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Infinite Opportunity - Toy Story 4 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the fourth in our "Toy Story" sermon series focusing on the ifinite opportunites that lie in front of our church if we are willing to step out and risk to achieve them.

Romans 8:18-31 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parenting-Opportunities To Bless Your Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2005

Regardless of your family situation you have hope. You can experience God’s blessing in your family.

Parenting - Opportunities to Bless Your Family Colossians 3:18-21 Proverbs 22:6 After raising four children and now have fourteen grandchildren I can give you three words for successful parenting, “It is Tough.” For single people two words, “Get Ready.” No one with children says parenting is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Paraders Of The Lost Ark Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

David isn’t so much a "Raider," but a "parader" of the lost Ark, and from this episode come some truths for us on obedience and worship.

PARADERS OF THE LOST ARK 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 INTRODUCTION: One of my favorite movies is "Raiders of the Lost Ark". It is the first of three films that feature Indiana Jones, in all kinds of high adventure and perilous escapes. “Raiders,” the first of the trilogy, is set during the period of WW II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Winning The Lost To Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Three ways we can win the lost to Christ based on the above text.

WINNING THE LOST TO CHRIST Acts 1:8 Introduction: Now more than ever, we need to win the lost to Christ! This is the subject I want to preach on today. This is a time in the history of the world unlike any other time. I believe Christ’s return is near. The Gospel has gone forth, but many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Roger, The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Roger the sheep is lost and found, and the flock doesn’t like it.

There was great distress among the sheep. Little Wally, the son of prominent flock members Drusilla and Arthur, was missing. The panic had begun in early afternoon, when he did not return from play. Soon, though, the shepherd found out that Wally was gone, and about nightfall he set out to search ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost From What?

Contributed by Robert Collins on Nov 11, 2001

We tend to tell people they are lost, but don’t tell them from what.

Lost from what? Matthew 18:10- 14 When a person is Lost, they are lost from God and His Will for them. God does not impose on us His will to try to hold us back or hold us down, His will is for us to go Forward, Upward, To be the best we can be, “That we may have life and have it more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Coins In The House

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

Many lost coins in the house of God, many are not being used by the Holy Spirit. and because we do not allow our lives to managed by God, our value becomes worthless. To be found in HIM

The Lost Coins in the House The Need of the Holy Spirit… Opening Text: Luke 15:1-7 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. Note: The Spirit of God was so strong in Christ that the sinners drew near to hear him… 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Search Of The Least And The Lost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 18, 2001

God cares about the least and the lost, and rejoices when they are found.

Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has worshiped there. In an unusual memorial, former members of Congress and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

Are you ready to bring the presence of God back into your life, ready to be a Raider?

Raiders of the Lost Ark Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs March 18, 2001 Throughout history there have been searches conducted for various religious relics followed by keen interest from by secular and religious people. Books, television specials and even movies have eventually resulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4, 1 Chronicles 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Ax Head

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 30, 2001

If you have lost your power, you know where and why, and until power is restored you cannot be effective for God. If you come to him asking forgiveness, he will answer your prayers and make you useful again.

THE LOST AX HEAD II Kings 6:1-7 II Kings 6:6 “And the man of God aid, ‘Where fell it?’ and he showed him the place, and the man of God cut down a stick, and cast it thither, and the iron did swim.” INTRODUCTION: By way of introduction, the house which was home to the sons of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Loving, The Lacking, And The Lost

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002

This is a Father’s Day sermon that illustrates the role of a father in the family.

I. Introduction A. Being a father is an important responsibility. B. I feel a little inadequate today to talk about fathers, but I have had a father for 22 years, and I have the authority of God’s word. C. Fathers have a special talent. I think that a father can fix anything. D. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-13, Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Lost Power

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

It is possible to restore the potential power of God in your life and ministry

Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of God!!! (Illustrations: soul-winning, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lost…at Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 15, 2002

In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Today, our focus is on the second of these stories – a lost coin that had value and

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice that something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Have you ever noticed the intensity with which you will search for an inanimate object when you need it? Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: *other