Sermons on Lost Children:

How To Make God Smile

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 14, 2015

When we do something for the less fortunate, we are doing it for God. We have a lot to be thankful for, but are we willing to share what we are thankful for with the less fortunate?

Good morning boys and girls! I wasn’t here last week, but someone told me that Rev. Bonnie gave all of you some homework to do. Do you remember what it was? She gave each of you five dollars and told you to use that money to do something that would make God smile. Have any of you done that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Rest For Your Soul (Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 26, 2020

We live in the world of Covid-19. We are laden with many yokes throughout the day and night and throughout our life with one or the other, again and again.

Reflection Rest for your Soul We live in the world of Covid-19. We live in the world of digital pandemic. We live in the world of economic crisis. We live in the world of environmental degradation. We live in the world of dishonest political power. We live in the world of religious ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Psalm 145:1, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:11-13, Matthew 11:25-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Never Forgets His People

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 16, 2020

If there was ever time that the body of Christ needed to be encouraged, it is now. This message was delivered in a little over an hour and looked at four passages from Isaiah. A short series could be developed focusing on each of the passages.

Turn with me to James 1:2. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” And we know the word “temptation” means “test.” And we know the test we are to count as joy is when Satan tries to get us to give up, to give in or to get out when it relates to God and His Word. Now, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Isaiah 49:13-17, Isaiah 30:27-29, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 65:18-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And God Remembered

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

What does it mean to be "remembered" by God?

INTRO: 1. “And God Remembered…” is found in a number of occasions in the Old Testament. a. It’s said God remembered Noah when he and the animals was floating in the flood. b. It’s said God remembered Abraham in the wake of Sodom & Gomorrah’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Paradoxical Saying Of Jesus: To Be Great, Be The Least Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018

Jesus said many counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and against-common sense statements which emphasize the difference between worldly values and Kingdom priorities. This series examines how these very challenging statements applies to our lives

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Great, Be the Least Selected Passages To be truly great in life, seek to be the least! This has to be one of the most incredible, unbelievable, counter-intuitive, counter-cultural statements of all time. Essentially it is a statement that the way up in life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 22:24-27, Mark 9:33-37, Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Blessed Be The Name Sermon I: The Lord God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we become more mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our unique position as sons of God in the family of God our Father who art in heaven.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. While waiting for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Being A Godly Father Of Encouagement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 18, 2021

As men of Christ we are to live moral and virtuous lives based on Scriptural principles and to be a light of encouragement. And The result will not only be the renewal of our own lives; It will bring renewal to our families, to our churches, to our community and ultimately to our world.

Someone noticed ... that the word "father" appears in the dictionary ... just before the word ... "fatigued" ...and just after the word ... "fathead." So, ... to all of us fatigued, ... fathead fathers, ......Happy Father's Day! (Long Pause) Today is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 6:36, Matthew 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Parent Trap #2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Jacob’s life works like a Russian nesting doll, for his life has conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, moves to his quarrel with his eventual father-in-law Laban, to continual run-ins with his two wives .

It seems that broken families and dysfunctional families are everywhere. Great things can come from broken families. Jacob’s life works like a Russian nesting doll, for his life has conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, moves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

Radically Changed Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2022

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to stick out of the crowd and be radically changed.

RADICALLY CHANGED Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Introduction 1. Jesus Christ is Lord & God's still on the throne There's power in the blood & I'm saved to the bone The devil comes against me, he's gonna feel some pain I can bind him, bruise him, cast him out by the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed Minds: Anchored In Truth Matthew 4:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 8, 2024

Today, we embark on a profound exploration of two transformative truths encapsulated in the concepts of "Metanoia" and "An Anchored Mind." Let our hearts be receptive to the profound impact of God's truth on the radical transformation of our minds.

Transformed Minds: Anchored in Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a profound exploration of two transformative truths encapsulated in the concepts of "Metanoia" and "An Anchored Mind." Let our hearts be receptive to the profound impact of God's truth on the radical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Acts 3:19, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 1:14, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ek: The Greek Word For "of"

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 4, 2023

Ek is the Greek word meaning “of” or “out.” It speaks to origin as in “from out of.” When we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we experienced "Ek" as it related to ore relationship with God.

EK (Greek Word Meaning “Of”) Scripture: First John 4:4; 5:4; John 3:3-7; Romans 5:12, 19 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (First John 4:4) The title of my message this morning is “Ek.” Ek is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4, Romans 5:12, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Living (Colossians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 24, 2024

How should we live as Christians in our families and in our working lives? Let's find out in Colossians 3.

How should Christians live? Do we still live in anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene language? Does the peace of Christ rule in our hearts? Are we becoming more and more like our Creator in our families and work life? Let’s discuss this in Colossians 3. Christian Living Were we buried with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Women With Godly Morals Accused Of Being Nagging Wives Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2025

Misconception can be damaging to relationships and can undermine the authority and influence of Godly women.

As believers, we know that Godly women are a blessing to their families and communities. However, in many cases, good women with Godly morals are misconceived and accused of being nagging wives. This misconception can be damaging to relationships and can undermine the authority and influence of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Dream Suicide

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2014

How many commit Spiritual suicide in their lifetime and never bounce back.

Dream Suicide Genesis 39:7-10TM Have you ever wondered why opportunity knocks once – yet temptation bangs on the door constantly? Philip Yancey, in his book "Reaching for the Invisible God" describes the way God get’s blamed for things in this way. "When Princess Diana ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Restores The Fallen

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God does not discard His children because of their mistakes.

JESUS RESTORES THE FALLEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 21:1-19 Supporting Texts: Luke 22:31-32, Psalm 51:12-13, Micah 7:8, Proverbs 24:16, 1 John 1:9 INTRODUCTION: Failure is never final when it is placed in the hands of the Master. One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God