Sermons on Return:

The Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 3, 2012

Just like the Prodigal son our self-sufficiency leaves us spent and worn-out as we leave our Father to make a name for ourselves. Like the younger son, we want the father Dead to enjoy the world he created for us without his rules. The Father lets us go

Series: Lost Message: The Prodigal Father! Texts: Luke 15:11-24 Date: July 31 Pastor: Dave McBeath This morning I want to begin with a confession. One of my greatest struggles is self-sufficiency and this self-sufficiency usually results in my being tired, worn out, or spent! Sometimes my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

2 Kings Part 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 8, 2023

Footnotes from biblegateway.org

Ahaziah’s Messengers Meet Elijah 1 Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. THE FOLLOWING MAY REMIND YOU OF A JESUS STORY: 2 And Ahaziah fell through the lattice in his upper chamber which was in Samaria, and became ill. So he sent messengers and said to them, “Go, inquire of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Becoming A Worthy Woman

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2024

A worthy woman is a worshipping woman.

Becoming a Worthy Woman Ruth 3:11 Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2024 Beth and I returned on Tuesday after doing some intensive grandparenting with some of our grandsons while their parents were out of the country. We were also able to spend time with one of our granddaughter for a few days. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Forerunner And The Final Trumpet: Preparing For The Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 17, 2025

Two thousand years ago, God broke four hundred years of prophetic silence by raising a man named John the Baptist—a forerunner crying in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Today, the same Spirit is stirring the remnant Church to take up that mantle again.

The Forerunner and the Final Trumpet: Preparing for the Coming King (Parts 1 & 2) October 18, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 1:67-80 Somewhere in the halls of our universities, in our capitol buildings, on the glow of our screens, and even inside our sanctuaries, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Brethren

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 22, 2008

WE MUST BE READY FOR THE LORD COMING AT ANYTIME SO ARE YOU READY?

EVERY DAY WE SEE HOW CLOSE WE ARE TO JESUS COMING BACK AND IN MATTHEW 24 JESUS TELL US WHAT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE HE RETURN 1. THEIR WILL BE MANY THAT WILL BE DECIVE IN THE LAND. MATTHEW 24;4-5 2. THEIR WILL BE WAR IN THE LAND. MATTHEW 24;5-6 3. THEIR WILL BE FALSE HOPE IN THE LAND. HERE ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believing The Great Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

An invitation to expect greater things from God.

- This passage can be taken in at least two ways. One is the proximate interpretation, which involves the return of Israel to their land. A second also concerns Israel’s return to their land, but in a longer timeframe. A third is that the promises here for Israel believing the great promises of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ashes Of The Red Heifer

Contributed by Val Black on Jan 25, 2004

In the Old Testament the Ashes of the Red Heifer was mixed with water and then used as water of purification. What does that have to do with us today?

~ THE ASHES OF THE RED HEIFER ~ What is the meaning behind the Ashes of the Red Heifer and what significance does it offer Christians today? _ -_ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ -_ - _ - _ - _ - _ - (The following was given by Val Black at Faith Christian Fellowship, Shenandoah, Iowa at the Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 19:1-10, Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Opening The Door To God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009

The fifth of a series of six sermons from Jeremiah on sexual sin. This message focuses on God’s mercy for those suffering in the grip of sexual sin and how to gain it for yourself.

For free MP3 downloads of sermons by Alan Kraft, visit www.cccgreeley.org. For Alan’s blog, visit www.stoptryingharder.com A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 3. We are in the midst of a series of messages entitled Behind Closed Doors. In this series we are looking at the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Times Of Testing. Joseph Meets His Brothers. Genesis 42-43

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 11, 2024

Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. Joseph’s Dream has been fulfilled.

2024.11.10. Sermon Notes. Genesis 42-43. The Test Begins. Joseph meets his brothers. Dreams fulfilled. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Psalm 105:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up?

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 24, 2004

A sermon written "To Tell The Truth" style to distinguish between real Christians and counterfeit Christians. Deals with many problems in the church.

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? Acts 11:26 "And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians....." Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? How many of you remember the T.V. quiz show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Church Of God

When Integrity Meets The Guilty Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 17, 2006

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

Friendship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

We are created social beings. Friendships are one of the Lord’s great blessings. This is a look at the traits of true friendship as revealed in the Scriptures.

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Together By The Right Pattern Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

There are two reasons we need to live by the right pattern: the first is negative; the second is positive.

LIVING TOGETHER BY THE RIGHT PATTERN Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRODUCTION A. How Christine lays out a pattern to sew by: 1. She spreads it out on the table, and I will come home to find the dining room table taken over by her material as she cuts out a pattern. 2. The items she is cutting out do ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You Ready?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005

Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Star Gazers Or Earth Shakers? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

How do we spend our time, staring out hoping or moving forward and doing?

I remember several years ago rearranging my schedule to watch Tiger Woods in his attempt to win the Masters. I hurried home from the office at 3 for the afternoon coverage, turned on the television, and snow. We had paid the cable bill, so I knew that wasn’t the problem. So I called the cable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal