Sermons about Seeking The Lost

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

based on 137 ratings

| 9,245 views

Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of Christ And The Lost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

| 2,757 views

Reaching the Lost and living the gospel.

The Resurrection of Christ and the lost 1 cor.15: Prayer- Father, today in your goodness, would you manifest your goodness in our lives? Would you allow your Spirit to energize us, fill us to overflowing with your power, allow us to look this morning at the cross not only as the finished work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Lost & Pretending

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 11, 2023

| 1,385 views

Jesus tells the parables about the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son, but how can this relate to us today in our modern world? And how can we as Christians be pretending? Will God be able to tell who we really are behind the person we have created ourselves out to be?

Guys…I want to be really honest with you this morning… I love that we get to do some amazing things, but honestly. I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off…running from one meeting to another, making sure everything on my multiple lists get done, and I’m just plain tired…I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by James Vilgos on Mar 5, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 2,229 views

As with the DiVinci Code the Lost Tomb of Jesus attempts to atttack the death, burial, resurrection and ascension into heaven. But their arguementss won’t hold up to Scripture or Logic.

I Introduction: JERUSALEM (AP) -- Filmmakers and researchers on Monday unveiled two ancient stone boxes they said may have once contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, but several scholars derided the claims made in a new documentary as unfounded and contradictory to basic Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Orthodox

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 11,750 views

God loves people desperately. People are lost without him and they need Jesus. We need to have more of God’s heart for the lost.

John 3:16-21 God’s Heart for the Lost Do you remember the commercial that was running just before, and during the Olympics? The one that had snapshots of different people playing or watching hockey throughout the country? Everybody yells out “He shoots, he scores!” The tag line at the end is, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: *other

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 3,771 views

John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 13,708 views

in the deepest place of God’s heart is an intense, burning, passionate love for people. All people.

God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Lost And Found

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,745 views

Have you ever lost anything or been lost. It can be scary. When we find something we lost, we are ecstatic. Could we get a little excited when God finds someone?

- You remember the day, when you were walking along in the store, looking around you discover that your child you thought was following you is not and they are nowhere to be seen - You remember when you’ve gone out into the vast sea of parking stalls at night, thinking you remember exactly where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray For The Lost Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

| 6,884 views

How to love and pray for the lost world as demonstrated by Abraham.

Ill. In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton’s concern took action. One day he introduced Atlanta, Georgia to his caramel-colored syrup concoction. He first distributed this concoction to Jacobs Pharmacy where Coca-Cola was sold for the first time. As it’s popularity rose, Dr. Pemberton’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Praying For The Lost Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 7,349 views

MY316 is a 5 week Small group study put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma that we did at our church. It's a study that focuses on evangelism. I preached 5 sermons that went along with each weeks study.

My316 “Principles of praying for the lost” 1 John 5:13-15 Charles Finney is a name known to everyone who has studied the mighty movements of God in country. A former lawyer turned preacher by the call of God, Charles Finney was one of the key figures during the Second Great Awakening ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Restore What Is Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 3,590 views

God has the power to restore and multiply, even from the smallest beginnings, and we should remain hopeful in His promises, no matter how bleak our circumstances may seem.

Opening Greeting & Scripture Reading – Good Morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into the depths of Isaiah 51 verse 2, a testament to God's Promise of Restoration, His Power to Restore, and our Hope of Restoration. It says, "Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:2

Topics: God's Restore

#9 Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 23, 2021

based on 2 ratings

| 3,059 views

All of Heaven rejoices with us in our relationship with God - no matter what we have done or failed to do in this life

"Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. While some don’t like parables because they don’t get right to the point. Others love a good story because it forces us to think and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Ax Head

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 30, 2001

based on 124 ratings

| 17,067 views

If you have lost your power, you know where and why, and until power is restored you cannot be effective for God. If you come to him asking forgiveness, he will answer your prayers and make you useful again.

THE LOST AX HEAD II Kings 6:1-7 II Kings 6:6 “And the man of God aid, ‘Where fell it?’ and he showed him the place, and the man of God cut down a stick, and cast it thither, and the iron did swim.” INTRODUCTION: By way of introduction, the house which was home to the sons of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Raiders Of The Lost Ark"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 24, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 5,265 views

A challenge to bridge any distance that may exist between the individual and God.

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” II Samuel 6:1-22 2SA 6:1 David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 31, 2017

| 12,974 views

Here in this short passage there is the gracious plan of Christ concerning mankind; for the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

-AD 29- Capernaum Lesson: PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14 I believe that if you were to ask Jesus to give one reason for why He came to earth, He would wrap it all up with this one statement: 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. This testimony by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

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