Sermons on Lost Sons:

Bringing In The Harvest Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

MY316 is a 5 week Small group study put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma that we did at our church. It's a study that focuses on evangelism. I preached 5 sermons that went along with each weeks study.

MY316 “Bringing in the Harvest” Matthew 9:35-38 In the movie, Schindler's List, one of the most moving scenes is near the end of the three-hour drama. Oscar Schindler had invested his energy and his fortune in saving the lives of hundreds of Jews who would have otherwise been killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

"God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004

The Church should be the place of celebration.

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Peacemaker, Like Father Like Son

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 2, 2020

Blessed are the peacemakers because they will be called the sons of God. This conversation will explore what it means.

Peacemakers - Like Father, Like Son OKAY MGCC – let’s do this. AND – I want to begin our conversation this morning, the way I almost always do… By reading some alive and active, God breathed words, and by praying us into His presence… In Luke 9… (some of us read this in our FCFH this week) One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020

One day we all will stand before God and Paul says that no one will be able to utter an excuse for not knowing God.

Review (1 John 1:3 NKJV) that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:4 NKJV) And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. Last time we learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Motivated By Compassion

Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 29, 2018

Here is a sermon that challenges you and I to be motivated by compassion.

Motivated by Compassion Matthew 9:36 NIV – Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. King James Bible - Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Heart's Desire?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

What is your heart's desire? With the apostle Paul, his heart's desire was to see the lost come to Christ. Though the majority of this message is my own, the main points have been borrowed.

*WHAT IS YOUR HEART’S DESIRE?* Rom. 9:1-3; 10:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What is the deepest desire of your heart? 2.) Everyone of us have some deep desires of the heart. 3.) Paul defined his purpose for being in terms of helping men and women experience God’s Great salvation. (I Cor. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Quiet Disciples: James, Son Of Alphaeus; Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biography of the lesser known disciples JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES

“THE QUIET DISCIPLES: JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 6:12-16; JOHN 14:22-23 Sunday, February 1, 2004 If you will turn to Matthew 10:1-4 and have your finger in John 14, we are going to take a look at those two texts. If you are visiting with us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shunammite Woman’s Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The Shunammite Woman’s son. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Kings chapter 4 verses 8-37. Ill: • An atheist was arguing with a Christian on the possibility of miracles. • Naturally, the atheist kept attacking the Christian on his view that miracles were possible. • After arguing for awhile, the atheist finally said to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 7

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 30, 2020

John wanted his readers to stop denying their sin and to start confessing their sins.

(1 John 1:8 NKJV) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. John didn't want his readers to be led astray by the Gnostic heresy of sinless perfection. Last time we learned that the fact is, we do sin, and continue to say we have no sin is a sign of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020

In this epistle, John sets the record straight about who Jesus is and how one might have fellowship with Him.

Background First John was written by the Apostle John. Though his name is nowhere to be found written in this letter. It has been traditionally ascribed to John the Apostle. From the beginning of the letter he places himself among the eyewitnesses of the Lord Jesus (1:1-2) Early Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“who Can You Bring To Jesus?” Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

MY316 is a 5 week Small group study put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma that we did at our church. It's a study that focuses on evangelism. I preached 5 sermons that went along with each weeks study.

My316 “Who can you bring to Jesus?” Luke 5:17-26 There was a Christian who prayed a certain prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a nearly empty bus when a big, burly man sat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

"3 Wishes"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 16, 2015

Sermon for Kids. Used to help them understand that we should be careful what we wish for.

I used a pic of a genie lamp. . Scripture "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Dry Bones Of The Prodigal

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 30, 2014

The parallel stories of the Valley of Dry Bones to the Prodigal's of today.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Dry Bones of the Prodigal We read this morning the event of the Dry Bones, the dry bones, the dried out spirit of God’s chosen people. The Lord was then and is now calling His people to come home to Him. I cannot count how many sermons and stories I have heard about these ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeing The World Through God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2009

The last ingredient of revival that I believe is necessary is for us to see the world through God’s eyes.

SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH GOD’S EYES Job 34:20-22 (Key Verse – 21) “For His eyes are on the ways of man, and He sees all his steps.” Introduction: Seeing God’s Holiness, being aware of His presence, acknowledging our sinfulness and dependence on God, understanding Christ’s call to the church will ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Spoken..... By His Son

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Jan 13, 2006

God has spoken..... by his SON

Reading: Hebrews 1 Text: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free