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  • Richard McNair avatar

    A Question Of Priorities Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,752 views

    How would Jesus build a church? He did build a church by reaching the lost and making it a priority.

    “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... ILL #1 “My kids were lost and I didn’t even know it.” ... When I was in school in Dallas my 2 kids,6 & 9, spent the afternoon with a pastor friend of mine Garris Baggett and his wife. Janet and I were at work and didn’t even know the kids had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leo Launio avatar

    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    A sermon on the three parables of Jesus based in Luke 15.

    December 06, 1996 I. Introduction: A. Experiences of those who have experienced being lost 1. An old man who got lost because of Alzheimer disease 2. A young man who got lost wandering in the forest because of mental impairment 3. A young girl lost in a crowded shopping mall B. Being lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How To Reach Outward...

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    In a community where 40% of the people don’t give a rip about church what are we to do? How are we to approach them.

    The 1950’s was a boom time for the Church in the U.S. and the favorite game for believers was “Hide and Seek”. Congregations would hide behind their walls and stained glass windows and those outside would seek us out. If you hadn’t noticed the world doesn’t play “Hide and Seek” anymore. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Looking For What's Lost, Part I Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    Jesus teaches us about how we should respond to the "sinners" of this world.

    I. “He welcomes sinners!” A. In Luke 14, we saw Jesus’ call to discipleship, how he called people to give themselves completely to the Lord. He ended his call by saying, “He who has ears, let him hear.” B. The “sinners” heard and responded. These were the outcasts of society, those who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Roger avatar

    The Attitude Of The Seeker Of One More Soul

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,794 views

    To challenge people to reach one more soul for Christ.

    THE ATTITUDE OF A SEEKER OF ONE MORE SOUL Luke 15:1-10 1. He is not satisfied with what he has as long as there is ONE MORE that is lost. „« The shepherd surely could have just waited a few months and he would have had well over a hundred sheep in his flock. „« The woman could have worn her head ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Buscando Lo Perdido, Parte I Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,361 views

    En las parábolas de la oveja perdida y la moneda perdida, Cristo nos enseña sobre nuestra actitud para con los "pecadores" de este mundo.

    Lucas 15:1-10 I. “¡Recibe a pecadores!” A. En Lucas 14, vimos cuando Jesús llamó la gente a hacerse discípulos, como llamó a la gente a entregarse por completo al Señor. Terminó diciendo: “El que tenga oídos, que oiga.” B. Los “pecadores” oyeron y respondieron. Eran los marginados de la sociedad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Fresh Start

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent

    4th Sunday in Lent Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 A Fresh Start   "Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable:" Luke 15:1-3, RSV. "And he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Vernon Murray avatar

    Lost Found Restored

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 138 ratings
     | 14,786 views

    Even us Christians lose our way; when that happens, the Savior, seeks us, finds us, and restores us.

    INTRODUCTION: Major Barb Sherer, a fellow Presbyterian minister and chaplain in the United States Army, was in Iraq during the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Moments before worshipers arrived for Sunday service, a fire broke out and destroyed the tent. By a miracle, no one was hurt. Later ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 53,855 views

    The Church should be the place of celebration.

    Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Passion For You

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    God has a passion for you!

    A PASSION FOR YOU Luke 15:1-32 S: God’s love Th: God seeks us out Pr: GOD HAS A PASSION FOR YOU! ?: Who? Who does God have a passion for? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 15 three The _____ person God has a passion for is the… I. WANDERING (3-7) II. MISSING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

    You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Join The Search Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    A narrative sermon calling on Christians to join the search for the lost.

    Title: More Like Jesus... In His Mission D.T.: There is not greater reward in life than to be a part of seeing someone come to Christ. Text: Luke 15:4-32 Move #1: Introduction - How many of you have watched the game show with Donnie Osmand, "The Pyramid Game." One person lists out a bunch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 217 ratings
     | 42,528 views

    Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Upside Down, Inside Out Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.

    "In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the past Pharisees Wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,257 views

    First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

    INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist