Sermons on Paradise Lost:

Not About The Numbers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's victory with 300 warriors should be an encouragement to any congregation which might be small or have lost members.

Today, I don’t want to take you through the text verse-by-verse. I’m not going to bore you with maps or the meanings of names (except one)—even though there would be some familiarity there. I’m concerned that we might have lost sight of the purpose of this short, specialized ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christ Of The Advent

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Has Christmas got completely lost in all the commercial noise around it as a festival? Is there still a real meaning to Christmas?

Christ of the Advent Main Passage 2 Tim 3: 1-7 It is advent season again. It is time to sing carols, eat Christmas cakes, wear new cloths, decorate homes, put up the stars, and wish people Merry Christmas. It is that time when we are supposed to rejoice in the good news of great joy that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Antidote Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 4, 2017

As the Israelites enter Canaan, God warns them not to be so lost in their abundance that they forget that it is God who gives it to them.

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 “Antidote” INTRODUCTION For those of us who have worked hard and put in long hours, it is easy to look at our accomplishments and our possessions and pat ourselves on the back. We discover, when we do so however, that our self-centered pride rears its ugly head and we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Harvest Is Plentiful!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 10, 2025

Based on Matthew 9:35-38 - Challenges hearers to reach out to those who are lost that they may be found.

“THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL” Matthew 9:35-38 FBCF – 11/9/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Article: 5 yrs ago, Penny was a 1 yr-old chihuahua that belonged to the Taylor family here in MS something happened & Penny went missing. As a dog-lover, I know that was a sad tragedy for that family. But after 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Friend Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus demonstrates divine compassion by reaching out to the marginalized, the guilty, and the lost, showing that His love is inclusive and transformative.

JESUS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:34 Key Verse: “The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners.” – Luke 7:34 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; John 3:17; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If There Was No Resurrection?

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 29, 2024

Paul asked a question to show the lost condition of man who chooses to imagine the world without Jesus the Christ.

“What If There Was No Resurrection?” 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 There was a song written by John Lennon in 1971 Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us, only sky Imagine all the people Sharing for today, ha, ah, ah [Chorus] You may say I'm a dreamer But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming The Remaining Days Of The Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 26, 2025

A call to maximise divine opportunities, recover lost grounds, and finish the year purposefully under God’s guidance.

REDEEMING THE REMAINING DAYS OF THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:16 Key Verse: “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:16) Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12; Joel 2:25-26; Ecclesiastes 7:8; John 9:4; Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION As the year draws to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Today This Scripture Is Fulfilled

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2009

Epiphany 3(C) - Jesus declares: "Today this Scripture is fulfilled". Believers are filled with God’s Spirit to proclaim God’s message.

“TODAY THIS SCRIPTURE IS FULFILLED…” (Outline) January 25, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 3 -- Luke 4:14-21 INTRO: Our Lord Jesus Christ came and lived on this earth as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Jesus also came as the word made flesh. We gather together around this very living word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Commandment: The Priority Of The Church

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 6, 2014

I shared this sermon to convey what I think should be the church's primary purpose as I was installed as senior pastor. 1. Loving God 2. Loving one another as church members 3. Loving non-believers by sharing the gospel

The Great Commandment: Matthew 22:37-40 37 And He said to him, " YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38 "This is the great and foremost commandment. 39 ”The second is like it, " YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

You Need To Evangelize

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 21, 2018

Evangelism is for every believer. You have a role to play and I also have a role to play. Take Jesus out there and preach h Him to the world

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU NEED TO EVANGELIZE John 14:2-3King James Version (KJV) 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith Promise 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 16, 2018

Faith Promise is a once-a-year service about the work of World Missions in The Church of The Nazarene. Faith Promise is not a pledge, it is acommitment between the giver and the Lord. This can be used as an outline by inserting missionaries your church and/or denomination supports.

Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Pray Persuasively Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 24, 2020

Can our prayers really change things? Is it possible to pray in a way that persuades God to act?

Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32. We are in week three of a series on the power of prayer. We’ve adopted James 5:16 as our theme verse for the entire series— “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” So we’ve been talking each week about what makes prayer powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:9-14, Exodus 32:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

No Rest For The Weary When Lives Are At Stake Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus came to save souls in danger. His attitude toward lost folks - "sheep without a shepherd" - was such that He would not let their needs go unmet, no matter the cost to Himself and His disciples.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:33-52

Dream Suicide

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2014

How many commit Spiritual suicide in their lifetime and never bounce back.

Dream Suicide Genesis 39:7-10TM Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Philip Yancey, in his book "Reaching for the Invisible God" describes the way God get’s blamed for things in this way. "When Princess Diana ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Outward, Inward, Upward

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2014

Jesus gives us a picture of the world being ready for a great spiritual harvest, but in need of laborers to gather it into the barns. He urges the disciples to pray that the Lord of the harvest, who is Jesus Himself, will send forth the workers to gather it.

Title: Outward, Inward, Upward Text: Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. (Matthew 9:38) Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: I have never been out of the USA, but I have heard that traveling in other countries is often an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist