Sermons on Lost Son:

Our Reputation Precedes Us

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2015

This message focuses on the importance of natural and spiritual reputations and how those reputations are developed.

Our Reputations Precedes Us Scriptures: Judges 13-16; Acts 19:13-16; 2 Timothy 1:5 Introduction: The word “reputation” is defined as “an estimation in which a person or thing is commonly held.” The key word in the definition is “estimation” coming from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Great Sayings Of Jesus - Sermon Iii: "i Am The Good Shepherd" (John 10:14) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 6, 2019

As a unique individual created in the image of God, you are a very important person, loved and cared for by Jesus your Lord - as was one lost sheep for which a good shepherd risked his life to save and bring back to the fold.

FOUR GREAT SAYINGS OF JESUS III A Series of Devotional Sermons Third Great Saying . . . “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and, my sheep know me.” John 10:14 On my ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Opportunity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2018

Each opportunity we have we need to take advantage and do what we can. The harvest fields are great and they are white, Are we ready to apply great effort for the cross? How sad the words: LOST OPPORTUNITIES?

OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two or three part lesson.) Opportunity: to take advantage of suitable situations to accomplish something, the chance to get something done, chance to advance or make progress, TEXT: Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Mission Our Mission

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011

The two words that defined Jesus’ life 1. Missional (on a mission – God’s mission) 2. Incarnational (God in the flesh)

TEXT: Luke 9:51; 15:1, 2 “As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51, NLT). "Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards, Jerusalem, and sent mennengers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Yup - I’m The One"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Jesus’ declaration before the Sanhedrin after His arrest.

“Yup – I’m the One.” Matthew 26:57-68 September 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: I loved comic books growing up. Especially Spider-Man and other super-heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Avengers. In fact, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Just One Hair's Breath Away From This Side Of Crazy"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 19, 2008

A winning team needs a good defense and a good offense. Shammah and Benaniah illustrate defense and offense. They both were just one hair’s breathe away from this side of crazy! How about you?

Title: “Just One Hair’s Breathe this Side of Crazy!” Introduction: David is nearing the end of his life. He has become the mighty king of Israel. From his humble beginning as a shepherd, he had risen to be become the greatest king in the land. In this chapter, credit is given where credit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on the Transfiguration

SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Jesus has just informed the disciples of the difficulties that lie ahead. • The transfiguration serves as an anchor for them to hold onto in the coming storm. • It foreshadows the work Christ can do in every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Miss Your Mission

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

When it's life-or-death, you do whatever it takes to deliver the life. This is eternal life-or-death for someone you know. And you are life within their reach. Don't miss your mission. Don't let them miss Heaven.

Don't Miss Your Mission Text: Exodus 3:7-8 When you work at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, it's understod there will be no physical link to the outside world for you between February and October. You are 840 miles from the nearest populated site and you're facing average winter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Jesus Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

Jesus Christ is the light shining in the darkness. That darkness, that evil, will never ever overcome the Light. In his light, we see ourselves as we really are, a sinner in need of a Savior.

Sermon: It’s Jesus Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Welcome! We're so glad you are joining us this morning. We’re in a series where we are walking through the Gospel of John. And last week we laid the foundation for this series. We talked a little bit about who John is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Mary, Did You Know?” (Sermon On The Incarnate Son Of God)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 20, 2024

Perhaps some of you have never heard a sermon on the incarnation of Christ.

WHAT IS THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST? “INCARNATION” — is a theological term for the coming of God’s Son into the world as a human being. When the Lord Jesus went about establishing who He was He had a monumental task. Put yourself in the Lord’s position. Illus: Suppose you were the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Chose Your Own Judgement Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

You have a choice in your own final judgement. Would you like to be judged according to Chapter four of Revelation or would Chapter 20 fancy your style more. It is up to you!

CHOSE YOUR JUDGMENT 08/08/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Richard T. McQuinn TEXT: REVELATION 1:1-7 REVELATION CHAPTER 4 AND 20 INTRODUCTION: I am about to give to you one of the sternest warnings I have ever given to you in recent months. With the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ Jesus Came Into The World To Save Sinners

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 29, 2011

A missions or evangelism sermon which emphasizes the central theme of the Bible...that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."

Christ Jesus Came Into the World to Save Sinners TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Satan is a master at using controversial and extra-biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

“believers Multiplication” Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010

We are called to make disciples... we are born to reproduce... Someone took time to develop you become who you are now, you are expected to do the same with other believers.

“BELIEVERS MULTIPLICATION” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Introduction: The growth of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 1, 2013

What is our motivation for evangelism? Are we safe in our "cocoon" of personal salvation or do we see the lost people of the world as those who are truly in danger of an eternity without the Lord?

Last Sunday we took a look at some of the attitudes we need and which we might encounter as we seek to tell others about the salvation that can only be found in Jesus Christ. We need to be ready for some “push back” - preconceived ideas We need to be ready to engage the “down and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6-14

Denomination: Nazarene