Sermons on Older Brother:

God’s Grace Seen By Unconditional Love

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 3, 2011

Luke 15:11-32 Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father.

Luk 15:11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father. Luk 15:12 "And the younger of them said to [his] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Two Sons

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 13, 2010

This is a sermon about lost relationships.

Luke 15: 1 – 3; 11b – 32 / Two Sons Intro: Suppose you were at a bus stop and a friend came by giving you a small bag saying, “I don’t need this anymore. It’s yours. You take the bag and without looking inside, you get on your bus and head for home. When you get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

A look at the love Christ desires to exist between His followers.

I. Called ’brotherly’ because we are spiritual kin. Ephesians 2:19, "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household," Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 John 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Birthright To Blessing. Isaac's Blessing Over Jacob

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 22, 2024

GOD chose to show HIS Grace and Mercy through an imperfect family, in order to bless those who will put their trust and faith in HIM.

2024.07.21. From birthright to blessing. Isaac’s Blessing over Jacob. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. GOD chose to show HIS Grace and Mercy through an imperfect family to bless those who will put their trust and faith in HIM. SCRIPTURES: Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:1-5, Romans 8:8, John 8:44, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 28:1-5, Romans 8:8, John 8:44, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 36:1, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 12:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Is Not A Show Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2018

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#7] REALITY IS NOT A SHOW 1 Timothy 5:1-25 Introduction: This is the week where many young men break up with their girlfriends. The reason I know that is because Valentine’s Day is this week. Now, I’m not saying that is acceptable behavior; but it does save money. Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cares For His Momma

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 3, 2004

If Jesus cared for his momma, we ought to care for ours too.

John 19:25-27 Topic- Jesus cares for His momma In these passage of scriptures, we see how Mary and the other women that were with her, watching her Son Jesus the Christ die such a very slow, cruel, painful, brutal, violent, bloody death on the cross. No doubt as Mary watched her Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And John In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

Jesus and John are relatives, blood relatives but never gave importance to worldly relationship. They enjoyed the spiritual benefits.

Mark 1:4-13 Jesus and John, the Baptist in Mark John: According to Flavius Josephus, the Jewish Historian, ‘John the Baptist was a good man who commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety toward God.’ John the Baptist was born under Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Father Who Deserved Better

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 11, 2003

The father in this parable certainly deserved better than what he received from both his sons. I think we can all agree that our heavenly Father deserves better than what He receives from His children today.

A FATHER WHO DESERVED BETTER 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. 12 "And the younger of them said to his father, ’Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For The Family Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The church family

Caring for the Family - 1 Timothy 5 - 11/2/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. I once heard a story about a little second grader who had to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

This message spoke to the body of Christ to consider all women within the church as mothers, sisters and daughters.

Mother’s Day May 11, 2002 Once upon a memory Someone wiped away a tear Held me close and loved me, Thank you, Mother dear. M... is for the million things she gave me, O ... means only that she’s growing old, T ... is for the tears she shed to save me, H ... is for her heart of purest gold; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

From Famine To Freedom Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Nov 24, 2025

How often has God used circumstances, “Famines” to move us toward healing, repentance, or change?

Last week, we spoke from Genesis 41 - where Joseph—once a slave and prisoner—had been lifted to second in command in the most powerful nation of the world. We know that Pharaoh tried to Egyptianize Joseph: he changed his name, clothed him in royal garments, married him into an Egyptian priestly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closing The Generation Gap Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 3, 2001

A principle for how to close the generation gap and application of that principle to one specific group in the church.

Every generation throughout human history has struggled with its own version of the generation gap between the young and the old. I can picture Adam and Eve complaining about the next generation, predicting the demise of the human race because of the values of their children and grandchildren. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United We Stand: Divided We Fall

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 4, 2016

The only way we can stand strong in our families, churches and communities is when we walk in unity and guard against division and strife.

UNITED WE STAND: DIVIDED WE FALL INTRODUCTION: Vision 2016: “Seek God First.” • “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” (Psalm 34:8, NKJV). • My hope is that this year you will catch a glimpse of the awesomeness of Jesus, and Seek God First in every area ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-20

Denomination: *other