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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Presents an easy to remember Biblical guidelines in praying through the exegesis of the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8
THE A-B-C STEPS TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD What are the top three things you have been asking God to do for you? Think about that for a moment. What are the contents of your prayers? What are the things you wish God would just answer as soon as possible? Ponder for a minute. Ask ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
A first person narrative version of a familiar parable with five lessons we can learn that will make life really enjoyable.
Topic: Christian Living/Love Theme: Loving Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to determine to keep on acting our God’s love for hurting people. Response: Individuals will talk with other Christians about how they can do a little more to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Denomination: Wesleyan
A Father’s Day message using the parable of the lost son in Luke 15. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com
Fathers are very special people. I personally think we are special partly because we are men. Of course, only men will agree with that. Here are a few examples of why I say that. If you are a man, ... You’ll never waste time asking for directions ... You can finish all phone calls in less ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:20-32
Denomination: *other
Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is a living parable that carries a powerful message of what God’s kingdom and the Christian life is like
Luke 19:28-30 “Behind the Fanfare” INTRODUCTION Everyone likes a parade. We love the pomp, the colorful costumes, the loud music, the disciplined marching, the imaginative floats, and of course the smiles and the waves. Some parades are greater productions than others. Though I’ve never been ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-38
Denomination: Lutheran
Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.
The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Denomination: Independent/Bible
In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.
Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-14
God’s ways are not our ways. This truth is not more clearly demonstrated than in the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin
Luke 15:1-10 “Backward Economics” INTRODUCTION Jealousy is never a pleasant human emotion, either when we become aware of it in our own being, or when we see it displayed in the lives of others. Jealousy is a common human emotion, though, and it is one that you and have had to deal with in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Focusses on motives on the Pharisees rather than the parable itself. Pushes people to examine their own motives and what drives them.
Luke 10:25-37 Paonia United Methodist Church July 11, 2004 Chances are if you have spent any time around a church, And during any of that time you were even marginally conscious, You have undoubtedly heard of the Good Samaritan. In a survey, 80 % of the population could recount at least the ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
Jesus’ parable helps parents distinguish between the needs and the wants of their children, and teaches us how to invest attention in them.
Several years ago a mother wrote to “Dear Abby”: “Dear Abby, My son is in jail for running his mouth at a cop. They’ve given him one phone call a day, and he’s calling home to ask us to bring him things. His dad has gone over there with whatever he has wanted: two Big Macs on Monday, a pizza on ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:9-13
Denomination: Baptist
The Parable of the Prodigal is not really about the younger son; Jesus told it to illustrate what God is like, not what sinners are like.
Fourth Sunday in Lent — March 21, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 What Is God Like? The Prodigal R________ (Rejected) R________ (Running) R________ (Restoring) W ________ (Waiting) prod·i·gal adj 1. recklessly extravagant, spendthrift 2. giving ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-3
This sermon looks at the parable of the Tax Collector and Pharisee, and answers the question, "How do I approach God?"
On the eve of those 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth in 1983, someone wrote, “In most big libraries, books by and about Martin Luther occupy more shelf room than those concerned with any other human being except Jesus of Nazareth.” In other words, next to Jesus Christ, Martin Luther is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-15
Explores recognizing our sins, seeking reconciliation with God, and experiencing restoration through repentance, as illustrated by the parable of The Prodigal Son.
Good morning, beloved. I want to invite you today to open your hearts and your Bibles to a familiar passage, a tale that resonates with each one of us. It's a story that echoes in the chambers of our hearts, a narrative that mirrors our own struggles, failures, and triumphs. It's a story that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-24
Topics: Precious Souls
This sermon explores the joy of salvation and redemption through the parables of lost and found in Luke 15, emphasizing the celebration of spiritual transformation.
Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to share in the Word of God, to find solace in His teachings, and to rejoice in His love. We are here to strengthen our faith, to deepen our understanding, and to celebrate His divine grace. We are here because we are lost and ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:3-10
Topics: Spiritual Disciplines
'Dependent In Prayer' – Luke chapter 11 verses1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you are a fan of Disney ad Pixar movies, then keep an eye out for “A113” • Because it is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
Denomination: Brethren
#3 in Proverbs & Parables Series Proverbs 6 God has built the firewall of marriage around sexual intimacy for our protection
Fire in his lap Proverbs 5-7 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 6: 27-33 INTRODUCTION: Our new house has a fireplace, so I’m learning how to build good hearty fires. You want one that burns brightly and puts out at least some heat without sending out smoke into the room. I’m learning that keeping a ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 6:27-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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