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When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011

based on 51 ratings

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An exegesis of the parable of the King who gave a wedding banquet for his son and people refused the invitation.

The parable at which we are looking today comes after a series of confrontations Jesus has had with the Pharisees — the religious leaders of the day. They question whether he has the right to do the things he does and by what authority he speaks. They do not want to be a part of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Power To Work And To Win Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 6,746 views

God wants to fill us with His Spirit so we can reach lost people and win spiritual battles.

Power to Work and to Win Acts 13:1-12 Intro: Someone shared a fictional story about the day that Jesus returned to Heaven. The Angel Gabriel asked Jesus to explain what had happened down there on earth. He asked, “Did they make you King?” Jesus answered, “No.” “Did they make you prince?” “No.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019

based on 4 ratings

| 6,466 views

Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Of The Cross Is Foolish

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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That the Son of God should die on a cross is pure foolishness to many people. But for Christians, it is the sign of the power of God.

The Word of the Cross is Foolish I Corinthians 1:18-31 January 22, 2006 A pastor colleague of mine received a call from a worried mother some time ago. “Pastor, can you come over to talk to my daughter? She’s been acting strange ever since she went away to college. Now she has joined the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

An Unbroken Spirit

Contributed by Michael Poston on Sep 3, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 10,351 views

There is an unbroken spirit in the Church today that simply co-exists with lost humanity never reaching out to them with the message of Jesus.

Today we are living in a very unusual age as far as the church is concerned. A day when the hearts and lives of Christian people are not moved at all by the things that are happenning around them. If the world could ask of us some questions tonight I believe they would be: Do you still care ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Short Time With Jesus Can Go A Long Way Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

based on 1 rating

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A look, on tax day, at Zacchaeus, to remind us how Jesus is concerned with finding and saving the lost people of our world

The town is Jericho. It’s that city that Israel had destroyed, where Rahab lived. It may be the oldest city on earth. 23 layers of ancient civilizations have been uncovered at the ancient site. Remember that Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan and the road going down from Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harvest

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 16,874 views

The fields are white for harvest. We cannot expect the statistics of saved vs. lost to improve if we do not sow and reap.

THE HARVEST John 4:35-38 Introduction: We are living in a day when there are more lost souls in the world then there are saved. Statistically, there are 95-100 million unchurched people in the U.S. alone. There are 180-190 million lost souls in the U.S., which do not attend church at all. If ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts From A Mourning Father

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 22, 2023

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This sermon is my thoughts after the death of my twelve year old son to an allergic reaction. May this lesson give people hope to those who are in grief. This is a tribute to my son Jaron Miller January 17, 2011 to March 12, 2023.

All Bible passages are from Bible Gateway. [Background Information to give context] Friday March 10, 2023 I was working in my office towards the end of the day thinking about what I wanted to get done on the weekend when my phone rang from my son-in-law. "Dad, Jaron is in cardiac arrest and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, James 4:9-10, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down The Walls

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 12, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 5,521 views

This short message deals with tearing down the walls that keep us separated from a lost world that needs us.

Tearing Down the Walls II Timothy 1:3-14 We have a problem with walls. Aside from holding up the roof – what is the purpose of a wall? What walls do we have that separate us from the world today? Walls of fear, walls of inadequacy, walls of insecurity, walls of self, and walls of sin. Three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: *other

Respect Ii Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 3,468 views

How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we influence our world for Christ?

Respect II (1 Peter 2:13-17) 1. What a week: last week’s sermon three thumbs down. 2. Tribune call: a man was fishing….took photo…shadows looked like Jesus; they called me for my comments. 3. Highland Park Christian (?) Church… a catch 22… We are just Highland Park Church, but if I see we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wisdom From The Cross

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 14,316 views

Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Death: The End And The Beginning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2008

based on 24 ratings

| 9,884 views

For both the sinner saved by grace and the lost sinner, death is both the end of one journey and the beginning of a new one.

DEATH: THE END AND THE BEGINNING “…For man goes to his eternal home, And the mourners go about the streets. Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed, Or the golden bowl is broken, Or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, Or the wheel broken at the well. Then the dust ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Hear The Call” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 25, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 5,901 views

If we will listen to the call of the Lord and the cry of the lost, we will be motivated to surrender to God’s call to be a witness for Him.

Once, when attending youth camp as a sponsor, our youth were involved in an interesting game. They had to pass through an obstacle course, but they had to do so blindfolded. The only help they received was from a team mate at the end of the course, who would yell instructions to them. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Begining Of The End

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 14, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 4,399 views

Most people look at prophecy as , For someone else, This year that idea will change forever. Calling the lost to come to Jesus.

The Begining of the End Most people look at prophecy as ,for someone else, but this year that idea will change forever. Isiah 10;5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Outreach Guidelines

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 9,013 views

A Summary of some of the fine outreach guidelines from Tom Clegg’s award winning book, Lost in America

Suggestions From Tom Clegg’s Lost in America for Effective Church Outreach 1. Pray regularly in community and by name for lost or unchurched people you personally know. Prayer requires discipline but the body of Christ helps us pray with greater consistently. Solomon wrote, “Though one may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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