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Coming Home: The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 17, 2007

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a two pronged message.

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Luke 15:1-32 For Audio Version go to: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=16562 This morning we are looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son. The first thing that I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Why I Come To Church

Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on May 31, 2010

This sermon brings to light the excitment of the Psalm writer, when he declared that he was glad when they said let us go into The House of The Lord. The sermon tells us what to look for and expect when we come to church

Psalm 122:1 “Why I Come To Church” During election times we often hear about the various polls that are taken during this time. You have what is known as a straw poll, then you have a telephone poll, then in recent years they have even come up with what is known as the online poll. All of these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Hope That Comes From Disaster Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 16th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#16] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM DISASTER Job 3:16 Introduction: This sermon title for our chapter 3 verse 16 text sounds like an oxymoron; but it is very true. Many of you know that I struggle with some health issues, just as my son Tharon does. The main ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 1, 2025

“Living good” requires believers to live in a way that contributes towards people not being condemned to an eternity in the lake of fire.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 31st August 2025 1 Peter 4:7-19 “Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming” I have attended many funerals, and I have also been the celebrant at many funerals. An interesting dynamic that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Comes Down To Earth

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 21, 2025

A short reflection for Christmas eve or day that focuses on the gift of Christmas of God coming down to earth for us, with a Gospel message and Gospel actions

Every year we have this wonderful opportunity to focus on the Christmas story. The community is filled with carols, there is plenty mention of the angels, we have the three wise me from the East, sometimes referred to as Kings….and there is baby Jesus the centre of the story, who is regularly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Lutheran

01 Come Thou Fount Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2014

Doing it our way will end in tragedy

I Sam 4 & 8 Come Thou Fount - Robert Robinson (1726-1791) in his early teens lived in London - Mixing with a gang of punks and led a life of alcohol, & crime - When 17 he attended a George Whitefield meeting - For the soul purpose of “scoffing - He ended up professing faith in Christ - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Comes From Attitude

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 18, 2017

What we remember is a choice and gratitude is an attitude. Choose the things that bring thankfulness not those that elicit anger, regret and sadness.

A few years ago I had a conversation with a man that I knew at church. He had lost his business when fire gutted his store, and because he had no insurance, starting over was difficult. Moreover, he also was recently divorced and had lost custody of his children except that he was permitted to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Christmas Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2017

This is the 45th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#45] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM CHRISTMAS 1 Peter 3:16 Introduction: This morning, as we continue our “3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope” Series, I want us to also begin our Advent Series. The word “Advent” means “arrival”, and it refers to the arrival of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Safe Place To Come Close

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

Humility and gentleness are keys for creating a church fellowship where people feel safe to come close to one another.

Last week we started with the dilemma of two porcupines on a very cold night, who needed to snuggle up close to each other to stay warm. But the closer they got the more they pricked each other with their quills, so they pulled apart. But the more they pulled apart, the colder they got. So it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Matthew 11:28-29

Locked Up, But Coming Out

Contributed by Anthony Collins on Jan 27, 2012

Encouragement to trust in Jesus Christ

Galatians 3:22-23 NIV IT’S LOCKED UP, BUT IT’S COMING OUT I. Locked Up In Trails (Peter – “think it not strange concerning the fiery trials”) A. Disappointment – distress – rebellion – overwhelming sorrow - loneliness B. Death of the thing we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-23

Denomination: *other

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 24, 2022

You are saved to serve and not to be served. Your occupation is to win souls to God's kingdom. God expects to make 'profit' from your salvation. You are a fruit bearing tree planted by God.

TEXT: Luke 19:13 "And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come." SAVED TO SERVE God has deposited his grace upon your life for a purpose. He called and chose you from the darkness of this world for a reason. He made you the light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13, John 9:4, John 15:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride Comes Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Esther now reveals Haman’s plot and causes the sentence of death for Haman. His day goes from bad to worse.

Pride goes before the fall Esther Chapter 7 Discretion and wisdom accompany Esther as she approached the king. Haman however is still prideful. In Gilbert and Sullivan’s play “The Mikado”, the Japanese Emperor contemplates what it means to find the punishment that fist the crime. In this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope That Comes From Independence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2017

This is the 43rd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#43] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM INDEPENDENCE 1 John 3:16 Introduction: On this Veteran’s Day weekend, I want us to honor those who have been willing to sacrifice their lives so that we can live in a free Nation. I want to remind you of a quote from The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ya'll, Come

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 26, 2019

God's invitation and the true meaning of it.

Put a hand up Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Lord you are welcome in this place. Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house John 4:24 "God Is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1, Isaiah 55:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational