Sermons on Recovery Of Lost Identity:

Being "re-Found"

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2023

Are you the rebellious son, lost and far from God? Are you the self-righteous Pharisee, no longer capable of rejoicing when a sinner returns to God?

Luke 15:11-24 'And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ (Luke 15:23, 24) Is Re-found really a word? Well, technically, no. But for this devotional and this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Are We There Yet?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011

This message describes some of the amazing things we have to look forward to in heaven. God is preparing an amazing place for us. Look at this beautiful world He prepared in only 7 days and then imagine what He has been preparing for us for tho

“Are we there Yet?” John 14:1-4 After serving for many years in Africa, a missionary couple was returning to the United States to retire. They had no pension; their health was failing ... they were very discouraged. They happened to be on the same ship coming home as the then ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Jesus Came Into The World To Save Sinners

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 29, 2011

A missions or evangelism sermon which emphasizes the central theme of the Bible...that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."

Christ Jesus Came Into the World to Save Sinners TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Satan is a master at using controversial and extra-biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Dead!

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Jun 11, 2017

I look around me and see a world full of the living dead. The sad part is they don’t know they are dead. Paul reminds the Christ follower that they too were once part of "The Walking Dead". And at the time, we didn't know we were dead either!

“The Walking Dead” by Steve Keeler Ephesians 2:1-3 “1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. 3 Among them we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Give When I Have Bills To Pay (Stewardship)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2020

This message looks at the reasons believers give poorly and why they give at all.

Why Should I Give When I’ve Got Bills To Pay Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 I can remember when I got my first lawnmower. I was about 12 years old. My mother wanted me to be able to learn how to earn money and to work for myself. I’m not sure how she managed to scrape the money together to buy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Time Like The Present Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 20, 2020

Every time we hear the story of God’s gift of the Christ child we should should always treasure this in our hearts and ponder the mystery of God being with us in the flesh every day. Maybe then Tiny Tim’s precious prayer will ring true: “God bless us every one,”

As far back as I can remember, I’ve known about Jesus. Everyone one of us here probably grew up hearing about Jesus, am I right? We heard about Him in church, in Sunday School. We listened to sermons about Him. We read about Him in the Bible when we got older. But here’s the thing … even if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:51-53

Denomination: United Methodist

Reach All Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

A leader with any great undertaking must choose his staff. Here Jesus is choosing his staff, his right-hand men, and his helpers in the days of his flesh. They were very ordinary men. Jesus saw the Jews as wandering and lost sheep straying without a shepherd.

Matthew 10:1-16 - Reach All Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: A leader with any great undertaking must choose his staff. Here Jesus is choosing his staff, his right-hand men, and his helpers in the days of his flesh. They were very ordinary men. They had no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Part 1

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 6, 2020

We live in a world where there is an increase in people choosing to end their life because they have lost all hope. This message is about hope and how we can keep it in the midst of our most troubling times.

Hope Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:11-13; Job 5:15-16; Romans 15:13 This morning we are going to talk about hope. Last week Rev. Fulks shared the testimony of one of her friends who celebrated her 66th birthday. As a teenager her friend had been told that she probably would not live to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11-13, Job 5:15-16, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World! Why God’s Glory Demands A Global Choir - Psalm 67 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 16, 2025

You pay taxes because you have to. You eat banana splits because you want to. Make it your goal to make your commitment to missions more like your commitment to banana splits than like your commitment to paying taxes.

Introduction: Making missions a delight I am on a quest in my spiritual life at this time to convert more and more of the things I do from mere discipline to the expression of or pursuit of joy. The man who can’t stand being around his wife but who forces himself to take her out on dates anyway ...read more

God Is A Father - A Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 8, 2025

Fathers have an important biblical calling because, like you, God is a Father. And the way you live as a father can be formative for those who are confronted by the truth that God is also a father.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 7th September 2025 – Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 “God Is A Father” Here we are on another Father’s Day. Dad’s, on this day do you feel like you have an important calling? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Dreams Fall Into The Pit Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

Like Israel sent Joseph to his brothers because of his love and concern for his rebellious children, God sent His son Jesus out of love for a world that is lost and distant from Him because of their sin. God is concerned for both your daily and eternal welfare.

Today, we are in Genesis 37. If you remember, for 20 years Jacob went from running, to wrestling, to resolving issues with God and his brother Esau. On his journey back home to Hebron, he endured deep sorrow — the rape of his daughter, Dinah, the shame of his sons’ violent revenge, and the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Samson lost God's presence.

A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret, The Reason, The Realisation, The Sacrifice

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Examining why Jesus wanted to keep his identity a secret

The Secret, The Reason, The Realisation, The Sacrifice Get everyone to stand - Need to conduct a bit of a survey, People think better on their feet Q1 Sit down if you’ve never had a secret before. Q2 Sit if you don’t have some secrets in your life now that you don’t want anyone else to know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe About Jesus?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2005

This sermon explains the importance of developing a proper understanding of Jesus identity.

What do you believe about Jesus Christ? Does it matter what you believe about Him? Many people tell us that if you believe a certain way you are intolerant. Others say it does not matter what you believe as long as you believe. Instead of seeking man’s opinion I want to look at what Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dual Personality Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2011

Jesus at his baptism, tood on our identity--that of a sinner. At our baptism, we take on Jesus' identity--missionary, evangelist proclaiming the God's kingdom is near.

Matthew 3:13-17 “Dual Personality” INTRODUCTION A reader of the scriptures does not get very far in any of the four gospels before coming upon this critical event in the life of Christ—his baptism. It is one of the few incidents in Jesus’ life that is contained in all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran