Sermons on Christians As The Sons Of God:

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Prodigal Son) # 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Introduction: There is an old saying that we sometime quote as true, but we need to be careful quoting it, because it only contains part of the truth.

The quote is, "You can always tell a man by the company he keeps." Can you? Always? No, this is not always the truth. For example, Jesus kept company with many that society had rejected. (1) HE KEPT COMPANY WITH LEPERS Now in first-century Palestine, lepers were viewed with horror ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Glory Of God In Your Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2012

“For God so loved the world, that he gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him

Theme: Experience the glory of God in your life Text: Is. 6:1-8; Rom. 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Today is Trinity Sunday, a day we affirm and celebrate the Triune God. Our revelations of God always comes from Him and He is the One who reveals Himself as the Holy Trinity, One God who is three persons, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let God Have His Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2018

The longer we're a Christian, God expects the seed of the Gospel, planted in our lives, to grow and grow in its influence until the the Word, the nature of Jesus, and the will of God hold complete ascendancy over our lives!

LET GOD HAVE HIS WAY Job 8:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, you’re probably familiar with the name Larry Bird – the former basketball great of the Boston Celtics. 2. During a retirement party for Larry Bird in Boston Garden, former Celtics coach, K. C. Jones ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010

This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You In Step With God?

Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on Jun 15, 2014

This message paints a picture of what it looks like to walk with God.

Are you In Step with God? 1 John 1:5-10 (NKJV) 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Thomas Norton on Jul 17, 2007

Understanding the purpose of God’s Word for Pastors and Christians

Have you felt lost and alone with little hope of understanding what you need to know and what you need to do? Where do you turn to under pressure and in distress when everything seems to be bearing down on you? We all are looking for answers on this planet with so many things that seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God And Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011

We all need to recognize that we are in Christ and Christ in us. We need to serve Him most of all in this life. How so? 1- Remember others in prayer 2- Recall the faith of others 3- Refuel the flame in you

INTRO.- I thank God, whom I serve. Who are you serving in this life? ILL.- When I worked for Safeway stores many years ago in Joplin, MO, the manager often made you feel like you owed Safeway your living and you should be totally dedicated to Safeway. For example, my manager would often call me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Will For Our Wealth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2016

God's Will for Our Wealth 1. Choose humility over being haughty. 2. Trust your God more than your gold. 3. Choose generosity over greed.

God's Will for Our Wealth I Timothy 6:17-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 26, 2010) *Are you rich? -- Most of us would say, "I sure don't feel rich." But think about it. In 2009, "Parade ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Can't A Christian Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019

Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Can't A Christian Do?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2025

Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Personal Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore what a personal relationship with God looks like.

Having a personal relationship with God and Jesus is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. The Bible teaches that God desires a close, personal relationship with each of us, and that this relationship is possible through faith in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we'll explore what a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

The Enigma Of Obed Edom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 2, 2024

The enigma of Obed Edom, who was a Gittite (a citizen of Gath), and was also a Levite. And on top of that Obed Edom means a Servant of Edom, a kingdom that was an arch enemy to Israel

Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 Samuel 7:1-12, 1 Chronicles 26:4-8, 1 Chronicles 15:16-24, 1 Chronicles 16:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

How Does God Want Me To Live? Sermon (Philippians 1:20-21)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 7, 2013

Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he was in the body is what Pauls main goal was....That should be our goal also.

How does God want me to live? All of these questions revolve around our memory verse: James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Philippians 1:20-21 20. According to my earnest expectation and my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

My God Can Do Anything.

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 13, 2012

What happened to our faith?

My God can do anything!!!! You believe that? Intro: What happened to Christians? 1: 95% of Christians never share their faith a) Of the 5% that do 80% are new converts b) So what happened? c) Did we decide that we got enough members of our church d) Is there some quota we’ve achieved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Other

God's Protection In Times Of Danger

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 18, 2001

As a father would protect his children, Psalm 121 suggests three ways God protects us from danger.

When I was a boy, my family’s home was broken into three times. Valuables were stolen, memories gone. We realized how unsafe and unprotected we truly were. After the third time, my father decided that this would never happen again. He began to turn our little house into a fortress. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist