Sermons on Lost Children: showing 2,131-2,145 of 131,745

The Necessity Of Relationships Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2006

To reach the lost, we must have relationships with the lost.

Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions: Where do you go when you have a problem? Whom do you turn to when you need help or advice on some important issue in your life? 1. Are you more likely to turn to someone you know or to a stranger? B. How do you feel when stranger comes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Bigger Barns?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

God wants us to enjoy life, but not without a relationship with Him. Beware of the danger of greed and placing one’s confidence in earthly possessions.

Jesus was teaching His disciples when He was interrupted by someone who wanted him to resolve a family dispute over inheritance. He was not really asking for advice. He wanted Jesus to stand on his side and "tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." (v.13). He wanted Jesus to get the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, John 15:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:12-32, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Emptyness Of Life Without God

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 23, 2003

Four reason’s from Solomon’s wisdom that life without God is empty

TEXT: Eccl a 1:2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. FRENCH: La vanité de vanités, saith le Prédicateur, la vanité de vanités; tout est la vanité. SPANISH: La vanidad de vanidades, saith el Predicador, la vanidad de vanidades; todo es la vanidad. INTRO: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sin By Any Other Name

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 17, 2002

An insight into the patient persistence of the Lord in calling people to live godly.

SIN BY ANY OTHER NAME Scripture: John 8:1-11 and Revelation 3:20 You’ve probably heard the saying, “A rose by any other name would still smell sweet.” Many things have a core-trait that isn’t changed when the name is changed. A rose could be called a skip but it would still smell sweet. Sin, on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Holiness

Love Without Walls

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 27, 2008

Let us be a people of increasing commitment to sharing the love of God with one another and sharing the love of Christ without walls.

Love Without Walls, Romans 12:9-21 Introduction An escaped prisoner in the Civil War wandered for many days and nights, seeking the Union lines. At last, in the dusk of the early twilight, he came to a camp which he supposed belonged to the Confederates. Before he knew it he was surrounded by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Bridging The Gap!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008

This message challenges us to take a serious look at the attitude of the Church and its efforts in reaching the lost.

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 Title: “Bridging The Gap” Introduction: The situation of Jerusalem is not a pretty one! · Sinning is the order of the day. · The sinning business is growing at an alarming rate unchecked. · Those with the responsibility of addressing the problem have also been ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Golden Candlestick Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 19, 2008

God is Light - The Formation, the Fuel, & the Flame - First we must SEE the Light, then we must BE the Light! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, spectacular PowerPoint Presentation.

The Golden Candlestick Exodus 25:31-40 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoldenCandlestick.html Look to your left as you enter the Holy Place and you see this beautiful lampstand, the Menorah, with 7 flames illuminating the room. It is described in minute detail, the most striking detail perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Committed Heart

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 15, 2006

This sermon Deals with The condition of Our Heart

There Is Power In a committed Heart. Every one Is committed to something. What do I mean By that? #1..When you go to the Bank To Borrow Money, You sign A Contract. YOU ARE COMMITTED #2..When you Join The Army you committ yourself to be a soldier..YOU ARE COMMITTED #3.. When you take a Job ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Church Of God

Reasons For Missionary Conferences!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 26, 2008

REASONS FOR MISSIONARY CONFERENCES! It is said that the Christian ministry is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions. The great offer of the gospel is adventure. We’re God’s representatives. In this outline sermon we list some of the m

REASON FOR MISSIONARY CONFERENCES! It is said that the Christian ministry is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions. The great offer of the gospel is adventure. We’re God’s representatives. In this outline sermon we list some of the most important things that we much do in all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

In The Chaos Of Life.... Hope And Direction

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2010

The parable of the Lost Coin, Lost Sheep and Two Lost sons is about God’s grace. The youngest found direction in the midst of the choas of his life. Jesus is reminding the Pharisees that God does not play by their rules of acceptance.

In Jesus Holy Name March 14, 2010 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer “In the Chaos of Life…. Hope and Direction” “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus… and the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying… This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012

Practical, but practically unknown Biblical helps for this that most people won’t be willing to practice even once they are aware...but truly mature Christians will!

How to Deal with Difficult People Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120807pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Spurgeon ministered in London in the 1800s, and as a young preacher he learned that you cannot argue w/ a person who will not argue back. One time he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing God's News With Others Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Phillip in Acts is a good example of early church evangelism.

Sharing God’s News with Others Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – May 6, 2012 Intro Wherever you are on your process of knowing God…there have been some significant people who helped you along the way. God was doing a work within ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Careful Out There

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

Paul is stopping all of us in our tracks as we go out into this world to represent our King and Lord and Savior as he says in so many words, "Be Careful Out There."

Introduction A number of years back there was a T.V. cop program called Hill Street Blues and it always started in a similar way. All the officers were sitting in the briefing room getting the assignments for their shift. Their supervising officer would brief them on the problems of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus told his disciples to open their eyes for the fields were ripe for harvest. He's telling us the same thing.

THE HARVEST John 4:27-42 1) Turning sorrow into joy (vs. 27-30). Vs. 28-she left her water jar. Where once she was fixated on literal water, now, after hearing about living water, her fixation is on that instead; so much so that she runs to tell others about it. How about us? What are we excited ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ