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The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

based on 310 ratings

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The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character . . . His love.

THE PRODIGAL SON By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION: IT’S ABOUT THE FATHER, NOT ABOUT THE SON. 1. The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character which most people don’t know, i.e., His love. 2. The Father’s love does not depend on how good you are or what you do. 3. The Father’s love for all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Requirements For Successful Church Ministry

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 29, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 5,349 views

The sermon shares beliefs we must have if we are to see the need of evangelization.

INTRODUCTION A. Woman who felt the tug of God on her heart one night at a church service. 1. Responded and accepted Christ as her Savior. 2. Had a past that involved drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. 3. Became a faithful member of the church. 4. Involved in ministry and taught young ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Requirement Of A Fresh Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 16, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 4,384 views

What is regeneration?

John 3:1-8 THE REQUIREMENT OF A FRESH BEGINNING Michael is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a natural ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003

based on 214 ratings

| 19,199 views

In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

"The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

That Quitting Feeling Series

Contributed by Frederick Penney on Feb 7, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 6,585 views

God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power!

Title: 40 Days Of Running Series title: Experiencing God “Even Prophets Feel Like Quitting” Text: 1 kings 19:1ff the big idea God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power! Introduction: The story of God working in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Things Hard To Be Understood

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 13, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 7,961 views

Have you ever wondered why some can seemingly sin and get away with it? What about terrorist who kill themself and others, why does God allow this? Many times we do not understand why God allows such, but we must trust Him for He is faithful to reveal th

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Some Things Hard To Be Understood By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Prayer: Heavenly father, Please speak to us today through this message. We need Thee Lord. As best as I know how, I yield myself to You. Use these lips to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003

based on 156 ratings

| 33,405 views

How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostle John The Beloved

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 8, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 33,811 views

The Apostle John’s life is an example of the Christian Life in Spiritual Growth and Maturity. In John’s life we see three levels of maturity.

Apostle John’s the Beloved -Growth in Spiritual Maturity- Introduction Jesus called 12 men of different personalities, passions and skills to follow Him and become His disciples. We call them Apostles because Jesus commissioned and sent them out as His Missionaries to preach, teach, baptize and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Blessed Is The Nation... Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

based on 304 ratings

| 32,102 views

This message is a "Part 2" continuation of my sermon - "Blessed Is The Nation Whose God Is The Lord."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. Unfortunately, when I prepared this in July, 2000, I was much more concerned about the message I was trying to impart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Loves The Little Children

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 18, 2003

based on 314 ratings

| 85,998 views

This message was used the Sunday before Vacation Bible School, to impress the importance of children to Jesus.

“Jesus Loves The Little Children” Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we begin our Vacation Bible School! This week, our church will be filled with the sounds of CHILDREN … laughing, crying, yelling, eating, praying, singing … V.B.S. is always an exciting time. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Piety In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,936 views

This is the 3rd sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

Discipleship Series, Sermon #3, purity, 6-17-03 Last week we continued our discipleship study by looking at the principal of submission. We learned the importance of submitting to God and surrendering all areas of our life to him. That was the first principal we looked at, because as we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-23, Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Right...god Working

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 2, 2003

based on 104 ratings

| 15,144 views

While on vacation, I came across road construction signs "Keep Right...men at work". In Acts 3:1-11, we see that God is at work through Peter and John.

July 2, 2003 Title: Keep Right, God Working Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction Thanks for all your prayers for us while we were on vacation! We had a wonderful time! I’ll have to be honest, I was looking forward to going on vacation... but I certainly was NOT looking forward to: the long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Authentic Walk Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

based on 58 ratings

| 25,643 views

The Bible teaches us that a REAL Christian will have certain character traits that will differ from the Non-Christian. Walking the Christian Walk is not a request but a requirement.

“AUTHENTIC WALK” TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; INTRO: Once we become a Christian, there is definitely changes that must take place. Not only in our way of thinking, but in our actions as well. We have already visited in the last couple of weeks the importance of: · R-Righteous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:12-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tie That Binds

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

based on 141 ratings

| 20,404 views

This is Christ’s last prayer as recorded in the Gospel of John. His prayer is for His people to come to unity.

February 19, 1996 Introduction: If you knew that today is your last chance to say your last prayer, how would you do it? Would you do it the usual way saying, “Just like yesterday, Lord?” Or would you do it with all sincerity in your heart, with tears flowing from your eyes, with your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Adventist

Finding The Peace Of God In Unsettling Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2003

based on 161 ratings

| 29,140 views

A message meant to encourage us to not give up when we look at the world around us.

Finding the Peace of God in Unsettling Times John 16:33 October 19, 2003 Introduction I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone here that we live in a world of turmoil, right? Wars are being fought all over the world, and even in our own country, we’ve adopted a terror alert system that while ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, John 16:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

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