Sermons on Paradise Lost:

What Does It Mean To Be Lost

Contributed by Brent Williams on May 16, 2002

What does it mean to be lost? How Lost is Lost? Lost enough that Jesus gave up heaven to be a man. Lost Enough that Jesus stayed on the Cross!

What does it mean to be Lost? Luke 19:1-10 I. A Seeking Soul A. Zacchaeus was a seeking soul Zacchaeus was a tax collector Sinner among sinners Rome handpicked the worse Jew to collect taxes from their own people, therefore, other Jews despised him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Facts The Lost Must Face

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 16, 2002

This message reveals three facts that every lost person must one day face when they stand before a holy God.

FACTS THE LOST MUST FACE Text: Rev.20: 12-15 Intro: A fact may be defined as, “the state of things as they are; reality; actuality; truth [fact as distinct from fancy]” (Victoria Neufeldt, Editor in Chief, and David B. Guralnik, Editor in Chief Emeritus, Webster’s New World Dictionary Of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Finding What Was Lost

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 4, 2002

When one person comes to faith in Jesus there is rejoicing in heaven. Who are sinners and who are the righteous are described in this message.

“The Joy of Finding What Was Lost” Luke 15 The primary thrust of Jesus’ mission on earth was finding lost people. Jesus said: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) Jesus was not talking about finding people who were lost as they were traveling from one city to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by David Davis on Jul 20, 2007

This sermon is about God’s passion and plan to see lost people saved.

Lost People Matter to God Luke 15:1-10 Introduction: Lost people matter to God, and they should matter to us. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. God gave His best to redeem an eternally lost world. We should give our best to share Christ with those who are lost in sin. Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Lost Jesus

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

I wonder today has the church lost something of value that we are willing to diligently seek after until we have found it. We tend to lose the anointing of God’s Spirit upon our lives and churches but we tend to move on in life like nothing has ever happe

“Have You Lost Jesus?” Intro: If your child has ever wondered away from you as a parent and you thought they were lost, you understand the frightening feeling that comes in your heart when you feel you have truly lost something of great value. I wonder today has the church lost something of value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Get Lost Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 20, 2007

Falling away from the faith should not be a possibility if the believer puts into practice the principles of goldly living found in the Bible.

Introduction 1. The American Frontier invited many adventurers to tackle the formative challenges of the West. Mountains, deserts, weather, animals, and the natives always posed a serious threat to the lives and wellbeing of the frontiersman and pioneer. 2. Last week I introduced to you a man by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2007

3 stories, 1 parable, many great truths! The Lost SHEEP, the Lost SILVER, the Lost SON, and the Lost SIBLING. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Parables: God’s Lost and Found Luke 15 [Get formatted text, audio/video, and great PowerPoint now by pasting this link into your browser.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LostAndFound.html The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Lost Sinner Sought And Saved

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 24, 2007

It is always of great rejoicing for our souls to read about the conversion of a sinner by God’s omnipotent grace

A LOST SINNER SOUGHT AND SAVED Luke 19:1-10 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay March 11, 2007 Introduction It is always of great rejoicing for our souls to read about the conversion of a sinner by God’s omnipotent grace. It is always encouraging knowing lost sinners have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Jesus Seeks Lost Sinners

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentecost 17(C) - Our Savior, Jesus Christ, seeks lost sinners. Each one is precious in his sight. Repentance brings heavenly joy.

OUR SAVIOR SEEKS LOST SINNERS (Outline) September 27, 2009 -- PENTECOST 17 -- Luke 15:1-10 INTRO: The center of Jesus’ earthly ministry was the cross. Jesus spent his entire life looking to the time he would die on the cross for the sins of the world. During his public ministry on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lost In Translation: The Illusion Of Life." Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

What would it be like if God was completely pulled out of your life?

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Ephesians 4:17-19 “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lost At Sea - A Ship Adrift

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Message about the lack of morality in America and Sexual Assault on Women

One of the hard things for preachers to do at times is to address issues of the current culture – but it is one of the necessary things – one of most important things Not to say that the 5 O’clock news headline should be the sermon title but applying the bible to everyday living as it relates to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found And Celestial Parties Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message on the Lost Sons.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Lost and Found and Celestial Parities” Luke 15:1-32 Introduction When thoughts become a pattern of thinking they sprout attitudes. Attitudes blossom into behavior. Behavior becomes habit. Habit becomes character. Transformed living cannot take place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lost Our First Love

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

The application to this is if we put Jesus first in our lives and if we continue to strive for Him, continue to draw ourselves close to Him, He will improve us and make us more like Him everyday.

Lost Our First Love ME I love Jesus and I love being a minister of Christ. I honestly believe being a minister is the most important thing I could do on the face of the earth. I love to preach and teach God’s word and I’m glad He led me here to MVC. Honestly though, He chose a tremendously ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Lost Are You

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

We all have been or know someone who is lost

Luke 15:3 and 8 and 11 1. This is all the same story, Jesus is teaching us something about the lost state of people 2. Lost Sheep a. Knows its lost but cannot connect to the good sheperd b. Is often scared and wondering c. Is out side of the will of God but just needs help and support to find ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God