Sermons on Disobedient Children:

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018

This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-30, Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

Jesus describes two identities with one thing in common neither see themselves as children of the Father and both have consequences. What's your identity?

Luke 15 – The prodigal son Hi everyone, it’s great to be with you this morning. I wanted to start by telling you a little bit about me and my family so that you get a little flavour of what we are like. Annie and I have been married for 12 years in October, we have two kids, Caleb ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Precious Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2014

The Israelites reach Mount Sinai and the Lord declares that they are his treasured possession. We, too, as children of faith are God’s precious possessions.

Exodus 19:1-6, 20:1-2 “Precious” INTRODUCTION The world is filled with strange, ridiculous and useless laws. For example: • In Missouri it is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear, and in Alaska it is improper to wake a sleeping bear for a photo opportunity. • In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-6, Exodus 19:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 7, 2018

Jesus Christ who is the True Vine, the Light, the Way, the bread of life is also the True Salt and as His children, we are called to be the Salt of the Earth.

Matthew 5:13–16 This statement is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, a summarization of the Beatitudes. Often many Christians have a false notion that if they live out at least one or two qualities listed in the Beatitudes then it is sufficient to live a life pleasing to the Lord. Sadly, this is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 19, 2022

Based on James 1:5-8 - Encourages hearers to consider the important of having the wisdom that God gives to His children when they ask for it.

“GOT WISDOM?” James 1:5-8 FBCF – 9/18/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Video Did you pay attention to all of the benefits of wisdom? - We are blessed when we find it - It is more profitable that silver & brings better returns than gold - More precious than rubies - There’s nothing that compares to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For Father’s Day 2023 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 23, 2023

Every father will face expectations and enemies as he raises his children. With God's help, every father can overcome these challenges.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on June 18, 2023; but this is not an exact transcription). Introduction: It’s good to see you this morning, and I hope each one of us remembers our fathers today. My own dad went to Heaven in 2018 but for the last several years of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through Chaos Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father who commands paralysis to move also commands storms to rest—calling His children to rise, walk, and trust His steady presence.

(John 5 & John 6:16–21 — The Lame Man and the Storm) --- Introduction — When Life Won’t Move Have you ever been stuck? Not the “traffic jam on I-15” kind of stuck. I mean the deeper kind — when nothing in your life will budge. You pray, you plan, you push, and still it feels like the wheels ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:1-3, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The God Who Gives You A Lion’s Boldness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 18, 2025

God fills His children with divine boldness, enabling them to stand strong in faith, confront opposition, and fulfil their divine purpose without fear.

THE GOD WHO GIVES YOU A LION’S BOLDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 28:1 Key Verse: “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.” — Proverbs 28:1 (KJV) Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 1:7; Acts 4:13, 29-31; Daniel 6:10, 22; Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Cancels Evil Reports Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 22, 2025

God has the power to nullify every false report, accusation, and slander, ensuring His children remain vindicated and honoured before men and angels.

THE GOD WHO CANCELS EVIL REPORTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 56:5 “Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. They gather themselves together, they hide, they mark my steps, when they lie in wait for my soul.” (Psalm 56:5, KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Incompatible Identity And Actions Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 1, 2024

In Jesus our identity is to that we are children, fathers, or young men. This identity means that we are incompatible with the world, therefore we cannot love the world.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 2:12-17 “Incompatible Identity and Actions” A few years ago I brought a USB router off ebay – it was really cheap. I made sure it was being sold by a seller based in Australia. It turns out that sellers can pretend ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023

One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Child Has Come Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

The Father runs toward wandering children with restoring love, covering shame, celebrating repentance, and welcoming every prodigal home with joy and resurrection life.

Introduction — When Words Can’t Touch the Wound There are some wounds in life that do not bleed outwardly, yet they bleed continuously inside a parent’s heart. These wounds have no bandage, no cast, no sling. They don’t show up in X-rays or MRIs. And yet they ache every single day. They are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Isaiah 44:22, 1 John 3:1, John 6:37, Psalm 103:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 20, 2025

For the 4th Sunday of Advent. This sermon is only about 10-15 minutes long, because it followed a children's choir presentation.

Thank you so much, children’s choir! Thank you for leading us in worship, and thank you for giving us such a fresh perspective on the Christmas story. When Mrs. Ashley first told me the concept, that we were going to tell the Christmas story from the perspective of the sheep, I thought it was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Preserves Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2026

God is the ultimate guardian of destiny, ensuring that every plan, purpose, and promise He has for His children is protected, preserved, and fulfilled in due season.

THE GOD WHO PRESERVES YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 37:28 Key Verse: “For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved forever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.” (Psalm 37:28, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:4; Jeremiah 1:5; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Parents Cope With Back To School PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of training children in the way of the Lord, especially in these uncertain times, as they learn from our actions and words, and the need for divine guidance and wisdom in this task.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into the wisdom of Proverbs, specifically Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse echoes the truth that the spiritual training of our children is one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Back To School