Why We Must Reach the Lost — Part III

Ps Terry Drost26mApril 7, 2026

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In this powerful installment of 'Why We Must Reach the Lost — Part III,' Pastor Terry Drost delivers a stirring call to evangelism rooted in the biblical narrative of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Drawing from Luke 19, he emphasizes that Jesus' arrival was not a random event but a divine mission to seek and save the lost—those broken, rejected, and spiritually far from God. Drost challenges listeners to move beyond religious ritual and performative worship, urging them to embody Christ’s compassion by actively reaching out to people unlike themselves. He highlights the heartbreaking contrast between the crowd’s exuberant praise and their eventual rejection of Jesus, warning the church today not to celebrate Christ without embracing His mission. The sermon culminates in a passionate appeal for personal accountability: 'Who have you led to Christ lately?' Drost underscores that every believer is a vessel of God’s presence, called not to perfection but to willingness, and that the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to carry the gospel into a dark world.

Key Takeaways
1

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was intentional and mission-driven, not just a parade.

2

The church must move beyond celebration to active evangelism and discipleship.

3

We are called to weep over the lost, not just criticize them, reflecting Christ’s compassion.

4

The world is spiritually desperate—people are screaming for hope, not judgment.

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You don’t need to be perfect to share the gospel; you only need to be willing.

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Chapters
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5 min

The King’s Intentional Entry

He came to seek and save that which was lost.

Highlight
5:00
5 min

The Crowd Celebrated, But Missed the Mission

Palm Sunday is not about praise. It's about the purpose of the church.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

Jesus Wept Over the Lost

If he wept over them, how many know you and I should weep over them too?

Highlight
15:00
5 min

We Are Called to Carry the Message

Drost emphasizes that believers are vessels of God’s presence, empowered by the Holy Spirit to be witnesses and bring others to Christ.

20:00
6 min

A Call to Personal Accountability

The sermon closes with a direct challenge: Who have you led to Christ lately? Drost urges personal evangelism, dispelling fear and self-consciousness.

High-Impact Quotes
He came to seek and save that which was lost.
Terry Drost10:02
Viral: 90.0
If he wept over them, how many know you and I should weep over them too?
Terry Drost20:46
Viral: 88.0
The world is filled with bad news. We have the good news that Jesus saves.
Terry Drost25:43
Viral: 86.0
Speakers

Host

Terry Drost
Topics Discussed
Evangelism95%The Mission of Christ90%Compassion for the Lost88%Spiritual Awakening85%Church Purpose80%Personal Accountability75%Palm Sunday70%Holy Spirit Empowerment65%
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Jesus Christ

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Terry Drost

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Luke 19

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Palm Sunday

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Holy Spirit

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Peckville Assembly of God

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Harvard Research Group

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Good Samaritan

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Len Ravenhill

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Acts 1:8

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