Sermons on Return A Brother:

Brother Killing Brother (Genesis 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2024

Brother killing brother has gone on since the beginning. Let's examine this topic in light of Genesis 4.

Brother has been killing brother since the beginning and our world still hasn't learned to love instead of hate: Hutu killing Tutsi, China threatening Taiwan, Russia attacking Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, the unwelcomed refugee, the unwelcomed innocent unborn child. Let’s explore the first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Older Brother

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010

Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Entitled Brother

Contributed by Sean Boucher on Sep 14, 2019

A look at the Prodigal Son story through the eyes of the older brother. Video of this sermon can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/253087477

For those who haven’t been here, the story so far is this – A son scandalously asks his still-living rich father for his half of the inheritance. Even more scandalously, the father gives it to him. The son does what you might expect from a young man – he goes and wastes it on wild living. He goes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Matthew 19:16, Matthew 19:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Brother Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Oct 23, 2001

This sermon looks at how the older brother was unable to grab hold of his Father’s love and how we, like him, need to find our way back into the Father’s house.

The Prodigal Brother October 14, 2001 Last week we started our series on the Father Heart of God, focusing on what we’ve called Fatherless Living. - And what we said was that each and every one of us has been created, at our very core, with a fundamental need for the Father’s love. - Fatherless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

4 of 4 messages on becoming Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the importance of standing with one another.

Mighty Men of God Band of Brothers Two Lies Many Men Believe I CAN DO IT BY MYSELF The first statement is one made by the man who is in denial and is dishonest in his assessment of himself. This statement is born out of the desire and need to be in control. Face it; most of us want to believe ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Older Brother

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 10, 2000

A sermon on Luke 15:11-32.

The Older Brother "Once a man had two sons. The younger son said to his father: 'Give me my share of the property.' So the father divided his property between his two sons." That's the dramatic beginning of a story that Jesus told. Who doesn't like to hear the end of it? Jesus had a knack for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Older Brother

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Apr 25, 2008

Here’s a different look at the parable of the lost son from Luke 15. It’s a narrative sermon that focuses not as much on the lost son, but more on the rest of the story...the older brother’s reaction.

The Older Brother 2/24/2008 AM By Matt Stidham for the Whitewright Church of Christ I’d like to begin by telling you a story this morning. This story is a pretty common family story...while you’re listening to this story, some of you might be able to think of a family you know that could very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's "Brother"

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

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PAUL’S "BROTHER" PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 04/27/95 One of Ben Franklin’s many discoveries was that plaster sown in fields would make plants grow better. He shared this discovery with his neighbors only to be mocked. They argued that plaster would have no affect on grass or grain. Not one who liked to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Brother's Keeper Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Oct 2, 2002

No matter what Cain might lead us to believe, we are our brother’s keeper.

After God finished creating a perfect world for us to live in, He gave us the capacity to manage and affect that world. With that privilege and responsibility, human beings allowed sin to enter into the world. Once sin entered the picture, a creation that God had declared "very good" began to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Patient, Brothers! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012

This text tells us what it takes to be patient in this life. 1- Consider the farmer 2- Don’t grumble 3- Remember Job

INTRO.- ILL.- More and more doctors are running their practices like an assembly lines. One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Elder Brother Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009

The elder brother is the one we all dislike and to a certain degree have to identify with him.

The elder brother Luke 15:25-32 A Sunday school teacher was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son and after describing how the household was rejoicing over his return the teacher wondered if they were following the story and so he asked, “Who can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Returning

Contributed by Chad Overton on Aug 24, 2011

A word for the people of God to turn from their selfishness, free themselves from the bondage of sin, and return to God's favor and providence.

The Returning Daniel 1:1-2 1In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2022

Because Jesus will return one day, we must return to Him today.

Have you ever become aware of a problem and put off taking care of it? A couple months ago, I noticed some significant corrosion at the top of our water heater where the cold-water line comes in. I kept thinking I should get this checked out but delayed doing so. I’d look at the problem every ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Return Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 29, 2020

In golf, a do over is called a mulligan. At a fast food restaurant, if they happen to make your sandwich incorrectly, and you bring it make to them to do over, it is called a re-make. And God has a word for a do over. Return!

In golf, a do over is called a mulligan. At a fast food restaurant, if they happen to make your sandwich incorrectly, and you bring it make to them to do over, it is called a re-make. Woman who get tired of wearing their hair a certain way will go to the beauty parlor and ask for a make- over. And ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Poor Brother

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

Our attitude toward soul-winning

LUKE 15:25-32 "A POOR BROTHER" * This whole chapter is a parable, but in three stories. * Lost sheep - represent lost sinners; * Lost coin - represents lost talents; * Lost son - represents lost fellowship. * Although three stories are involved, they all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist