Sermons on Ninety Nine:

The Greatest Restoration

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

THE GREATEST RESTORATION PSALM 23:3 INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE THINGS I HAVE DEVELOPED AN INTEREST IN OVER THE YEARS ARE RESTORATION PROJECTS. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF RESTORATION PROJECTS. WE RESTORE HOUSES, ROADS, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, AND MANY OTHER THINGS. A FEW YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Values The Child Within Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2011

If we want to be a part of the Kingdom of God we need to develop childlike faith.

A Messiah Who Values the Child Within Text: Matt. 18:1-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith (J. G. Machen). 2. No one loves and values children ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011

We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Loves The Little Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 16, 2013

Jesus loves little children so much that He: 1. wants us to carry them to Him (vs. 13). 2. criticizes people who get in their way (vs. 13-14). 3. calls them to come to Him (vs. 14). 4. cautions us to be like them (vs. 15). 5. wants to carry them (vs. 16).

Jesus Loves the Little Children Mark 10:13-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 9, 2013 *You have surely heard the tune. It was first written as a marching song for the Union Army, during the Civil War: "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching." *Later this tune became one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

3 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: Well, it is not a pretty story. About 200 dead crows were found near the city of Regina & there was concern for Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, & he confirmed the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Older Brother

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 2, 2007

This sermon is all about welcoming lost people home with joy and gladness. The trick to it is to wear an old pair of jeans and a t-shirt underneath your suit, and as you read the parable of the Lost Son, strip off articles slowly without even acknowledgin

The Older Son Luke 15:1-32 Welcoming the lost as found with great joy Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction: Good evening, how are all of you doing tonight? Good, good. Tonight, I have come to set right a common misconception that exists among the church at large. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2012

This sermon looks at five characteristics of The Helper. The Holy Spirit is: 1. a LOVING Helper 2. a FAITHFUL Helper 3. a WISE Helper 4. an ACTIVE Helper 5. an EVER-PRESENT Helper

The Helper – The Holy Spirit Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Patriarchs? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 12, 2024

We have a greater understanding of the New Testament if we understand the Old Testament. Addressing Abraham and Sarah's part in God's rescue plan for humanity. God was completely faithful and blessed them and all of humanity through them.

The Journey of the Patriarchs: Abraham and Sarah. So why focus on the Patriarchs, well these people are key to the Bible, and as a result our Christian journey. if you open your Bibles to the first book of the New Testament it starts with a genealogy of Jesus, the son of David, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-14, Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon $ 42 - God Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 1, 2023

God specializes in restoring those who are lost and gone away from Him. Everyone needs to be in the place God has assigned for us, for only there are we assured of God’s protection, privilege and we will also find our true worth.

We read in Luke 15:20, “And he rose up and went to his own father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck, and covered him with kisses.” (Darby) We meditated a little on this passage in the last sermon, considering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20, Luke 15:1-2, Luke 15:3, Psalm 139:4, Luke 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1, Luke 15:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 13:22, Luke 15:28-30, Psalm 34:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus Loves The Little Children Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2023

The difference between the world and God is very harsh when it come to children. God considers them precious, while the world often considers them expendable. What is God's attitude toward abortion and what can we do for those who struggle with that decision?

The passage I read this morning is intriguing. The story is recorded here in Luke as well as in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. And what I find interesting is that there’s this contrast between the views of the disciples… and Jesus. There’s this group of parents who are bringing “infants” to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Care About The Lost And Reach Them

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

Week #4 in my At the Core series

Anybody here ever lose something? Maybe it was your wallet, or a set of keys. Some of you lose your glasses only to find out that they are actually on top of your head. Am I preaching to anyone today? I remember I was in the 7th grade at Brazil Jr High School and I lost my nylon Velcro wallet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Dec 28, 2002

Explaination of the process of baptism and rebirth to new converts.

Little Rock Baptist Church August 18, 2002 Baptism Service- Ella Harris, Myles Davis, Derrick Davis Scripture: John 3:1-3 You must be born again! As Pastor of this great church, my first opportunity to pastor I might add, I often pray that God will bless us with new members. And I also pray ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Dead Ends

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008

Four steps to aid in handling dead ends

How to Handle Dead Ends Romans 4:16-21 Oftentimes things do not always go as planned! At times, life is filled with dead ends. There are occupational dead-ends, financial dead-ends, relationship dead-ends, legal dead-ends – many and various dead-ends. How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Communion Experience

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 27, 2006

The effects of sin, forgiveness and grace in the communion experience.

A Communion Experience August 27, 2006 Sin= Actions by which humans rebel against God. Sin is universal “Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal,” Romans 3:23 (Living) “The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Scriptural answers to basic questions about God.

What is God? Numbers 23:19, "God is not a man.” John 4:24, "God is spirit." Luke 24:39, “A spirit does not have flesh and bones.” Job 23:8-9, "Behold, I go forward but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He acts on the left, I cannot behold Him; He turns on the right, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ