Sermons on Adopted Son:

The Wonder Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 31, 2022

Moses made a clear-cut life altering decision to follow the way of the Life is made up of decisions. Moses made a clear-cut life altering decision to follow the way of the eternal God instead of partaking in the passing pleasures this world system offers.

HEBREWS 11:23-27 [Leaving a Legacy Series] THE WONDER OF FAITH [Acts 7:20-44] To the Hebrews Moses was the supreme figure in history. He was the leader who had rescued them from slavery and who had received the law of the covenant with God. To the writer of the letter to the Hebrews the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Promised Land Doesn't Mean Problem Free Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal truths to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal wants to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment and disenchantment. Nowhere in all of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:8

The Great Teacher Learns Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2007

If we are secure in our walk with God, we are free to consider potentially positive changes.

The Great Teacher Learns (Exodus 18) 1. This coming week is teacher’s appreciation week. 2. The number of all teachers in the United States is 6.2 million, and that does not include home-schooling parents! About 71% are female. 3. One of the greatest legends in teaching was a 17th century ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's Day: Adam Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024

For the dads here today who are watchmen, workers and worshippers—I just want to say on behalf of sons and daughters everywhere: Thank you!

Father’s Day: Adam Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/18/2017 Happy Father Day. Father’s Day is easily my favorite day of the year because my wife and kids all go out of their way to be nice and tell me what a great husband and father I’ve been. I think most dads need a day ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002

Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.

Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Now, That Makes No Sense At All!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 11, 2019

It makes no sense to be part of the same family and be mad when the father chooses to do for one what he hasn’t chosen to do for the other. Yet, this is precisely what happened in the parable Jesus told of two sons, either of whom were prodigal.

“Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.” And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2025

The power of the cross is the redemptive work of God through His Son Jesus to reconcile us back to Him. The power of the cross: For God so loved the world!

THE CROSS! THE CROSS OF JESUS IS, BY FAR, THE MOST WELL KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED SYMBOL ALL AROUND THE WORLD. WHAT WAS, TO THE ROMANS, THE MOST HUMILIATING FORM OF TORTURE AND EXECUTION BECAME THE EMBODIMENT OF SACRIFICE AND SALVATION THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. THE CROSS! THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS UPON ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Romans 5:6-8, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Eucatastrophe Of The Evangelium

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2022

God has brought life out of death, delivering us from darkness into light through the death and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God.

LUKE 2:22-35 THE EUCATASTROPHE OF THE EVANGELIUM “When the time came for [the ceremonial] purification according to the Law of Moses, [Joseph and Mary] brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Abba Father

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

Beloved, We are now the Sons of God, heirs and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ. We might be without fortune and fame, but we will never be without a Father!

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org Abba Father Galatians 4:3-7 Intro: We are through the Spirit of Christ made heirs and joint heirs with Jesus. We have been given all the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks From The Cross: "Woman, Behold Thy Son! And Behold Thy Mother!” & "My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?”

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 16, 2024

This is part of a series on the 7 last sayings of Jesus on the cross.

Sermon for March 17, 2024 - 7 Last Sayings of Jesus: “Woman, Behold Thy Son! And Behold Thy Mother!” & “My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” We are still in the season of lent, and we are continuing today to look at the very last things that Jesus said while he was on the cross, as he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 19:26-27, Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 26, 2019

Romans 8:31-39

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - More Than Conquerors August 25, 2019 Romans 8:31-39 (p. 787) Introduction: On my second trip to Haiti I met a 16 year old young man named Max that lived in the orphanage called Christianville where we were serving…Max told me that his father was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Far Would God Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001

Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcoming Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus arrived on what we know as Palm Sunday and was welcomed in many ways. How do we welcome Him?

*In the context of this story, Jesus is manifesting Himself in a brand new way to these people. He is openly declaring Himself to be the Messiah. His hour has come and He is showing Himself strong and a fulfillment of recognizable prophecy to those in attendance for the Passover. *There are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Try Not To Make A Manasseh Of Him

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Children inherit physical traits and even personality traits from their parents. But the one thing that they can not inherit is Salvation that alone comes from Jesus Christ.

Message: Can you remember a time when you went to the fridge and reached for the milk only to discover that it was past its expiration date? At that moment in time you had two choices to make - I can pour this milk on my cereal and take my chances that it just might be O.K. After all these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost And Found

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

The preciousness of God, God's Love, What's really Important

Lost and Found You know, Jesus had a way of cutting through all of the pretentiousness that he encountered during his time on earth here. He cut right to the chase so to speak. Jesus used to, as my grandmother King used to say “Just knock off the icing and get to the cake” Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist