Sermons on Back Porch:

The Love God Hates Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 23, 2019

Accept God’s love, and don’t love the world, which only wants to turn you to stone.

A group of children were once asked, “What does ‘love’ mean?” Here are some sample answers: Rebekah, 8, said, “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time—even when his hands got arthritis, too. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17, James 4:4, Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Father's Love

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A Look at the story of the Prodigal Son through the eys of the Father

A Father’s Love: The Story of the Prodigal Son Many of us still remember our fathers even if they are no longer among us. We remember the look he gave us when he would discipline us knowing the pain it caused him, as he would carry out whatever punishment would be coming. I often remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Three Great Homes

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

In Luke 15, Christ tells three ‘lost and found’ stories about three homes – the three great homes.

In Luke 15, Christ tells three ‘lost and found’ stories about three homes – the three great homes. The first parable (v4-7), about a lost sheep, records Jesus as the Great Shepherd of our souls, searching for the one, lonely, wandering sheep. The second parable (v8-10), about a lost coin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

The church under persecution

Growing Pains Acts 5:12-25 Jeff Hughes – April 6, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The church at Jerusalem was going through many changes. Thousands of people had accepted Jesus as their Savior and become a part of the fellowship. These people were one big community of believers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Of A Believer

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

Demonstrating FAITH should be the attitude of every believer

F Fear God Alone A Ask for Wisdom I Illustrate Christ’s Love T Tell Others about Christ H Hold Fast to Scripture Fear God Alone-The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what he tells you. And that’s it. Eventually God will bring everything that we do out into the open and judge it according ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Till He Comes

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 15, 2025

This message was adapted from a sermon found in an old periodical entitles "The Preacher's Goldmine". We should always be excited about the Second Coming of Christ and keep serving Him Till He Comes

Till He Comes Again Hebrews 9:27-28 Intro. Are you looking for the Second Coming of Christ. - The Rapture is next. John 14:1-3 “Ye believe in God…. John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, Titus 2:11-15, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals The Lame Man At Bethesada Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004

Eighth in a series on the Miracles of Jesus.

Miracle # 8 “Jesus Heals the Lame Man At Bethesada” John 5:1-18 It must be pointed out that all of the healing miracles of Jesus do not fit into a neat pattern. In the last miracle we examined (Luke 5:18-26), the friends of an invalid broke ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18, John 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

"The God Of This Age." Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005

Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

"The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Lame Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 10, 2018

Peter and John seem to have been led by the Holy Spirit, to perform a miracle on a man who was over forty years old and had been a cripple from his birth.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016 A Lame Man Healed (Acts 3.1-11) Note: since this is a long sermon, I suggest it be given in two parts; part 1 (vs. 1-5) on Sunday morning, and part 2 (vs. 6-11) on Sunday evening. Acts 3.1-3.11 (KJV) 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits For The Believer

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 29, 2001

When we are justified by faith, we receive some specific benefits.

TEXT: ROMANS 5:1-11 TITLE: “BENEFITS FOR THE BELIEVER” INTRODUCTION: A. The pastor of a church in San Francisco was looking over the manger scene in the front yard of the church the day after Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character . . . His love.

THE PRODIGAL SON By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION: IT’S ABOUT THE FATHER, NOT ABOUT THE SON. 1. The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character which most people don’t know, i.e., His love. 2. The Father’s love does not depend on how good you are or what you do. 3. The Father’s love for all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2003

The disciples find an empty tomb!

Witnesses of the Resurrection Luke 24:1-12 Jeff Hughes – April 14, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Today, like every other Sunday of the year, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But, unlike any other Sunday, this is the actual anniversary of that fateful day, nearly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Road Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009

When tempted with discouragement, make your story about God’s glory!

Dear Discouraged – Part 8 “THE GLORY ROAD” 1 Peter 4 (NASB) Dr. Randy Deal Review: Part 1: Remember God’s amazing grace! Part 2: Dare to be different! Part 3: Remember who GOD says you are! Part 4: Our integrity will be tested by how we respond to temptation, authority and suffering! Part 5: Have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Shadow

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2009

Under the shadow of the cross.

Walk in the shadow Acts : 5:11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. 12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Evangelism

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 11, 2016

The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today.

The Church and Evangelism The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today. Act 19:11 And God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-12