Sermons on Finding The Lost:

Finding Your Place With The King

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 6, 2004

David shows us a model of gracious copnduct that gives us a small glimpse of just how great God’s grace truly is.

Finding Your Place with the King 2 Samuel 9 I. An Injured Man (1-3) The fact that Mephibosheth was injured (2 Samuel 4:4) The kingdom of Saul was falling apart and there was great concern for the family of Saul. The family was in the midst of fleeing from their homes when Mephibosheth was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Friends In Low Places Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2008

Do you ever find yourself in a place where nothing is going right? The Apostle Paul came to Corinth in just such a state. Learn how God brought him help and fellowship just when he needed it.

The recent plunges by the world stock markets, bank failures, fortunes lost, even suicides by financial planners—all bring back chilling reminders of the Great Depression. 25% of Americans were unemployed. People couldn’t find work that lasted and many people lost their homes. Discouragement was at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Find Strength In The Lord

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 27, 2021

What does it mean to be a strong Christian? The truth is that our strength is in the Lord - not in ourselves.

How to Find Strength in the Lord 1 Timothy 1:12-2:4 Introduction What does it mean to be a strong Christian? We might answer that in terms of activities - how much do we DO for the Lord. We might answer that in terms of faith - how much do we BELIEVE in the Lord. We might answer that in terms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God At The End Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

Trusting in the providence of God even when life doesn’t make sense.

Do you ever read Romance novels? I don’t – believe me! I’m not particularly interested in that kind of literature. I’m a “facts” man. I like non-fiction. I like theology. I like pastoral administrative type books too. I like the kind of books that put most people to sleep. But I found a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Outcasts Find Jesus

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 6, 2026

God announces salvation first to outcasts, revealing that grace meets us in our need and welcomes us before we belong.

A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road when suddenly a brand-new Porsche screeched to a halt. The driver stepped out wearing an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakley sunglasses, a Rolex watch, and a Versace tie. He looked at the shepherd and said, “If I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 40:11, Micah 5:2, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Found By Jesus, And Finding Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2013

Friends, is there anyone here today who feels like they need a Savior? You will never look for him, until you do feel your need for him. You must recognize that there is sin in you, sin for which you cannot make atonement, sin that you cannot overcome.

7-30-05 FOUND BY JESUS, AND FINDING JESUS "The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Five Challenges With Finding The Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2022

Pilate's iconic "What is truth?" question is the centerpiece of a passage that highlights several of the ways that we struggle with truth in our lives.

PILATE ASKS A GREAT QUESTION: “What is truth?” - John 18:38a. - Many ways to take it: sincere, sneering, lost, confused. - But at the end of the day, it is an essential question. - It’s not enough to be sincere in our beliefs, we need to sincerely believe something that’s true. - What about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy Despite Circumstances Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is real joy and how to do you find it? Paul the Apostle begins teaching us by showing joy is found by partnering with others’ lives and sharing the gospel.

There’s a well known saying out there: "what’s in it for me?" In broadcasting we would define a story’s newsworthiness by asking "why should I care?" All around us exists a mentality of "me first." And even though when we come to Jesus we receive something invaluable as a person - the salvation of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding The Love Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

Life is about what you love. Jesus said that we should love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. The Book of Titus challenges us to discover, "Who or what is really the love of your life."

Life is about what you love. In the last 300 years the way people see life and the definition of a “successful life” has changed. It has moved from morality to money; from God to goals, from Christ to culture. This is not new; this same setting was the type of culture Paul was addressing in the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020

Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In Serving Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 9, 2007

Last words are usually sad, but Paul’s last words, although serious, have an attitude of joy. The key to living for Christ with joy, is knowing how to die for Christ. In our text today, Paul is showing us how to die by giving us his view of death

Finding Joy in Serving Christ II Timothy 4:6-7 Purpose: To explain why Paul had been so successful in serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to think more about being with Christ than they do about the hardships of serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: The key to living for Christ with joy, is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Will Be Great Rejoicing In Heaven Over A Sheep And Lost Coin.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 12, 2022

The parables of the lost are all about lost sinners returning to the Lord. There is also another message in these parables that give us direct access to God, if you only but look.

Prayer: My I speak in the name of the father, son and holy ghost, and let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, Amen, Thanks Martyn. On a different note, today’s sermon is on the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son. … Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding Your Ministry Niche

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Are you wondering what your ministry is? Are you called to be a pastor....teacher… evangelist…forth-teller (prophet), or even an apostle? (Ephesians 4:11-12) If not, how are you going to effectively fulfill the Great Commission? Over the years, I have found that many believe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011

We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding God In Perilous Times

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Sep 10, 2002

A message for the one year anniversary of September 11, 2001.

9-11 Remembrance September 8, 2002 INTRODUCTION Each of us has a story… Where we were… How we heard… What we felt. Each of us has as story…and each story is interesting. Over this past holiday weekend, I sat with Kim’s family around the dinner table, and one of the things we talked ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ