Sermons on Paradise Lost:

Mirrors Of Mercy

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009

When we grow weary of our sin-sick world, and maybe even of sinners, we must remember that Jesus urged us to be mirrors of His mercy, and He came to call sinners, not the "righteous"

Mirrors of Mercy TCF Sermon March 1, 2009 We hear every day about sin and sinners at work in the world around us. We see it on the news. We see sin at work in our neighborhoods. We see it in our workplace. We see it in the marketplace, whether that’s the mall, the restaurants we frequent, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man With Acts 20:20 Vision

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

When I was in Bible College, one of my professors repeatedly told us we needed Acts 20:20 vision, and take the Gospel of Christ from door to door as well as in the public. The apostle Paul was a man with this type of Acts 20:20 vision. His vision for t

*THE MAN WITH ACTS 20:20 VISION* Acts 20:17-21 Dorn Ridge January 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The scene I want you to imagine this morning is that of a meeting. 2.) In fact this scene might be what we would consider an ideal Elder’s Meeting. A.) Paul called the leaders of the Ephesian Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You See

Contributed by Robert Donato on Jan 31, 2013

Lost people matter to God, and they had better matter to us!

What Do You See? A fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the next challenger. Anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Some Other Way

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

There are other ways by which men are trying to be saved.

SOME OTHER WAY John 10:1-10 INTRO: Good men are compared to sheep. God called His people a Flock in Ezekiel 34:31. Good men have the qualities of sheep. Harmless, meek, and quiet under the hand ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

All We Like Sheep Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

We, as Christians, can go astray like sheep. Sin keeps zapping us like an electric fence, but we eventually become numb to it and cross over to enter the dangers of the world. The Shepherd will then react. So, how will He react?

To begin this evening’s message, I would like to share a verse from the Old Testament. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” All of us have gone astray from God at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Criminal's Acknowledgements - Luke 23: 39-43

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 1, 2011

The Criminal's Acknowledgements - Luke 23: 39-43

The Criminal's Acknowledgements - Luke 23: 39-43 The Criminal's Acknowledgements Luke 23:39 One of the criminals hanging there began to shout insults at Jesus: "Aren't you the Messiah? Then save yourself, and save us too!" Luke 23:40 But the other criminal stopped him. He said, "You should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Flows From The Throne Of The Lamb

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 22, 2010

The winter of this world bears down on us. But the scene of the life and light of heaven strengthens and encourages us. Cherish the heavenly scene. Parts: 1) A life of radiant pureness. 2) A life of resplendent purpose.

Text: Revelation 22:1-5 Theme: Life Flows from the Throne of the Lamb A. A life of radiant pureness B. A life of resplendent purpose Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 21, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Mirror Image

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

When man looks into a mirror, the Word (ie, the Law) is the perfection of his image. Through Christ, in aligning his form to the righteous life of God's commands, a man participates in paradise.

“Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (Jas. 1:22). James wrote to believers not to pagans: “To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations” (Jas. 1:1). We might explain his recipients as those of the Faith who live in a godless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Anglican

Final Words

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 26, 2008

Truths gleaned from Jesus’ words to thief on the cross.

FINAL WORDS INTRO> Something happened a few years ago that had never happened before. For the first time ever, a game show became the #1-rated television show. Regis Philbin served as the original host of “Do You Want To Be A Millionaire?,” where a single contestant sits in chair while lights ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

A River Runs Through It

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 4, 2024

Paradise began with a river flowing from the Garden, and in Heaven a river flows from the throne of God. The message is a brief consideration of the role these rivers play in the economy of God.

“A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is the Pishon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold” [GENESIS 2:10-11]. “The angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-11, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Tasted Death For Us Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

Part of what heaven will be like for us will be a restoration of authority over God's creation of a new heaven and a new earth.

INTRODUCTION The Book of Hebrews is all about Jesus. From chapter one all the way through chapter thirteen there is a radical focus on Jesus. Hebrews is a study of Jesusology. I just made that word up. I think we should all strive to major in Jesusology. The theme of the book is “Eyes on Jesus.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Lost, For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

There are those who may go about to convert lost souls....but not with the proper motive that God wants us to be moved by.

I think that we all have done some things with the wrong motives in our hearts. A. When we were little, we didn’t misbehave if we at all thought that there might be a reward coming. 1. We were actually phonies...we weren’t being good because we loved and honored our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Up Lost In God's House Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Jews knew of God but not knew God.

Characteristics of this section: the heighth of chapter 8 to the depth of concern in 9. From joy to a great burden. *Some of toughest questions contemplating actions and working of God. Bitter and denunciatory accusations against God are faced. *Paul goes from explaining the gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-15

Does God Love Lost People? Series

Contributed by William Fix on Jan 1, 2002

When we encounter people on the street that obviously live there are we turned off by them? Are we turned off socially? Is our compassion turned off? Do we love these people? Or more importantly, does God love them?

Does God Really Love These Things? Part 2 Does God Love Lost People? Sr. Pastor Taylor Free Methodist Church Let’s begin by answering the question, “Does God love lost people?” For God so loved the world that he gave one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

I Was Lost, But Now Am Found

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Feb 5, 2002

As we move closer to Easter, this sermon explores the place of repentance in the life of faithful Christians

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life, Repentance Do you know the story of John Newton? Newton was born in London July 24, 1725, the son of a commander of a merchant ship which sailed the Mediterranean. When John was eleven, he went to sea with his father and made six voyages with him before ...read more

Denomination: Methodist