Sermons on Adopted Son:

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am A Friend Of God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013

If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Blessed Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2024

While in the bleakest of circumstances one might not feel blessed, we are truly blessed beyond all imagination for God created this world out of love and sent His Son Jesus to atone for our sins thus providing the means of us forever being adopted into His family!

I am Blessed Genesis 1, 16-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does it genuinely mean to be blessed? The interpretation of this term varies among individuals. Some use it casually in conversation as a simple expression of good wishes. For others, being ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 16, 2025

In the story of the proigal son, Jesus tells us about the heart of the Father.

A Perfect Father Luke 15 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 6-15-2025 Happy Father’s Day Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. In 1909, Sonora Dodd sat through in church listening to a Mother’s day sermon and wondered to herself why there wasn’t a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

True Disciples, The Son’s Authority, And The Devil’s Children Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2015

Jesus describes the condition of what might be called "fickle faith" and in so doing, He also displays His own authority as the Son who is able to save.

True Disciples, the Son’s Authority, and the devil’s Children John 8:30-47 From Jesus’ declaration, “I AM the Light of the World,” to His proclamation as the I AM of the Old Testament, the First and the Last of Isaiah as well as Revelation, we continue in John 8:30: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

A look at the three figures in one of Jesus’ most famous parables

One of my greatest delights in the church where I last served in Minnesota was to be part of a group of men who met faithfully every Wednesday morning for prayer, followed each week by coffee and conversation. Both the prayer and the conversation could be pretty free ranging at times. But I have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Can I Be In Charge? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2007

Their mommy spoke for them. Jesus answered that the way up is down. His PASSION PREDICTED, the PATHWAY PRESCRIBED, the POWER PROVIDED. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Can I Be in Charge? Matthew 20:17-34 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/InCharge.html The Historian Josephus writes that every year at Passover 3 million Jews would ascend upon Jerusalem with 250,000 lambs. You and I know that each and every one of those lambs was a picture of Jesus Christ, the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

A fresh look at the story of the Lost Boy of Luke 15


BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE
 Lk 15:11-24 
 
A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonizing over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Dealing With Guilt Pt 2

Contributed by Milton Smith on Apr 28, 2009

You can be free from the guilt of your past actions.

There is a silence in the room and a lean, bold gentleman stands up and bellows, "All Rise. " The people in the room stand as a strong , stately man dressed in a black robe enters the room and instructs: "Be seated." He reviews some papers in front of him and looks toward you with a pointed stare. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Spirit Continues To Manifest Jesus As The Christ

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 20, 2009

A sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Series B

The Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 22, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this last Sunday in the season of Epiphany, we recall how Peter, James and John were given a glimpse of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2011

The biggest mistake a person can make is to reject God's grace.

A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Text: Matt. 21:33-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am.- John Newton 2. What is grace? a. We talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Light Jesus Is

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 23, 2011

Jesus is the son of God, the light of the world.

Read: Exodus 10: 21-26 Entertain the Lord with a new song joyfully: sing about the firmament, the vault, the support and strength underneath the waters that separate the dry lands; Jesus says I am the light of the world, expect the bright and morning star to be there in the morning when you open ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Expects When We Mess Up

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 22, 2010

The believer and unbeliever alike have responsibilities when it comes to dealing with sin in their life.

WHAT GOD EXPECTS WHEN WE MESS UP? LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Young Johnny was reared in a fine Christian home. When he was only nine years old, his father took him into his office one day and explained the gospel message of Jesus Christ to him, and young Johnny accepted Christ as his Savior. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Restored In Our Father's Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is On The Throne

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

We get a glimse of God on His Throne

Verse 9-10-Thrones put in place: Daniel is a spectator in his own dream. The scene changes, Daniel now sees events taking place in heaven, a heavenly court. Here, the Ancient of Days, God, is pictured sitting on his throne. Ancient of Days or Ancient One This term is only used here in the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Baptist