Sermons on Finding The Lost:

The Father's Concern For The Wayward Christian

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Message about the fact that Jesus looking for the lost sheep.

The Father’s Concern for the Wayward Christian Matthew 18:12-14 June 17, 2007 I think all of us can remember a time when we’ve strayed from God. Maybe it wasn’t as blatant or drastic as it was for others, but we know that at times we’ve said, “No thanks” to Jesus and decided that our way was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making The Right Kind Of Impression

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008

Message about how Christians are supposed be looked on with favor, not with disgust, as happens so often today. While the gospel is offensive to many because of its call to repentance (and which is the basis for the world "hating" Christians), Scripture

Making the Right Kind of Impression Acts 2:42-47; 5:12-13 November 2, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED (AND ADAPTED) IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction My intention for today was to continue working through our passage in Matthew as we look at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Member Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

In Part II of this teaching, we will explore how to live in the Kingdom of God.

The Word of God is the book to tell us how to live in the Kingdom of God. This is where the Church is – RECOVERY. The enemy of the Church never stops – he tries to deal with the Church the same way he dealt with Christ: 1. Prevent Christ from being born. 2. Corrupt Israel so He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High On Grass Series

Contributed by Ethan Muse on Apr 2, 2004

The first of sermons in a series on Luke 15, based on the parable of the lost sheep.

This is my adaptation of a sermon by Pastor Henry Wright I am not a theologian. I don’t claim to be, I don’t try to be, and I don’t want to be. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing necessarily against the theologian, I’m just not one. You see, theologians tend to be deep and profound, often ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Is Seeking You

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2024

Jesus is seeking the lost. Searching those who have left.

Title: God is Seeking You Theme: To show how God is seeking after the lost. Text: Luke 15:1 – 7 Introduction If you would please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 15. Luke 15. Bishop Kerns did an excellent job reviewing the stories in this chapter. He challenged those of us who felt like we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

He Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 17, 2004

•All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. •Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, offers us leadership, an abundant life, and protection

Who Is This Jesus? 10. He is the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 November 13/14, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach next Saturday. - Thank God for veterans. - Prayer for Senegal TREK team. MAIN IDEA: • All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget The Small Stuff

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this one-off message, Dave talks about why it is critical to make the most of small moments.

Don't Forget the Small Stuff Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 16, 2009 There's a popular book called Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, which says that most of the stuff that bugs us in life doesn't really matter - in the scheme of things it's not that important. Obviously there's truth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Join The Party"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 10, 2013

A sermon about the all-inclusive love of God.

Luke 15:1-32 "Join the Party" Before Cody Huff joined a Church in Las Vegas, he was sleeping in an open field next to the church. One day, some people from the church were handing out sandwiches where Cody slept, and they told him he could get a shower in the Church building. The last place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Losing It At Home

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 29, 2020

We preach all the time about those who have been in church and then go back to the world and lose their salvation. How about those who stay in church but have become lost?

LOST AT HOME Luke 15:8-10 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Concerned About Your Friends Without Christ? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Those people out there without Christ are not going to break down the doors of this church to get here and learn about Jesus. We cannot be complacent until someone has shared with them like somebody shared with us.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 9. Today I am going to preach to you. You say, “Well, I thought that’s what you did every Sunday.” Actually, those of you who hear me Sunday after Sunday realize about 90 percent of the time I am a pastor-teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

1: Naomi Finally Finds Rest For Ruth In Boaz. 2: And God Finally Finds Re Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Sep 8, 2015

1: NAOMI FINALLY FINDS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ. 2: AND GOD FINALLY FINDS REST FOR US IN CHRIST 1: NAOMI SEEKS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ.

1: NAOMI FINALLY FINDS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ. 2: AND GOD FINALLY FINDS REST FOR US IN CHRIST 1: NAOMI SEEKS REST FOR RUTH IN BOAZ. 2: GOD SEEKS REST FOR US IN JESUS. Ruth 3:1 1: Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

A Peek Into Hell

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 24, 2008

A look at some people in hell & why they are there

A PEEK INTO HELL Luke 16: 19 – 24 Intro:A. Let me begin this morning by saying unequivocally that there is a literal place called hell with literal fire & torment for those who go there 1. If you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God then you must believe in hell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Going Global Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 27, 2008

As we grow, we’ll go global.

Going Global 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 Rev. Brian Bill 4/27/08 Introduction: “Think of Me” video I want to propose this morning that if we’re serious about growing in grace we’ll care about the same things that Jesus does. And since God is a global God, as we grow, we’ll go global. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Last Call (Fall 2017 For Camp Meeting)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 12, 2022

God gives us all the gift of time. A birth date we know and our death date yet to be determined. God wants you to be born again in between those two dates.

LAST CALL Text: Romans 10:9 – 15 A friend of mine just recently moved and unpacked some of the boxes in his new assignment as a United Methodist Preacher. While he was unpacking he discovered a gift card to Target that was now eight years old. Fortunately it still worked and he and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Wedding Invitation Both To The Gospel And To Evangelism.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 28, 2016

The great wedding is a great example of how God has extended his grace to included us gentiles, however there are there are some conditions.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th October 2011; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal