Sermons on Lost Son:

Trinity Exposition: Why Should I Believe?

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023

Is God the Father the only “one God”—or is the Son, Jesus, God too? If so, do Christians worship more than one God? Is that not polytheism, as some suggest? Is God the Father superior to Jesus? Did Jesus come after the Father? Was there a time when the Father but not Jesus existed?

Introduction: Let me start it with a humor, Why did the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit start a band? Because they had perfect harmony! Why did the Trinity go to the baseball game? Because they heard there would be a lot of "Son" shine! Let us Pray: Is God the Father the only “one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Genesis 1:26, John 14:16, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Predictions About Me Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Fulfilled predictions are one of the many undeniable proofs that Jesus is who He says He is, and He did what was predicted.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. ETERNITY PAST 1. I am the only begotten Son of My heavenly Father. “I am the Father of the universe, the Anointed is My Son, He is My only begotten Son” (Psalm 2:7). a. Only. God has no other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 2:7, John 10:30, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Abiathar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 26, 2022

When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the Levites carried the ark of the covenant'

ABIATHAR When Absalom rebelled against his father and attempted to seize the throne, Abiathar remained loyal to David. Abiathar was among those who fled the capital city with David (2 Samuel 15:24). Zadok and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Down The Mountain

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2020

A question asked, a healing wrought, the Cross taught, taxes paid by a miracle.

COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. Matthew 17:10-27. Peter, James, and John had been in the mountain with Jesus. There they had seen Moses and Elijah, talking with our transfigured Lord (cf. Matthew 17:2-3). It is apparent from Peter’s desire to build temples that the three disciples on the mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strange Fire Of Worship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 22, 2020

Learning from the mistakes of Nadab and Abihu, we can be better prepared spiritually in heart, soul and mind to worship God individually (daily) and corporately (Sunday).

IRENAEUS, BISHOP OF LYON (130-202 A.D.) ONCE NOTED THAT: “NOTHING GLORIFIES GOD MORE THAN A HUMAN BEING MADE HOLY; NOTHING IS MORE LIKELY TO MAKE A PERSON HOLY THAN THE DESIRE TO GLORIFY GOD.” WORSHIP. MY HOPE IS THAT THIS WORD IS MORE THAN JUST THE TERM YOU USE FOR THIS SERVICE ON SUNDAY. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3, Psalm 99:1-5, Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Tension To Certainty - Short

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

The tension Jesus must felt as He approached His passion must of been tremendous but He knew it was His Fathers will. A will of Love.

From Tension to Certainty - short John 12:27-34 IT was Jesus’ claim that when He was lifted up. He would draw everyone to Him. There are some who take this to refer to the Ascension and who think that it means, that when Jesus was exalted in His risen power. He would draw everyone to Him. But ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-34

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Easter 5(A) In His death Christ opened an ocean of mercy for the whole world. We who have received that mercy, who live in His mercy, cannot help but to be merciful and forgiving towards others. Christ forgives so we forgive. He has forgiven us and removed our hearts of stone.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Sticks and Stones” The word of the risen Christ spread quickly. The disciples needed help in caring for the widows and orphans. They choose Stephen. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60, Ezekiel 36:25-36, Ephesians 5:25-27, Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Lutheran

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

#3 No God, No Peace, Know God, Know Peace. Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Humanity has been given the invitation to accept the truth and there is a great responsibility in receiving His grace.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Almost like a church sign. I am talking about the church that always has a special ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Declaration And A Rebuke Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2021

Jesus has been active for over two years, and His disciples have been there to witness His teaching and miracles. He asks them a question that we all need to answer: "Who do men say that I am?". Your answer determines your eternal destiny.

So far in reading about the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus, we see that He has been active for two years or more, preaching the Word, teaching the people, performing miracles of healing, deliverance from demons, feeding crowds, stilling storms, and showing His mastery over the elements by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-33, Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"jesus" - More Than A Name

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2020

The following sermon on Colossians 1:15-20 is going to examine Apostle Paul’s response to a heresy that broke out in Colossae concerning Christ’s identity in hope that we might come to associate the name “Jesus’” as the second person of the Godhead.

More than a Name Colossians 1:15-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 A “name” is “a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.” Upon birth the name Christians parents choose for their child often depends on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

John 5: The Divinity Of Christ

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Apr 24, 2021

A large share of the population, and even of Christians, believe that Jesus was not God incarnate, but a mere man. In John 5, Jesus answers those accusing Him of blasphemy with a claim of divinity that leaves no room for that belief.

I) The divinity of Jesus is a fundamental and essential tenet of Christianity. It is also one of the most difficult aspects of Christianity for the world to accept. A) A survey conducted in 2020 by Ligonier Ministries found that 52 percent of U.S. adults believe that Jesus is not God. Not only ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-39, John 3:2, John 5:31-36, John 5:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Slave Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 30, 2021

The topic of slavery is a very emotional one, because most people only know of corrupt forms of slavery and because the threat of such slavery still exists in the modern world. However, we need to learn that kidnapping and enforced slavery were also forbidden in the Bible.

The topic of slavery is a very emotional one, because most people only know of corrupt forms of slavery and because the threat of such slavery still exists in the modern world. However, we need to learn that kidnapping and enforced slavery were also forbidden in the Bible. The only kinds of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Word Pictures In 2 Timothy 2

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2021

There are 6 beautiful word pictures in 1 Timothy 2 that teach us about the Christian life. This is a basic skeleton outline to add your own meat to.

Word Pictures in 2 Timothy 2 TEXT: Turn to 2 Timothy 2 INTRODUCTION Paul used word pictures frequently as did Jesus (parables), David (“fly with the wings of a dove”), writers of Proverbs. Illus. – A pastor gave a Bible lesson using a nut as an object lesson. After the service a lady who had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses Of The Light

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 15, 2021

In John's prologue of his gospel, he refers to the person and work of the forerunner of God's Messiah. John the Baptist had the honor of being that individual and was one of a long line of biblical witnesses to the promise of the coming Redeemer.

John the Baptist is described in the opening verse of John's Gospel as a man who was sent from God to bear witness of the Light that is the Lord Jesus Christ. John made it clear, however, that the Baptist was not that light. There had been disciples of John the Baptist who had carried his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah 53:1-12, Luke 24:25-47, Acts 1:8, Matthew 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist