Sermons on Sect Of Nazarenes:

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

Grace is fair, but it’s not deserved.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CHARACTERS Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:1-2). There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Timon The Accountant.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 24, 2009

A narrative, from the point of view of one of the deacons of the early church, Timon.

Narrative Acts 6:1-7 22/01/09 Hello! Please come into my office, well it’s not my office, I share it with Nicolas he’s at lunch so take his seat, me? Oh sorry I’m Timon! I guess you are wondering what I am doing with the papyrus and pencil? Accounts, I can be found here most days, doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Thanksgiving Sacrifice

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Just as the aroma of the Old Testament sacrifices pleased God, so our sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving and service can be a sweet aroma to God, continually giving him delight.

A Thanksgiving Sacrifice 11/23/08 AM Text: Hebrews 13:15 Introduction As a nation we will be celebrating a holiday this coming Thursday, the fourth Thursday of November. This holiday is one of the few which has not been over-run by commercialism or watered down by secularism, though not for lack of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2015

The answer to the violence is exactly to do as Jesus did.

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 2015 The early Church was not exactly the love-fest that some would like to imagine. First, the Jewish and Roman authorities were, at the least, suspicious of this new Jewish sect where people–especially the poor and marginalized–were being healed and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

"Look Who Jesus Hangs Out With"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2015

A sermon about Jesus' love for sinners.

"Look Who Jesus Hangs Out With" Luke 15:1-10 Have you ever felt lost? All of us, some days feel more lost than found, more wrong than right. Perhaps we have acted like unthinking sheep and wandered off. Maybe we have felt like a person who doesn't understand the questions on a math test, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Chronos 2 Thessalonians 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

We must lovingly assist one another to become more like Jesus and obeying everything He taught through His Word, Example and Experience.

This week we continue with the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2022

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. Let's look at Jesus' parables in Matthew.

Why did Jesus preach in parables? It’s because people really don’t want the truth. “All of them have stubborn minds! They refuse to listen; they cover their eyes. They cannot see or hear or understand. If they could, they would turn to me, and I would heal them.” (Matthew 13:15 CEV) Shepherds We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Fire & Family Traditions

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 16, 2024

Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

Gustav Mahler, a Bohemia-born composer once remarked: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” Mark 7:8-9 reminds us: “You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 104:4, Luke 12:49

Welcome To The Family Sermon V: Disseminating God's Grace With Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of national or personal crisis, mature Christians become sensitive to the spiritual needs of those around them and they respond in Christian love by sharing the joy of their salvation.

DISSEMINATING GOD’S GRACE WITH INFECTIOUS JOY “This took too long”, said Bill Hayden, Australia’s former governor-general, when he was baptized recently into the Catholic Church at the age of 85. The person who inspired him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

What Is Righteousness Version 2

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2024

A updated version of the first sermon I wrote on this.

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unstoppable Church (Acts 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 16, 2025

Does the church stop because of persecution? Let's look at Acts 5.

How important is truthfulness in the church? How unstoppable is the church? Let’s look at Acts 5. After witnessing the generosity of Barnabas and others, did Ananias and Sapphira desire the same respect? Though they were completely free to dispose of any profit as they wished, did this couple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 23, 2025

I would like to try to answer 4 simple questions: 1. What is or who is a Christian? 2. What does it mean to be a Christian? 3. Is everyone a Christians? 4. How do I become a Christian?

“Christian” Acts 11:25-26 Barnabas was sent to Antioch because something very special was taking place and word had been received in Jerusalem. While there Barnabas observed the Holy Spirit moving and he encouraged them. Them for no explained reason Barnabas leaves Antioch and heads to Tarsus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On False Prophets & Hypocrites

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 23, 2024

According to Wikipedia, a false prophet, or pseudoprophet is defined as a person who falsely claims the gift of prophecy, divine inspiration, or to speak for God within the realms of evil intent.

Martin Luther, a German priest and theologian once remarked: “It is the nature of all hypocrites and false prophets to create a conscience where there is none, and to cause conscience to disappear where it does exist.” Matthew 7:15-20 reminds us: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1, Matthew 24:11, 2 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 18:20-22

The Jealousy Of The Leaders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2017

But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church. The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.

November 21, 2013 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #II: The Church in Jerusalem, Acts 2.1-8.3 Subtopic D: Struggle from Within and Without (Acts 5.1-6.7) Subtopic 2: The Sanhedrin and the Apostles (5:12-42) Lesson II.D.2.b: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist