Sermons on The Unvited Sinner:

God’s Lost & Found Department

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

Luke 15 could aptly be called the Lost & Found chapter of the Gospels. Looking at the similarities & contrasts of these 3 stories – the Lost Sheep, the lost Coin and the lost Son.

GOD’S LOST & FOUND DEPARTMENT Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUGHT IN THE ACT 1. There are times when we start to look down on someone else, and we find that we ourselves are guilty of the same things. 2. A third-grade teacher had three boys named William in her class. Because she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Passion Christs Passion

Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 28, 2004

It is an exhortation to seize the opportunity that the Lord has given us in the making of the Passion of the Christ.

Is your Passion Christs Passion The Passion of Christ is the buzz of our time. Nearly a year ago - When I first heard about the film / Before I understood anything about it. Something deep inside of me knew it was different. As the weeks have passed my spirit has soared within me. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Thankful For God's Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018

We are a few days away from Thanksgiving, hopefully a time that we are grateful for the things that God has done for us.

Being Thankful for God’s Grace Ephesians 5:19, John 4 Prayer- Introduction- This morning we are a few days from Thanksgiving. A time many will gather with family and hopefully give thanks for the things God has done for us. If we just gather and we do not give thanks, it would not be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Ditto The Divine: "I Forgive You."

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 19, 2012

God's forgiveness to us moves us to be forgiving to others.

Have you ever overheard a conversation like this between mother and toddler? “I love chocolate ice cream,” declares the mom. “Me too!” echoes the child. “I don’t like rainy days,” observes Mom. “Me neither,” adds the child. “I wish I could ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge To Love Much  Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2025

Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.

The Challenge to Love Much    Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Covering Of Guilt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

This Psalm is David's song of joy, because he found forgiveness, and in spite of his great sins of adultery and murder, was still able to face God without guilt and shame.

Sometimes those nightmarish dreams people have actually come true. It happened to a couple from Salem, Oregon while they were on their summer vacation. They were traveling in their camper truck. The husband got so tired he decided to let his wife take over so he could get a nap. It was very ...read more

Truth In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Johnny Parker on Nov 13, 2025

In life through troubles and trials, God always asks us the same question. Do you trust me?

As Christians we can identify with the following scriptures with ease: We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will. John 9:31 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Boy What A Change

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2011

Change your living habits serve the Lord with joy.

BOY WHAT A CHANGE Why Christians do it I just don’t understand but they do question a sinner’s salvation. I’ve heard just about everything it want ever last. He are she will be doing the same thing. Why can’t we just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Not In Hell?

Contributed by Robert Glass on May 20, 2011

Ask Yourself, Why Am I Not In Hell?

Why Are You Not in Hell? The subject matter of a critical discourse should be a familiar subject. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards is such. The concepts of sin and the wrath of God are of interest to all. Such as, how does God feel toward sinners and what will be their ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justified By Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2023

How can we be made right in God's sight? Can we believe Jesus and disobey Him?

Does Paul teach that all nations are equally sinful and the only way for any of us to be justified is by faith? Do we then have peace with God through whom? Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 ESV) Is it a disobedient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Step To Knowing God Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 24, 2022

Do you really know God? Many people think they know God, when actually they only know about Him. There is far more to knowing God than merely having an intellectual knowledge of Him. Knowing God is the way to life! What is the first step in knowing God?

What is the first step in knowing God? 1. ADMIT YOUR NEED — Your faults, failures, bad habits and human conflicts are all indications that your need is critical. Such shortcomings in your life God calls sin. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) These sins are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, John 10:10, John 17:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004

A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011

Every conversion was unique and each was remarkable in its own way, but perhaps the most remarkable convert in Jesus’s earthly ministry was the thief on the cross. 1) It was based on a remarkable prophecy; 2) the thief prayed a remarkable prayer; & 3) Jes

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 16, 2000 (Skeleton of this outline comes from Preach for a Year #3, pp. 63-64. The meat on the skeleton is mine alone and should not be held against the author of Preach for a Year. :-) TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Response To Jesus: Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

So, Zacchaeus was named bright, clean or pure. Unfortunately he grew up to be the complete opposite. One of the first things we learn of Zacchaues from Luke 19 is that he is the chief tax collector in the region. He’s not just a tax collector like Matt

The Hebrew name Zacchaeus is taken from a Hebrew word Zakak which means to be bright, clean or pure. I can imagine that when Zaccheaus was a wee little baby his mom and dad had bright hopes for him. Names had significant meaning for the ancient Jew. Mary named her son Jesus the Greek version of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

It is so easy to do the right thing the wrong way. This is especially true of church going people or Christians. We want to do the right thing but we don’t always do it the right way. When we see someone doing something wrong it may be right to say tha

Doing the right thing the wrong way Part 1 The two men who prayed, Pharisee and a tax collector (publican) Introduction A. We are starting a new sermon series on “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” The Bible is full of stories where two people do the same thing, but one does it the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Vineyard