Sermons on When We Are Lost:

Have You Lost The Wonder In The Wonderful Counselor?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2008

Today it seems that many Christians have lost the sense of excitement, surprise and curiosity to know more about the wonderful Counselor? Here are nine ways to rejuvenate that sense of wonderment about the Lord we love.

How to Regain the Sense of Wonder of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa 9:6-15) His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa 9:6) In the context of this chapter the Israelites are going through a period of darkness, despair and depression. In our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Was Tempted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2010

The purpose of Matthew’s recounting this event is to demonstrate the pattern of Jesus’ victory over temptation & sin. When we face testing & temptation we too can be victorious over the adversary’s attempts to corrupt us & to usurp the Lord’s rightful pla

MATTHEW 4: 1-11 WHEN JESUS WAS TEMPTED A husband took his young daughter to the grocery store to help him buy groceries. In addition to the healthy items on his wife’s carefully prepared list, the two of them returned home with one of those big bags of M&Ms. His wife said "Why did you buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need Understanding & Wisdom

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

We live in a time when we need great understanding and wisdom in our families and in our churches.

WE NEED UNDERSTANDING/// WISDOM Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com GOD HAS SOME SPECIAL GIFTS THAT HE LOVES TO GIVE AWAY... James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. A REQUEST THE GOD ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Ought To Obey God…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again.

WE OUGHT TO OBEY GOD… Preached: _____________ Text: Acts 5:26-29 Intro: When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again. However, after receiving these orders from the council and the high priest, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In Which We Stand

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 15, 2025

A preacher can preach truth and still not preach the gospel. When this happens, imitation Christians are often produced.

THE GOSPEL IN WHICH WE STAND INTRODUCTION A. Perhaps my experience was not common to other young preachers, but for the first few years of my ministry, I called myself a gospel preacher, believing that I was preaching the gospel when I upbraided the brethren for poor attendance, poor giving, poor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Act... Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 28, 2003

When in the fire, when in the desert- what do WE need to do to leave God free to act and deliver us?

“When I act….” Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. WBC 30/3/03 am There was group of women in a Bible study group studying the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Hearts Come Together

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 12, 2014

We have real challenges in life that we think we can control. The truth is that we are dependent on God. When our hearts come together with his we find the sanctuary we need.

1. When Hearts Come Together In November 2004, two North Carolina buddies, Dale Beatty and John Gallina, were wounded when their vehicle hit an anti-tank mine in Iraq. John received severe head and back injuries. Dale lost both legs below the knee. Neither man let their injuries stop them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 13, 2019

A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. The events are recorded in 2 Samuel chapters 15-18.

Peace in the Midst of the Storm Psalm 3 2 Sam 15 - 18 This is the first Psalm with a title: A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. The events are recorded in 2 Samuel chapters 15-18. This psalm has a number of notable firsts to its credit. 1 It is the first psalm in the collection ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What In Hell Do We Need? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

What if you could spend 30 seconds in heaven and 30 seconds in hell? Which of the two do you think would give you a greater burden for lost people--the glory and majesty of heaven or seeing and hearing those in agony in hell?

What in Hell Do We Need? Luke 16:19-31 August 25, 2002 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I hope you took a moment to look at the title of this message because this morning we are going to consider two things we need that are in hell. In this passage, Jesus pulled back the veil between this world and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Gold

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

This sermon follows a short skit describing the reality TV show, American Pickers. They scanned junk and found value in it. Jesus did the same when he found Matthew, the hated tax collector.

Jesus was a picker. He travelled the back roads of Israel looking for rusty gold. He saw amazing things buried in people's hearts. What most people saw as junk, he saw as disciples who could change the world. Each person had a history all his or her own. There was no such thing as a nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17

When Integrity Matters Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it.

WHEN INTEGRITY MATTERS ACTS 5:1-11 My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it. I heard a story this week about a lady that wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Acts 4:37

Denomination: Baptist

When Memory Fails

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 15, 2009

When we can’t remember who we are, our baptism connects us to Jesus and each other, gives us our identity, and gives us a vision of eternity in difficult times.

When Memory Fails Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 11, 1009 Introduction: The baptism of Jesus is a text read and proclaimed every year. The account from Mark is simple and powerful. Mark 1:4-11 John the Baptizer appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Hope Until The End

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018

When a change strikes you as bad, even unbearable, pray for the virtue of hope, and accept it. God will never fail to give you that gift.

Last Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s listen to the words of St. Paul again, beginning a couple of verses earlier than you have in your missals: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5, Psalm 44:7-8, Matthew 24:12-25, Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

When Christ Comes

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Things we can expect to occur when Jesus comes for His church.

"When Christ Comes" Selected Intro: Many things will be different when Jesus comes back. Things will happen that can not happen until that day. Things will change. The Bible tells us we can expect a number of things to take place when Jesus appears. We have much to look forward to. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-52

Denomination: Pentecostal