Sermons on Seeking The Lost:

Jesus And Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 1, 2015

An analysis of Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10 teaches us about Jesus mission to seek to save the lost.

Scripture Jesus’ mission was to seek and to save the lost. And he seeks and finds every lost person the Father gave him to seek and to find. Today, we will learn about Jesus seeking and finding a man who was lost. Let’s read about Jesus and Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10: 1 He entered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unstoppable Glory Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 7, 2005

when God’s people start to seek an eternal view, indeed a view of heaven, Satan goes into a rage. He can’t stand it. He knows that the moment someone sees heaven and tastes it atmosphere, he has lost souls,

AN UNSTOPPABLE GLORY IAN JOHNSON Sep 07, 2005 1 Cor 2: 9-10 9 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him."* 10 But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Press Toward The Promise; Don’t Turn Back”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk with you about prayer, and the structure of them being answered. I know what you’re thinking what in the world did the preceding text have to do with prayer?

Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. Exodus 14:11 And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 6, 2014

What is the "Golden Rule" all about in the eyes of Jesus?

The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 Introduction The “Golden Rule” is commonly referred to in Western society, although it is commonly misused. Cynics substitute statements like “He who has the gold, rules” or “Do unto others before they do unto you” for the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do When All Hope Is Lost Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 4, 2020

This message was for our 25th anniversary as a church, that we celbrated online because of COVID-19 Looks at how to find hope when it's been lost.

Through January and February our sermon series was Worst Case Scenarios. Who would have believed that a month later the world would be living through a worst-case scenario? We could write a new chapter to the book: What to do if you are living in a pandemic. 1. Wash your hands 2. Don’t touch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Really, You're Never Lost Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Can God keep me from losing my faith?

Before Woodrow Wilson became president of the United States, he was president of Princeton University. One day he had to endure a one hour-long interrogation by an anxious mother who wanted to be sure that Princeton was the best place to send her son. He patiently tried to answer every one of her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon's Revelation

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 6, 2013

God will seeks us and loves us.

Son 3:9 King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon. Son 3:10 He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem. Son 3:11 Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Hunger For God

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

To have a hunger and a passion for God

A Hunger for God Introduction: Last week we heard the preaching about the fig-tree and when we abide under the fig-tree God will know our name. Today I want to speak about having a hunger for God. Hunger defined – The Discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a lack of food; to have a strong ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Totally Lost Your Gourd?

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 16, 2005

We can learn some things from the story of Jonah. We don’t have to go through the experience of being swallowed by a whale. But we’re going to have to lose some of the "gourds" in our lives. What is a gourd? It’s anything we value more than our Lord.

Have You Totally Lost Your Gourd? Sunday a.m., April 6, 2003 Jonah 4:1-11 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. 2 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

"Rebuilding Broken Altars— Restoring What Was Lost” Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Sep 15, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

Rebuilding the Altar (2) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Rebuilding Broken Altars— Restoring What Was Lost” Introduction: Today, we are continuing our series “Rebuilding the Altar”. We kicked off this last week by discussing the “Significance of the Altar. Today, as we dive into the story of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Future And A Hope

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014

In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Faith is not just believing that Jesus can save; it's asking Him to do it.

Opening illustration: Suppose you are rushed to the hospital, where a physician examines you and informs you that you are critically ill. He says you’ll die unless you have proper treatment. He then prescribes medicine and says, “If you will take this, I can assure you with absolute certainty that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Presence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Finding God is not a one-time blessing, it is a life-long passion.

A. INTRODUCTION “We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle (i.e., the worship center in the Old Testament) have no right to eat … therefore, let us go forth to Him (Jesus) outside the camp … let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10, Hebrews 13:13, Hebrews 13:15, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Receive Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 20, 2018

The wise men show us how to worship Jesus today.

Scripture The lessons in the Service of Lessons and Carols focus on the birth of Jesus. From the Old Testament prophecies to the New Testament accounts of his birth, the lessons tell us about the incarnation of Jesus. One of those Lessons, the Eighth Lesson, is about the visit of the wise men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tears Of Hell

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

Jesus weeps over the lost. Do we?

When Jesus entered Jerusalem the Sunday before Passover, He received the peoples’ welcome as the coming Messiah as they shouted, “Hosanna!” (Save Us!). After some Pharisees challenged Him, Luke says, “Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it” (Luke 19:41, NKJV). This is one of two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ