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The Prodigal Who Stayed Home

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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How do you know if you are inching away from a relationship with God? The story of the Prodigal Son features two sons - this is the one who don’t often hear about. Yet he usually bears the closest resemblance to those in the church.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We All Have A Little Prodigal Son In Us

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Jul 15, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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Many times we have all been prodigal sons wasting the riches God has for us. It is so amzing how when we get in to trouble we always go running back to God to help us out. He always takes us back.

We All Have Some Prodigal Son In Us Luke 15:11-24 I always seem to have some one come to me and ask some of the following questions; How can I be sure God will forgive me? How do I know that God will forget my sins of the past? I have wasted so much time and things God has already given me. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Describing God In One Word

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 27, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 35,566 views

There are so many different words that can be used to describe God. But if you had to use just one, that word would be Holy.

“Describing God in One Word” (Psalm 99) Have you ever had to look for the right word to describe something? A place (Man, that’s beautiful, it’s breathtaking), A smell (ugh, that’s awful, it’s horrible), How about a taste? (uuumm, good, rich, yummy) Sometimes it’s hard to put into words when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cowboy Sermon

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

based on 166 ratings

| 47,650 views

What a cowboy does and how it applies to the Christian life.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch about his first visit to a big-city church. "When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral," Joe began. "You mean the parking lot," interrupted Charlie, a worldly fellow. "I walked up the trail to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jerusalem Security Systems Incident Report

Contributed by Charles Newman on Apr 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,708 views

An Easter sermon from the perspective of the security detail assinged to guard the tomb of Jesus. Several illustrations included.

Jerusalem Security Systems, LLC – Incident Report The report of the guards had to be a shock to those that heard it first. Matthew tells us that “some of the guards went into the city and reported”. Not all went to break the news to the Jewish leaders. We need to understand that to fall asleep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

I Am Listening Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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For those who are discouraged about God’s silence: HE IS listening...

Illustration: Get an SMS or a phone call… ? Have you ever wondered what life would be like if God used technology to talk to you? SMS messages, email (would God send FWD’s?)… How about if He used television commercials to get His message across? Check this one out. I think you’ll like it… Roll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Integrity Meets The Guilty Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 17, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 11,857 views

This is the fifth in a series on the life of Joseph. His "test" here is how he will treat those who have treated him so horribly, now that he has power, position and privilege.

Trinity Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Series: Character on Display When Integrity Encounters the Guilty Genesis 42 Most people love “rags to riches” stories -- especially if the people who suddenly come into wealth are the “good people“ in the story. One of my favorite “rags to riches” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Righteousness Is Ours

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 17, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,504 views

Pentecost 22(C) / Reformation - God’s righteousness is ours: NOT by the LAW -- BUT by FAITH.

GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS OURS November 5, 2006 - REFORMATION - Romans 3:19-28 * * * * * * * * * Dear Christian Friends and Fellow Saints in the Lord, Fellow Redeemed who are Saved by the Righteousness of God: Today we are going to go back to the basics, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Can A Musilm Be A Good American

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 4, 2008

based on 14 ratings

| 2,545 views

Weather or not a Musilm can be a good American in light of what they belieave.

Can a Muslim be a Good American? By Jesse Bennett Isaiah 44:6-8 6Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. 7And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes: Joseph Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 27, 2008

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This message looks at how God sometimes uses suffering and always takes longer than we want to accomplish his goals for us!

In Hebrews 11 we have this great list of people who lived by faith. They were just normal people, but because they trusted God with everything they had they became extraordinary! It wasn’t that they were special...it was that their faith was special. What I love about looking at their stories is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Treasure

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

based on 26 ratings

| 9,896 views

In the kingdom of darkness - the souls of men are merchandise. But in the Kingdom of God, they are a treasure. Encourages people to let Jesus "buy" them!

Revelation 18:10-13 (esp. "SOULS OF MEN") contrasted with Matt 13:44-46 The first text we read in Revelation, describes the fall of Babylon, which throughout scripture depicts the kingdom of Satan. Notice that merchants from all over the world bemoan the loss of her varied commerce: precious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Forget Who You Are!

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 10, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 6,176 views

How easy it is to forget who we really are!

Never Forget Who You Are! By G. Van Horn I Peter 2:9-10 “Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all His benefits.” Psalms 103:2 How easy it is to forget who we really are! God has placed His hand on this generation to accomplish great and mighty things. I speak not of our salvation, for that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 5,130 views

God’s character is revealed in His names. Jehovah,Jehovah-Jireh, Jehovah-Nissi, Jevovah-Shalom, Jevovah-Shammah, Jehovah-Tsidkenu, Emmanual.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE TAKE MANY THINGS TOO LIGHTLY. WE LACK A GOOD HOLY FEAR AND RESPECT FOR THE DEEPER THINGS OF GOD. Our God is eternal, ominpotent, omnipresent, omciscient. Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ladder Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 12, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,427 views

Our faith if often tested, even by obstacles placed in our way by God Himself.

THE LADDER OF FAITH When this troubled woman came to Jesus for help, she, like most others wanted and longed for an immediate solution. What she found however were four obstacles or walls that Jesus Himself put in her path. Obstacles and walls that would test her faith. (1) When she first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Praying

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 2, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,393 views

The very instant that we turn our hearts to God in humility, sincerity, and faith, we are on praying ground! It is also true, that as Christians, who love God and want to know Him more, we can grow in our understanding of prayer.

People sometimes say that they don’t feel like their prayers get any higher than the ceiling. The truth is, they may not get any higher than the ceiling. There are some conditions under which God will not even hear one’s prayers. The question as to how can one pray effectively is certainly ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

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