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  • William Fix avatar

    Does God Love Lost People? Series

    Contributed by William Fix on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making Heaven Rejoice

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
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    Heaven rejoices when lost sheep return to the flock

    Making Heaven Rejoice Luke 15:1-7 July 28, 2002 Introduction A story of being lost The concept of being lost One of the worst things that a person can be is lost. When you are lost there are a number of feelings that you can experience. There is fear because you don’t know where you are. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    This Is Your Invitation Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    Part 2 of this series designed to stir up a passion for investing in other peoples lives and then inviting them to church.

    Invest and Invite Part 2 “This is Your Invitation” Brian A. Moon Story – My wife one time told me a story about this girl she wanted to invite to church when she was in 7th grade. The girl was a bit of a bully and Cheryl was very nervous about asking her to go to church for obvious reasons… One ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parables Of The Father's Love Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
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    Jesus tells three parables illustrating what it means to be lost, heaven¡¦s joy when the lost are found and how the loving Father looks to save people.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 41 ¡§Parables of the Father¡¦s Love¡¨ Luke 15:1-32 As we open our study of Chapter fifteen, the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling again. ¡§Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Man Receives Sinners

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
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    The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

    The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven's Party Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
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    Part 9 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Three stories about something lost and something found reveal when Christ is the happiest. Jesus is happiest when the lost are found. How does this affect your life?

    HEAVEN’S PARTY Luke 15:1-32 Read at beginning of service: Psalm 96:1-3 (NIV) 1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Far Would God Go? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 24,541 views

    Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

    OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Joy Of Finding What Was Lost

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
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    Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parable of the Lost Sheep

    Parable of the Lost Sheep – Grace 9 Today we will be looking at the Parable of the Lost Sheep found in Matt 18:10-14 • By now we should understand that context is very important to a correct interpretation of scripture • Earlier in this chapter we have the story of the apostles arguing amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joy In The Presence

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,189 views

    The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.

    Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Who Have You Been Eating With?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,194 views

    A challenge to meet people where they are.

    Who Have You Been Eating With? Luke 15:1-7 July 11, 2004 Luke 15:1 (NLT) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. Who’s The Target Audience?  Jesus’ audience was made up of tax collectors and “sinners” – They were hungry for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hanging With The Wrong Crowd

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,645 views

    This message challenges the people of God to be willing to endure the same criticism our Lord endured from those who are modern day Pharisees - "He eats with sinners". We are challenged to touch the live of those in the "wrong crowd" with the message of

    (Elab = Elaborate point) (Trans = Transition) Luke 15:1-7 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 "What man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Doolittle avatar

    Light In The Land Of Darkness - Eulogy For The World Trade Center

    Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    First, there is disbelief. Driving to the hospital. Getting bits and pieces working in the Emergency Room. A snatch of words from a reporter on the radio. A quick blurb on CNN. The disbelief increases. What happened? The World Trade Center? Did

    Light in the Land of Darkness - Eulogy for the World Trade Center I Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl Street Methodist Church September 16th - 2001 - The Sunday after the Bombing of the World Trade Center Holy, Powerful God, Our nation is at war with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Lost And Found Chapter

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    Describing the Lostness of Mankind and the grace of the Saviour

    PP0552 DATE THE LOST AND FOUND CHAPTER! Luke 15:1-32; Luke 16:19-31. INTRODUCTION: There are certain chapters of the Bible that are known by certain titles: Genesis 1 - The Creation Chapter. Exodus 12 - The Passover Chapter, 1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath Chapter. Psalm 23 – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Searching For One Lost Sheep

    Contributed by James May on May 15, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 25,018 views

    I’m so glad that the Great Shepherd watches over his sheep. We can rest assured that Jesus is doing everything possible to bring our lost loved ones into the fold. He wants none of his sheep to be lost.

    Searching for One Lost Sheep By Pastor Jim May Luke 15:1-7, "Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. And he spake this parable unto them, saying, What man of you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible