Sermons on Parable Of Lost Sheep:

"three Ways We Can View People"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

A sermon on the parable of the Good Samaritan

Title: “3 Ways We Can View People” Script: Lk. 10:30-37 Type: Series Where: GNBC 11-17-19 Intro: FAMOUS NEIGHBORS Can you name some famous neighbors? *Mr. Rogers Neighborhood in his sweater and sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” *Dennis the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Treasure, The Pearl And The Net Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

God’s gift of membership in his kingdom is a treasure that’s worth giving up everything else to possess. His gift of his revealed word is a treasure that we can bring out of our storerooms over and over again to apply to each new situation we find ourselv

Can you imagine this man? Perhaps he’s ploughing a field, just a paid worker, but he suddenly comes across a great treasure, just below the surface. He can’t believe his luck! But what’s he to do? He knows he can’t just take it. The field doesn’t belong to him. Perhaps it’s too big to dig up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Anglican

Go For It

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2010

This sermon is about the lessons we can learn from the attitude of the elder brother of the prodigal son

Go for it Five Lessons from the Elder Son’s Attitude Luke 15 This is one of the most preached texts in the Bible, but I believe God will speak to you today through this narrative as you are reading this. I will not be focusing on the ‘lost son’ or ‘prodigal son’ but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 John 5:10-13 Can A Saved Person Be Lost Again?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 2, 2011

There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about it?

1 John 5:10-13 CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? Today I want to talk for a little while on the subject; CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Must Leaders Always Disappoint?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2023

As we end this year of grace, we can confidently face the future, even if we never have a really good king or president or prime minister in our earthly life.

Christ the King 2023 I have pretty strong memories of the Feast of Christ the King during my elementary years at a Catholic boys’ school. My parents would see me dressed up in my school uniform, which was styled like a U.S. Army class A uniform from WW2, but with maroon dyes, and the whole school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, Matthew 25:31-46, Ezekiel 34:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Outsiders - Shepherds (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 13, 2025

Looking at the ways God comes into our lives, as He crashes our stories.

“When God Crashed Our Story” Luke 2:8-20 December 14, 2025 Have you ever ended up somewhere you weren’t supposed to be? Maybe it was getting lost. And to make matters worse, you didn’t even realize you were going the wrong direction. Suddenly, something just didn’t make sense. Anybody willing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Open House

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

When God calls people to us, it is our job to gather them in his name and share the joy he provides for all in his house of prayer.

Almost 40 years ago, July or August of 1984, I was at my very first Bible camp. It was the annual women’s retreat for the Northwest Women’s Caucus of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and I was scared to death. Well, maybe that was putting it a little strongly, but I was pretty nervous. You ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"There's Room At The Table"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 30, 2003

Luke 14 Jesus describes the Kingdom of god as a Great Banquet Table. Who belongs at the table and how inclusive is the table?

“There’s Room at the Table” -The Kingdom of God is like a Great Banquet Table- Luke 14:1-24 In this passage of scripture Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet. The Kingdom of God is like having a great party. The social life of Jesus got him into trouble. His social life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2001

how Jesus went to warn the very people who were plotting to kill him.

April 1, 2001 Luke 20:9-19 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

"You Cannot Serve God And Wealth.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.”

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Luke 16: 1-13 Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus teaching that it is in our own best self-interest to be “interested” in the welfare of others. Amen. Title: “You cannot serve God and wealth.” Jesus relates a parable about a prudent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Judge And The Persistent Widow

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't.

And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear. The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening #6 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 9, 2024

Like a parent who has an important message, does our Father ever wonder if we are listening?

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #6 ARE YOU LISTENING (Mark 4:1-20) How many parents have taken their child’s face in their hands and asked “Are you listening to me? Do you hear what I am saying?” And how many children have completely closed out what their parents were saying, but for safety ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Be My Guest Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 3 of 9

BE MY GUEST (LUKE 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to thewedding.com, the average amount spent in the United States in 2007 on a wedding was $27,690. Nationally, in 2006 wedding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Starting Right

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009

starting right

The Pearl of Psalms Psalm 23:1 Starting Right If I had to ask you what the most well know passage from the Old Testament was would you be able to tell me? This morning I want to start a mini series through one of the best known passages in all the Bible - many people who never go to church know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other