Sermons on Lost Book:

Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014

This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 1 - People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2025

People matter to God and therefore, people should matter to us. God wants everyone who is lost to be found and that's why God gave the great commission to the followers of Jesus. We must go make disciples who make disciples.

Introduction: A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 1:17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 37 Series

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2015

Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

Book of Romans Lesson #37 Romans 14:1- 7 By Rev. James May As we have said many times, we may all attend the same services, hear the same messages, read the same Bible and do our best to listen to the voice of the Lord and follow the leading of the Holy Ghost. But even though we all do these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

God gives us a second chance meaning another and another and another chance.

Jonah 1:17-3:10 Intro: 1. I once saw a car, it looked a little like my truck, it’s paint was peeling off, it had a gash on the side of it, a window was missing with a piece of cardboard flapping in the wind, and a piece of wire keeping the door from opening. But what got my attention was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Judges (2 Of 5) Othniel

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the first sermon on the Book of Judges, I gave you a brief history of the Book.

I told you that when God’s people did evil, God allowed the surrounding nations to become a whipping rod to punish them. While they were being punished, He told them that heaven would become like brass and He would not hear their prayers. After God felt they had been punished severely enough for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

When we make the wrong choice God does not give up on us but brings us back to Him.

THE CHASE IS ON! Intro: 1. Ann and I like to watch shows that challenge the mind, like Cash Cab and The Chase. The Chase is a quiz show hosted by Brooke Burns, and features Mark Labbett (nicknamed "The Beast") as the "chaser". He chases people in order to crush their hopes of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In All 66 Books Of The Bible

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

Jesus in all 66 Books of the Bible. Hebrews 13:8 (KJV) 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Jesus in all 66 Books of the Bible Old Testament In Genesis – He is the seed of woman. In Exodus - He is the Passover Lamb. In Leviticus- He is Our High Priest. In Numbers- He is the Cloud by day And a Pillar of Fire by night. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Christian Faith - The Book Of James

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 9, 2020

James teaches about the principles we must follow within our Christians lives. He teaches us how to live by faith and the law of the Lord. These principles are what separate us from the world, for we are children of God.

Our Christian Faith So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. - James 1:19 Today, let us meditate on the title of ‘Christian Faith’. When we are going on a trip, it is good to read a map so that we know how to get to our destination. We will know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, James 1:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 13, 2003

This is the first of eight sermons dealing with the Seven Churches of the Revelation

One letter, seven churches. Most of us are familiar with the Revelation of John, the last book in the New Testament, or at least we think we are. We’ve breezed through it pausing on the sensational bits, dragons, beasts with seven heads and ten horns and locust the size of Volkswagens. But for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Laodicea: Things Spoil At Room Temperature Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2003

The world will invade us with its values. But we are called to be "hot" to pursue such things as compassion and evangelism and "cold" toward such things as hostility and prejudice. We can sustain these values if we are connected to one another and to Go

The Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, speaks to me. I trust he also speaks to you. In fact, that is the very title of his poem! “To You” To sit and dream, to sit and read, To sit and learn about the world Outside our world of here and now – our problem world – To dream of vast horizons ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

From Your Mouth To My Ears Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on May 28, 2003

setup sermon for a study of the 7 churches found in Rev. 2-3

From Your Mouth To My Ears Rev 1:9-11, 17-20 One of the things I have heard over and over in our fellowship is the need to be like the church of the Bible. That sounds great, but which church are we supposed to be like? The church in Jerusalem that was bigoted? Corinth with it?s immorality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crowned Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Smyrna

Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Pergamum

Pergamum: The Compromising Church Rev 2:12-17 One of biggest questions that I have struggled with since becoming a minister, and even before, is how wrong can a church be, and still be right? Some would say that is a simple question to answer, a church cannot be wrong at all! This week I got a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corrupted Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Thyratira

Thyratira: The Corrupted Church Rev 2:18-29 It?s interesting to note that the longest letter is written to the smallest city mentioned in these chapters. What is happening here that had John so upset? He was upset because this church had allowed the worst possible congregational sin; unopposed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feeble Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Sardis

Sardis: The Feeble Church Last week I was reading a book about a group of fighters battling for Good against insurmountable odds. Your typical fantasy book. In one the chapters, one of the best good fighters was dueling it out with one of best evil fighters. The book describes this climatic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ