Sermons on Seeking The Lost:

How Evangelism Should Work Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010

many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church’s Mandate Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010

The church’s primary function is to win souls

The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Helping Unhealthy People

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to offer help to those who are unhealthy

Helping Unhealthy People Matthew 17:14-23 Dr. Tolliver has made the following statement: “Spiritually healthy Christians coming together in healthy churches, going to an unhealthy world, with the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ” This parallels what is going on this text. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Go Get'em"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 12, 2011

Like the lost sheep we must be the shepherd and bring those who have fallen away back to Christ.

“Let’s Go Get’em” Joke: There was a life insurance salesman who claimed his company paid their claim so quickly that their office, which is on the tenth floor of a eighty story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lets Get The Gospel Out

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Nov 3, 2010

TIME IS RUNING OUT LETS WIN THE LOST. LETS WORK FOR CHIRST TODAY.

WHY SHOULD WE WORK FOR CHRIST NOW? Acts 9:1-6 Introduction: I was listening to a preacher one night on the radio. He made this statement that I say "Amen" in one breathe and "Oh, me!" in the other. He was preaching about the rapture. His statement was thus: "if we knew exactly what day and hour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Evangelism, Whose Responsibility Is It?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 4, 2013

To share that it is our duty and calling to evangelize and reach the lost in this world.

Luke 15: 1-10 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Other

Almost Is Not Close Enough

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Almost in is still out

Almost is not close enough (Mark 10:17-23) Story It started out with a low rumbling; then there was the sound of the violent explosion. It seemed like the whole world was rocking and reeling under the blow of Mother Nature. The sky was filled with smoke as dark as a midnight; the ashes from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hanging With The Wrong Crowd

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 10, 2002

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Father

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 3, 2004

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost.

Acts 2 & Luke 15 Pentecost Sunday 2004 The Spirit of The Father The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost. Pentecost Story: Acts 2:1-41 The emphasis in church on the Spirit is often on His comfort, his gifts, his fruit. The Pentecost story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: *other

Losing, Searching, Finding Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 8, 2002

In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and li

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving sinners and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-8

Favorite Names For Jesus In The Gospels Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

A. MATTHEW – KING 1. The key word is King or Kingdom. 2. Key verse. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matt. 2:2). 3. God was the Old Testament ruler of His people. “Thou art my King, O God” (Ps. 44:4, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

Seek The Lord With All Your Heart (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 4, 2006

This sermon explores the benefits of seeking the Lord and helps aid the Christian in how to seek.

Seeking gives Freedom It is ironic that from the world’s perspective the Christian is in bondage when the true bondage comes from sin. In fact, we are all either under bondage to righteousness or to sin. The Bible explains in Romans 6:20-22 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Losing It At Home

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 29, 2020

We preach all the time about those who have been in church and then go back to the world and lose their salvation. How about those who stay in church but have become lost?

LOST AT HOME Luke 15:8-10 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

Sermon #6 in series entitled "I’m in!" focusing on behaviors active church members will participate in. This one deals with sharing your faith. Borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

Sharing Your Faith I Peter 3:15-16 CHCC: February 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: SKIT: “I am a Christian and a Saint” The "evangelist" walks up behind a person standing on stage, gets in their face and says, "I am an evangelist! A Christian and a Saint! Are you saved? Are you washed in the blood? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 10 - Reward For Those Who Seek God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2025

Those who seek God with all their heart and put their faith in His Son Jesus will experience an amazing transformation in their lives and will become a blessing to many. Abraham in the Old Testament and Paul in the New Testament are great examples of those who truly sought God.

We read in Genesis 12:4, “When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him.” (GNB) Abram was seventy five years old, when he ventured out on the journey that God asked him to undertake. Generally, people at that age will want ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other