Sermons on Longing For Home: showing 826-840 of 139,314

"how Long O Lord?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, they will have John Wayne on his horse, ride into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Longing For More--What’s In Your Hand?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2022

Paul wanted the fullness of the Holy Spirit. He longed to experience the power of God, the Holy Spirit in action. Again, This power, the Holy Spirit, is what raised Jesus from the grave.

A Longing For More--What’s In Your Hand?” Philippians 3:10-11 The Apostle Paul was confined to prison while writing this wonderful letter to the church of Philippa. Paul found fulfillment in Jesus alone. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

How Long Will God Withhold His Wrath?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 4, 2020

Tornadoes, pandemics and worldwide strife lend one to equate them to God's wrath.

Message/Devotion March 4, 2020 Proverbs 1:24-33 How Long Will God Withhold His Wrath? The Reading Because I have called and you refused, I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded, 25 Because you disdained all my counsel, And would have none of my rebuke, 26 I also will laugh at your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:24-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Growth And Learning Is A Life-Long Adventure

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

No matter what your age spiritual growth and learning is for a lifetime. The more you investigate the more you will want to learn more.

Parables can take on many different interpretations. One way to examine this parable is that Yeshua was talking about spiritual growth. Yeshua met many people during His ministry, and they immediately followed Him. Why? They determined that Yeshua was the Messiah that the LORD had promised to His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon- We Cry, How Long, Lord.

Contributed by Damien Saylor on May 4, 2020

From generation to generation, suffering has been part of our lives. Situations mount to the point that we can’t keep on. We cry, how long must we wait, Lord. What are we waiting for? Is it a cure, remedy, or is it Jesus’ return? What are we asking for?

Sermon- We cry how long, Lord? - I know as we look around, a large scale of us can say that this Pandemic hasn’t affected me much. - Let’s think about the people it has affected this morning. - To date, over 60,000 people have died from covid19 in America. - I think of the families, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth And Learning Is A Life-Long Adventure

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 6, 2022

The crops determine when the harvest will occur. If the crop is a metaphor for spiritual growth the harvest must never happen. Thus, spiritual growth can never stop.

Spiritual Growth and Learning is a Life-Long Adventure Mark 4:26-29 26 And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; 27 and he goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts and grows—how, he himself does not know. 28 "The soil ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: United Methodist

"how Long O Lord?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Watching television can be entertaining, but at the same time it can be very disconcerting to see what they do on a television program.

Illus: For example, they will have John Wayne on his horse, ride into a town that is filled with all kinds of major problems, and in a couple of hours he will clean that town up and make it a safe and decent place to live. The reason it is upsetting to watch such movies is because we find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You've Been Here Too Long PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to break free from stagnation and move forward in faith and obedience to God's Word, despite life's uncertainties and challenges.

Greetings, beloved in Christ. I sense a familiar warmth in this gathering today, a warmth that radiates from hearts united in faith, eager to embrace the word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to share in the goodness of the Lord and to feast upon His Word. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7

Topics: Stagnation, Lack Of Change

Tears Shed On The Way Back Home

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 31, 2016

A sermon examining the road back to the Father's house.

Tears Shed On The Way Back Home Psalm 6:1-10 Big Jim Hammil of the Kingsmen Quartet used to do a recitation that told the story of an evangelist was making his way home on a train. He sat down beside a young man, and after a while he noticed tears in his eyes. The minister asked if there was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Go Home Again

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

The saying "You can’t go home again" is not true when speaking spiritually.

There is a saying: “You can’t go back home again.” But in this parable Jesus tells us of a young man who did indeed go home. After a long and grueling absence from his father he finally made his way homeward. You too can come back home—no matter how long you’ve been away; no matter how far down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Waste Your Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2010

Is your life a temporary distraction, or a preparation for the long term? Are you enjoying life while preparing for eternity, or is your focus solely the fleeting moments of this life?

Why Waste Your Life? (Psalm 49) 1. Psalm 49 is categorized as a Wisdom Psalm, and it deals with the wisdom of living with a view toward eternity; none of us know when death may catch up to us. 2. Illustration: A friend loans you a car at the last moment. As he rushes off, he says, "By the way, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message For Father's Day

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 16, 2019

This message shares our relationship is much like our relationship with our heavenly father.This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers?

A MESSAGE FOR FATHER'S DAY This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers? Should it be done only one day a year? This message shares our relationship is much like our relationship with our heavenly father. But first consider this: A LITTLE GIRL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, 1 John 2:13, Hebrews 12:9, Colossians 3:20

My Second Year Of Ministry Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Jesus' first year was emphasis on teaching, second year miracles, third year problems.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. BEGINS AT PASSOVER, A.D. 28: JOHN 5 1. I kept the law. “I obeyed the Old Testament to attend the Festival of Passover at Jerusalem at the end of My first full year of ministry” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Legacy Of Hope Begins At Home

Contributed by David Ferguson on Aug 25, 2010

Life fulfillment and abundance is NEVER ultimately found in what we acquire, accomplish or achieve. It’s only found in the loving intimacy with God and others. The home the Lord builds is a home where people are the priority!

Our Legacy of Hope Begins at Home Introduction: Recognize the longest married couple in the service and possibly the newest married couple. (Perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind) A question for married couples:For those of us who are married, what hope do we have that our marriage will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nursing Home Devotional: Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

A message on the talents for nursing home audience

I’d like to share with you today a parable that Jesus taught during his ministry, called the parable of the talents. From Matthew chapter 25, verses 14-30. The scripture says this: “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Salvation Army