Sermons on Finding The Lost:

Hope For My Home Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Third in a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope for our lives.

In a September 2004 survey, the Barna Group found the following results: • Of those over 18 who have been married, 35% have been divorced • 7% of all who have been married have been divorced multiple times • Among born-again Christians the statistics are virtually identical, even when divorces that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When Life Is Unfair Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Fourth of a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope in our lives.

Life is unfair: • Company goes bankrupt and you lose your job • Invest your money with the Baptist Foundation and you lose much of your life’s savings. • A hurricane or an earthquake hits and you lose all your possessions • A loved one dies or gets seriously ill Read 1 Peter 3:14-17 "Most people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Go! What Are You Waiting For? Go!

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 6, 2005

We need to find what is holding us from doing the will of God. Move it out of the way and then GO!

GO! What are you waiting for? GO! Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19 (KJV) Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Part I Matthew 8:28-32 (KJV) Matthew 8:28 And when he was come to the other side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Idolatry 101 Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006

Find out the ’what’ and ’why’ of this terrible sin that plagued the church at Corinth and still plagues us today.

“Idolatry 101” I Corinthians 10:14-22 INTRO: Last week we understood clearly from the Israelites story that we ought always, at every crossroads, follow the Lord at all costs! How could we miss it, right? Well, right on the heels of his positive admonition is a stern warning, and that’s where I’d ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Going Home Another Way

Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007

Like the Wise Men, all who seek for the Savior and find Him will go home another way.

GOING HOME ANOTHER WAY I. The Magi were the priestly cast among the followers of 6th century BC prophet,Zoroaster. 2.) Their god was Ahura Mazda 3.) Zoroaster said: “God will never be known unless he reveals himself in human form.” 4.) The Magi: (a) came seeking...they went home ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Be Clean

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

Through the offices of a servant girl a man of importance learns to trust God and find cleansing, grace, and healing.

YOU SHALL BE CLEAN 2 KINGS 5__1—14 There was a commander from the land of Aram by the name of Naaman. He was a great warrior, brave and strong against the country’s foes. A great warrior, Naaman. He had oniy one problem, but a huge one—he was a leper. He had contracted that terrible disease. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Invasion Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

In this message, we invade yourspace. PAY ATTENTION! You may be surprised at what you find out.

The huge craze right now is “myspace” MySpace is a social networking website based in West Hollywood, California offering an interactive, user-submitted network of blogs, profiles, groups, photos, MP3s, videos and an internal e-mail system. According to Alexa Internet, as of August 2006, it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross And The Crowd

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

This message looks at the different types of people gathered at the foot of the cross, and encourages everyone to find themselves in that crowd.

33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people stood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Desert - Part 2

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 2 of 2. How to find God and celebrate His presence during our desert experiences.

Growing through the desert seasons – 2 September 13, 2009 Three weeks ago I spoke about the desert and our experience as we move through the desert experiences of life. Then I dropped you off in the desert and told you to come back 3 weeks later and I would finish talking about the desert. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Been Dealt With!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

We are justified - and await the day when God’s judgment will find us justifed because of Christ

Concordia Lutheran Church 22nd Week of Pentecost, November 8, 2009 “It’s Been Dealt With!!!” Hebrews 9:24-28 † IN JESUS NAME † May you grasp that you have been given the grace, the peace, and the mercy of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! The Krisis If you knew you were guaranteed to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Lutheran

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

This message looks at God's toolbox to find the tools that God uses to craft us into a more mature believer.

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What Doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometime prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In The Storm Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2013

Rest in the Lord and so find rest in the storm. Trust in His Word, His presence and His power.

A young father in a supermarket was pushing a shopping cart with his little son, who was strapped in the front. The little boy was fussing, irritable, and crying. The other shoppers gave the pair a wide berth because the child would pull cans off the shelf and throw them out of the cart. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Powerful God

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Apr 2, 2013

In the Bible we learn that God is powerful, but just how powerful is He? Let us find out.

Psalm 62:11-12 Introduction: As children we all said our prayers and especially during dinner we would say that God was great and good. According to the Bible God is both awesome and great. All great events in the Bible can be traced back to God's greatness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 Part Iv "He Restores My Soul" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 4, 2011

We all desire rest for our souls but we always try to find that rest in the wrong place.

Psalm 23:3 “he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Everyone in this world has a soul but not everyone has the Holy Spirit of God living inside of them. Restore - to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Lesson 1: God Gives Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

Find what you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist