Luke 19:1
The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the loss of one's soul, and the mission of Jesus to seek and save those who are lost.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the concept of being 'lost' in his sermon, illustrating how Jesus came to seek and save those who are spiritually lost. He explains that being lost means being separated from God, lacking peace, love, and joy, and ultimately failing to fulfill one's purpose in life. Smith highlights the importance of accepting God's provision for salvation, warning against pride and procrastination that can lead to spiritual loss. He encourages listeners to recognize that Jesus is actively seeking them and offers the opportunity for salvation, urging them to respond to His call.
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"LOST"
Intro: Jesus entered and passed through Jericho" Why? Zacchaeos who he was, He sought to see
Jesus, "who He was" Received Jesus joyfully. When "they" saw it "they all" murmured.
The closed door. Zacchaeus declaration of restitution and restoration. A changed man,
from greed to generosity. He had gone in mastered by the power to give something
happened inside, what? Salvation. "For the Son of man has come to seek and to
save...lost."
I. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE "LOST?"
A. We have heard of people losing their health.
B. We have heard of people losing their reputation.
C. We have heard of people losing their loved one.
D. We have heard of people losing their fortune.
E. Jesus means the loss of soul.
1. Lost from God.
2. "What should it profit a man if he . . "
3. The most tragic experience one could ever know.
F. I would rather go through life sick and when I die go to heaven then... I would
rather go through life a pauper.
II. WHEN IS A PERSON LOST?
A. In life you are a loss to yourself.
1. Not knowing the peace, love or joy of God.
2. You see, things from self centered view. Seeking to save your life you lose
it.
3. You never come into full bloom. A bud that never opens to full beauty, life
does not gave off lovely fragrance.
B. You are a loss to your family.
1. You fail them in the most important area.
a. You may provide for them materially.
b. You may give them love and security.
c. Failing to lead and guide them into the most vital realms-spiritual.
2. You do not enter into the fullest relationship.
C. You are a loss to your community.
1. You may be active in community affairs.
2. You may be interested in community good.
3. The greatest community need is spiritual.. To see a living example of true
Christianity.
D. You are a loss to God.
1. He created you for fellowship.
2. He created you that you might love Him.
E. In death the moment your soul and spirit leave your body your fate is sealed.
1. "He that believeth on the Son hath.."
F. Before judgment bar of God. Rev. 20.
III. WHY IS A PERSON LOST?
A. Sometimes pride.
B. Procrastination.
C. Because you refuse to accept God's provision for your salvation.
1. What must I do to be saved?
2. What must I do to be lost? Nothing.
IV. THE MISSION OF JESUS UPON THE EARTH.
A. "To seek and to save."
1. Some do not want to be saved.
a. Possible to go so far you scoff at idea.
b. Young people in Copenhagen.
c. You can be sure, He will not save you against your will.
B. He is seeking you out today.
1. Your coming here not by accident.
2. He is offering you salvation.
3. You are like a drowning man who has had a life buoy tossed to him.
You may take hold and be saved.
You may reject and be lost.
Sermon Outline
- WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE 'LOST?' points: - The loss of soul, lost from God - Examples of losing things in life - Jesus means the loss of soul - The most tragic experience one could ever know
- WHEN IS A PERSON LOST? points: - In life, a loss to yourself - A loss to your family - A loss to your community - A loss to God
- WHY IS A PERSON LOST? points: - Pride - Procrastination - Refusing God's provision for salvation
- THE MISSION OF JESUS UPON THE EARTH points: - To seek and to save - Jesus is seeking you out today
Key Quotes
“For the Son of man has come to seek and to save...lost.” — Chuck Smith
“I would rather go through life sick and when I die go to heaven then... I would rather go through life a pauper.” — Chuck Smith
“You may take hold and be saved, or you may reject and be lost.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- Recognize the loss of your soul and the consequences of being lost.
- Acknowledge your pride, procrastination, or refusal to accept God's provision for salvation.
- Accept Jesus' offer of salvation and take hold of it to be saved.