Sermons on Reach The Lost:

When Outsiders Come To Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2010

The impact of spiritual worship on outsiders is reviewed. It is the proclamation of the Word and not the frenzied attempts to awe and inspire outsiders that result in salvation of the lost.

“Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. In the Law it is written, ‘By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.’ Thus, tongues are a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Become Real Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

Using the Velveteen Rabbit as a moral this message examines the importance of merging old and young generations together in the Body of Christ to reach the greatest effectiveness.

¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part Two - The Velveteen Rabbit Something Old/Something New Introduction: Read from, ¡§The Velveteen Rabbit - How a Toy Becomes Real¡¨ ¡§The Skin Horse had lived longer in the nursery than any of the others. He was so old that his brown coat was bald in patches and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Love We Don't Expect Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003

God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Interrupts The Outcast Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001

Jesus was not afraid to reach out to the "outcasts" of His society. When He did, important truths were revealed that we need to know.

"When Jesus Interrupts the Outcast" Luke 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like an outcast? Some people are rejected by people because of their race, color, or background. Some are rejected for their beliefs. Some rejected because of behavior. You can be poor or rich, powerless or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance, Confidence And Joy Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Part Two - The Basis for Reaching Out and Gathering In in a three-fold discipleship pattern in I John.

Assurance, Confidence and Joy Bill Myers, Pastor In explaining the process of spiritual development, many Christians struggle to describe concisely and accurately “what comes next” in the ever-deepening walk with Jesus we usually call “discipleship.” Among the many passages that speak of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Hebrews 6:4-6? Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

In this day of modern preaching on eternal security, does a Christian ever reach the place of backsliding and becoming apostate? Let’s study it out.

Heb. 6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007

Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

*#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Beyond All Measure Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009

Only the Love of Christ can reach beyond our wildest dreams and imagination. His love is a Love that goes far beyond measure.

LOVE BEYOND ALL MEASURE John 15:12-13 Christmas Series 2008 The love of God is incomprehensible to each one of us. We cannot comprehend the magnitude of how God really does love us. Many hymns have been written with the main priority of describing God’s love. One in particular: “The love of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Throne Gazing

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006

God is beautiful in all His ways. He relentlessly and lovingly pursues mankind reaching out in romantic passion with nail pierced hands.

Deeply rooted in every human heart is an unquenchable longing for beauty, a God-given sense that beauty must have a meaning that is larger and more permanent than ones own self. It can arouse pleasure, delight and even bring rest. Every person longs to observe and be a part of beauty as they seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 15, 2004

Impossibilies are Opportunities Brilliantly Disguised! The things God asks us to do will never be within our reach but always within our willingness!

Mary, Did You Know? Luke 1:26-38 Impossibilies are Opportunities Brilliantly Disguised! Prepared for Bossier City First Church of God December 12, 2004 Rev. Johnny Creasong, Pastor Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Raise Your Children From The Dead

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 13, 2006

A recrafted sermon of the same title from contributor 3007 focusing on how parents can reach children who have fallen away

HOW TO RAISE YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE DEAD MARK 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION… Bill Cosby on Father’s Day (http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/f/fathers_day.htm) Two humorous observations from Bill Cosby’s book, Fatherhood. He writes: Now that my father is a grandfather, he just can’t wait to give money ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In The Driver's Seat

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

God is in life’s driver’s seat, He knows where He is taking us, and we will finally reach our destination.

God Is in the Driver’s Seat Psalm 97:1 INTRO.: In Sept., 1971, I was nearly involved in an accident with a friend named Wayne. A driver pulled onto the highway in front of us and Wayne had to drive onto the shoulder to avoid hitting him. It was a very frightening experience, but I recovered quickly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Back To The Basics

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 27, 2006

Every member of CTK Church needs to worship daily, minister in a small group, and reach out to others with the love, acceptance, and forgiveness of Jesus.

OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be inspired to center their lives on the 3 priorities of CTK church. 2. Listeners will evaluate their commitment to the priorities of CTK church. INTRO: Just Tuesday night I received a call from a telemarketer asking if I wanted to give a donation to an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Innovative Influencer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2014

Don't limit God to one place and to one plan if you want to continue to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Two moose hunters in northern Canada shot an unusually large moose. It was a real trophy animal, but there was only one problem. The moose was too big for their packhorses to carry out of the woods. That didn’t bother the hunters, though. They just used their cell phone to call in a tiny ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Know God.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2014

Be still and know that God is God. In your spirit, time aside to encounter him, do it! Also feed the hungry, reach out!

Psalm 46. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present[b] help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army