Sermons on Parental Favoritism:

The Legend And The Lord: A Lesson From Nolan Ryan And The Savior Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

Where does our ultimate hope come from?

September 22nd, 1993. It’s a day that will live long in the memory of two boys and their Dad. "I can’t believe it, Dad," my oldest son said, "Nolan Ryan’s very last road game. This is history and we’re here to see it." "I know, Matthew. Seven no-hitters. Almost six thousand strike-outs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Avoiding The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2010

Don't play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

Avoiding the Blame Game Genesis 2-4 Rev. Brian Bill 4/25/10 Drama: “The Jerry Stringer Show” Do you know what the most popular game is in the entire world? Could it be Facebook’s Farmville with 82 million active users? Halo? Super Mario Brothers 3? Monopoly, which is sold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To honor your parents means to obey them if you're a child living at home, to respect them if your an adult child, and to care for them if they are disabled.

A couple of months ago (March 16, 2017), a London newspaper, ran an article on Mother’s Day in Great Brittan titled “20 awful Mother's Day cards that you absolutely should not buy.” They included: Mom, thanks for always checking up on me (with a picture of a cell phone with 24 unanswered calls ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Excellence, Honor & Respect--Happy Mother's Day

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 9, 2020

Jesus transforms broken women into women of excellence who are deserving of honor and respect.

Excellence, Honor, Respect By Rick Gillespie- Mobley May 10,2020 Psalm 139-13-18 Colossians 3:12-17 Today is Mother’s Day which is a time in which we say thank you to all the mothers and special women in our lives who have made us better than what we were. God chose to send every one of us into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inspiring Purity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020

If you want to encourage people pursue purity and follow Christ, begin with a blessing; don’t lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women's rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:46, Genesis 28:1-9, Romans 2:4, Romans 5:20, Romans 7:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"A Major Force In This Child's Life"

Contributed by John Brooks on Sep 16, 2018

Child Dedication Sunday

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day - Promise Keepers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 29, 2020

The story of the Rechabites, who promise to keep the commands of their forefather for hundreds of years.

Today is Father’s Day and it just so happens that today would have been my Father’s 95th birthday. I miss my father who went to be with the Lord a little over 8 years ago. He was one of the most Godly men I knew. I strive to be just half the man he was. Today, We’re looking into the story of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Fetching The Ark

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 6, 2018

In Eli's day, Israel was in a low spiritual state. When they lost a battle with the Philistines, Instead of repenting and reentering the battle with God's favor, they used the Ark of the Covenant as a magical box to defeat their enemy. Didn't work!!!

Richard Tow 4.21.18 Background: Our story this morning begins with two children who grew up in a pastor’s home. These boys were born into a long line of preachers. They grew up hearing about the Lord every day of their lives. In fact, when they were grown they too went into full-time ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Eye View

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 4, 2016

Tough love or tender love. The disciples toiling in rowing, and Jesus unusual response. (He would have passed them by.) When we get close to God we will have sympathy for others, we can also gain insight into the best way to help them.

God's Eye View Intro: In many video games there is something called, "God's Eye View." What they mean by that is seeing things from a much better perspective and vantage point. For example, if we had a battle scene, there is the perspective of the individual soldier facing enemies that his limited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connecting With God Begins With Locating Ourselves Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 15, 2024

Connecting with God Begins with Locating Ourselves Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 7, 2024

Connecting with God Begins with Locating Ourselves Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 7, 2024 NOTE: The following notes were to long to be shared in full...but offer what can be well read or edited for message. Intro Today we are going to begin a series entitled Connecting with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Job 38:4, John 1:18, John 4:24, Romans 8:16, John 15:9, John 14:23, Genesis 3:4-5, Genesis 3:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Divine Guide For Husbands Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore instructions from God's Word that will guide us in our journey as husbands.

As believers, we know that our marriages are a sacred institution ordained by God. As husbands, we have a vital role to play in building a strong, loving, and lasting relationship with our wives. In this sermon, we'll explore instructions from God's Word that will guide us in our journey as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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

Raising Generation Alpha: A Sacred Responsibility

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 12, 2025

This sermon is about not just about parenting, but about stewardship of the future. We live in an age where the children among us—Generation Alpha—are growing up in a world unlike anything we ever knew. And yet the call of God remains the same across all generations

Beloved, today I invite you into a timely and important conversation—one not just about parenting, but about stewardship of the future. We live in an age where the children among us—Generation Alpha—are growing up in a world unlike anything we ever knew. They are the first generation fully immersed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showing Partiality Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

Favoritism...don’t say you have never done it. Thankfully God is not one to show partiality, but we may, therefore what does James have to say about it.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Showing Favoritism¡¨ Part 1 (James 2:1-13) Introduction: „« Favoritism¡Kwe do not struggle with this in the church today do we¡Kyea right! A. Do we actually believe that we are immune from this problem? „« This problem here and in many places might not be rich vs. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ