Sermons on Seeker Of The Lost:

Sitting By The Pool

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 16, 2005

This is a sermon to those who want and need help but can not seem to find it; wilt thou be made whole?

Sitting By The Pool John 5:1-9 Intro: Jesus came to Jerusalem, but he did not go to the up and in to fellowship. He went to the sheep market where the lowly and hurting gathered. They were not all sick alike, but they were all alike sick. They all had not the same problem, but they all had the same ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Go Home Again

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

The saying "You can’t go home again" is not true when speaking spiritually.

There is a saying: “You can’t go back home again.” But in this parable Jesus tells us of a young man who did indeed go home. After a long and grueling absence from his father he finally made his way homeward. You too can come back home—no matter how long you’ve been away; no matter how far down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Responding To God's Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 6, 2003

Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences.

The Presence Driven Church Responding to God’s Presence Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences. Luke 10:38-40 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Merciful Ways Of God

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The Love of God calls us to be who God is to the world."

The word ‘Cat’ to my dog Sandy is not a word she wants to hear. It evokes an instant response of revulsion and loathing. ‘Grrr. Let me at it.’ Occasionally we’ll be quietly watching television, snoozing away, and a commercial will come on with a cat noise in it. Instant pandemonium. Vroom. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Son Burnt

Contributed by David Dalton on Mar 18, 2003

This sermon deals with the difference being in the presence of the Lord makes. Our look, our love, and our life.

“SON BURNT” QUESTION: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SUN BURNT? ILLUSTRATION: Have you ever noticed how some people get burnt easier then others? I usually get burnt pretty good at the beginning of the Summer. Eventually my burnt skin turns into a nice tan and then I don’t get burnt as easily. Some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Lepers

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Feb 13, 2003

Comparison and contrast of the leper healing in Old Testament to Christ healing the leper. Why we need to believe in miracles.

The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion asked. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Need Revival

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 14, 2003

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CLOSER TO THE LORD THAN YOU ARE TODAY? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN MORE EXCITED ABOUT JESUS THAN YOU ARE TODAY? IF SO YOU ARE IN NEED OF PERSONAL REVIVAL.

TITLE: DO I NEED A REVIVAL? 5/5/02 TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 11:1 - 4 INTRO: LAST YEAR I PREACHED A MESSAGE SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THIS OUT OF THE BOOK OF LUKE CHAPTER 15 CONCERNING THE PRODIGAL SON: AND IN THAT MESSAGE I GAVE SOME 8 THINGS TO USE AS AN INDICATOR FOR WHETHER OR NOT YOU NEED A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus A Friend Of Outcasts

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 15, 2003

“A man with leprosy came to Him and begged Him on his knees, ‘if you are willing, you can make me clean’. Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. Be clean!’ Immediately the leprosy left him and he w

Theme: Jesus a friend of outcasts Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45 Leprosy was and is a horrible and dreaded disease although today it can be cured. Many of us live near the Weija Leprosarium and are not even prepared to go anywhere near the place although many of the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Courtroom Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Those who do not have the Law will perish apart from the Law, and those who do have the Law will be judged by the Law. The problem is that neither proposition is very exciting.

The Courtroom of Conscience Romans 2:14-3:3 (Note: the dashes represent blanks; the congregation received an abbreviated sermon outline with blanks to fill in as bulletin inserts) 1. Absurd manufacturers warnings: -Sears Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping -Fritos chips: You could be a winner! ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Reality Or Fighting God's Truth? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

We are better off taking our position as lost and helpless sinners before God than we are fighting Him with our objections and rationalizations.

Facing Reality or Fighting God’s Truth? (Romans 3:1-20) 1. LONDON (Reuters) - A leading British brain surgeon has been suspended from work following a dispute over a bowl of soup. Dr Terence Hope was sent home from the Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham, where newspapers say there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The War Is On Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

Describes the reason why unbelievers are the way they are -- because of the way their mind works.

THE WAR IS ON! EPHESIANS 4:17-19 INTRO.: The battle lines have been drawn in the sand. 1. The forces have taken their positions, and are prepared for the worst. 2. The leaders have exhausted every resource, and have resigned themselves to the inevitable. 3. Weapons are readied, now aimed toward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19, Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Let Your Service Override Your Relationship

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Apr 21, 2004

A reminder that we need to spend more time with God.

There are many people in the world who claim the name of Christians.There are thousands maybe even millions of people who give their money, time, and their talents to help the church continue it’s ministry of spreading God’s Word to a secular ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: *other

Our Journey With God #1

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2002

John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion, it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is someone’s journey with God and to God’s heart

Our Journey With God Psalms 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:21, 25 PROLOGUE John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion –in fact, it is not- it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

It’s not about us. God’s purposes are paramount.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. [Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," excerpted from episode 119, "Talk To Your Daughter". Note: this episode is one of four included in a "For Your Consideration" DVD/VHS package that was prepared for the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist