Sermons on Older Brother:

The Nature Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show what true thankfulness for all of God’s blessings looks like.

INTRODUCTION -ILL: Thanksgiving Prayer One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the turkey and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Transfiguration Sunday 2018

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Many Christians in our churches follow Jesus but still have doubts. Their faith has not become crystal clear for them. There are things about Jesus that are cloudy for them like looking through a dark glass. Maybe you are one of them?

Transfiguration Sunday Seeing is Believing Mark 9:2-9 2Corinthians 4:3-6 1 Corinthians 13:12 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. KJV This passage from St. Paul tells us that we do not have clear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 8:22-26, Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Land Enjoyed Her Sabbath

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 23, 2023

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath." In other words, the Sabbath was designed to serve and benefit man, not the other way around. God gifted man with a sabbath and He did not intend for the sabbath to be greater than man but that man would accept His gift with joy.

2 Chronicles 36:11-21(NKJV) "When the land enjoyed her Sabbath” July 23, 2023 I. A Failure 16 “…the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.” In chapter 7 God had given them a remedy! “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Volunteers: Intercession

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2024

THE ENEMY TRIES TO RUB THE BELLY OF SAINTS TO KEEP US ASLEEP. We need intercessor to arise and stand in the gap for the hurting, the lost and the back slidden. Will you intercede for others?

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS? INTERCESSION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) LET US HAVE AN ENGLISH LESSON. 4 KINDS OF SENTENCES. 1. DECLARATIVE: STATEMENT. 2. EXCLAMATORY, ! , 3. INTERROGATIVE?, 4. IMPERATIVE, COMMAND. “Pray one for another!” is a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, James 5:16-17, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Big Lies, Little Lies And Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022

Does the divine author of this Bible understand? Does this Word of God have anything to say to us who wonder what tomorrow will bring?

2nd Sunday in Lent The child was about eighteen months old, fast asleep in his little bed. Mom and Dad had just retired for the night, pleased that their son was growing so fast and learning so much. But as they were falling into that twilight state between wakefulness and slumber, a horrible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 15:5-12, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Catholic

How Did This World Really Come Into Existance

Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 7, 2011

This is a sermon explaning the formation of the earth with Biblical proof

Jim once asked an atheist if he had ever wrestled, even for a few moments, with the thought that maybe God does exist. "Absolutely!" the atheist said, to Jim’s surprise. "Years ago when our first child was born I almost became a believer in God. "As I looked down at that miniature-but-perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Fear Factor

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Learn how to deal with fear in this message on the factor of fear.

Fear Factor Have No Fear, God is Here! 05.06.06 I. Introduction How many of you guys have ever been afraid? I have. I remember when I was younger I was afraid of the dark and I would have trouble sleeping unless someone was with me. Even though my brother and I had our own rooms, my parents ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Talk - Pt. 5 - Hacksaw Ridge Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

Reel Talk Pt. 5 - Hacksaw Ridge Luke 15 is unique. It is probably no more than a 20 or 30 minute slot of time in Jesus' life. However, it stands out against all other moments when Jesus speaks because the entire exchange is simply stories. Stories to respond to the religious folks and their anger ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Blessings Of The Grey Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

Often we neglect older persons and their importance in our life. The busy world makes us go away from God and parents and the elders. This sermon explains the importance of the grey and their blessings, also it exhorts the elders to make use of their days.

Blessings of the Grey Psalm 92:12-15 Introduction: Children are beloved to Elders but children treat elders as a burden. The term senescence refers to the ageing process, including biological, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual changes. There are challenges to the caregivers during ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Cain: The Story Of Alienation Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 5, 2008

The story of Cain. Intimacy with God and family and self is lost. He no longer feels accepted. He lives in fear. God warns Cain... but Cain chooses to turn his back on God and walks away. Peter and Judas both betrayed and denied Jesus, one walked to

In Jesus Holy Name March 9,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4:1-12 “Cain: the Story of Alienation” This is the third message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Enochville: The Story Of Alleination" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2008

Adam and Eve and their children, like us now live outside the Garden of Eden. Did Adam and Eve ever beleive their little boys who played together, would find themselves grieving parents at the murder of one son by the other? God tried to warn Cain. God

In Jesus Holy Name March 9,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4;1-12 “Cain: the Story of Alienation” This is the third message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's The Nice Guy? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even as Jacob and Esau meet, it seems like Esau is the more righteous of the two brothers. However, it is Jacob whom God has chosen.

Genesis 33 January 24, 2004 One of the big questions that the book of Genesis has answered has been, "Where do we come from?" For the Israelites sitting around Mount Sinai this has been pretty heady stuff. The creation of the world, the deliverance through the flood and the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blest Be The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 17, 2004

This brief outline suggests four ties that bind the child of God with our heavenly Father and with one another as brothers and sisters in the family of God.

BLEST BE THE TIES THAT BIND "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.” John 17:11 (NKJV) "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003

We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

“Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist