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The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

Who Can Stand? The Church!, Part 2 (Revelation 7:9-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 21, 2023

A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation. Life is hard now. It will be harder later, and Revelation prepares us to accept that, and to be faithful in tough times.

Last week, we worked our way through the first vision of Revelation 7, which describes the sealing of the 144,000, from the 12 tribes of Israel. I argued that this was a vision of the church. Israel, is the church. The church, is Israel. I gave a few arguments in support of this, but I left out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Unbelieving Believers

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2024

This is message is about how we believe God for one thing and then be unbelieving in Him for something else. We must ask ourselves do we believe God for all things, most things or some things. Our goal should be all things.

Unbelieving Believers Scripture: John 20:24-27; Luke 10:38-42; John 11:1-40 Good morning Strangers Rest. I want to open this message with a familiar story recorded in John 20:24-27. It is the story of Thomas doubting Jesus’ resurrection and it says, “(24) Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Election

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 6, 2004

God does not care about the economy or missing WMDs or anything of the sort. God cares about the moral fabric of our nation and that moral fabric was up for election this past Tuesday. You can believe it or not, but it is true. The Question of the Day:

AFTER THE ELECTION VARIOUS PASSAGES 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-4 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through Endolence The Rafters Sag

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This sermon explores the Christians duty to be salt and light in our communities. What has happened in America as the Church has lost it’s voice

Through Slackness The Rafters Sag Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 This morning some of you might not like my topic. Some of you might go away from here upset that I have dared speak on this subject in the church. But I want to assure you that as sure as I am standing here today I believe God put this ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:16-20

Denomination: *other

Terminating The Regime Of Pharaoh Series

Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008

For every "Israelite" with a promise there is a Pharaoh, a stubborn pursuer who relentlessly assails and doggedly trails. But no matter the strength and the size of the enemy’s hosts, there is also a Red Sea waiting to swallow them up. "Israel" of God mu

“And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation. And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. And he said unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Elephant And Donkeys

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 2, 2013

What's are Christians to do in a politically obsessed nation? That's what we'll cover in this lesson: Jesus, Elephants and Donkeys.

There’s been a lot talk the last couple of weeks about the health care bill that was signed into law today and how it will doom our country. Many of my friends have written passionate pleas for the people of this country to rise up in opposition against this president, his policies, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 2 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

The 10 Commands – Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 20:12-14. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 20:12-14 “The 10 Commands – Part 2” Pastor John Bright Exodus 20 “12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you. 13 “You shall not murder. 14 “You shall not commit adultery.” Last week we covered ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Slight Thing For God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 3, 2020

That which was considered ‘dead’ God would resurrect and make water spring forth from barren land.

A slight thing for God 2 Kings 3:18 “This is but a slight thing in the sight of the LORD; He will also give the Moabites into your hand.” Wait a minute……God just knows how to get your attention, just when you think you have got everything planned meticulously, He would squash it so that you look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Witness Of Maria Goretti Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2012

The life and death of Maria Goretti teaches us something about resisting evil.

July 6, 2012 St. Maria Goretti Mt 5: 38-41 The commandment to not resist the evildoer is one of the most stark and, admittedly, controversial ones in the NT. A few Christian pacifists have interpreted it to mean that we can neither resist evil persons or evil actions in any way. But that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Catholic

How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001

Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh  at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than A Fish

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

This message speaks about the fact that it is more than a fish sign on the back of the car that identifies us as people of faith.

January 13, 2002 Hebrews 11:23-26 “More than a fish” INTRODUCTION How do you identify a Christian? How do you identify a person of faith? Is a person of faith one who has read all of the “Left Behind” series and who has recently purchased a CD by a Christian recording artist? We’ve come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Will God Strive With America?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Jul 1, 2013

Comparing America to Sodom and Gomorrah. Have we reached their level? Is God going to destroy us just as He did Sodom and Gomorrah.

HOW LONG WILL GOD STRIVE WITH AMERICA? Judges 10:10-14, Ezekiel 16:47-52, Genesis 18,19 INTRO: I started the series in Judges partly because I saw America in the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite