Sermons on God Seeks The Lost:

Significance, Lost Sheep, Silver And Sons

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 5, 2006

A short sermon for our Older Folks addressing the theme- "do we matter to God?". "Are we significant?"

Luke 15- three parables. For Silver Service 5th Jan 2006 SIGNIFICANCE Well- how much does God love you, and how significant are you to Him? - could be forgiven for thinking you’re not particularly significant… don’t matter o you’re one of 6 billion o particularly if you haven’t lead a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Wound Of Longing For The Lost

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 12, 2022

You will never reach for the lost, until you are wounded for the lost.

The Holy Wound Of Longing For The Lost In this series on Holy wounds we have been talking about wounds that hurt, but that hurt moves us into the purposes of God We shy from wounds, we shy from pain, and yet we know God hardwired pain into the DNA of humanity. To keep us from things that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Jeremiah 8:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost) Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 28, 2010

This message seeks to show that the purpose of Pentecost was to mark the harvest of the church age.

The Power of Pentecost. Text: Leviticus 23: 15-22; Acts 2:1-11 Introduction. A few weeks ago we began a series on Sunday mornings surrounding the Feasts of Israel. You will recall from Leviticus 23, how God has set out a plan of the ages, a great prophetic calendar whereby the history of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Priority #3: Love The Lost Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 2, 2026

Based on John 3:16 - Challenges hearers to consider ways we are compelled to love the lost.

“PRIORITY #3: LOVE THE LOST” John 3:16 FBCF – 1/25/26 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Incredible Journey (pic) – children’s book written by Sheila Burnford – 1961 – 3 pets, Labrador, bull terrier, & a Siamese cat – travel 300 miles through Canadian wilderness to find their owners. 1993 – Adapted into ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Of Idols And Altars

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

Teaching on how we can approach a holy God as we are!

Of idols and altars By Andrew Chan Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Exodus 20:22-26 Intro: It is in the context of thick darkness that God spoke to Moses, while others remained in a distance. Fear of folks understandable - saw thunder, lightning, and trumpet sound, the mountain in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Know God.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2014

Be still and know that God is God. In your spirit, time aside to encounter him, do it! Also feed the hungry, reach out!

Psalm 46. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present[b] help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

God First

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

What are your priorities? Is God first?

The New Year has already jumped upon us and time has already begun to fly. Many of us have made New Year resolutions and decided that weight watchers may be our only hope. Many years have passed and many resolutions have failed and passed into obscurity with our over crowded schedules. Don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recovering What’s Lost

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 16, 2020

This sermon looks at what it is going to take to recover what has been lost in our country, church, and in our lives. It looks at vision, passion, and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Sermon - "Recovering What’s Lost" {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!PdNhTAaQ!-KqtwlASOwEcUaSpQe6A-vvBat09LSkidDKaAxDsM3w} The Bible says that Manasseh did evil in the sight of the Lord according to the nations God had kicked out; but then it says something we all need to sit up and pay ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Samuel 27:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Lost And Found And Celestial Parties Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message on the Lost Sons.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Lost and Found and Celestial Parities” Luke 15:1-32 Introduction When thoughts become a pattern of thinking they sprout attitudes. Attitudes blossom into behavior. Behavior becomes habit. Habit becomes character. Transformed living cannot take place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lost And Found And Celestial Parties

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the lost and found parables of Luke 15.

“Lost and Found and Celestial Parities” Luke 15:1-32 Introduction When thoughts become a pattern of thinking they sprout attitudes. Attitudes blossom into behavior. Behavior becomes habit. Habit becomes character. Transformed living cannot take place without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our God Of Above And Beyond

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005

When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Sinner And The Loving Saviour

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 28, 2021

Jesus is the Saviour and He has great passion for the lost sinners, but only as they are willing to come to Him, can they be saved.

The Lost Sinner and The Loving Saviour Study Text: Luke 19: 1 - 10 Introduction: - There are people who seem to possess everything this world holds in value and esteem, and are looked upon by others as being happy, fulfilled and successful. - Zacchaeus was one of those people who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Unbelievers (The Lost) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

We must recognize that unconcern for non-believers is, in one way, a spiritual growth issue. The closer we get to Jesus, the clearer we will see how much He loves non-believers.

Series : PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 7 Topic : LOVING UNBELIEVERS (THE LOST) I. Introductory Remarks. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. During the past few weeks we have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Searching For One Lost Sheep

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005

I’m so glad that the Great Shepherd watches over his sheep. We can rest assured that Jesus is doing everything possible to bring our lost loved ones into the fold. He wants none of his sheep to be lost.

Searching for One Lost Sheep By Pastor Jim May Luke 15:1-7, "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean The Pure In Heart Will See God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 16, 2025

To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart.

What Does it Mean the Pure in Heart Will See God? Matthew 5:8 To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart. Here we have another of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements from his developing rundown of the individuals who should cheer in the manner God sees them. We call this list the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible