Sermons on Parental Sacrifice:

Jesus Unlocks And Reveals God's Plan (Revelation 5:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 6, 2025

The book symbolizes God's plan that stretches from Jesus' resurrection, to his return. His plan was stuck on pause, but the Lion-Lamb, who alone is worthy, presses "play."

Today, we have the privilege of reading the second half of John's heavenly vision in Revelation. Last week, we made it through the first half, in chapter 4. This week, we'll see the second half. It's important that we see it, and hear it, all at once. So I'm just going to start, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To The World For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 21, 2016

Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To the World For Us! John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

It Is Finished

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 8, 2018

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is finished" on the cross? What was finished? The crucifixion? His life on earth? Or, the plan of salvation?

Our quarterly memory Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” Our ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Pleasing And Acceptable

Contributed by David Paulson on Jul 20, 2017

I'm trying to answer two questions - What went wrong with Balaam's sacrifice? How can we avoid it?

Numbers 22 to 25 You don’t read the word ‘altar’ or ‘sacrifice’ of the first instances where it’s mentioned. I often wonder why those words were left out, why did God not make a big deal out of ...read more

Honoring Our Mothers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 9, 2025

In this sermon we'll explore the biblical command to honor our mothers and the consequences of cursing or speaking profanity about them.

The Bible places great emphasis on honoring and respecting our parents, particularly our mothers. In this sermon , we'll explore the biblical command to honor our mothers and the consequences of cursing or speaking profanity about them. He Command to Honor In Exodus 20:12, God commands us to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

A Distorted Image Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency. but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness; and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved. and as such are justly exposed to

A Distorted Image Romans 5:12-19 TSA Doctrine # 5 – Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/05/distorted-image-5-10-09-captain-moy-tsa.html What a blessed day this is indeed. A day where we celebrate our mothers! We celebrate them in appreciation to the many hours of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Is My Mother?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

Mother’s Day Sermon

Who Is My Mother? On Mother’s Day, we usually take time to honor our biological parents or our adoptive parents. That a good thing to do and hopefully, we honor them all year long and not just on the "legal" day. Scripture tells us that a man who finds a wife finds a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35, 1 Timothy 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mamma Told Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2004

What role does a mother play in shaping the character and future of her children?

OPEN: Steve Pollard said his mother was very influential in his life… he said: My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that’s why." My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2004

In our society, dads have almost become irrelevant. But in God’s mind, fathers are almost indispensable. Find out why.

OPEN: A writer named Donald Ogden Stewart, had a son away at prep school. When his son reached the age of 14, Stewart wrote him the following letter: "Dear son, now that you have reached the magic age of fourteen, the time has come to tell you about the flowers and the bees. There is a male and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Father - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2005

There were 3 things missing in this tragic story that undermined David’s family and nearly destroyed his kingdom. Do you know what they are?

OPEN: A married couple had a boy that was difficult to raise. He caused all types of trouble in school, in the neighborhood and at home. One year, the couple went on a trip to Europe while the boy stayed with relatives back home. As they went from one country to another they would send back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2003

A brief sermon on #5 of the Ten Commandments!

Honoring Our Father and Mother Deuteronomy 5:16 Evening Service for 2/16/2003 Introduction: A. On her 60th birthday, a woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her last will and testament. She went to her rabbi to make two final requests: First, she insisted on cremation. “What is your second ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guilt, Grief And Grudges Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 8, 2007

This is the third in a series on how to deal with stress in our lives. God’s antidote for wounded emotions. All the sermons in this series are taken from the 23rd Psalm.

Guilt, Grief and Grudges How to Deal With Damaged Emotions Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. We have already looked at how to deal worry and how to deal with busyness. Today we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Pattern For Fatherhood

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2002

God is very interested in men becoming good fathers. Here in this passage we find some of the leading characteristics of a successful father.

ILLUSTRATION: (From "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It" by Robert Fulghum) It was Molly’s, age 7, job to pack the lunches for her family. She would put in the sandwiches, cookies, fruit and so on in a paper bag. One day, in addition to the paper bag she usually packed for her father, she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005

In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: On Being A Real Father

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003

This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist