Sermons on Older Sisters:

God's Church

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

The longer a church has been in existence, the more its resources go toward its own preservation rather than toward outreach and evangelism.

God’s Church Luke 4:18 KJV Many Christians can suffer from a lack of identity An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, I wish you would calm down. I can’t, he said, it’s just so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

Funeral Sermon for a dear saint of the Lord

Heaven John 14:1-3 A little girl asked her slightly older sister why Grandma read her Bible so much. The reply, “I think she is studying for her final exams.” Wiser folk think about heaven sooner rather than later. Life has no guarantees! You see heaven is a prepared place for a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Girl Who Was The Product Of Her Environment Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Fourth in a series on the characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. The sermon focus on Salome the daughter of Herodius.

The Girl Who Was the Product of Her Environment Mark 6:14-19 By now we are familiar with this gruesome story found in Mark 6. Over the past several weeks we have looked at the passage from the vantage point of the three primary characters. John the Baptist taught us the need for and the potential ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Experience Love

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

Even at our worst, God loves us.

Tonight, we are going to be talking about a love you can experience. Opening question: What do you mean when you say, “I love you”? Our central thought, or central truth for tonight is this: Even at our worst, God loves us. We may not admit it, but we’ve seen those talk shows. A well-known ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Inspire

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 26, 2015

Inspire our youths of today and inspire our people of today to walk in the sinspiration of God through Christ Jesus to dream dreams, see visions, and live a blessed life.

INSPIRE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 26, 2015) “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Friends

Hollywood Endings Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Sometimes, we want a Hollywood ending in life and we don’t get one. This is the problem with the Parable of the Prodigal Son as we look atb it from the older son

Hollywood Endings Luke 15:25-32 How many of you like Hollywood endings when you go to the movies? You know, the joy-filled, love engaged and relationship mending that leaves you with a warm, feel-good heart and smile on your face? The problem is, life doesn’t always give us a Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Full Measure Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 25, 2014

A sermon that describes the meaning and measure of sacrifice.

The Measure of Sacrifice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 2 Corinthians 8:7 "Therefore, as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also." Introduction: Today I want to share some thoughts with you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Vs. Judas - A Contrast In Attitudes

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2008

This message covers John 12:1-10 and describes the annointing of Christ at Bethany by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. Judas exposes his greed and Jesus commends Mary’s action.

Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 COMMENTS WELCOME (310) 376-7890 abimilech@ca.rr.com John 12:1-10 Introduction: Did you ever notice that some stories appear in the Bible more than once and sometimes with different details? For example, if we were to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Mary Or A Martha Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Many Christians work hard for Jesus but, they neglect the more important task of spending time with the Master.

WILL YOU HAVE A MARY OR A MARTHA CHRISTMAS? TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: A. MARTHA AND MARY HAD A HOME IN BETHANY 1. It seems probable that Martha being the older sister was the owner of the house. 2. Martha’s younger sister, Mary lived with her. 3. Martha definitely ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Making Something Out Of Practically Nothing Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

When it seems that life has robbed you of everything, God teaches us how to make something out of practically nothing.

MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF PRACTICALLY NOTHING 2 KINGS 4:1-7 In 1984, Lana and I were married and moved up to Ole Miss where I started pharmacy school. It was 3 long hard years of study, work, and sacrifice. I was living on less than I ever had while Lana was living on about as much as she had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Bethel

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 2, 2010

Just like God called Jacob back to Bethel, so should we hear and respond to return to our place of spiritual birth.

Return To Bethel Genesis 31:13 The life of Jacob is an interesting read for many reasons. Almost every type of person imaginable can find something in common with Jacob (even if it's nothing but being a parent). Let me recap a little of his life. Jacob & Esau were twin boys of Issac, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:13

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Wonders Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The reality of heaven will be far greater than our expectations. The expectation is worth living for.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Seven Wonders of Heaven Revelation 21:1-7 The Sunday School teacher was telling the class of second grade boys about the wonders of heaven. They listened with rapped attention as he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Sons Of Eli/The Spirit Of Lot’s Daughters/ The Prodigal Son (The Vagabond Spirit)

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 8, 2024

The vagabond spirit is the spirit that makes a person live an irregular life or a wandering life. Some contribution has been added from Dr D.O Olukoya's teachings.

Throughout the Bible God speaks of the importance of parents raising their children to obey the Lord. After Lot's wife had turned back to look at Sodom and turned to salt, Lot and his two daughters fled from the plain up into the hills, where they could be safer. There were no settlements ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scattered To Find What Mattered

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 28, 2006

In the midst of the penalty (for avenging the violation against his sister Dinah), Levi and his descendants (the Levites) rediscover God’s purposes

INTRODUCTION A. Read Genesis 34:1-4, 11-17, 25-26 B. Read Genesis 49:5-7 I. BATTERED A. Dinah Was Battered – Her Purity Forcibly Taken From Her By Foreign Prince B. Covenant Symbol (Circumcision) Was Battered – Abused By Jacob’s Sons C. Males Of The City Were Battered – Terrible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Made Known In The Breaking Of The Bread

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

Involves the congregation in some immediate community-building, as well as inviting them to see the face of Jesus on their brother or sister. Explores the corporate role of "communion".

Easter 3A - April 14, 2002 "Made Known In The Breaking of the Bread" - Luke 24:13-35 Grace and peace be to you from our Lord and Savior, who is made known to us in the breaking of the bread. On that first Easter day, two of Jesus’ followers were heading away from Jerusalem toward Emmaus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran