Sermons on The Lost Soul:

From Mission Impossible To Mission Possible

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2026

One of the simple rules in life seems to be that people receive in life what they are looking for.

For example: • We know some people who are always getting into a fight or a dispute with someone, no matter where they go. Why? Because they go around looking for trouble and they find it! • We know some people who go to church, and every time there is a church dispute, you can rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

No Man Careth…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

One thing that make many of our lives miserable at time is the LACK OF COMPASSION of those that surround our lives.

? Children have no compassion for their parents ? Employer have no compassion for their employees. ? Neighbors have no compassion for their neighbor. The parable of THE LOST SHEEP reveals the COMPASSION OF CHRIST more than any other of Jesus’ parables. It is comforting to know that our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Workers Wanted

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2025

In Matthew 9:37-38 the Lord Jesus pointed out 5 things about the End-time Harvest: there's multitudes of souls, they are of infinite value, there's a danger they won't be told, they are ready to be saved, and our part in reaching them is urgent.

HARVEST WORKERS WANTED Matt. 9:37-38; 10:1 INTRODUCTION A. ONE WAY OF SALVATION 1. A Chinese Confucian scholar was converted to Christ. He explained his reasons to his friends by a story: 2. “A man fell into a dark, dirty, slimy pit & he tried to climb out, but couldn’t. Confucius came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding The Holy Spirit As A Soul Winner

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is a helper in all ways

Often, we Christians associate the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues, but beyond that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity(Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who was there at creation, moving over the face of the deep to bring about form (Gen. 1:1-2, 26-27). He works by empowering human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being United In Body, Soul, And Spirt Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Apr 3, 2024

We must be United in Body, Soul, and Spirit

United We Stand - "Being United in Body, Soul, and Spirit for God" 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (NKJV) 12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Other

The Biblical Basis Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Embrace this amazing grace, and share it with others that they may find eternal life in Him.

Biblical salvation is a precious gift available to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. Understanding the biblical basis of salvation and who is saved clarifies the Good News of the Gospel. Embrace this amazing grace, and share it with others that they may find eternal life in Him. * Grace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, John 3:16

P90x For The Soul - Meditation Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 26, 2010

When most people think of meditation, they think of Eastern religions or sitting in an uncomfortable position making a humming sound. Meditation as the Bible talks about is a discipline that truly helps us know God’s word to be walking in His ways and li

Meditation P90X for the Soul Joshua 1:6-9 Slide Intro – The Cool Down If you have ever done a workout class, or one of the P90X tapes, they always start with a warm up and they end with a cool down. I understand the warm up, getting the muscles and your system ready to exert themselves, but why ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How We Vex Our Soul

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

Using Lot as an example we can see how as Christians we can vex our souls.

How We Vex Our Soul? Text: 2 Peter 2:6-8 Intro: Our passage shows that despite Lot’s sins and poor testimony that he was still saved. Notice verse 8 – “that righteous man” Lot is a picture or type of a New Testament Christian- When he hits the judgment seat of Christ finds out that he lost all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Material World

Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Aug 16, 2010

We must identify whats really important to us. Christ or the world

Deciding What’s Really Important Matthew 16:26-27 Oprah Winfrey is rich beyond our imagination yet she believes that there are many paths to God. Ted Turner believes that what we really need is a one world religion. He made that statement after his wife at the time, Jane Fonda became a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

P90x For The Soul - Serving Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 17, 2010

Serving is one of those things that we all know the need for, but we struggle with finding time to actually do it. As we look at Jesus’ example of serving, what are some principles of godly serving that we can learn so we can glorify the Lord and find re

P90X for the Soul – Serving Serving John 13:1-17 Godly service is done now! (v.1) Godly service is done out of love (v. 2) Godly service is not an issue of authority Godly service is an issue of humility (v. 3-5) Godly service helps others Spiritually Godly service helps you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Our Vision? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2012

So many churches have so many 'irons' in the fire that they simply forget or begin to ignore the 'reason' they are even here... to make disciples! Our vision for 2012 must be focused on the ONE thing God has commissioned us as believers to do... make disc

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 3, 2012 Date Preached: January 1, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: New Year’s Day Sermon Sermon Title: What’s Our Vision? Sermon Text: Proverbs 29:18 [ESV] “…18 Where there is no prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 Many churches, today have become more of a parking lot with programs and fellowships being the main focus. I don’t believe God has a problem with the programs and fellowships, as long as they aren’t the main focus of the church. The church should be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resting Your Soul From Stress

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jul 26, 2011

Your life is a lot like a Rubber band...some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress.

Mt. 11:28-30 Your life is a lot like a Rubber band Some stress is good b/c it tends to motivate us, but too much stress will break us altogether. Key is knowing when to allow the band to rest from the stress. Apostle Paul said it this way We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist