Sermons on Wasted Time Equals A Lost Soul:

A Lost Cause? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 11 in Elijah series - how God dealt with Ahab, the worst of the worst

1 Kings 16:29-33; 21:1-29 – A Lost Cause? A very small, mousy man was hired as a bartender in the Old West. The saloon owner advised him, "If you ever hear that Big John is coming to town, drop everything and run for your life." The bartender worked for six months with no problems. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores God's relentless love, His pursuit of the lost, and His promise of salvation, as illustrated in the parable of the lost sheep.

Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to be still in His presence, to feel His love surrounding us, to listen to His voice whispering to our souls. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. This is a sacred moment, a moment to connect with our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Topics: Picture Of Salvation

The Lost Coin

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002

The Lord seeks out those who are lost because they are of great value to Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST COIN Luke 15:8-10 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? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011

A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2005

What happens when believers stray and how we make it back into the fold.

25, September 2005 Dakota Community Church Lost Sheep Proverbs19: 27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. 1Peter 2: 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Isaiah 53:6 We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Turning Wasted Years Into Years Of Abundance Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 11, 2024

Have you felt like your life has been marked by wasted years of suffering, pain, and regret?

"God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20). Have you felt like your life has been marked by wasted years of suffering, pain, and regret? Take heart, dear believer, for God is a God of restoration. He can take the broken pieces of your life ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, Psalm 23:3

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2015

After looking at God’s original blessing of creation, this message explores the impact of the fall of humanity from relationship with God and God’s solution in Christ Jesus, to the problem.

Paradise Lost - January 18, 2015 - Sermon on Genesis Chapter 3 Yesterday I walked into a Pharma Plus store near my home to get some meds. As I walked up to the register I noticed a display with Cold Effects, an immune-system booster, on sale. Usually $27.99. now $12.99 with a coupon. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 21, 2001

There are many Sheep out there today who have wandered away from the Fold. You and I as Preachers of the Gospel should cry loud and spare not the good news of safety, security, and the Shepherd who cares for us.

Sheep have a Shepherd. Sheep have a Leader. Sheep need good grass and still waters to feed on. The Lord Jesus is and all they need to survive. The Prophet Isaiah said in chapter 53: ALL we LIKE SHEEP have gone astray. Peter said for ye were AS SHEEP going astry but are now returned unto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:175-176, Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Baptist

Bridge To The Lost

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Oct 14, 2024

This message is to on the theme of evangelism / outreach. It speaks of leading the lost to "The Bridge" - Jesus Christ. It can also be used as a gospel message with a little adaption

In Eph. 2 Paul speaks of people's hopeless condition of living without a relationship with God. Before Jesus, Gentiles were in a desperate place. They had no hope because they were without God. But once Christ died on the cross for the whole world – ALL people could have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, John 14:5-6

Loyalty Lost?

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 18, 2024

Loyalty, by definition, means unswerving in allegiance: such as faithful allegiance to your country, to your spouse and family, to your school, to your church, to your work.

Friends in Christ, Loyalty, by definition, means unswerving in allegiance: such as faithful allegiance to your country, to your spouse and family, to your school, to your church, to your work. Loyalty is not this: In heaven they faced God, who wanted to know what they believed in. The German ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

One Plus One Equals One Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2015

Discuss ways that God intended the husband and wife to be one (Material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/Home_Improvement/Home%20Improvement%2001%20-%20One%20Plus%20One%20Equals%20One.htm)

HoHum: Sonja Ely- I was watching my 5 year old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she “staged” a wedding, first playing the role of the bride’s mother who assigned specific duties, then suddenly switching to the bride with her “teddy bear” groom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching The Lost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus's teachings on the value of every individual in the kingdom of God, emphasizing the joy in heaven over a sinner's repentance, and encourages believers to view and treat all lives as precious.

As we get started today I want you to think about the last time you lost something really valuable. What was it? How did it make you feel? And what did you do to find it again? What was your response when you finally found it again? In today’s passage Jesus also talks about things that have gotten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Topics: Lost And Found, Kingdom Of God, Repentance

Finding Lost Passion For Lost People Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Sparking the lost passion in your church to evangelize ( Ilustration is segmented throughout sermon on purpose )

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion Finding the Lost Passion for Lost People Luke 15:1-32 DT: God is in the relentless pursuit of finding lost people. THIS MESSAGE WRITIEN BY GOOD FRIEND KARL SCHAD AT GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ST.LOUIS GCCKARL@AOL.COM INTRODUCTION It was Dec 7 1988. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who? Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 24, 2019

If we do not value people’s souls, we will not go out looking for them. And if we do not go looking, then we cannot fulfill our purpose … which is to bring people into a right relationship with God. And if we do not fulfill our purpose, then what good are we to God?

Imagine you’re God and you want to announce the most amazing, incredible, joyous news ever … an event that will literally change the course of history … the birth of your only Son, Jesus Christ … the birth of the One who will be the Savior of the whole world … the One for whom the Nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Acts 1:7-8, Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 10, 2003

Because of our terrible lostness,God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He need a lot more than image; He needed someone unaffected by the world’s value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

"Lost Sheep" Isaiah 53:1-9 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We have been treated in the past several weeks to quite a show, haven’t we? On the TV we have watched with pride and with amazement as the brave men ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free