Sermons on Prodigal Sons:

Stolen Property

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 31, 2002

Satan seeks to steal our spiritual blessings--the intangibles. Be alert.

Stolen Property John 10:7-10 7 Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Answer

Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 3, 2007

What can we learn from the maniac of Gadara? We can learn about the depth of sin, the destination of all those involved in sin and we can learn of the Deliverer.

The Answer The world has got some problems. OK, the world has got a lot of problems. Many men and women today seem to feel that they have the answer to those problems. One political party blames another political party. This country blames that country. In all the years since the Civil ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding An R-Rated Marriage Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008

This is a simple message that looks at the sure-fire way to rebuild a marriage... if we do what it says.

One of the things you can almost always count on, when reading a children’s stories, is the well known line at the end; “And they lived happily ever after…” We see our heroes riding off into the sunset with nothing but clear skies up ahead. Well, that’s a fairly tale for you. Reality isn’t quite ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Drawing Lines In The Sand

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 26, 2010

The Incarnation of Jesus Christ drew a line in the sands of time. Jesus Christ is the separation of "old" and "new." As we celebrate His coming we also look forward to a new year and are encouraged to draw lines in the sand.

Drawing Lines in the Sand Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction: The Incarnation of Jesus Christ drew a line in the sands of time. The birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Christ are the "turning points" in world history. It is interesting to note that the purpose of the BC / AD dating ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Take Action Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Special Sheep

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 24, 2008

The Love of The Lamb of God

ONE SPECIAL SHEEP “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my father in heaven” “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hill and go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Drifting From God

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 27, 2007

A simple warning to spiritual drifters.

Drifting Proverbs 27:8 “As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.” 1Cor. 9:27 “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” Proverbs 14:12-16 (12) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:8

Denomination: Baptist

Not Broken!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 23, 2009

What God wants to do for those who he fixes by the blood of Jesus Christ

14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Between A Rock And A Hardplace

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 29, 2007

Sometimes we just have to let go of somethings to survive in our walk with God. It may hurt but God will keep you.

“Between a Rock and an Hard Place” From the desk of Pastor Blankenship TEXT: Mr 9:43 43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: {offend...: or, cause thee to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-47, Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Apostolic

Moral Madness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2009

A sermon on sin and how it affects a person.

Sermon for 1/11/2009 Moral Madness Ephesians 4:17-19 Introduction: HOWARD HENDRICKS: Popular seminary professor for many years. Many young men were taught by him over the years. Keeps a little black book with him wherever he goes. He writes in there the names of men whom he taught in seminary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man I Once Knew (Real Heroes)

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 23, 2009

A tribute to dedicated men and women every where who live their life almost without notice. But rest assured some one is watching.

Sunday, March 22, 2009 A MAN I ONCE KNEW Intro: It’s wonderful to hear about and strengthen ourselves on the lives of biblical heroes. Their stories never get old & perhaps they are more inspiring as we grow older. Some suggest they are outdated and some even suggest that they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pride And Predjudice Or The Waterboy

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

How our pride and arrogance keeps us from seeing that our calling in life is to love those around us and share the blessings that we have been given by God. "The Rich Man and Lazarus"

Placing the Story: condemnation of: wealth equals righteous and poverty equals sin. As we look at this passage by itself it becomes very difficult to figure out what exactly Jesus is talking about. Is Jesus giving us a picture of Heaven and Hell? Is He warning us about being rich? Are we being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 13, 2014

This text is one of multiple examples in the bible that God wants to give us a fresh start.

50In the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 51Speak to the Israelites, and say to them: When you cross over the Jordan into the land of Canaan, 52you shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, destroy all their figured stones, destroy all ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-56

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

The transformation of Saul

The Journey of Faith Acts 9:1-22— What we see is that this is happening at the same time as the story of Philip and the eunuch that we were talking about last week Ya see The church had been growing in Jerusalem, • But at same time resistance against the church had been growing as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Earthly Vs. Spiritual

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 12, 2015

philippians

Earthly vs. Spiritual Philippians 3:17-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/earthlyvspiritual.html This chapter started with Paul as an accountant, then an athlete, and finally, realizing he is an alien in a foreign land. 1st 3 words of v. 18 and last 4 words of v. 19 tell the story. "For many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist