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  • Paul Tipton avatar

    How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

    Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

    HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

    Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How To Relax

    Contributed by Andre King on Oct 17, 2015
     | 10,324 views

    How can a Christian relax in this crazy, lost and dying world?

    • IF YOU ARE A BOSS, AN EMPLOYEE, A PARENT, A STUDENT, A CITIZEN, A VOTER OR A SPOUSE, IF YOU KEEP UP WITH THE NEWS, IT MAY BE HARD FOR YOU TO RELAX. FROM MSN NEWS THIS WEEK… • A DRIVE BY SHOOTING OCCURRED IN HATTIESBURG MISSISSIPPI OUTSIDE A MILITARY FACILITY. • 8 PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Highest Calling Of The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,977 views

    The highest calling of the church is to reach the lost for Christ.

    In view of the church today, we should ask ourselves the following questions: 1. Are we a church in a maintenance mode or a mission mode? 2. Are we tied to the dock serving as a reception center or (are we out on the seas of life serving as a rescue operation? 3. Which is greater our seating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jurrasic Park 2

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    God Cares Most about finding the lost

    Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World GOD CARES MOST ABOUT FINDING THE LOST Sermon - March 1, 1998 Steve Simala Grant Think of the one thing that is the absolute most precious thing to you. Decide what it is. Now hold that thought in your mind, or jot it down on the sermon notes page, and we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of His Commission Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,011 views

    Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

    "THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Paradise Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,542 views

    After looking at God’s original blessing of creation, this message explores the impact of the fall of humanity from relationship with God and God’s solution in Christ Jesus, to the problem.

    Paradise Lost - January 18, 2015 - Sermon on Genesis Chapter 3 Yesterday I walked into a Pharma Plus store near my home to get some meds. As I walked up to the register I noticed a display with Cold Effects, an immune-system booster, on sale. Usually $27.99. now $12.99 with a coupon. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Passion For The Lost

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 8, 2021
     | 2,763 views

    Jesus welcomed those who others rejected. The Pharisees and scribes pushed them away. The crowd just watched. Who will we be like?

    We’re continuing our journey with Jesus and his disciples from Galilee to Jerusalem. This week we’re taking a big hop from Luke 12 to Luke 15. As Jesus and his disciples travelled, Jesus has been teaching [picture on slide]. He and his disciples have been healing and casting out demons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learn The Lost Art Of Obedience

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    how Christ obeyed and how we obey

    April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:7-9 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    Third in the Lost sermon Series

    The Lost Sheep Tonight we meet Charlie. In the TV show “Lost”, Charlie is a member of the rock band “Drive Shaft.” He started out as the good brother; he was just interested in the music, not the drugs, not the parties, and not the lifestyle. From this point life takes a downward spiral. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Present The Gospel

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    Presenting the gospel is not complicated simply present the truth.

    How to present the Gospel I Cor. 2:1-5 Plain Speech: One of the problems with communicating the gospel today is human wisdom, intellect, human reasoning And our challenge is communicating it in a way that it can be received This is what Paul continues to argue in chapter 2 when he says “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Near To The Kingdom But Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 182 views

    In this sermon, we will examine the dangers of being close to salvation but not fully embracing it and how to ensure we enter the kingdom of God.

    NEAR TO THE KINGDOM BUT LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Supporting Texts: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION There is a great tragedy in being close to salvation but still missing it. Many people attend church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church’s Mandate Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,692 views

    The church’s primary function is to win souls

    The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church Is A Life Boat, Not A Showboat

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,775 views

    The church’s primary reason for existence is to save the lost.

    The Church Exists for Evangelism How does the old adage go? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.?Can we say it together? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.? Do you agree with this statement? For us here at the Seattle Central Korean SDA Church, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Lost & Pretending

    Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,236 views

    Jesus tells the parables about the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son, but how can this relate to us today in our modern world? And how can we as Christians be pretending? Will God be able to tell who we really are behind the person we have created ourselves out to be?

    Guys…I want to be really honest with you this morning… I love that we get to do some amazing things, but honestly. I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off…running from one meeting to another, making sure everything on my multiple lists get done, and I’m just plain tired…I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army