Sermons on Paradise Lost:

Recover Your Lost Moral Values

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jan 26, 2015

In our life moral values are important. Many have misplaced or lost their priceless ethics along the way and need to go back and recover them.

Sermon Beloved, I want you to meditate with me this morning on the words: recovering lost Moral values. Recovering lost Moral values. I’m sure that most of you would agree with me in making this affirmation that in this life if God allows you to wake up- before you go to bed, there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2015

The parable of the lost younger son in Luke 15:11-16 teaches us about the consequences of sin.

Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. William Barclay says, “There is no chapter of the New Testament so well known and so dearly loved as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2015

The parable of the gracious father in Luke 15:17-24 shows us the amazing grace of God.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015

The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Jesus Lost His Mind

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 27, 2015

The love of Christ, laying down his life for us all.

the day jesus lost his mind “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Lost That Giving Feeling Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Our level of concern for the Lord’s work, our contentment, and our joy in giving, are all a part of what we can give, not just what we put into the offering plate

After all the trials of study, a little girl finally experienced the major breakthrough in her life of learning to tie her own shoes. You’d think she’d be thrilled. Instead, she was overcome by tears. Her dad asked her, "Why are you crying?" "I have to tie my shoes," she said. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke 15: 1- 10 ~ The Lost

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2012

In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes murmured because Jesus showed such love and kindness to sinners, there's always people around that will make light of those that want to tell oth

Luke 15: 1- 10 THE LOST 10-27-12 In Luke 15: the Lord gives three parables; three stories to do with things that become lost. In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Searching For The Lost: An Exposition Of Luke 15

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2019

What is God's attitude toward repentant sinners?

Searching for the Lost: An Exposition of Luke 15 There are three well known parables in Luke 15, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Parables are illustrations which use a story to shed light on spiritual truth. Jesus wasn’t the only one who taught in parables in his day, but he was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-32, Luke 15:4-11, Luke 15:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"two Lost Sons"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019

A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

“Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019

Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples Of Jesus Are Engaged In Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2021

Jesus came to seek and save the lost. As His followers, who are trying to be like Him, we also must be engaged in seeking and saving the lost.

Introduction: A. The endeavor of evangelism is one that is so very close to the heart of God. 1. On one occasion, when Jesus was clarifying His purpose and mission, He said, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) 2. As disciples of Jesus, who are committed to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah 2:1-5, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-9, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 10 - Pray And Intercede For The Lost Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 2, 2024

We must abide in Christ and those who choose to do otherwise will be cut off. Also the Lord has chosen us so we can lead others into His kingdom. Like Abraham, every believer must also have a burden to pray and intercede for those who are lost without Christ.

We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed forever. (KJV) In the above mentioned verse, the Lord declares that He will raise up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35, John 15:1-2, Genesis 18:17, Genesis 11:9, Genesis 18:19, Genesis 18:22, Genesis 18:24-26, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The God Who Recovers What Was Lost Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This story reminds us that God is not only concerned with great battles and national affairs—He is also interested in the tools we lose while serving Him.

THE GOD WHO RECOVERS WHAT WAS LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-26; Jeremiah 30:17; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Luke 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This short but powerful episode in the prophetic ministry of Elisha reveals God’s concern for even the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Restore Your Lost Seasons Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

The Shunammite woman’s story is a testimony that obedience secures preservation and restoration. Even when we experience temporary loss for following God, He ensures nothing is ultimately lost.

GOD WILL RESTORE YOUR LOST SEASONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 8:1-6 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27; Psalm 126:1-6; Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: This remarkable passage revisits the Shunammite woman—an earlier beneficiary of Elisha’s ministry whose dead son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Restores Lost Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

God is a God of restoration. He does not just restore what was lost—He multiplies it and brings glory out of shame.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10-12; Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 126:1-6; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything valuable has been lost—time, opportunities, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God