Sermons on Family Abandonment:

Discipleship And The Soup Of The Soup Of The Duck

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 19, 2019

23rd Sunday, Cycle C. Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Have you ever heard the story of THE SOUP OF THE SOUP OF THE DUCK? A relative came to visit a man bringing a duck as a gift. So the bird was cooked and eaten. Soon a stream of guests began to call, each claiming to be a friend of the friend of the ‘man who brought you the duck.’ Each one, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Catholic

Choose The Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018

Joshua Called the People of his age to live for YHWH who redeemed them and Blessed them. It was a great Challenge in life.

Joshua 24:14-28 “Choose Today whom you want to serve” v.14. “Put away the gods that your ancestors served before and beyond and serve the Lord”. God was concerned about the attitudes, customs, habit, religious life, life values, practices and all other things related to life situations. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Methodist

Better Together: My Family's Journey With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2015

As Christians, we are adopted into God’s family, God becomes our Heavenly Father, and we are brothers and sisters. We are better together.

BETTER TOGETHER: MY FAMILY’S JOURNEY WITH GOD (20 YEARS AND COUNTING) INTRO: Happy Father’s Day! SKIT GUYS FATHER’S DAY VIDEO OPENING TEXT: “God’s unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: *other

Paul’s View Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022

In this epistle, Paul is writing to the Ephesian Church. In this particular passage he wants to talk to them about the Lord’s church.

As we drive around town, we can see all kinds of shapes and sizes when it comes to church buildings. • The same is true with pastors, they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Illus: A new pastor moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit his community. All went well until he came to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody's Perfect: The Story Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

We all make mistakes. All of us have areas that we struggle in. It's easy to be defined by one mistake in life. One mistake does not define you. God is bigger than your mistakes.

Everyone’s Welcome, Nobody’s Perfect, Anything’s Possible #2 Nobody’s Perfect Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 15 / February 13, 2022 Good morning. Welcome you to Stevens Creek Church. I am so glad that you are here. I want to welcome those in our South Campus, our Dream Center Experience and in our new ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Steps To A Better Life: The Ten Commandments, Part #2

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

The Ten Commandments teach us to love God and love people. We are not saved by them, but we are kept safe by them.

Part #2 Steps to a Better Life A Study of the Ten Commandments Welcome to the Stevens Creek Church. We are glad to have you here and I especially want to welcome our South Campus and our online campus. Let me know that you are watching … share it on social media. We are so glad that you are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Noah's Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 18, 2021

If the whole world denied God, would you remain faithful? Let's look at Noah's answer to this question in Genesis 7.

If the whole world denied God, would you remain faithful? Let's look at Noah's answer to this question in Genesis 7. Noah’s responsive hearers were only the members of his own family. Revival elsewhere was refused, because people just did not want to listen. Was “a preacher of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 2, 2022

Based on Gen 1-3 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider the building block of a strong home & family.

“THE BUILDING BLOCKS” Gen. 1-3 FBCF – 5/1/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – I’ve never built a house before. Some people love to do that. Build multiple houses over course of their lives. Others say it’s a quick way to mess up a good marriage! Ha! Even though I’ve never built one & would never try to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Guiding Arrows - Archer, Bows, Arrows And The Target Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 23, 2022

A family series about how parents guide their children like arrows. Explains the parts of an archers set.

Title: Guiding Arrows – Teachable Theme: Family series about how parents guide their children, or mentors guide their mentees. Text: Psalms 127 Carol did a masterful job describing the parts of an arrow on Mother’s Day. She broke down the three parts of the fletching of an arrow to love, God and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Media Monster Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 30, 2022

Based on Philippians 4:8 - Sermon challenges hearers to realize how strong the influence of media & technology is on our lives & keep our minds focused on the Word of God.

“THE MEDIA MONSTER” Phil. 4:8 FBCF – 5/29/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Not an expert in social media. Most 57 yr.-old adults aren’t! But you don’t have to be an expert to know that social media & other forms of media & technology impact our lives & our kids’ lives every day – even right ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Force On Earth Is Love Pt3

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Nov 16, 2020

In our first and second series we talked about the four types of love and that love is patient. In continuation with our discussion today I will be looking at other characteristic of love which are kindness, truth, protection, trusts, hopes, and perseverance

The Greatest Force on Earth is Love Pt3 In our first and second series we talked about the four types of love and that love is patient. In continuation with our discussion today I will be looking at other characteristic of love which are kindness, truth, protection, trusts, hopes, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A House Not Made With Hands

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 7, 2021

A sermon for Pentecost Year B, Lectionary 10

June 6, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 3:20-35; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 A House Not Made with Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “We have a building from God, a house not made with hands.” (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

True Children Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020

Not all people are God’s children; only those who have been adopted by faith in Jesus Christ.

August 2, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Not all people are God’s children; only those who have been adopted by faith in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 1 John 3:1 Supplemental Passage: "And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist