Sermons on Adopted Son:

Angels Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2005

Angels are awesome beings capable of great feats. But are they to be worshipped? We look at the differences between angels and the son of God, Jesus Christ.

Angels - the Greek word for angels means literally "messenger." Angels were created by God for certain purposes - but because of their nature men in the past have actually worshipped them and placed more emphasis on angels than they ought. Among some first century churches angels were the object ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beginning Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ... Series

Contributed by Robert Konemann on Sep 28, 2004

Mark’s gospel presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God who has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement.

Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Summary Sentence : Jesus, as the Son of God has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement. Our study is more than just an attempt to familiarize ourselves with a text. It is not less than that but it certainly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Very Best For The Very Worst

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

God give the best of his love and his one and only Son for the very worst sinners of which we all are.

The Very Best For The Very Worst 17th Sunday after Pentecost September 26, 2004 1 Timothy 1:12-17 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Antivirus

Contributed by Tran Xuan on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer: Almighty God, we thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, as our Redeemer, Antidote for the deadly virus of sin.

Prayer: Almighty God, we thank you for sending Your Son, Jesus, as our Redeemer, Antidote for the deadly virus of sin. Help us to live without fear knowing that You are our hope and our victory. Amen. Jesus Anti-virus Introduction: PH. D. Joshua Lederberg says, The single biggest threat to man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Amanda: Loving Because She Was Loved

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2002

Funeral sermon for Mrs. Amanda Foye Jackson, who had suffered through two massive strokes and the loss of her son.

In Biblical times, a person’s name revealed something about who he was or what she was intended to be. In the creation story, there is Adam, meaning earth, and Eve, meaning mother. Their names told you who they were and what they were intended to be. Abraham, father of nations; Isaac, laughter; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 12, 2006

Eli failed his son in 3 very distinct ways. What can we learn from his "bad" example?

OPEN: Have you ever had something go “bad” in your refrigerator? How can you tell when food is spoiled? Well, one of the first hints might be – when you open the door - it smells like something has died inside. But someone has come up with a list of ways in which we can determine whether our food ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Is On My Side

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007

Why is Jesus standing? Because the Son of God has an interest in what is going on. Heaven has an interest in the child of God.

Heaven Is On My Side Acts 7:54-60 Stephen is being stoned for preaching the gospel. As the stones begin to strike him, he looks toward heaven. He looked up “steadfastly.” He fixed his eyes intently on heaven. Recognizing the danger and the effect his speech had produced – seeing that there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Worship God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 4, 2007

Christmas is not just about redemption. It is also about receiving the full rights of sons. Here we will look at the right to worship God

Text: Galatians 3:26-4:7 Title: Christmas Gifts- The Right to Worship God “But when the time had fully come God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.”(Gal. :v5) ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Testimony Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2007

The entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is the testimony of how God restored sinful man through His Son Jesus Christ.

The Testimony of Scripture Text: 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The Bible...is the one supreme source of revelation of the meaning of life, the nature of God and spiritual nature and needs of men. It is the only guide of life which really leads the spirit in the way of peace and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Forget Jesus This Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Dec 23, 2010

We may get too busy and stress out that we forget the True Meaning of Christmas and that is JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD.

LUKE 2 In Luke 2, we read the story of when Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. You can say they have a parenting problem. They were given the Son of God to look after and they lost Him. It took them four days before they found Him in the Temple and what He was doing fascinate them. Did you know it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Church’s Companion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2010

The mission of the church is to wait on God’s Spirit, then witness about God’s Son, because Jesus is alive and coming again!

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Somos Santos En Dios

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Feb 13, 2010

En el Señor estamos completos, El nos llama santos porque para El sus hijos son santos.

INTRODUCCIÓN: ¿Te consideras santo?, ¿anhelas la santidad?, les tengo una noticia, ante los ojos de Dios somos santos. La parte que me falta de santidad la completa nuestro Señor Jesucristo, en El estamos completos. No importa cuan antiguo seas en el evangelio, todo lo que te falta lo completa ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pobre, Pobre Perdedor

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 25, 2008

Uno puede hacer decisiones que parecen buenas, pero llevan consecuencias devastadoras si no son dirigidas por Dios.

2 Pedro 2:7,8 7 y si rescató al justo Lot, quien era acosado por la conducta sensual de los malvados 8 --porque este hombre justo habitaba en medio de ellos y afligía de día en día su alma justa por los hechos malvados de ellos--; Si es cieto que la Biblia le llama justo. Es posible que este ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's All About Jesus

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 16, 2009

Let’s set the record straight! The church is not about entertainment, programs, popularity, size or individuals, but about the Son of God, period!

It’s All About Jesus Griffith Baptist Church – 4/19/09 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Key verse: Matthew 16:16 - And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Premise: Let’s set the record straight! The church is not about entertainment, programs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2009

There is but one way to God, and that is through Jesus the Son of God. He presents Himself as the Door. The message explores some of the ramifications of that truth.

“Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist