Sermons on Search And Rescue:

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Roger, The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Roger the sheep is lost and found, and the flock doesn’t like it.

There was great distress among the sheep. Little Wally, the son of prominent flock members Drusilla and Arthur, was missing. The panic had begun in early afternoon, when he did not return from play. Soon, though, the shepherd found out that Wally was gone, and about nightfall he set out to search ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Valuable Things In The World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

A sermon on the Parables of the Lost Coin and Sheep

The Most Valuable Things in the World Luke 15:1-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

If My People Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Is A Life Boat, Not A Showboat

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

The church’s primary reason for existence is to save the lost.

The Church Exists for Evangelism How does the old adage go? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.?Can we say it together? “The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing.? Do you agree with this statement? For us here at the Seattle Central Korean SDA Church, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Adventist

"It Is Time To Seek The Lord . . .”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 29, 2007

Seeking God, Finding God, Discovering God is the greatest Adventure we can experience.

"It Is Time to Seek the Lord . . .” A woman had two little boys who were driving her to the edge of despair. They were into everything, non-stop. And they were mischievous as well. One day she decided to take them to her pastor. Maybe he could succeed where she had failed. The pastor wanted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Anyone & Everyone Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2001

The good news is that everyone who calls upon the Lord will be saved as well as not disappointed.

Anyone & Everyone 8-11-01 INTRO: We have all been a part of misunderstandings. Either we didn’t understand a situation or someone misunderstood us. I remember a few weeks ago my wife and I had a “misunderstanding” about both of our driving habits. My wife seems to enjoy driving very close to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Crucified, Yet Alive: Transformed By Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2024

Explore a powerful truth that transforms lives—how the cross and resurrection of Christ shape the believer's life.

Crucified, Yet Alive: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful truth that transforms lives—how the cross and resurrection of Christ shape the believer's life. Our primary texts will come from 2 Corinthians 13:4, Galatians 1:4, and Galatians 2:20. These verses dive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4, Isaiah 53:5, Galatians 1:4, Colossians 1:13, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right Stuff

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series in the book of Acts

The right stuff - the wrong way We have the right stuff 10 years/Win Arn in Marquette MI about the Christian church movement. I went with some LSCC Elders and listened and learned. He said the Christian Church movement was ideally suited to reach American culture for Jesus and it should be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8, Ezekiel 34:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Jesus - Marker # 5 - I Am Learning The Teachings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2018

The teachings of Jesus are a window, along with all other Holy Scripture, into the heart and mind of God. This is the 5th sermon in a sermon series on "The Way of Jesus", an initiative of my tribe, The Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada

Way Of Jesus #5 - Learning the Teachings of Jesus We’ve been looking at the Way of Jesus anchors Today’s is “I am learning the teachings of Jesus” Meetings in office - best quotes are always from Jesus Way of Jesus is about how to have a Jesus -shaped ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When I'm Hurting? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 9, 2007

Suffering is never easy, but understanding what God is up to helps us cooperate with Him in the process of using our pain for good results.

One of the biggest speed bumps to understanding God can be our encounters with pain and suffering. The hurts we experience may stem from abandonment or abuse, sorrow and loss, fears and failures, setbacks and confrontations, chronic illness and pain - the list is long. We all hurt for a variety ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Good News To Tell But Don't Tell It.

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Oct 12, 2002

We are living in a time it seems like their is no good news at all, turn or your radio, tv, read the paper and all you here or read is bad news, well I’m here to tell you this morning their is good news to tell.

By way of introduction this morning I want you to notice 2 things, #1 The problem that existed #2 How God supernaturally provided what they needed. We find in chapter 6 that syria once again was at war with Israel, we find where Benhadad the King of Syria had gathered together his great army ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Signal Of The Soul

Contributed by Ken Dillingham on Dec 25, 2003

Evangelistic Sermon focused at two things. 1. To draw attention to the unsaved listener to the felt need of salvation. 2. To cause the church to realize that desparate people are all around us.

Signals of the Soul Mark 5:2-6 I. Introduction A. There are various signs, certain signals, that are given by men who are prisoners of war, or floating helplessly on the wreck of a ship, or stranded in some way. Signals that make their presence and peril known to a busy outside world. Signals ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-6

Denomination: Apostolic

A Light For The World

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

revealing our need to carry the light to those drowning in sin.

ASV John 3:17-21 For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him. He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Sheep: God's Pursuit Of The Wanderer Matthew 18:12-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

Matthew 18:12-14, unveils God's heart for the lost and His relentless pursuit of those who stray from His flock. Let us delve deep into this scripture and uncover its profound implications.

The Lost Sheep: God's Pursuit of the Wanderer Matthew 18:12-14 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the transformative truths revealed in Matthew 18:12-14. This passage unveils God's heart for the lost and His relentless pursuit of those who stray from His flock. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14, Luke 19:10, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 15:7, John 3:16, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal