Sermons on lost cause: showing 526-540 of 119,140

Paradise Lost Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008

When God created the universe, he created it perfect. We lost that perfection that paradise when we sinned. Through Christ we have paradise regained by being Born Again.

Paradise Lost and regained The original intent of Creation was to live in a Paradise atmosphere where all was peaceful. Jacob understood this. In Genesis 49:28 he blesses the twelve tribes he blessed them appropriately. The writer sums up in unequivocal terms the substance of Jacob’s words to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bigger Hearts For Lost People

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

What was it that transformed a semi-defeated Bible study group meeting in an upper room in Jerusalem into this highly energized, Holy Spirit empowered, life-giving local church? The inundation of 3000 new converts on Pentecost Day.

Building Bigger Hearts for Lost People I would like to start with a multiple-choice question: Which of these would most likely transform the average sleepy, tradition-bound local church into a dynamic, fired-up, community of faith? Which of the following events? A) Burning the hymnbooks, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Lost World Of Wonder

Contributed by Christopher Enix on Jun 6, 2007

What did Jesus really mean when He said we must become like little children?

Finding the Lost World of Wonder Matthew 18:1-6 and Matthew 19:13-15 The past few months have been very interesting for me. As many of you know, Charity and I have been student teaching this past semester. It was the last hoorah before we were able to graduate. At the onset of the semester, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion For A Lost And Dying World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 12, 2012

This missions sermon challenges believers to give to missions out of compassion for souls.

Compassion for a Lost and Dying World Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 12, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Heart For The Lost Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2022

Like Jesus, we need to have a passion to reach the lost.

Jesus’ Heart For The Lost Text: Lk. 19:41-44 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon may have been the most evangelistic preachers to ever walk the earth. His heart hurt for lost people like no other preacher that I have read. Listen to what he said about hell: "If sinners be damned, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Never Give Up On The Lost

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 26, 2006

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

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Few Are Saved, Multitudes Lost

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 27, 2003

How many are going to Heaven? Why are so many lost and so few are saved? Answers to these questions are dealt with in this message.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Few Are Saved, Multitudes Are Lost By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby We take our text today from John 6:67-68; "Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-68

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Lost Art In The Church And Family?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2009

You talk endangered species, the art of listening is in great danger. Let us look at listening/ear in the Bible. Wow! what a lesson!

IS THERE A LOST ART IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE HOME? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is a country music song: THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW: MY DAD? Introduction: PRECONCEIVED OPINIONS CAN HINDER WHAT WE HEAR? Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lost Sheep - Luke 15

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 25, 2013

Message about winning the lost. The church should be prepared enough to be left and go out and get the lost.

Title: Lost Sheep – Ministry Theme: To show the importance of moving out and doing ministry. Text: Luke 15 Offering Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25 There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more, and there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

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

How To Seek And Save The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 22, 2003

Here are some guidelines for how to seek and save the lost as Jesus taught in the three parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son.

How to Seek and Save the Lost (Luke 15:1-32) Too many Christians fail to remember that it was said of Jesus, "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those who are lost." (Luke 19:10) If we want to be like Jesus then we have to share the same purpose, passion and plan of the one who went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Values: Reaching The Lost Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 4, 2008

As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

True Values: Reaching the Lost Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bear and the Atheist An atheist was walking through the woods looking at the beautiful trees and flower that had just bloomed. Because he was an atheist he couldn’t thank anyone for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Can A Christian Be Lost Again?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2012

Eternal life means unending life; this is what Christ offers. Some, however, are convinced that His gift is probationary. The life He offers is meant to encourage us, and not to intimidate us.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some People Will Be Lost

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon will admonish people to examine themselves; if we won’t give up our love for this world, we will give up our future in the kingdom.

1 John 2:15-17 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can The Found Be Lost Again? Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:40

Denomination: Baptist