Sermons on Lost Sheep:

Winning Witness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message discusses the 11th of twelve spiritual disciplines. Witnessing to others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Review Habitual engagement in the spiritual disciplines produces spiritual maturity. We have covered nearly all of the major healthy habits that that enable a healthy walk. Each discipline or habit serves to diminish the pull of the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Peter 3:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Zacchaeus The Tax-Collector

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 29, 2009

People sees Zacchaeus as a sinner, Jesus sees him as someone God loves. Zacchaeus seeks the Lord, and finds himself being sought after by Jesus. Only Jesus can transform a life.

A man’s life was changed, from one who people hates to a person who is willing to help others. • He did not attend a moral course or nor a training class. He met a person. He met Jesus. He met the Saviour of his life. • He trusted Christ and experienced His love and the forgiveness of his sin. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning How To Walk

Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 23, 2008

What does it mean to walk with God?

Learning How to Walk Isa. 30:18-26 Introduction: Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour De France titles. His training regiment for the sport of cycling did not begin just prior to the Tour De France but began long before the race. Even in the off season training was essential. It has been estimated that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through Endolence The Rafters Sag

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This sermon explores the Christians duty to be salt and light in our communities. What has happened in America as the Church has lost it’s voice

Through Slackness The Rafters Sag Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 This morning some of you might not like my topic. Some of you might go away from here upset that I have dared speak on this subject in the church. But I want to assure you that as sure as I am standing here today I believe God put this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-20

Denomination: *other

The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Have you wondered why you lose those spiritual battles and fall into sin? Maybe because you lost the battle before it began!

Battle for Your Mind I. Introduction a. Have you ever wondered why you don’t always do what you know you ought to do? b. Have you ever struggled with horrible and conflicting thoughts that come into your mind, uninvited? c. Have you ever wondered why if the Christian life is supposed to be joyful, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Hostage Negotiator

Contributed by Patrick Schatzline on Feb 4, 2007

This sermon is designed to show that Christians can walk in freedom form the enemy. Jesus came and died as our ransom. The enemy lost the battle at the cross.

A. You are Royalty – Rom. 8:17. We’re co-heirs B. There is an attack going on (news bulletin) There is no such thing as a soldier that doesn’t have scars! Terrorists are lose! C. Islamic Fundamentalists: (sorrow) You can’t have a hostage without a ransom D. Somebody has to pay ransom! *He that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Catch & Release God's Way Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 29, 2004

We should pray that our lost family and friends be released to believe. Part 4 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Catch & Release God’s Way Praying Your Family & Friends To Christ Series (4 of 5) Colossians 1.13 October 31, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: 1 Probably one of the most famous "curses" in modern history revolves around baseball great Babe Ruth. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Happens

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Apr 9, 2005

Life is precious, but it has become cheap to many, they have lost respect for it. They fight to end it, and hardly ever fight to save it.

4/9/05 Life Happens There is no argument that what has happened in the Terry Schiavo case was horrible. No one, whether they can feel it or not should have to die like that. Many conservatives like Dr. Dobson have exhausted ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Dead Man's Bones"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 19, 2004

If we are walking into the power of Christ, when a lost man comes into our presence, we ought to bring to them into the knowledge of the resurrection power of Christ.

Title “Dead Man’s Bones” Introduction: It is sad to note that when Elisha died, there was no one standing there to pass on his mantle to. Who would be the next "man of God" to stand up against the enemy? What happens when the righteous man dies… The kingdom falls into sin and defeat. Once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Helps Win Battles Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002

When Moses prayed, Israel won the battle. When he stopped, Israel lost. Prayer lead us to victory and sadly the lack of it to defeat.

PRAYER HELPS WIN BATTLES By Ng Wah Lok Text : Exo 17:8-16 In this passage, we see Israel going to war with the Amalek. Moses sends Joshua out to war but remained behind to pray. While his hands were lifted up, Israel had victory. When his hands were weary and slipped down, Israel suffered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Gift God Promised

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2002

The significance of the Pentecost. We need the rely upon the Holy Spirit for church growth. Purpose of church is to communicate God’s love to a lost world.

Acts 1:4-9; 2:1-12 The Gift God Promised Jesus died and rose again on Easter Sunday. He spent 40 days on earth with His disciples. Acts 1 recorded His last words to His followers. And He was taken up before their very eyes - that was His ascension. Jesus specifically asked them to "wait for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What We Do With Jesus After He Has Died?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Joseph of Arimathae shows how we are to react to Christ when He does not seem to come through and when our hope seems lost.

Introductory Considerations 1. This day is the darkest day the world has ever seen - the day when the Son of God died on a cross because of our sin. 2. In our tenebrae presentation, the disciples are following Jesus and His ministry is going well - but as we will soon see, they will all leave him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

God desires His people to be holy. In fact holiness is essential in those that minister to God, Church , and Lost. This study shows principles involved in this topic.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS A DEFINITION OF HOLINESS To be different. a. Separation to God b. The conduct resulting from this state THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning With The Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 11, 2010

God is angry with sin and indifference. The church cannot afford to reralize that God will bring us to account for how we live before a lost world.

Beginning with the Church Ezekiel 9:1-11 Introduction: In Jerusalem, the Temple was to be a sanctuary, a place that was to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and purified. It was to be a place that radiated the presence of God to Israel and would send ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist