Sermons on Rebellious Son:

Take Your Son

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 4, 2007

This sermon was the culmination of a fund-raising/pledge campaign to underwrite a new staff member’s salary

Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her. When she came to him, he said, “Take your son.” She came and fell at his feet, bowing to the ground; then she took her son and left. 2 Kings 4:8-37 (NRSVA) I’d like to make an understatement…children make life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Here Comes The Son

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 22, 2007

Life without God is scary like being alone in the dark. God shows us His love by bringing the Sonrise.

A. Have you ever been stuck in the dark? a. Ever been lost somewhere at night? b. Ever been at home at night when the power went out? c. In the house all alone during a bad storm? d. Do you remember what it felt like to be all alone in the dark, without any light – ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holiness Of God The Son Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the second sermon in a three part series on the Holiness of God.

Last Sunday morning I spoke to you about the Holiness of God. I focused on the holiness of God the Father. This morning I would like to focus our thoughts on the holiness of the Son – Jesus Christ. The holiness of the Father is expressed in Exodus 3:5 where Moses is told: “Draw not nigh hither: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

Behold Your Son Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 27, 2007

The third in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

John 19:25-27 (NIV) 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," 27 and to the disciple, "Here ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, John 19:26-27, John 19:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007

God’s love for the wayward and lost and his desire for all of his children to return to him and live as children of God.

Have you ever lost anything valuable to you before? Perhaps you have lost your keys, wallet or purse, or something even more valuable? [Prompt the congregation for items they have lost]. If you have lost something of value you know the feeling of panic. You know how desperately you search for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Son-Rise Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 7, 2007

EASTER SON-RISE A message for Easter. The hope we have in the resurrection, in Christ. This Easter Sunday is the first day of the rest of your life. Jesus wants it to be the first day of the rest of your ETERNAL life.

EASTER SON-RISE A message for Easter. The hope we have in the resurrection, in Christ. This Easter Sunday is the first day of the rest of your life. Jesus wants it to be the first day of the rest of your eternal life. Scriptures Referenced Dramatic Reading: Matthew 27:50-51, 54-66 Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are My Son

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Jesus’ baptism

YOU ARE MY SON - MATTHEW 3:13-17 Steve Simala Grant, June 1, 1997 INTRO: We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what he is doing in our lives. To worship Him and to praise Him and to meet with Him face to face in a way that changes our lives. We’re going to continue to do that as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

His Glorious Son Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 14, 2003

In Christ we see the wonder of God’s glory and the perfect human depiction of His person

His glorious Son Reading Is 9:6-7; Mt.17:1-9 Heb 1:3a the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person We can but lightly touch on the majestic titles which a loving and adoring heart here heaps around the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The theme might well engage a seraph’s tongue! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003

Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, Son Of David Series

Contributed by Alan Schmitt on Oct 16, 2001

First in three-part series on Jesus, the Son

Jesus Son of David Psalm 23:1-6 Matthew 20:29-34 Philippians 2:5-11 It was a typical Sunday morning. We had finished the morning worship service and I was greeting those in attendance as they were leaving. At the end of the line was a mother with her young son in tow. Nothing out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

Glory Of Son Of Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: The cross is the victory of CHRIST. We rejoice in the CROSS of Calvary for our Salvation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the CROSS is the ultimate victory of our LORD JESUS CHRIST opposite to the

I. EXORDIUM: The cross is the victory of CHRIST. We rejoice in the CROSS of Calvary for our Salvation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the CROSS is the ultimate victory of our LORD JESUS CHRIST opposite to the world's expectations. IV. TEXT: John 13:31-32 (New ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Characteristics Of The Son"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"The Characteristics of The Son"

"The Characteristics of The Son" - Psalm 72 - I. The Righteousness He Shows - 72:1-4 A. An Appeal For Righteousness - 72:1,2 1. The Source Of Righteousness - 1 " Give the king thy judgments, O God" 2. The Subject Of Righteousness "And thy righteousness unto the king's Son" 3. The Standard For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Son, Come In The House

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2015

To establish it is our decision as a result of God’s goodness to come into His house. This parable rebukes the Pharisees and scribes for their self-righteousness and despite for others.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Father’s Resilience 2. The Younger Son’s Restoration 3. The Elder Son’s Rejection Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing this theme: “Son, Come in the House.” The part of Los Angeles where I was raised, we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Son Revealed

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Incarnation

John 1:1-18 God's Son Revealed I. HIS PRE-EMINENCE 1 In the beginning was the Word, A. In Creation 1. His Past—"In the beginning was the Word." 2. His Power—"And the Word was with God." 3. His Person—"And the Word was God." 4. His Permanence— 2 The same was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

God's Only Son Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 4, 2004

In the Apostles’ Creed we say that we believe that Jesus is God’s only Son. When we recite that statement we affirm that Jesus is God’s Son, that he is the only begotten of the Father, and that he is divine.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ as God’s only Son. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed