Sermons on Father Daniel Berrigan:

Lent 2013 Week 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 13, 2013

A look at the first half of the parable of the Prodigal Son. Who is the Father? How did the son reach the point of abandoning his family and the point of return. How did the Father react? Wonderful parable!

This is the fourth week of the Lenten season and in the Scripture we are about to look at one of the most famous parables ever taught by Jesus. And, when we look at this parable we will, at this time, only be looking at the first half of the parable. As we start to take a look at this incredible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

What Ticks You Off? Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Mar 17, 2013

What really ticks you off? Selfish reasons, bullied, pouting OR the injustice of innocent people or the poor. Do you turn a blind eye or take a stand?

WHAT TICKS YOU OFF? 3-17-13 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: LUKE 19:45-48 INTRODUCTION: What are some of the things that tick you off in life? It is an honest question. Is it those who cut you off at the street corners, or those that pull into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Live In God's Presence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Presence with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live in GOD's Presence and He [GOD] lives in us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 2:70 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Presence with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live in GOD's Presence and He [GOD] lives in us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 2:70 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:70

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Ways To Bless Your Children! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

The position of fatherhood comes with a grave responsibility from God and with the gift of fatherhood also comes the power to shape, guide and transform the lives of their children for success, for purpose and for the fulfillment of their children’s divine destiny.

How to Bless your Children! Question: How many here want to bless your children? Your Grandchildren – your spiritual children? Main Scripture Text: Proverbs 20:7: “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” (NIV) New Living Translation The godly walk with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7, Proverbs 18:21, Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Got A Lot Going For You, Part 1: God The Father

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Too many Christians feel inadequate to be any use to God or their church. Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the resources they have going for them.

In any church you’ll find some members who sit on the sidelines, feeling like they don’t really belong on the team. They have heard a number of times that God loves them, but in their hearts, they wonder. They feel a little lonely at church, a little on the sidelines. And they’d like to get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

The Ideal Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2019

Hollywood has been trying to change our idea of what forms the ideal family. But God's Word doesn't change and Paul has given us instructions for how to strive to have the ideal family. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

This summer, we’ve been taking advantage of the # trend. We looked at #fakenews through the book of James and now we’re exploring the idea #lifegoals. Jeff taught about friendships and relationships last week. Today we’re exploring the concept of the ideal family. Over the past half ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019

God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-7, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, Ephesians 5:25-31, Colossians 3:19, 1 Peter 3:7, Hebrews 13:4, Deuteronomy 6:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Peace

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 15, 2019

You need to realize in that feeling of unworthiness is when the accuser is stealing, killing and destroying your peace and blessing, knocking them right out from underneath of you and you don’t even know it!

The promise of Peace Matt. 7:11 NKJ If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? This is what Clarke’s Commentary has to say, If ye, then, being evil - who are radically and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Militant Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 10, 2020

Jesus came to bring a sword between daughter and mother, son and father. Why? Find out.

7.16.20 Matthew 10:34-39 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy James Smith Sr.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2018

This is the eulogy I did for my father. He had 9 kids by 4 mothers. We had very different views of our father. He became a Christian later in life. This message attempts to bring healing and hope to all 9 of us.

Eulogy James Smith 10/30/2018 There were a lot of important things going on in 1939. The United States was hosting the World Fair. Hitler was making plans to invade Poland. Russia was planning to invade Finland, and most of the World was about to break out in World War ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Above All: Colossians 3:18-21

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 7, 2022

Paul gives direction to wives, husbands, children, and fathers to walk out their faith in their homes.

Above All: Colossians 3:18-4:1 It Starts in the Home Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-31-2022 Cinderella A little girl watched the Disney classic, “Cinderella” for the first time and was excited to tell her Grandmother about it the next day. She told her all about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Parents

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2022

Do you really honor your parents or only pay lip service.

Continuing Pastor Mike’s series on God’s Top Ten tonight we will be looking at the fifth commandment. Some people seem to think that honoring their parents is merely getting them gifts or a visit on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. God has a much deeper take on the subject. Exodus 20:12  ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 19:26, Proverbs 28:24, Proverbs 30:11, Proverbs 30:17, Matthew 15:13-16, Ephesians 6:1-3, John 19:26-27, Proverbs 20:20, 1 Timothy 5:3-4, Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Leviticus 20:9, Proverbs 1:8-9, Deuteronomy 21:18-21, Proverbs 6:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Good - The Bad - The Ugly - Dad Series

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Jun 15, 2021

Proverbs 22:6 A biblical view of 3 dad's in God's Word

THE GOOD-THE BAD THE UGLY-DAD PROVERBS 22:6 I would like to wish every dad, Happy Father’s day. Just like Mothers day. Honoring our Mother’s and Dad’s should be a daily thing not once in a year thing. And if some people in our government have their way with their cancel culture ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Self Control

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 7, 2021

The HOLY SPIRIT and self control

Self Control Galatians 5:22-24 There is no law against self-control. In other words there is no law against the ability to regulate and alter your responses in order to avoid undesirable behaviors and outcomes, increase desirable ones and achieve long term goals. Self control ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

The True Vine

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 20, 2021

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

The True Vine Scripture: John 15:1-8. Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Other