Sermons on Lost Sons:

Walking Through Open Doors Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 October 13, 2013 So far we have seen that open doors start with open hearts before God and that prayer is often the means that God uses to open doors. Open doors is a metaphor in the New Testament which describes how God opens an opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

We're Not Alone In The World Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

This is the first in a series we did leading up to our missions conference - Missions is the call to world evangelism. It is our chance to use our resources to build the kingdom of God.

Title: We’re Not Alone in the World Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 30, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction When I was pastoring in West Union Iowa a few years back I was one day over to visit old Ralph Moore at his home. Now you have to picture Ralph. He was an old cop back in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

3 Areas To Renew In Us If The Gospel Is To Be Brought To The Nations.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 17, 2018

If the gospel is to reach the nations first there must be a renewel of three areas in every believer's life.

Text: Philippians 4:10-20 Title: 3 areas to renew in us if the gospel is to be brought to the nations Introduction The Apostle Paul finishes the Letter to the Philippians by thanking them for renewing their efforts in helping him to bring the gospel to the nations. This portion of scripture also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Procrastination

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 26, 2021

King Agrippa told Paul that "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." What is causing people today to hesitate on preparing for eternity.

How many believe: 1. John 3:3; “Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 2. Acts 8:26-39; “How can I (understand) except some man guide me?” 3. John 15:16; We are chosen to bring faith to the lost world. It is our job. 4. John 9:4; “The night is coming when no man can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Jan 5, 2023

When you are broken and just dont know where to turn

Romans 5:8 “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners” (NIV) Sometimes we’re not where we need to be in our relationship with GOD, We assume that because of our mistakes and faults that He can’t work with us. We mistake His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Romans 5:8, Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trip With Out A Map Series

Contributed by Andrew Hart on Mar 10, 2020

What happens when you do not have a map for your faith journey?

What if we viewed our faith journey like a road trip? A few weeks ago, I was busily preparing for my journey to North Carolina. I programmed the destination in my GPS, fueled up the truck (yes, I said truck), checked where construction delays were, and of course made sure I had snacks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Colossians: Making The Journey Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2025

The Christians in Colosse had lost their way, and the purpose of Colossians was to show them the way back.

It was a dinky little town, and we had lost our way. We were touring a village in England, by the name of Bampton, it’s major claim to fame today is it was the home of the library, rectory and church used in the filming of Downton Abbey. In the TV series, the church was St. Michael and All ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Missing A Shepherd

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023

Just like Jesus we live in a lost and confused world. A world that is in desperate need for a shepherd.

Missing a Shepherd Jesus lived in a world much like ours… not the technical things we have, but a world filled with people who are lost, selfish, confused… He spent His life trying to reach them with the good news. Why? Because He loved them and I can tell you that He still loves them today… 35 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost Persuaded Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Almost Persuaded

Acts 26:19-32 “Almost Persuaded!” Rev Brundage ‘HE WHO IS ALMOST PERSUADED IS ALMOST SAVED; BUT TO BE ALMOST SAVED IS TO BE ENTIRELY LOST ’. many came Philip P Bliss wrote ‘ALMOST PERSUADED, NOW TO BELIEVE’ FESTUS REPRESENTS THOSE ALIENATED FROM CHRIST 24 And as he thus spake for himself, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-32

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon Series: Hebrews PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in faith, fostering strength amidst frailty, fortifying against fickleness, and finding fulfillment in faithfulness.

Good morning, dear friends and beloved members of our faith community. It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where we can draw near to God and each other, sharing in the fellowship of believers and the richness of His Word. Today, we are going to spend some time in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Lost, Lonely, Lazy

Hate The Sin And Hate The Sinner, Too?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 16, 2009

The critics of sinner can never be the redeemers of sinners! Do we hate the sin and hate the sinner, too?

Hate the Sin and Hate the Sinner, too? Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Sharing Christ: The Gift Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 27, 2003

We need to understand: 1. People are eternally lost withhout Jesus Christ. 2. Lost people matter to God. 3. Lost people should matter to us.

Calvin Coolidge was vice president of the United States between 1921-1923, under President Warren Harding. He was not a very active vice president, but he took great pleasure in presiding over the Senate. One day, as he was presiding, one senator angrily told another to go “straight to hell.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Thank Goodness I've Found It!

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2019

Through which camera angle will we hear the stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin? Do we need to look from a different angle?

..................................................... I’d like you to think back - at least six months ago, it could be longer. Remember yourself going to the cinema. Not just any time you went to the cinema, but a time when you actually got there early enough that even after you had bought your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Who? Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 24, 2019

If we do not value people’s souls, we will not go out looking for them. And if we do not go looking, then we cannot fulfill our purpose … which is to bring people into a right relationship with God. And if we do not fulfill our purpose, then what good are we to God?

Imagine you’re God and you want to announce the most amazing, incredible, joyous news ever … an event that will literally change the course of history … the birth of your only Son, Jesus Christ … the birth of the One who will be the Savior of the whole world … the One for whom the Nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Acts 1:7-8, Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist