Sermons on Lost Is Restored:

Restoring Parent-Offspring Relationships Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2023

Repent of any family sins we may have on our consciences.

Saturday before Christmas 2023 There is only one God, and He is not inside His own creation, of course. That’s not a spatial or temporal statement, because God transcends space and time; God is other than space and time. He exists, but it is unwise to call God the “Supreme Being” because that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Catholic

Sins Forgiven, Health Restored

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 16, 2024

This message looks at how Jesus healed a paralytic, and discusses the connection between sin and illness, and forgiveness and healing. God desires for your whole spirit, soul, and body to be healed (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

I would like to begin our message this morning with a true story about a woman’s healing. A pastor named John Wimber says, “A woman in her late forties asked me to pray for her healing. She suffered from chronic stomach disorders and arthritis . . . I asked her if she was feeling hostility, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, And Rejection

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken residence.

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, and Rejection Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 42 - Rejection To Restoration Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 6, 2025

Rejection is painful, but interestingly those who are rejected by men are the ones whom God joyfully embraces to fulfill His plans and His purposes. The bible is full of examples of such people who though rejected by men were restored and honored by God.

Today’s meditation is taken from Matthew 21:42, Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!' (GNB) There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26, Judges 11:1-6, 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6, 1 Samuel 16:8, 1 Samuel 16:10-11, Genesis 37:20, Genesis 42:6, Matthew 21:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Power To Revive And Restore SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Have you ever faced a situation that seemed impossible to fix? In this sermon, we explore how God guided Ezekiel to respond to the seemingly hopeless condition of his nation. We delve into how God can stir our faith into action, and how He can direct us to respond to our impossible situations.

Have you ever faced a situation where you wondered if anything could be done to fix it? God tells Ezekiel what to do about the condition of his nation. God stirs his faith for action, and Ezekiel responds. How would God direct us to respond to our impossible circumstances? In Ezekiel 37:3, God asks ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Topics: Faith, Restoration

He Came To Seek And Save The Lost Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

THIS morning what I want to do or at least attempt to do – as we take a look at Luke chapter 15 is to reveal the heart of the Father in regards to lost people; How does God feel about the lost – what is his desire for them (Luke 15 contains the parable of the lost; sheep, coin & son).

He Came To Seek And Save The Lost What Jesus Came To Do – part one In the beginning the Word already existed. He was with God, and he was God. He was in the beginning with God. He created everything there is. Nothing exists that he didn't make. Life itself was in him, and this life gives light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

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

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

319 - Parallels Of The "Lost” Parables

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 12, 2005

What lesson was Jesus teaching with these three “lost” parables? Jesus was teaching that the purpose he welcomes “sinners” is because they are lost & we the “church” can learn from these steps: Sinners are lost, but we must seek them (evangelize), find

Sermon Study #319 - PARALLELS OF THE “LOST” PARABLES Then last months of the Christ started with the raising of Lazarus and ended with the anointing at Bethany. Within these months, Christ told many parables and conducted many miracles. In these last months, Christ told three most popular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Immediately After The Rapture - The Lost"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 19, 2004

Continuing in the series on "The Rapture" ... this message deals with the question "What will happen to the lost, immediately after the Rapture?"

“Immediately After The Rapture – The LOST” INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12. This morning, we saw what is in store to the Christian immediately after the Rapture. We saw that the chief activity in Heaven will be WORSHIP around the Throne of God. Heaven will be PERFECT … AND … we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: The Church Of The Lost Love Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

the church at ephesus

Ephesus the church of Love Revelation 2:1-7, “"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: "I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Cost Of Being Lost

Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004

A sermon that challenges us to count the cost of living a life that has been given to the world and not to Jesus Christ

"The High Cost Being Lost" Luke 12:16-21 I. Introduction There is an expression that we see a lot on popular youth clothing, it appears on our trucks and it even appears in some advertising. "No Fear" or as we say in the country, "Ain’t Skeered". Now I am not exactly sure where that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For One Lost Sheep

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005

I’m so glad that the Great Shepherd watches over his sheep. We can rest assured that Jesus is doing everything possible to bring our lost loved ones into the fold. He wants none of his sheep to be lost.

Searching for One Lost Sheep By Pastor Jim May Luke 15:1-7, "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible