Sermons on God Seeks The Lost:

Lost And Afraid Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 20, 2006

To paraphrase FDR, when we walk with God, we have nothing to fear but fear itself.

Lost and Afraid Isaiah 43:1-7 June 18, 2006 Today’s sermon is the third in a series on LOST. Being lost is an experience of having our world torn apart. Being lost is having the familiar things that get us through the day disappear. Being lost is not knowing where to turn or who to turn to. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Compassion And Love For The Lost

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

God cares about what happens to you.

Compassion For The Lost Jesus gave us an example of what to do with sheep without a shepherd. Mark 6:34 “And when He went ashore, He saw a great multitude, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things”. I heard it said the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34

Denomination: Baptist

Seek The Old Paths

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 16, 2022

Often there is the desire in the church today to move forward to something so-called better. Some churches even now have giant screens light the auditorium with the message #Jesusisthebomb and you could win a set of ear pods after service.

Seek the Old Paths By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE:- Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein”. MY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Isaiah 55:8, Psalm 119:130-135, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Paradise Lost Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2017

Genesis 2:4-3:24 teaches us that God banishes sinners from Paradise with a view to restoring his perfect Paradise on earth.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Genesis 1-11 that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” I plan to preach only six sermons on these 11 chapters. It is just an overview of redemptive history. Last week I preached a sermon on Genesis 1:1-2:3 about God creating the heavens and the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 9, 2006

This chapter shows us the attitude of God towards the person who is lost, and compares it with our attitude. Essentially the three parables Jesus tells in this chapter are against the Pharisees who were the shepherds of Israel, but would not care for o

This chapter shows us the attitude of God towards the person who is lost, and compares it with our attitude. Essentially the three parables Jesus tells in this chapter are against the Pharisees who were the shepherds of Israel, but would not care for or seek after the lost sheep, the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seeking His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022

This sermon focuses on how we often get caught up in worrying about things in this world and how seeking God and his Kingdom will help a person see and experience God's abundant provision, and how it available to satisfy all our needs in this in this world and the world to come.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at the gospel of Matthew, chapter 6 starting at verse 19 going down to verse 34. While we are looking up those passages, I have a question. Anybody heard of a guy named Bobby McFerrin? A few of you. Bobby McFerrin is a musician and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 24, 2003

Because of our terrible lostness, God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He needed a lot more than image; someone unaffected by the world’s sinful value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

Passage: Isaiah 53:1-9 Intro: We have had front-row seats for quite a show these last 3 weeks. 1. watched with pride and amazement as the brave men and women of our military have dismantled the regime of Saddam Hussein 2. precision aerial bombardment, bunker busters chasing Saddam from one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Isn't Hiding, But See Him Anyway

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2022

If you want God, seek Him. If you havee found God, kep seeing Him.

GOD ISN’T HIDING BUT SEEK HIM ANYWAY Isaiah 55:6-9 NASB. When we were kids we liked to play “Hide And Seek.” We all had our favorite hiding places. Under a bed, behind a couch, in a closet, behind a shower curtain. We didn’t want to be the first one found because it meant we’d be seeker next, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2010

The Parable of the Lost Sheep reminds us that God is looking for us daily. He chooses us not we him

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man - who had been raised as an atheist – was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence that had ever come into his life was that of an outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Heal Our Land

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 29, 2006

Our nation is on moral decline. God will continue to bless America and bring healing to our land only if we continue to seek Him.

HEAL OUR LAND ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submitting To God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2001

When we do not submit to God there is a conflict inside. 1. The source of the conflict is selfishness. 2. The result of the conflict is rebellion. 3. The solution to the conflict is submission.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem with the crowds from Galilee following him, he was giving them an opportunity to acknowledge that he was indeed the King of Israel, or rather King of the whole world. He was giving them the opportunity to submit to him as Lord of their lives. But we know that was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God's Resolution

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 11, 2001

As you enter into a new year you’re probably thinking of some resolutions you’d like to make. Along with that are probably the thoughts of all the resolutions you’ve broken. This message challenges us to think about what God’s resolution is for us!

GOD’S RESOLUTION Ephesians 1:3-10; Genesis 17:7-8; Exodus 6:7 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Ephesians 1:3-10 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Genesis 17:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

There is a great difference between knowing God and knowing about God.

Knowing God John 14:7-11 Thought: Many people know alot about God and about scripture, but they fail to ever truly know God. I. There is a difference between book knowledge and relational knowledge A. The Pharisees were well versed in the Word, but were not close to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

Breaking our addiction to Sin.

Who is God that man should worship Him? In order for us to gain a complete understanding of who God is, we must see Him as the Word of God describes Him. The book of Genesis begins with a description of God. It says in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This opening sentence let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace.

The Wrath of God Romans 1:19-21 Some people cannot reconcile God’s judgment and wrath with the Christian gospel of love, mercy, and grace. Nevertheless, Scripture makes clear that justice, wrath, and judgment are as much divine attributes as are love mercy, and grace. The prophets...the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist