Why We Must Reach the Lost

Pastor Terry Drost delivers a powerful, emotionally charged sermon titled 'Why We Must Reach the Lost,' drawing from personal experiences, biblical truth, and recent events in Washington, D.C., where he was invited to the National Faith Advisory Board of the President of the United States. The message centers on the urgent responsibility of every believer to evangelize, emphasizing that Jesus came specifically for the lost—not the religious, the perfect, or the powerful, but those society has rejected. Drost shares a deeply moving story of his father’s miraculous recovery after brain surgery, which he sees as divine timing preceding his White House visit. He contrasts the spiritual emptiness of political power with the transformative power of prayer and faith, using historical examples from American revival movements and the lives of biblical figures like Zacchaeus and the woman at the well to illustrate Christ’s mission. He passionately calls the church to be a 'hospital for sinners,' not a 'museum for saints,' and challenges listeners to go beyond passive attendance and actively reach friends, family, and strangers with the gospel. The sermon culminates in a sobering reflection on current global events, particularly the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, which Drost presents as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy and a moral imperative for America to stand with Israel. He warns that the world is in a 'few and evil' time, urging believers to live with urgency, purpose, and courage in the face of spiritual darkness.