Sermons on Parable Lazarus:

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013

Do you know who your neighbor is? Is it that person who lives next door to you, or who lives across the street? Yes, that person is your neighbor, but it goes farther than that, and we should be ready to help those who are in need.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – July 3rd, 2011 Let us pray…. Welcome…. Tomorrow if our lives are spared, we will be celebrating our Independence Day. Although many of us are saying that we are free, the only ones who are truly free are those who have been set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Plant Vs Zombies

Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Nov 12, 2013

What we need to do to fight today's apocalypse of the walking dead.

Introduction: - One of my favorite fictional character is the zombie or the undead. These are people who are living aimlessly looking to satiate their appetite. And the worst part is, they could easily infect others. Zombies are not found in the bible, their main source is African voodoo. However ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vineyard Worker’s Complaint

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2016

Workers hired at different times of day. Represent? 1. Time they were saved? 2. Amount of 'heat' they took? 3. Proportion of Loss? 4. Amount of Work they did? We complain God isn't being fair. God responds that He knows what's best!

THE VINEYARD WORKER’S COMPLAINT Mt. 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The salesman 1. Morris applied for a job at MEN’S WEARHOUSE. During his interview, Ben, the personnel manager asked him, "Where did you last work?" 2. "Joseph A Bank," replied Morris, proudly. "And how long did you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love And Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2016

In Jesus Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The Joy that Forgiveness brings to everyone. Forgiveness starts with a heart of holy love and ends with rejoicing and celebration!

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; Psalms 32; Joshua 5:9-12 Theme: Forgiveness Proposition: In Jesus' Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The joy of forgiveness INTRO: I had the privilege of growing up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky in a little town called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Gain A Few Pounds Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2007

The Parable of the Pounds - We are each entrusted with the weighty matter of carrying the gospel. But how well are we bearing the burden God has placed in our pack? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

How to Gain a Few Pounds Luke 19:11-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GainFewPounds.html “I don’t need anyone telling me how to do that…I’ve got it mastered!” The parable of the pounds reminds us of the parable of the talents in Mt. 25, which we’ll study in a couple of weeks. But they are quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Christ 5

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 14, 2016

Those that fall by the way side, in spite of the claims of sins, Jesus is calling and he came for all sinners---the sinner in each and every one of us with the gift of eternal life.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 14, 2016) “A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it....And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-12

Denomination: Friends

Seeing Jesus In The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 21, 2016

Has anybody received a compliment today? Everybody likes a compliment. But what is the greatest compliment that anybody could ever give you? For a Christian, it would be when another person tells you that they see Jesus in you.

Seeing Jesus In The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-36 Introduction: 1. Has anybody received a compliment today? Everybody likes a compliment. But what is the greatest compliment that anybody could ever give you? For a Christian, it would be when another person tells you that they see Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-36

Denomination: Bible Church

In The Banquet Hall

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 27, 2015

The Banquet is waiting for us. A Banquet of complete salvation. Have you eaten yet?

In the Banquet Hall Text: Song of Solomon 2:1-17 esp. v.4 The Gospel is an invitation to the banquet hall of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. In Luke 14 Jesus used the invitation to salvation as an invitation to a Great Supper. I. THE PREPARATION OF THE BANQUET It takes much planning ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thorns!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 28, 2014

Yes, God plants the seed that is His Word in the heart of a person that is entwined with thorns, that is the cares and riches of this world. Well, what do we do? We’ve got to get rid of the thorns

THORNS! 'And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.' -- Luke 8:14. God kept whispering the word ‘THORNS’ in my ears! As I kept walking, sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Finds Lost Things! (The Lost Sheep) Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 13, 2014

This is the first of a three part sermon series I preached during our Month of Missions emphasis. In this particular sermon we considered how the sheep represent people who wander away from God without even understanding what they are doing.

I want to tell you that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit has a HEART FOR MISSIONS!! Do you believe it?! Here is how I know this to be true! Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” -Jesus came for a few specific ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Other

Marriage Dinner

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014

Marriage dinner

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

Choices In Life

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 7, 2020

Life is full of choices and the decision you make decides your destiny. We, as children of God, must learn to make wise choices.

Judges 9:7-15 7 Now when they told Jotham, he went and stood on top of Mount Gerizim, and lifted his voice and cried out. And he said to them: “Listen to me, you men of Shechem, That God may listen to you! 8 “The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them. And they said to the olive tree, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15, Genesis 13:10-11

What You Do With Your Life Matters (A New Years Message)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2020

As we unpack the parable of the talents we will be encouraged to live our life well in the new year.

What you do with your life matters December 30, 2012 TOMORROW NIGHT… as the: • 11,875 pound Waterford Crystal Ball dropped in Times Square • Peach dropped in Atlanta • Big Orange dropped in Miami • The Possum dropped in Brasstown NC • The Pickle dropped in Mt Olive NC • The Sausage dropped in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Extraordinary Wedding Feast

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 4, 2020

We repent and show in our character and conduct that we are invited guests to enjoy the eternal life in the kingdom of God.

The Extraordinary Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:1-14) for our reflection: “Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20

Denomination: Other

La Fiesta De Bodas Extraordinaria

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 5, 2020

Nos arrepentimos y demostramos en nuestro carácter y conducta que somos invitados a disfrutar de la vida eterna en el reino de Dios.

La fiesta de bodas extraordinaria Mateo 22: 1-14, Isaías 25: 6-9, Filipenses 4: 12-14, Filipenses 4: 19-20. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy tenemos el texto del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 22: 1-14) para nuestra reflexión: “Jesús de nuevo en respuesta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20

Denomination: Other