Sermons on Older Brothers:

Fellowship Of The Cross

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Father Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Apr 11, 2010

The Prodigal God prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. You think you know the story of “The Prodigal Son”? Think again.

prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. What is the Christian life all about? 1. Knowing the heart of the Father …But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Home Is Where You Left It: The Three Gifts Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

We are living in a time of runaways. All around us we are hearing of cases of children and teenagers running away from home in search of the “good life”.

Intro: We are living in a time of runaways. All around us we are hearing of cases of children and teenagers running away from home in search of the “good life”. We have adults that are packing up and leaving their families, marriages, and responsibilities behind to start a new life; all because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

After Its Own Kind

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007

A message on the importance of being a Godly example.

After its own kind Gardening season is here. It’s that time of year to get out the seeds, and starts, and start to plant. We garden because we like to enjoy the fruit of our labor. No one sows just to let the weeds take over. It’s a lot of work, but it is well worth the wait. Tilling up the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Your Goliath?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 1, 2009

Facing the giants in your life is one of the hardest things to do. The Lord gives us a model example of how we can do it.

8/30/2009 What is your Goliath 1 Samuel chapter 17 I want to talk to you this morning about the giants in your life. Those things that overwhelm you. Those things that raise their ugly head and continually defeat you. Those things that you can never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Revival In Our Time? Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Sep 11, 2013

Revival starts with the church, and then affects the world. The world does not need revival, the church does. The world needs evangelism. Evangelism does not bring revival, but revival always brings evangelism.

For more resources related to this sermon, go to go.harvest.org. ******* Let’s look now at one of the largest revivals in human history. It’s the story of the spiritual awakening of one of the wickedest cities ever—Nineveh. Because of its wickedness, Nineveh was on God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Living Holy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

How to keep living holy lives when everything else around you is falling a part.

Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Holy 1 Peter 1:13-17, 2:1-3 Sept 15, 2002 2 of 5 in a Series: Sanctification I. Introduction – Weather Report A. Current – Well this week’s weather has been a little different then the previous weeks. We had over inches of rain this weekend. The ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Restore Gently

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 13, 2021

People will mess up. People will return to the church broken and messy.

The Revolutionary Gospel Galatians 6 - Restore Gently October 17, 2021 Galatians 6:1-5 NIV Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, Luke 15:28-30, James 1:19, Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness: What You Won't Be Sorry For Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2003

Joseph, Pt 4 of 4

FORGIVENESS MEANS HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY (GENESIS 42:21-22, 44:33-45:8, 50:15-21) The first time we experience clogging in our double-basin kitchen sink in the States was a nightmare. The water would drain from the left basin and come up on the right basin. Since our regular handyman was out of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness Means Having To Say You're Sorry Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 4 (Final)

FORGIVENESS MEANS HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY (GENESIS 42:21-22, 44:33-45:8, 50:15-21) The first time we experience clogging in our double-basin kitchen sink in the States was a nightmare. The water would drain from the left basin and come up on the right basin. Since our regular handyman was out of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Best Man Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 27, 2002

Exegetical, evangelistic, expository sermon on the prupose and meaning of Christian baptism as practiced by John the Baptist and Jesus.

2 weeks ago I played baptism down, saying it was not needed for salvation. That is still true, but you need to see the importance of baptism. John the Baptist was baptizing, and Jesus’ disciples were baptizing under Jesus’ authority. 1) A jealous arguement. John’s disciples wanted John to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3, John 3:26-36

Luxury And Laziness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

There is the very real possibility that religious people are trusting in their religion, rather than in the true and living God.

LUXURY AND LAZINESS. Amos 6:1a, Amos 6:4-7. Amos was a farmer from Tekoa, to the south of Jerusalem (Amos 1:1). The LORD called Amos to ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel’ (Amos 7:15). The prophet’s ministry was thereafter directed mainly to the ten tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Rebellious Fathers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 14, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of faithfulness.

The Bible provides numerous examples of how rebellious fathers can impact their children and future generations. Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the consequences of rebellion and the importance of faithfulness. 1. Adam's Disobedience Adam's rebellion in the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-12, 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Do Not Grieve

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

You know how Joseph's brothers had sold him as a slave to Egypt and nearly after twenty years Joseph revealed himself to his brothers when they had come to him. He was now the Governor of Egypt. The first thing that Joseph told his brothers was Gen 45:5 .

You know how Joseph's brothers had sold him as a slave to Egypt and nearly after twenty years Joseph revealed himself to his brothers when they had come to him. He was now the Governor of Egypt. The first thing that Joseph told his brothers was Gen 45:5 "Now therefore be not grieved, nor ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:5

A Grand Theme Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004

The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Free Methodist