Sermons on First Born Son:

The Slope Of Disobedience

Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 21, 2002

Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier.

Matthew 8:28-34 The Slope of Disobedience Once we take the first step towards disobedience, the next is much easier. The Slope is Started (v.28) The place where Jesus met these men was what is now called Gadara. It is on the east side of the Jordan River, and was given to the tribe of Gad. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Numbers 32:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Abba

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003

He is our Father and Father means provider. This message takes a look at Romans 8:15 and the story of the Prodigal Son.

ABBA! By: Ron Crandall Rom 8:15 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) AB (father), an element in the composition of many proper names, of which Abba is a Chaldaic form, having the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foundation For My Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

The first of a five part series from 1 Peter that deals with how to find hope for our lives.

We live in a world that desperately needs some hope: • Hurricanes and earthquakes • Threat of terrorist attacks • Rising energy prices that threaten our economy and our own personal finances • Increasing crime • Bird flu pandemic In a world like that people look for hope in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Of The Almighty

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. During the war, 15-20 mothers prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt together asking God to bring their sons home. God heard the prayers of these mothers and all 52 sons came home.

52 soldiers from the small town of Seadrift, TX went off to fight WW II. The photos of these soldiers were placed inside a church there in the small town. During the war, 15-20 mothers gathered around those pictures of these 52 soldiers during their time away. They prayed Psalm 91 as they knelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Presence Of Freedom

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006

Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Three Things I Know For Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003

We know how Christians ought to behave, we know it won’t always be easy, but victory is assured because the Son of God has come.

Three Things I Know for Sure I John 5:18-21 INTRO.: There is a story in the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel of a man born blind who was given sight by Jesus. He became the center of great controversy. No one wanted to believe Jesus had done this. They called the man in to question and he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace For Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

In this lesson however, we will focus on the first aspect of Grace, which is the grace for salvation.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD The grace for salvation THE TWO MAIN DEFINITION OF GRACE In lesson 1 of this series, we defined what grace is and also learnt that Grace is like a two-sided coin. The grace of God involves more than the dimension of it simply being God's unmerited favor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Compassion Vs Rules (John 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2025

Which comes first compassion or man-made rules? Let's look at John 5.

Is Jesus divine? Did He put compassion above man-made rules? Did religious leaders want to murder Him? Do we believe Jesus’ words? Let's look at John 5. What did Jesus come across at the pool of Bethesda? The section in square brackets is not found in early manuscripts. Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

This was actually delivered by my son Matt. He preached during YOUTH SUNDAY. Character counts, and we all should still be working on it.

Character counts: I am working on it I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Are The Mighty Fallen!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2024

2 SAMUEL 1:17. "David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son."

HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN! 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27. The first verse of the second book of Samuel follows on from the report of the death of King Saul and his three sons at the end of the previous book. They died in a battle against the Philistines in Mount Gilboa (cf. 1 Samuel 31:1-6). At ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfection Of The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 31, 2009

This is the first of four sermons covering the Word of God. This sermon deals with the perfection of the Scriptures and how it is infallible.

Sermon Series: God’s Perfect Word THE PERFECTION OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Series Intro: We have met here tonight because we believe the Bible. We believe in the God of the Bible; the Christ of the Bible; the plan of salvation revealed in the Bible; and everything else written in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Whence To Where Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Jan 18, 2006

This is the first of a series that will focus on the important details of the wondrous story God is telling us through the Bible.

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “From Whence to Where?” Introduction: A. It has been said that “everyone loves a good story.” 1. The enduring qualities of Aesop’s Fables and Grimms’ Fairy Tales are all the proof we need. 2. Who doesn’t remember Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom To Be What God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 22, 2004

No matter where we are we can be free if God is first in our life

FREEDOM TO BE WHAT GOD WANTS US TO BE Genesis 39:1-23 Joseph was the next to youngest of Jacob’s twelve sons. Joseph had to face much to get his freedom as a ruler but he was free all the time because God was with him. Can it be said of you the lord is with you? He came from a great home but a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Then Me Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

21st in Joshua series. This is about selflessness and putting others’ needs first.

Joshua 19:49-50 – You Then Me This is a true story, written by Emory Thomas Jr., and was printed in the Wall Street Journal. Ernest “Bud” Miller was the president and chief executive officer of Arvida, which is a real-estate company. Mr. Miller closed regional offices, reorganized ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:49-50

Denomination: Baptist