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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Prodigal Father And The Lost Son

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2024
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    A message about the story of The Lost Son, and the problem shared by every human - sin...and the solution available to every person - Jesus the Christ.

    June 9, 2024 Sermon I don’t want to alarm you, but we have a problem. It’s not just our church. It’s not just the Yonge Street Mission. But we have a problem. The problem we have is actually universal. The apostle Paul summarized the problem in this way: We know that the law is spiritual; but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Never Give Up On The Lost

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 26, 2006
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    This is the second part of a two-part message. The two things needed to reach the lost is (1) compassion, and (2) persistent effort. We cannot remain passive and expect the lost to return. We need to make connections with the lost constantly.

    The sinners flock to Jesus, not because He preaches a compromising message but for the way they were treated – Jesus loves them. • The first thing needed for reaching the lost is compassion. • We need to show more compassion to those we need to bring to Christ. • Love makes the different. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Treasure Examined Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
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    A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him.

    A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him. It was an Iraqi tank, type 69, in wide use in the 1980s but today considered obsolete. In any case Nick Mead was able to trade ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Why Does God Search For Us?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 22, 2010
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    God is actively searching for lost people, and believers should as well.

    Why God Searches for Us? Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. The game of Hide and Seek. B. The example of deer hunting in the Low Country and how the dogs pursued the deer (also other sports where dog are used to run animals). C. The diligent pursuit American and other countries made for Osama bin Laden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norm Beckett avatar

    Is It Right To Do Your Own Thing?

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 23, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    Without God as King of one’s life, the result is moral corruption and spiritual bankruptcy.

    IS IT RIGHT TO DO YOUR OWN THING" JUDGES 17: 6, cf., 18: 1, 19: 1, 21: 25, "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes". In the latter part of the book of Judges you will find this interesting statement, "In those days there was no king in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Where Was God?

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 20, 2007
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    WHERE WAS GOD? THIS IS A QUESTION ALWAYS ASKED BY THE LOST WORLD WHEN TRADGEDY OCCURS.

    CBC WHERE WAS GOD? (RE: VA.TECH SHOOTING) 4/22/07 PSALM 2: 1-5 INTRODUCTION: NO DOUBT THE TITLE OF THIS SERMON HAS BEEN ASKED MANY TIMES THIS WEEK BY THE LOST UNBELIEVING WORLD. WHY IS IT THAT WHEN A TRAGEDY STRIKES PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK: “WHERE WAS GOD”? THIS SAME CROWD NEVER SEEMS TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Admit One Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025
     | 77 views

    Luke 15 follows sooner after Jesus tells the story about a great Banquet, in which the “poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind” replace the anticipated guest at a great feast.

    “Admit One Lost Sheep” “Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
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    Christians often struggle in knowing God’s will in their life. This message is about finding the will of God for your life, not by seeking His will but by seeking God.

    Knowing The Will Of God Phil 2:12,13 Introduction Ill. – Pastor, Iv’e been praying and praying for a job. Now I’ve got 3 job offers. How do I know which one to take. This message is about applying “Grace” to Knowing the will of God. I. THE FIRST KEY – THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWING GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Lane avatar

    Closeness With The Father - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 42 ratings
     | 7,578 views

    This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

    Our key verse for this series is: - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” - God desires for us to be close to Him, to share intimacy with Him Last week we talked about intimacy. - Intimacy isn’t just about sex. - A close friendship has intimacy, belonging to someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    A Picture Of Grace

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,359 views

    Hpow God’s grace, no matter where you are, can bring you back to Father’s house

    A PICTURE OF GRACE Luke 15:17-24 INTRO: In the reading of Luke 15 often referred to as the “Great Lost Chapter” we read of the life of a young man who seemed to have it made at home. But there came a time when this young man took on the spirit of rebellion and decided to run away and leave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    40 Days - Lent

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,945 views

    A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

    Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • William Akehurst avatar

    In The Beginning God...and...in The End, God. A New Year Message

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM?

    January 3, 2021 Sermon Notes: Scripture Reading 1 John 5:1-5 (vs 4) Today’s message comes from the first 4 words of Genesis 1:1. In the beginning GOD... The Big Idea: Everything began with GOD so why would we begin anything without HIM? Proverbs 3:5-6. Trusting in the LORD, not ourselves. Start ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Can The Found Be Lost Again? Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    Introduction to series of messages on perseverance of the saints.

    “Can the Found be Lost Again?” (Message #1 on Perseverance of Saints) Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Righteous Heart Ache

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,525 views

    Just how much do you hunger and thirst for the Lord? Birth a new desire for the House of God and His Presence!

    Stand & Read – Psalm 84:1-12 “How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! [2] My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. [3] The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Dealing With The Lost (4 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,250 views

    We want to look again at the position of the church today.

    God has called THE CHURCH TO REACH THE LOST. • There is no shortage of Church buildings today • There is a tremendous shortage of CHRISTIANS WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE LOST The Word of God says, in Matthew 9:37, “… The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.” Illus: Several years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist