Sermons on Lost Found:

Tell Me That Story

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001

A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14, Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

"From Suffering To Surrender"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jul 12, 2010

God uses suffering to turn lost hearts to Him.

“From Suffering to Surrender” In 1 Kings 17:8-24, God sent Elijah to Zarephath, the heart of Baal worship. Though it was behind enemy lines, Elijah promptly arose and went. He was obedient regardless of his lack of understanding. Complete knowledge is no prerequisite to obedience. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Gaze Into The Cup

Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 9, 2007

Exposition of what Jesus found in the cup in Gethsemane.

(Note: to set up an illustration, I asked everyone in the congregation to write their name on a small slip of paper along with the name of an unsaved person they are praying for. Then I passed a large stemmed cup and had them all place the folded papers in the cup. Through the sermon the cup sat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hot Sand, No Water Just Grace

Contributed by Duane Brown on Oct 26, 2003

Hagar was lost from herself, but never from God

Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, "The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family through her." Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3 So after Abram had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-11, Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Holiness

Not Rules And Superstition Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 17, 2008

True spiritual life and wisdom is not found in strict adhearance to rules, or in paths that lead to pagan gods. It is only found in Jesus.

Not rules and superstition Love and Wisdom; God and You Colossians 2:6-23 The famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin faced a conflict after returning from the moon. He spiraled into a deep depression that ultimately resulted in him being hospitalized, medicated and put through a battery of psychiatric ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Looking For A Sign Or A Guide

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 14, 2001

This message speaks to the believer about their reaponsibility to reach the lost.

Looking For A Sign Or A Guide Text: Matt. 16:1-4 “The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.” “He answered and said unto them, When it is eneving, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.” “And in the morning, It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006

Final Sermon in the Lost Sermon Series" Not Good Enough

Over the last four weeks we have talked about the TV show “LOST”, but more importantly we have talked about what it mean to be lost. We have seen Jack –the Lost son, Claire—a woman caught in adultery, and Charley—the “wanna be” Rock Star whose life began to spiral out of control. Tonight, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

And Therefore I Have Hope

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 3, 2021

Even when all seems lost, God is faithful

And Therefore I Have Hope Text: Lamentations 1:1-9, 3:21-24 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING If you will please take your Bibles and open them up to the Old Testament book of Lamentations. You guys know Lamentations right? I’m sure it’s in everyone’s top five list of Old Testament Books… Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-9, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Freedom Reign In You

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002

A sermon about True Freedom found in Christ.

Let Freedom Reign In You! Pastor Glenn Newton 6-30-02 2 Cor 3:17-18 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Welcome Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 16, 2006

Jesus told three parables about lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. The stories highlight the truth that missing people matter to God. God places tremendous value on every individual. All heaven rejoices when one person repents and turns to God.

“Welcome Home” Luke 15:11-27 Those of you who have had or currently have sons can closely identify with the story Jesus told about a rebellious son. The rebellious son was the teenager and the other son was obedient and probably in his twenties. In Luke chapter 15 Luke records that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Sons Mission Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 5, 2010

The universal scope of the Sons Mission in reaching this lost world.

John 3:16 -21 : The Sons mission Introduction: This section ventures away from the discourse of Jesus & Nicodemus and the quest to be born again . With Jesus pointing Nicodemus to Him being lifted up and those who look to Him by faith will be the ones who enter into ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message both to the lost and to the nominal church member

THREE KINDS OF MEN 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRO: The world is made up of over 6 billion of people. By the year 2040 we will peak at 7.2 billion people, and by 2050 we will be losing 150 million people a year. All sizes, types, shapes, colors, etc. But there are only THREE KINDS OF MEN. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Preventable Tragedy

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003

The tragedy of being lost is a wholly preventable one.

Anytime there is a tragedy like the explosion of the space shuttle last week it seems to be made worse by the realization that in many cases it was a totally preventable tragedy. It did not have to happen but because of some failure, or something overlooked it did. When the shuttle Challenger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Be A Difference Maker

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 9, 2000

How to be a high impact Christian in a lost world.

Introduction: Every year at Christmas time one of my favorite movies is shown on TV, "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. In the movie Jimmy plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Sleeping

Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 22, 2001

Alook at the Church alseep in a lost and dying world.

I- Sleep of Disobedience, Samson 1- Plan, Born to free Israel. Judges13:5 2- Power, Judges 14:5-6, 15:15 3- Problems, disobedience, Judges 15:2-3 A- Associations Judges 16:1-4 B- Actions 4- Pitfalls, Judges 16:16-20 as a result of sleeping he lost A-His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Baptist