Sermons on Forgotten Son:

When God Puts Your Life On Hold Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011

When Joseph is in prison for a crime he did not commit and is forgotten for two years having asked to be remembered, he learns to trust God even when it seems your life is put on hold.

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN GOD PUTS YOUR LIFE ON HOLD! “Some time later, Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer and chief baker offended their royal master. Pharaoh became angry with these two officials, and he put them in the prison where Joseph was, in the palace of the captain of the guard. They ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Joseph

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008

Taking a look at Joseph. What it must of been like to raise the son of God.

The life of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Disclaimer: This sermon was prepared with some of the resources available from Sermon central and private study. Introduction- As we begin the second week of Advent. I want to take a look at the life of Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Talk Yourself Through The Sorrow With Tomorrow

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2002

how the Sons of Korah teach us how to deal with sorrow

March 10, 2002 Psalm 42-43 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

I Thought He Was With You

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

What happens when Joseph and Mary loose the son of God?

Luke 2:41-52 Whew, Christmas is over for another year. As always there is a big buildup and in the period of 24 hours all the spending, giving and receiving are suddenly over. Except for the ones that need to exchange things or received gift cards. Their receiving is extended just a bit. So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Congregational

According To Promise Heirs

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2019

The radical unity of those who are in Christ Jesus. Their oneness in Christ. Their spiritual inheritance.

ACCORDING TO PROMISE HEIRS. Galatians 3:23-29. The closing paragraph of this chapter is leading to a triumphant conclusion: literally, “If ye are Christ’s, then Abraham’s seed ye are, and according to promise heirs” (Galatians 3:29). This explains the radical unity here: again literally, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 8, 2011

Let us not be individuals or a nation who has forgotten their creator and sustainer by disregarding God’s commandments, judgments and statutes. This NEON sign in Deuteronomy was not only a warning for the Israelites but is also a warning for us all and a

Opening illustration: Roland Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself and said, "I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served in a region where there was progressive blindness. People ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last And Best Laugh Series

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 24, 2001

Sarah’s laughter at being promised a son in her old age.

They say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” When was the last time you had a good laugh? I’ve had a little more time to think about this question, so I’ll share my answer. Earlier in the week we had a little evening picnic with some friends and at times laughed our heads off. I don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 13, 2001

The prodigal son’s father illustrates the qualities fathers need to display toward their children and also reveals the nature of our Heavenly Father.

THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 I. THE PROVIDER OF THE FAMILY A. The father was the Master of the house -he stood answerable to God for the well being of his family -as dads, we need to realize we are the provider of our family and stand accountable to God B. A working man who provided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Seven Words One Friday - 6 "The Word Of Triumph" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶ . THE SON WAS CRUCIFIED ❷ . THE SON OF GOD WAS MAGNIFIED ❸ . THE FATHER WAS SATISFIED ❹ . THE SAINTS ARE EDIFIED ❺ . AM I QUALIFIED?

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Kept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2013

God keeps his word to give Abraham and Sarah a son. Abraham, though, is told to sacrifice his son, but God provides a lamb.

Genesis 21:1-3, 22:1-14 ”Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION It is not easy walking a life of faith. Each and every one of us has discovered that, while we have lived in a relationship with the Lord as God’s sons and daughters and as disciples of Jesus Christ. The story traditionally ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Transforms Captives To Kings Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

God is a Master Transformer. He changes the narrative of lives that the world has written off. When God steps in, prisoners become princes, slaves become rulers, and forgotten ones are remembered.

THE GOD WHO TRANSFORMS CAPTIVES TO KINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:14-44 Supporting Texts: Psalm 113:7-8, Daniel 2:21, 1 Samuel 2:8, Zechariah 3:1-5, Revelation 1:6 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when a man is confined, restrained, or restricted. Captivity may come ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Se Laisser «tailler» Aux Travers Des Aleas De Son Ministere Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Nous allons suivre l'exemple de Pierre

2. SE LAISSER «TAILLER» AUX TRAVERS DES ALEAS DE SON MINISTERE Cet épisode, justement, nous montre une deuxième qualité d’un dirigeant. Pierre était prêt à se laisser « tailler » aux travers des aléas de son ministère. Est-ce que Pierre ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfect Testimonies And Images Of The Father, Son And Holy Spirit For Edification And Focus In The Secret Place Of Communion Series

Contributed by Ambassador Monday Ogbe on Feb 16, 2022

Hello Friends, I welcome you to today’s Perfect WORDS, perfect WORKS and perfect WONDERS (WWW) series titled, ” *Perfect Testimonies and Images of Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Hello Friends, I welcome you to today’s Perfect WORDS, perfect WORKS and perfect WONDERS (WWW) series titled, ” *Perfect Testimonies and Images of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I would like to pose these questions which we will attempt to Provide answers to as we go along and they are these _*1) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Astrology: The Study Of The 7 Sacred Sciences That Adam's Sons Corrupted Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

God Taught Adam all things, His Sons Corrupted it: Astrology contains knowledge but Satan twisted it form the beginning

Psalm 147:4 He counts the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names. Genesis 1:14 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; Jude 13 raging waves of the sea, foaming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4, Genesis 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Final Word: Jesus, The Son Who Speaks Hebrews 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2024

God speaks to humanity through Jesus, His Son, who reveals His nature and plan for salvation.

God’s Final Word: Jesus, the Son Who Speaks Hebrews 1:1-2 Theme: God speaks to humanity through Jesus, His Son, who reveals His nature and plan for salvation. “Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16, Exodus 3:4, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Colossians 1:15, John 14:9, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 2:1, John 3:16, Romans 10:14, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal