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  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    Sinners Welcome

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Sep 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,489 views

    Whether we know it or not, we are all lost. Jesus comes seeking us, calling us to repentance, and He welcomes sinners to His feast of victory.

    There’s a story I read about a pastor who was called to see a young man, John, dying of a terrible disease. The young man was once a member of this pastor’s congregation. He had received all of the good Christian education and training, growing up; he was baptized and confirmed—the typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    When Heaven Celebrates Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,615 views

    Heaven celebrates the salvation of even one sinner. Let us understand the heart of God for the lost, treasure every person and experience the joy of reaching the lost for Christ.

    [Read Luke 15:1-10] In Luke 15, Jesus tells 3 stories. * Each story speaks of something lost and then found. A lost sheep. A lost coin. And a lost son. * And at the end of each one, Jesus describes a party, a celebration. * The shepherd throws the party for the lost-now-found sheep. * The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Peril Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    We have a obligation to the lost world.

    The Peril of the Soul John 4:35 Intro As the God of heaven looked down on a sinful race, knowing the many perils to which people were exposed, he was moved by his grace and mercy to the extend that he gave his only Son to die on a cross that people might be saved. As Jesus beheld the needy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014
     | 4,908 views

    This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ralph juthman avatar

    What Makes God Smile

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,418 views

    jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When All Hope Seems Lost, God Shows Up Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2025
     | 1,383 views

    Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory.

    Title: WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:11-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    I've Been Set Free Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,816 views

    Four marks which clarify whether a person has been set free --- or not.

    I’VE BEEN SET FREE Romans 8:1-11 * Please turn with me to Romans 8 and let’s begin the chapter which is the “heart” of the Roman letter. Paul’s letter to Rome is “God’s Glorious Gospel” because it gives us hope and help. Let’s read. * Years ago, Albert Brumley wrote a gospel song which has now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pull Up A Chair Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,598 views

    In this passage Jesus teaches us to: 1. Reach out and accept everyone 2. Reach out and rescue the lost 3. Reach out and build relationships

    Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 Proper 19 (24) Title: Pull Up A Chair! In this passage Jesus is telling us to 1. Reach out and accept everyone 2. Reach out and rescue the lost 3. Reach out and build relationships Proposition: INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Truck Stop Story

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,999 views

    This sermon explores the Christian walk and how our Christian fulfillment is directly related to the amount of risk we are willing to take for Jesus. Sermon text and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    One evening in a small town in Nebraska, a tired trucker pulled into a truck stop. He parked his 18-wheeler and went into the coffee shop. He ordered a hamburger with all the fixin’s, a pie, and some coffee. Just as the waitress delivered his order, three burly bikers walked into the shop. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Susan Blader avatar

    Let Jesus Find You

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    Jesus not only eats with sinners, He runs down the road and drags them in for the meal; they need only accept that they have been found.

    Let Jesus Find You A Sermon on Luke 15 You may have heard of Thomas Kinkade. He is often called the “Painter of Light.” You’ll recognize his paintings by their quaint cottages, horse drawn carriages, or cobblestone bridges, but above all, their fantastic use of color and light. And if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 1 - People Matter To God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2025
     | 1,373 views

    People matter to God and therefore, people should matter to us. God wants everyone who is lost to be found and that's why God gave the great commission to the followers of Jesus. We must go make disciples who make disciples.

    Introduction: A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Number One Priority For Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    “Why do I exist? - What’s my life all about?” -“What am I here for?” - The wrong answer to these questions will lead to a crisis - Ps 27:8 Helps us answer these questions

    PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out Fill in the Blanks Handout Available ___________________________________________________________________ + John Sculley Was president of Pepsi Co during the 1970s and early 1980s He is best known for his marketing skills, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    Salvation

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 13, 2009
     | 10,119 views

    Basics of Salvation

    “Salvation” Adapted from: Salvation - http://www.biblestudyguide.org/ebooks/mcnabb/salvation-overview.PDF Allan McNabb – allan@biblestudyguide.org 4/1/2009 – Marsing, ID Luke 19:10 “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” “Porque el Hijo del hombre vino á buscar y á ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • R. York Moore avatar

    No Ordinary People Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    There may be ordinary circumstances, there may be ordinary experiences, there may be ordinary hopes or dreams, aspirations and struggles-but there are no ordinary people!

    Intro: Ordinary Days for Ordinary People?  Neary lived in a small Indian village where her father beat her and her five siblings routinely. One day, her father sold her to cover a gambling debt and Neary went to work as a bonded laborer at the age of 9. Each day Neary would weave saris in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 5,632 views

    If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

    Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational