Sermons on Loving Lost:

Love God; Love People: The Greatest Commandment (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 4, 2025

Love is the identifying characteristic of our faith in Jesus.

Love God; Love People: The Greatest Commandment Children were asked what love means: "Love is like an avalanche where you have to run for your life." John age 9 "When a person gets kissed for the first time, they fall down and don't get up for an hour." Wendy age ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Love As Christ Loves - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 remind us that love is central to everything we do as followers of Christ. Love is not an optional extra; it is the defining characteristic of a true disciple of Jesus.

Go! And Love as Christ Loves Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NLT) declares:"If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:17, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 6:1, 1 John 3:16, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Continues -The Inescapable Love Of God, Lighting The Candle Of Love! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 7, 2023

We keep thinking that God only loves good people, but God loves sinners. He pursues them like he asked Hosea to pursue Gomer. With a painfilled heart, God goes looking for them, He loves the whole world.

Sermon – Advent continues -The Inescapable Love of God Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt. But the more I called to him, the farther he moved from me, offering sacrifices to the images of Baal, and burning incense to idols. I myself ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12, 2 Timothy 2:13, John 3:16, Romans 3:10-12, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

True Love Reigns Sermon V: Love Bears Burdens Freely And Humbly Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others - also, oneself - is to cultivate humility by which to share some burdens of others, shoulder some burdens of our own, shed some burdens we have no business carrying.

LOVE BEARS BURDENS FREELY AND HUMBLY A woman lost her son in battle, and could find no comfort. She went to a wise counselor and asked what to do. Said he: “Go find a home that has no sorrow, bring back a mustard seed, and God will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003

In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

"The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Inclusion (No One Left Out)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 9, 2025

God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized.

Inclusion (No One Left Out) Theme Overview: God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:1–7 (NIV) "Now the tax collectors and sinners ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:4, Luke 15:7, Galatians 3:28, Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lamps Without Light

Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001

Christians are to be the light set on a hill that show forth the love of God to the lost. We must learn from Eli, Hophni and Phineas how not to lose that light.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Skip Loneliness, Find Belonging Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007

Christmas is a happy time for many, but it is also a lonely time for many. For those who have lost loved ones, or are just feeling empty, this sermon is for them.

The Horse Whisperer was a movie based upon the work of Monty Roberts. Monty Roberts’ secret of his horse whispering involves his getting into the corral with an untamed mustang. And when asked his secret, he said, “the animals need to be with others so much, they would rather befriend the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Reigns Sermon Ii: Where Love Reigns, Encouragement Abounds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to encourage friends in the faith to accept each other in Christ regardless of cultural differences, and to help one another grow toward maturity for the sake of Christ who loved us all and gave Himself for us.

WHEN LOVE REIGNS, ENCOURAGEMENT ABOUNDS An elderly widow, restricted in her activities and confined to her home, was nonetheless eager to serve Christ. After praying about it, she wondered if she could bring blessing to others by doing one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

A Hopeless Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 18, 2002

Remember being Lost

A Life Without Hope Ephesians 2:11-22 · Ephesians is filled with mighty truths, fantastic statements which remind us of what if means to be a Christian. IF we ever grasp these truths we will never be envious of a lost world, never wish to be like them in any way, and never be drawn back to those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Danger Of Disappearing Doctrine - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 15, 2001

The Cost of Lost Orthodoxy

THE DANGER OF DISAPPEARING DOCTRINE - Rev. 2:18-29  Come this morning to a study in Rev 2:18-29 covering the fourth church of a list of 7 that Jesus sends messages to. Our third message in preparation for our Spring Revival(Smyrna receives no criticism as it has thrived under ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002

How to respond to another person’s emotional needs in a biblical way through the showing of affection

(Meeting the Need for Affection) Text: John 15:9-14 In his memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, the western writer Louis L’Amour repeats a charming story about two stage actresses of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He tells how Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Love, We Give To God

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

This is a sermon about stewardship of talents - faith’s response to the free salvation Christ has given us

In America, we have certain days which we set aside to thank our parents. Children show thanks to their mothers especially on Mother’s Day, and to their fathers especially on Father’s Day. The young children paint pictures or cards, while the older ones often buy clothes for their parents, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:6-10

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have To Love Who? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2002

Jesus tells us to love our enemies. This is not an easy thing to do, but we are called to do it. This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did.

INTRODUCTION Kid’s views on Love: What do most people do on a date? • On the first date they tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Mike, 10 • I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. Regina, 10 Some surefire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love - The Set-Apart Quality

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 29, 2002

What is the one thing that separates Christians from unbelievers? Why would we act that way?

April 28, 2002 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist