuit of pleasure is ordained of God?

There is Pleasure in Serving the Lord! Attention: Who enjoys pain? To seek pain is an odd thing…perhaps a sign of psychosis. The pursuit of pleasure is guaranteed in our constitution as a right given to us by our Creator. If we are honest with ourselves we must admit that pleasure seeking is one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ye Loosed!

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008

Seeing one who was suffering from Satan’s trickery, Jesus reminded us that we do not have to ’live in bondage’ but can ’be set free’!

INTRODUCTION After our Deacon’s Mtg, and on the way home, I began to think about our Prayer Time and discussion The Lord over the rest of the night began to really tug and speak to my heart. In fact, this message has been being formed all throughout the week It speaks to us as individuals It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Observing God At Work-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011

2 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

STILL OBSERVING GOD At WORK—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Live An Empowered Life

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 16, 2011

Looking at the leper's exchange with Christ, we find an example of moving from powerless to empower

Living An Empowered Life Luke 5:12-16 12While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

2 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-II— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Needing A Plan

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

the local church understanding the need for a vision

Needing a Plan Have you ever stopped and asked yourself…WHY AM I SO EXHAUSTED? Maybe you can relate to this story. An individual said, “As I awoke this morning I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing. As I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian's Great Hope

Contributed by James May on Aug 17, 2008

Our hope is unseen but very real. Our hope is founded upon Jesus and his Word. Our Great hope is for eternal life and the glories of Heaven.

The Christian’s Great Hope Sunday, August 17, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Romans 8:24-25, "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." Hope is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reason I Live

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 1, 2009

The Bible says we were created for the purpose of pleasing God. I wonder how much pleasure the Lord gets from our lives?

The Reason I Live… Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Calling of Every Christian Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. [Rev. 4:11] As believers, we were created to serve and worship God. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2010

From the series Faith that works. Godly wisdom can only come from God, and substituting earthly wisdom only creates a life of chaos.

Godly Wisdom James chapter 3:13-18 Introduction James 3:13-18 As we continue to look at practical teachings of James, we see today James is talking about wisdom. That there is two kinds of wisdom. There is wisdom that comes from heaven and there ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Mathew Seven- Seven People (Part 3)

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 16, 2010

Seeking Jesus Christ everday will turn lives around and cure a lot of problems in our life.

Mathew Seven- Seven People (Part 3) Seek And You Shall Find Mathew 7:7-8 Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Satisfy Our Souls Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 2, 2009

12th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Our souls can only be satisfied when we live life in community with God and others.

At age 45, Howard Hughes was one of the most glamorous men in America. He dated actresses, piloted exotic test aircraft, and worked on top-secret CIA contracts. He owned a string of hotels around the world, and even an airline—TWA—to carry him on global jaunts. Twenty years later, at age 65, Howard ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist