Sermons on Behold Thy Son:

Reconcilable Differences Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 27, 2005

You may be here this morning feeling like your marriage has died and there is no point in going on. But remember: We serve a God who resurrected His dead Son from the grave, and who promises to make that same resurrection power available to those who tru

I was reading about a marriage counselor who was talking to a wife who was struggling with her husband. The counselor said, “Maybe your problem is that you’ve been waking up grumpy in the morning.” “No,” she said. “I always let him sleep.” Problems wouldn’t come into married life if we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving And Forgiving Father

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 27, 2004

“The father said to his servants, ‘bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was

Theme: The loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:1-9; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Lk. 15:11-32 Many people today think that the most important thing in life is to believe in God. This has led to the situation where many people claim they believe in God but have no idea what kind of God they believe in. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Motivated By Love

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

God knows our motives. As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying

Introduction • God knows our motives. • As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. • God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. • Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying down His life for us. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father Abraham The Bold

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 20, 2011

Abraham’s deep attachment to BOTH Ishmael and Isaac is often overlooked. Abraham was a gutsy dad who stood up to his wife and took responsibilities for his sons; he was anything but passive. In what ways is a godly father bold? Father Abraham’s life de

Father Abraham the Bold (topical) 1. Fathers are different from mothers just as men are different from women: 2. Brian Bill comments, "I read something this week entitled 50 Reasons Why It’s Good To Be a Man. I won’t read all of them but I did put together my own top-10 list": 10 You know stuff ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dangers Of Surety

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dangers Of Surety

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Declared With Power

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious over death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the SON is victorious in us, so we all need to rejoice and thank Him who overcomes. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:4 (New Living Transl

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious over death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the SON is victorious in us, so we all need to rejoice and thank Him who overcomes. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) and he was shown to be the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

How are we to live a life that pleases God? By showing God’s love to those around us. By holding firm to the truth of the gospel, that Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, came to die for our sins and has risen again to bring us eternal life.

I want to talk about how we can live to please God. But first I suppose I should check whether that is one of your desires in life? Do you want to please God? Do you ask yourself regularly will this activity, this conversation, this friendship please God? Well, if that is your desire, let me tell ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

We Know Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 7, 2014

Paul said confidently that we know certain things about our relationship to Christ. 1- We know that God works for our good 2- We know that God conforms us to be like His son 3- We know that God glorifies us in Christ

INTRO.- Old preacher Van Havner once said, “I feel like the American humorist Josh Billings who said, ‘I’d rather know a few things for certain than to be sure of a lot of things that ain’t so.” ILL.- Havner said, “My wife and I were taking a bus trip through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In The Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 9, 2012

Our passage speak about abiding in Christ. To abide in Christ is to abide in His Word & way. As we abide in His Word & way the Holy Spirit teaches us & molds us into the image of God’s Son. Abiding in Christ is the practice of righteous, which is the w

1 JOHN 2: 24-29 ABIDING IN THE TRUTH [John 15: 1-11] We reveal our value of Jesus Christ by the degree to which we allow the life of Christ to be reproduced in our lives. To know that Jesus Christ was characterized by love & yet not demonstrate His love proves that we think little of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Possession Through Christ Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012

“Before God laid the foundations of the world, God had CHOSEN us to be His Adopted SONS & DAUGHTERS in CHRIST.” “You have been CLOTHED w/ POWER and ABILITY! You are WELL ABLE!” “DISCOVER what you have! You have the FAVOR (Gracious Hand) of God.”

“KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:28-32

Denomination: *other

It’s Too Stuffy…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2013

As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge group of non-Christians, ‘would they go to heaven or hell?’

It’s too stuffy…. Luke 13:24"Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Genealogy Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 4, 2012

The genealogy of Jesus Christ had interesting sets of names included. They may not be some that we would have personally preferred in our genealogy, yet God had them there through whom His Son would come. Through it we see the character of God -the faithf

My wife was telling me during the sermons, she was distracted because one of the hairs was just sticking straight up. And I said, “Which one?” She said, “I think it was Joe!” I have started to name them because they are so precious. So I put Joe back in place, and it looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 3, 2017

Last week we looked at Elijah resurrecting the widow's son. God did a miraculous work through his prophet to bring about a faith response from the widow. Today, we'll look at how God used Elijah's successor, Elisha, to accomplish another resurrection.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part two) 2nd Kings 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION: In continuing the series on the resurrections that took place before Jesus' resurrection, last week we looked Elijah and the widow's son. God did a miraculous work through his prophet to bring about a faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Body

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Jan 16, 2017

This sermon is the first in a series for January 2017 called "Start Something New." Many focus on body image issues when making New Year's Resolutions. In baptism, we have "put on Christ," and God sees His perfect, sinless Son. THERE'S your new body!

It’s that time again—time to set lofty goals for yourself. Time to aim high for 2017. Time to dream that you might be one of only 8% of Americans who actually fulfill a new year’s resolution! Year after year, we do this to ourselves…no matter how many times we fall into the 92% failure category. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran