Sermons on When We Are Lost:

Lost And Found

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 23, 2006

Parable of the Lost Coin

Have you ever lost your keys? What did you feel? Desperation? Panic? Fear? Stress? What did you do? If you’re like me, you probably tore the whole house apart. You may have stopped to think about the last place you laid them or saw them. You could interrogate the kids: “What have you done ...read more

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

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Lost Causes

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2003

Because of the love and grace of Jesus there is no person too far gone

No Lost Causes Luke 5:17-26 July 27, 2003 Morning Service Introduction When I was thirteen years old my sister and brother in law invited me to attend the Vacation Bible School at their church. I almost didn’t go because I had already been to one at my church but my sister talked me into going. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon looks at the parable of the Lost Sheep

The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7 There are two questions I want you to wrestle with this season of Lent: What’s the most important thing to you? And what’s the most important thing to God? It is that second question that Jesus seeks to answer with the teaching of three parables in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Brett Skillen on May 3, 2018

Why was the Sheep lost and what did Jesus Do?

Matthew 18; The Lost Sheep 10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred ...read more

Lost Treasures

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 8, 2007

This is a study on the devestating effects of fornication and adultery in ones marriage

“LOST TREASURES” OR “THE TERRIBLE SIN OF FORNICATION” TEXT: Proverbs 4:23-27, 5:1-23, 6:20-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: These Scriptures Warn! They warn of the high cost of sexual impurity and sexual sin. It warns of the sin of fornication and the sin of adultery. Marriages and homes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

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 By Accident

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

No one intends to be lost...they're lost by accident.

Lost By Accident Luke 15:8-10 Introduction: Lost things. All of us know what it’s like to have lost something. We understand the frustration and torment that comes from knowing that something of value is misplaced, and of not knowing where to find it. Sometimes the lost things are lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 4, 2003

What Jesus taught about how people get lost, how they are restored, and the joy that comes from restoration.

A Heart for the Lost Rev. Sean Lester December 7, 2003 morning service Text: Luke 15:1-24 Introduction A. There was an attitude of disdain among the religious faithful toward those who were crowding around Jesus in the city of Jerusalem. An attitude not unlike how people who have been faithful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 9, 2006

This chapter shows us the attitude of God towards the person who is lost, and compares it with our attitude. Essentially the three parables Jesus tells in this chapter are against the Pharisees who were the shepherds of Israel, but would not care for o

This chapter shows us the attitude of God towards the person who is lost, and compares it with our attitude. Essentially the three parables Jesus tells in this chapter are against the Pharisees who were the shepherds of Israel, but would not care for or seek after the lost sheep, the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon looks at the Parable of the Lost Coin

The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I can’t find my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

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

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 20, 2025

Getting lost is easy, coming to your senses is hard, finding your way home is worth it. 

Lost and Found   Luke 15 Introduction: Getting lost is not as easy as it used to be! Global Positioning System (GPS) on most of our phones will direct us anywhere we want to go. Have you ever been using GPS and driving through a cow pasture wondering if you’re doing it right? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost And Found

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2015

Message from Luke 15 on the parables of the lost sheep, coin and sons.

Lost and Found Luke 15:1-32 Introduction There is an entire television series simply called, “Lost.” Guys are notorious for refusing to admit when they are lost or to ask directions. Many today feel like they are making excellent headway in life but really have no idea where they are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Privileges Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages us to appreciate God's miracles in our lives and respond with repentance and faith, rather than taking His grace for granted.

Welcome, beloved family, to this blessed gathering. We are here once again, united in spirit and truth, standing at the foot of the cross and the edge of eternity. We gather in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His love as we navigate through this world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Topics: Reflection

The Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

A message from Luke 15 about the lost and found and the principles of the story.

Note: I used some commentary from Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels Lost and Found Theme: To build a concern for the Lost Text: Luke 15 Introduction There was something about Jesus that attracted people. People from all walks of life came to him. He had an attraction. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God