Sermons on Lostness:

Son Come Home Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

If we were to read the preceding verses, we would notice that this is the third parable Jesus has put forth concerning “lost things.”

If we were to read the preceding verses, we would notice that this is the third parable Jesus has put forth concerning “lost things.” In verses 3-7, Jesus tells of a lost sheep. It could be lost souls. In verses 8-10, it is of a lost coin. It could be lost service. In verses 11-24, He is telling us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

John The Eye Witness

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 4, 2016

This sermon introduces 1 John, 1st chapter and the Christians responsibility to know and tell a lost and dying world about a wonderful Saviour.

JOHN THE EYEWITNESS TEXT: 1 John 1:1 – 10 Introduction: I. John tells his readers why he writes this letter. A. John wants his audience to know that his reasons are because he witnessed the life of his subject. Illustration: Do You Know Him? In The Gift of Janice, Max Wylie, novelist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformative Power Of Grace Luke 19:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 29, 2024

Luke 19:9-10 reveals the profound impact of encountering Jesus Christ, the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost.

The Transformative Power of Grace Luke 19:9-10 Introduction: As we delve into Luke 19:9-10, we encounter a powerful narrative of transformation and redemption. This passage reveals the profound impact of encountering Jesus Christ, the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost. Let us explore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look At Your Feet

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 28, 2022

Based on Romans 10:13-17 - Challenges hearers to consider the lostness of the world & the call of God to go to the ends of the earth with the Gospel.

“LOOK AT YOUR FEET” Romans 10:13-17 FBCF – 11/27/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – J & P video I’ve spent a fair amount of time w/ these 2 people. They’ve spoken in churches where I’ve served as Pastor. I’ve eaten meals w/ them, once in Moscow. I’ve spoken to him on the phone several times, texted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall I Send? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 1, 2024

Based on Isaiah 6:8 - Challenges hearers to respond to God's call to go share the Gospel w/ a lost world.

“WHOM SHALL I SEND?” Isaiah 6:8 FBCF – 12/1/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – We begin LMCO Week of Prayer today. Here’s one real-life reason we receive this offering every year. - Missionary video Here’s another reason: - Michaela – young lady studying to be a missionary w/ IMB. Met her last week in NOBTS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Unreasonably Reasonable

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Our rational age has lost its reason; only faith reunites logic and love, restoring truth, humility, and genuine freedom.

Introduction – The Smartest Dumb Thing We’ve Ever Done I was sitting in a campus café a few months ago when I overheard a group of students arguing over whether coffee is technically a fruit juice. It started as a joke, but within five minutes one had pulled up research on the coffee cherry, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Romans 1:22, John 8:32, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Proverbs 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Mercy As The Way To Salvation Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 23, 2025

“Today salvation has come to this house...for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost” Luke 19:10.

A very widely used quotation throughout the ages is that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat them”. (George Santayana) History has proved it and continues to prove it today. Last week we celebrated Reformation Day. Many Churches do not remember what led to the Protestant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Isaiah 1:10-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Restoration is God's act of renewing, replenishing, and returning what was lost or broken, bringing wholeness, divine compensation, and greater blessings.

RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the crawling locust, the consuming locust, and the chewing locust... You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26, Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Let His Word Light Your Way - Psalm 119:130 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025

God’s Word is not reserved for scholars only—it is for the simple, the broken, the lost, and the seeking. It is light for all who choose to receive it.

Go! And Let His Word Light Your Way - Psalm 119:130 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by asking you a simple but profound question: Have you ever tried walking through a room in complete darkness? You stumble, you bump into things, maybe even stub your toe. But the moment the light is turned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130, Psalm 119:105, John 1:1-5, Matthew 11:25, John 5:39, John 1:12, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:9, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Importance Of The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the immense joy in God's Kingdom when a lost soul is found, the value of each individual to God, and the transformative power of evangelism.

Friends, let's dive into the heart of the Gospel today as we navigate through Luke 15:1-7, a powerful Scripture that brings to light the incredible joy of the Kingdom of God, the immense value of a single lost soul, and the transformative power of evangelism. As Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Topics: Evangelism

The Still Small Voice

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2017

What do you do when you've lost your vision, your passion, and your walk with God? Elijah got there and went back to where he knew he could find God. He found God and got back all he'd lost, at the same cave Moses saw God's glory!

THE STILL SMALL VOICE 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’ve found that it pays to get along with your wife. As an example of this, a man was tired of living with his wife. 2. There seemed to be no way he could get away from her verbal harangues. At last he got so desperate that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Lost Your Salvation Forever? The Difficult Verses Of Hebrews 6:4-6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2024

Can a Christian lose salvation through sin (falling away)? Does backsliding forfeit your salvation so there is no repentance to renewal or restoration? We examine this difficult Hebrews passage to see what its proper application really is. These 3 verses really unsettle people.

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR SALVATION FOREVER? THE DIFFICULT VERSES OF HEBREWS 6:4-6 [A]. THE TOPIC BEFORE US This part of Hebrews chapter 6 is one passage that has such a multitude of interpretations, that it has become very confusing. I get asked about it. Wrong ideas are developed in this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, Amos 5:25-26, Numbers 13:21-24, Joshua 1:2-4, Numbers 13:25-29, Numbers 13:30-33, Deuteronomy 1:25-26, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 John 1:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Sitting Before The Lord

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

In an age when people have lost the art of solitude and contemplation, God is waiting for us to SIT before Him. But it matters HOW we sit.

READ: 2 SAMUEL 7 (Text: v18) There’s something about our culture — we find it very hard to SIT STILL for any length of time. We’ve lost the art of solitude. No time for contemplation. I’m sure King David was a busy man — he had a whole kingdom to run — and yet it’s quite obvious that he still ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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