Sermons on Lostness:

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: *other

Four Who Were Lost Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 17, 2008

In these stories we see four ways of getting lost, four consequences of being lost, and a fourfold quest for the lost.

The Four Who Were Lost Luke 15 Intro One of my most cherished chapters in the Bible is Luke 15. I like the way it begins: “They dear near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.” Much is said about Christ in those words. They mean that those who failed realized that in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Ax Head

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 30, 2001

If you have lost your power, you know where and why, and until power is restored you cannot be effective for God. If you come to him asking forgiveness, he will answer your prayers and make you useful again.

THE LOST AX HEAD II Kings 6:1-7 II Kings 6:6 “And the man of God aid, ‘Where fell it?’ and he showed him the place, and the man of God cut down a stick, and cast it thither, and the iron did swim.” INTRODUCTION: By way of introduction, the house which was home to the sons of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost From What?

Contributed by Robert Collins on Nov 11, 2001

We tend to tell people they are lost, but don’t tell them from what.

Lost from what? Matthew 18:10- 14 When a person is Lost, they are lost from God and His Will for them. God does not impose on us His will to try to hold us back or hold us down, His will is for us to go Forward, Upward, To be the best we can be, “That we may have life and have it more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lost…at Home Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 15, 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. Today, our focus is on the second of these stories – a lost coin that had value and

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice that something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Have you ever noticed the intensity with which you will search for an inanimate object when you need it? Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Restoring Lost Power

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

It is possible to restore the potential power of God in your life and ministry

Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of God!!! (Illustrations: soul-winning, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving, The Lacking, And The Lost

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002

This is a Father’s Day sermon that illustrates the role of a father in the family.

I. Introduction A. Being a father is an important responsibility. B. I feel a little inadequate today to talk about fathers, but I have had a father for 22 years, and I have the authority of God’s word. C. Fathers have a special talent. I think that a father can fix anything. D. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-13, Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Roger, The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Roger the sheep is lost and found, and the flock doesn’t like it.

There was great distress among the sheep. Little Wally, the son of prominent flock members Drusilla and Arthur, was missing. The panic had begun in early afternoon, when he did not return from play. Soon, though, the shepherd found out that Wally was gone, and about nightfall he set out to search ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 14, 2005

Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parable of the Lost Sheep

Parable of the Lost Sheep – Grace 9 Today we will be looking at the Parable of the Lost Sheep found in Matt 18:10-14 • By now we should understand that context is very important to a correct interpretation of scripture • Earlier in this chapter we have the story of the apostles arguing amongst ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Terror; The Lost War.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 27, 2005

Why cant people see that Gods prophecy’s, will and are, taking place.Many Christians will be immune from violence and terror and then again many will be victims of it.

Terror; The Lost War. {Terror; Intense, overpowering fear.An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).A feeling of agitation and anxiety ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A look at the value of children in the life of Jesus and their value in the church today.

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Matthew 18:10-14 Key Verse and Theme: “And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.” (Matthew 18:13) 1. This parable is directly related to the disciples’ question in verse 1. A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Lost And Found

Contributed by Robert Mccracken on Mar 11, 2005

Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons a

God’s Lost and Found Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons about Christian life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 5, 2005

Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - The Parable of the Coin

Parable of the Coin – Grace 8 • We move on from the Parables of the Kingdom to the Parables of Grace • One point I should make before we go any further • The parables of Jesus are not just cute stories that He told. As with all His teaching and actions they contain the words of life • We need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Lost And Found #1 Series

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

This is the first of 3 sermons on the Parable of the lost sheep. this sermon consentraits on the value of a human being! You are valuable!

Lost and found! Segment #1 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Opening remarks I heard about a little six-year-old boy who restlessly struggled to listen to a rather lengthy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ