Sermons on Lost People:

Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Losing, Searching, Finding Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 8, 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. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and li

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: 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. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-8

Lost Is As Lost Does Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 23, 2014

If you act lost, you just may well be lost if that is your modus operandi.

As I have said many times in the past, I take a real beating sometimes with people, unsaved and unfortunatly those that profess Christ as well. Why? Well, some is perhaps justified as I too am human and goof up at times (don't forget, pastors are always required to be perfect!). But usually it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Well Witnessing, Part 1: The Pattern Of People Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 3, 2009

People are different in so many ways, but in many ways, they are also the same. But no matter how similar or different people are, they all share the same core problem with the need for the same solution.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com The fourth chapter of John is a very familiar event to us. Most of us are very familiar with the woman at the well. So we should just be able to fly right past it, right? Wrong—because, like every other event in this book, this one is rich. It is full of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Desires All People To Be Saved

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 16, 2009

Who does God want saved?

God Desires All People To Be Saved Key Verse:Matthew 28:19&20 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When The People Have A Mind To Work”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Nov 28, 2003

As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work.

“When the People have a Mind to Work” 2 Kings 2:1-15 As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work. As I was thinking about this I ask the Lord to show me were the real problem was that causes us not to be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

What Are You Hiding Behind?

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Treat A Sinner

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message dealing with our attitudes toward lost people, and how we should relate to them.

HOW TO TREAT A SINNER Matthew 9:1-13 INTRO: From western movies we have learned about good and bad people. The bad people are cattle rustlers, horse thieves, etc. the good are innocent victims and shining heros. They look differently, walk differently, and act differently. The hero sings, hits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Meals On Wheels Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

Part 4 in 4 part series on the purpose of the church. This deals with taking Christ to lost people.

A STRONGER CHURCH Part 4, “Meals on Wheels” Luke 14:15-23 Sunday, August 3, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee As we have gone through this series we have used the table to illustrate 3 disciplines that lend themselves to a stronger church: • Serving (drop leaf table) means that we have a greater number ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Inside Outside Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2007

What impresses Christians is not necessary what impresses lost people; but both groups are impressed by genuineness.

Inside Outside (I Thessalonians 4:9-12) 1. Sometimes it is difficult to impress people. 2. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

W.w.w Praying For People. You

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009

Praying for saints and sinners alike

W.W.W. PRAYING FOR PEOPLE.YOU I. WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE MUST BE CLAIMED (Mark 10:27) A. REVIVING the Backslidden (Psalm 85:6) B. REGENERATING the Lost (Romans 10:1) II. WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE MUST BE COMMISSIONED (II Corinthians 10:3-6) A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

in the deepest place of God’s heart is an intense, burning, passionate love for people. All people.

God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing For People For The Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 26, 2009

This incident probably reminded the disciples of the time 3 years earlier when Jesus asked them to cast their nets again. That was the time when he first called them to be fishers of men.

The disciples have seen the resurrected Jesus, alive and well. He appeared to them on the evening of Resurrection Sunday (20:19) – Easter Day. On that occasion He commissioned them – He authorised them to go – saying, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (20:21); and he then appeared to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Lost & Found

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 8, 2001

An inductive use of questions and stories to lead my hearers to the point Jesus made about seeking and finding the lost.

Text: Luke 15 Title: Lost & Found Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Salvation/Evangelism Theme: Seeking the Lost Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to celebrate being found while joining in the search for other lost persons. Response: Individuals will receive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeking And Saving The Lost

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

Let’s get to the nitty gritty of the matter. How are we are going to seek and save the lost? Let me share some simple but powerful tools for bringing people to Christ.

INTRO.- Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Let’s memorize this verse. Let’s get it deep in our hearts, minds and souls. Why? BECAUSE THIS IS WHY JESUS CAME AND IT’S ALSO WHY WE’RE HERE, whether we realize this or not. We’ve been bought and paid for by the blood of Christ. Now we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ