Sermons on Only Son:

Living In Shechem Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 This story is the story of the consequences of living in Shechem. The collateral damage does not end with Dinah’s sexual assault, but the sons murderous rampage.

The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 David Taylor October 2, 2016 We are at the tail end of our series, “The Patriarchs,” seeing God’s grace triumph over human sin in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We see God reversing the curse of sin in Jacob’s life, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping The Presence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2012

It seems strange that God would first tell of the birth of his son to a group of shepherds. Yet, He did and there are lessons that we can glean from his declaration to them.

1. Chemistry Professor and Chauffeur A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your speech myself; I’ve heard it so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Behave In Church (And Everywhere Else!) Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

We are masters at self-deception. How can I tell if my behavior really honors Jesus? 1)Peace of God. 2) Word of God. 3) Son of God.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH COLOSSIANS 3: 15-17 1. Illus. of “Jesus in my heart.” • Little 9 year old girl came home from VBS one day. Proudly told her parents and little brother that, “Jesus is living in my heart now!” • Mom and dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. • Later that day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Barabbas - A Man Who Was Freed

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Apr 14, 2014

What does it really mean that Jesus died for us? There is a story of Jesus Barabbas who should die on the cross but his place was taken by Jesus Christ, God´s Son.

Today I want to tell you a story of a man whom we meet during the Lenten season but we don´t know him very well because his name just briefly shows up in the passion story. This person made many unusual decisions in his life and tried some things that an ordinary person may never experience. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is The Mighty Deliverer Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 6, 2011

Jesus is the Mighty Deliverer. No matter how strong the chains may be that bind you, Jesus can set you free. And he who the son sets free is free indeed!

VISITATION #8: JESUS IS THE MIGHTY DELIVERER INTRO TO TOPIC: • For the past two months, we have been studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. • Last week, we looked at how Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and can calm our storms. • This story takes place right after Jesus and His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: *other

Praise The Holy One

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 25, 2011

Hannah is mocked because she can't get a child and her husband (Elkanah) just talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?"

SITUATION - Fellow wife (Peninnah) mocks her (Hannah) - Husband (Elkanah) talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?" PRAISE THE HOLY ONE - Holy - up above - raise your head - Look beyond your situation PRAISE THE HOLY ONE THROUGH PRAYER - She dares talking to God, just like that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Congregational

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Es Hora De Levantarse Pt 4 -Dios Sabe Lo Que Está Por Delante

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 24, 2020

Dios es soberano en nuestras vidas y el tiempo y las acciones de Dios son perfectos para completar el plan de Dios.

Es hora de levantarse Pt 4 -Dios sabe lo que está por delante Génesis 40: 1-23 Apocalipsis 20: 7-15 19 de julio de 2020 Muchos de nosotros hoy usamos nuestro teléfono para instrucciones de manejo. Nuestros teléfonos nos dicen que salgamos, y nosotros salimos, giramos a la ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23, Revelation 20:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017

Division has been Satan’s primary means to obtain his loyal followers. It is a time-honored emblem of his control over mankind in the place of God or his Son.

Our culture is very confused, very distracted and very divided in determining what is right and what is wrong. Satan is dividing our nation and deceiving the population making it very hard to speak out and teach our neighbor what is truth. The words of Abraham Lincoln, in his House Divided speech ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Doesn't Mean Independence

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 1, 2018

Christ has provided for our freedom from the bondage of sin, yet we remain dependent upon God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit in living out HIS will.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 1, 2018 John 8:32 Freedom Doesn’t Mean Independence Freedom doesn’t mean independence, at least not in any spiritual sense. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 Let’s establish that truth. The truth is that when Christ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accused Before The Council Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 14, 2018

Having been betrayed, arrested, and taken to the home of the high priest, Jesus then faced preposterous allegations. Finally admitting that He was the Son of God, the council voted to codemn Jesus for blasphemy.

Accused before the Council Mark 14: 53-65 Jesus has now been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and is led away to stand trial before the Sanhedrin. Our text deals with the mock trial, standing before the council of the Pharisees. John’s gospel records that Jesus stood before Annas, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death And God's Steadfast Love

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 29, 2024

As a Christian how do I respond to a mum who has lost her son? a response using the account of Jairus's daughter and Wisdom of Soloman 1-2

............................................................................. I was feeling a but lazy so I went to Chat GPT to see if it could come up with any good ideas for this weeks sermon - and to be honest it was not very helpful. But it did come up with a great title - “life, death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, Luke 7:11-17, John 11:1-44, Mark 5:21-43, Lamentations 3:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

My Spirit Is Revived Again

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

Jacob lost his son “Joseph” the dreamer… He thought that he was dead! And he was grieving, depressed, and thought that he will never be comforted again! but the lord revives his spirit

Joel in his prophecy mentioned 4 kinds of people that I will focus on to get a true revival! A true and pouring of God’s spirit upon his people and their lives! It’s interesting that the word revival is found 4 times in the entire Bible! The first time this word was mentioned Is In Genesis 45 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready At Any Moment: Living Awake For The Returning King - Luke 12:40 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 13, 2026

History is not random, time is not endless, and life is not merely about getting by until retirement. There is an appointed moment when the Son of Man will return—and He expects His people to be ready.

Ready at Any Moment: Living Awake for the Returning King - Luke 12:40 Introduction: Living as Though Today Matters Church, we live in an age of notifications, deadlines, diaries, and distractions. Everything clamours for our attention. Yet Jesus speaks a word that cuts through the noise of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40, Luke 12:35-48, Matthew 24:44, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, Daniel 7:13-14, Amos 4:12, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impossible Becomes Possible

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 4, 2005

Pentecost 20(B) - The impossible (eternal salvation) becomes possible: not by our works or not by our wealth, but only by God’s grace.

THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOMES POSSIBLE Mark 10:17-27 - October 2, 2005 - Pentecost 20 Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: All things are possible with God. Today our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ teaches us that even the impossible becomes possible. Maybe in your lifetime you have seen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran