Sermons on First Born Son:

Going Home Without Jesus

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 23, 2015

This holiday season brings joy, happiness, giving, and rejoicing to all family gatherings. This lesson describes the sadness of: "Going home without Jesus." It reveals God's blessings in a child's birth, a Son is given, and how Jesus saves His people from their sins.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Going Home with Jesus 2. Going Home without Jesus 3. Going Home with Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss: "Going home without Jesus." Before noticing our theme, we will consider that this couple would go home with (carrying) Jesus. Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-45, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of A Man. Part I

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020

This is the first in a series that examines the qualifications for being an elder.

Title: The Measure of a Mature Christian Man Script: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC Father’s Day 2020 Intro: What is your ideal of a “man”? (Pictures: John Wayne, Dwayne Johnson, Carey Grant, Boy George?) Dr. Gene Getz wrote a book called “The Measure of a Man” about 40 years ago. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Complete Salvation Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

This is the first message in a 13 week expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Complete Salvation Colossians 1:1-8 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You've Crossed Over To Life

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 16, 2009

What does Jesus mean when he talks about crossing over? When does it happen? How does it happen? What difference does it make? Parts: A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice. B. Keep anticipating the resurrection

Text: John 5:24-29 Theme: You’ve Crossed Over to Life A. Keep listening to the Son’s voice B. Keep anticipating the resurrection Season: End Times 3: Saints Triumphant Date: November 15, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/You_ve-Crossed-Over-to-Life-John5_24-29.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary’s Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 11, 2002

The first Christmas was Mary’s Christmas but today it is simply Merry Christmas.

"MARY’S Christmas" Introduction: The first Christmas was not a commercial. It was about a coming, God coming down to be with us. God through His Son came to seek and to save that which was lost. There is nothing Merry about being lost. Mary’s Christmas was about a Saviour born to die for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Who Then Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 3, 2002

The incident relayed to us in Luke 11:14-28 presses three relevant questions upon us. The first is, “Is Jesus The Son Of God As He Claims?” The second is, “How Do I Know That He Is Who He Says He Is?” And the third is, “What Must I Do In The Face Of This

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 30 “Who Then Is This Jesus!” Luke 11:14-26 Dr. John R. Hamby Several years ago (1972) Christian author Josh McDowell authored a book entitled “Evidence That Demands A Verdict.” This book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Triumph Series

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 3, 2021

Revelation chapter one gives an interesting view of Jesus' death. He was born with a specific mission and vision which includes His early deathj

Easter Triumph Revelation 1:12-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned I saw aseven golden lampstands; 13 and ain the middle of the lampstands I saw one blike 1a son of man, cclothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Citizen Of The Far Country

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007

This message focuses on the character in the Prodigal Son that is rarely spoken of, The Citizen of the Far Country.

The Citizen of the Far Country Luke 15:14-16 KJV And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. [15] And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. [16] And he would fain have filled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoy Life In God’s Family!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 28, 2024

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have saved us and now welcome us into the family of God. That’s a powerful point for us to take with us this Trinity Sunday. We are sanctified by the Spirit. We are children of the Father. We are siblings with the Son.

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” That’s how the creation account in Genesis 1 describes God’s decision to create human beings. And then on the sixth day of creation week that is exactly what he did. Of course, Genesis 2 gives us more detail about the “process” that God went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Iv: Salvation By Grace Through Faith Is A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

LORD God communicated His love to the world in His Son Jesus Christ. Now is the time for sinners saved by His grace to communicate love for God and His Son by confessing with our mouths and believing with all our hearts.

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IS A MATTER OF THE HEART Give me that me that man that is not passion’s slave, and I will wear him in my heart’s core, ay, in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Mission Possible! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2014

The mission of the church is to wait on the Holy Spirit and witness of God's risen Son until He comes again.

Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Starting Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 15, 2007

Are you among the called of Jesus Christ? That’s the first step in becoming an encourager. That’s the first step in truly knowing the message of Thanksgiving.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Starting Line Scripture: Romans 1 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“a Blind Beggar Receives Sight” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 24, 2015

The miracle of the blind beggar receiving sight from Jesus a picture of how God works sovereignly in the salvation of sinners.

11 22 2015 “A Blind Beggar Receives Sight” John 9:1-12 Today we examine the sixth sign chosen by John to demonstrate Jesus’ Messiahship, recorded in John 9:1-12. There we read: “Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Did It My Way; Look Where It Got Me Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011

The prodigal son rpoves to be a useful story for the way in which God searches for lost mankind.

The story is told of a man named Yussif, the Terrible Turk. Yussif was a 350-pound wrestling champion in Europe a couple of generations ago. After he won the European championship, he sailed to America to wrestle our champ, whose name was Strangler Lewis -- a little guy by comparison who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ