Sermons on Siblings:

Trying Times - “a Time Of Peace”

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 9, 2013

Memories of God's soldiers tried in the fire of their hearts, while, here, on earth, who stood the test of time.

Trying Times: A Time Of Peace by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (8/8/2013) “The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot...And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-32

Denomination: Friends

You're Not The Boss Of Me

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 10, 2012

To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and soaking in service to God.

You’re not the boss of me. This is a phrase that most of us parents have more than likely heard from our children when speaking to one another. I believe that most kids will learn this phrase and use it towards their siblings more than any other phrase. It seems to me that this is one of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Other

"God Is So Delighted With You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2012

A sermon about how God loves us even when we don't love ourselves.

Mark 1:9-15 “I’m So Delighted with You” This past week I was reading about a church in another town that was trying to coin a catchphrase their church sign. The suggestions which were put forth were good, but the church members were afraid that only other Christians would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Really Blind Faith

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 5, 2012

A talk on God's sovereignty, and how He can use any situation to accomplish His will.

Text: Heb 11:20, Gen 27:1-40, Title: Really Blind Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/4/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Last Sun night we looked at Abraham’s life of faith with all its highs and lows, and the encouragement that it gives to the Christian. The next verse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #1: Us Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts, starting with all believers like us.

Acts 1:1-11 - God’s Power through God’s People #1: Us Today we are beginning a new series. Funny enough, it’s from a book about new beginnings. Today we are beginning a series on the book of Acts, the beginnings of the new covenant, the new relations between God and mankind, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

John 3:16 Perish Or Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2011

Final Message from John 3:16 about the difference between perishing or having eternal life.

Note: The resource I used was from John 3:16 by Max Lucado. Max does a great job in chapter 10-12 in describing Heaven & Hell. Worth reading. Title: Perish and Everlasting Life Outline Theme: Text: John 3:16 Joh 3:16 "For God (the creator of all the universe) so loved (was not absent from this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Community

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Jan 13, 2019

To begin developing unity in the church you must start with developing a comminuty.

Sadly, there are many people who claim to know Christ, but then turn around and claim that they don’t go to church because they do not believe in organized religion and of course my first thought is asked him if he liked it better was disorganized? When you accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. ...read more

The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018

The heart of worship is not an event, it is a relationship with God. At the heart of worship God can change our lives.

The heart of Worship Revelation chapter 4:8-10 Introduction- As we go to God’s Word this morning, I have been praying that God would get a hold of our hearts. I am not wanting to pray a generic prayer like teaching a young child a prayer before a meal. I am praying that we have an encounter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

"Moving From Pain To Potential" (Revised) Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2018

In this message we find the OT prayer of Jabez. His name means "pain" but he moved to his potential through the power of prayer. you can too.

PRAYER THAT OPENS DOORS “Moving from Pain to Potential” 1st Chronicles 4:9-10 Eagle’s landing is now in our 18th year of ministry. New things happen sometimes when we turn 18. Right? You can vote, open a bank account on your own, you can be sued, you can serve on a jury; you can even get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Month To Live - Pt. 4 - After Me? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?

Pt. 4 - After Me? I. Introduction Every father wants their child’s first word to be dad. Mom’s want it to be mom. And we never forget the first time we hear them say it. There is another word that children seem to learn at almost the same speed of “dada” or “mama” and that word is “MINE”! Every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7, Isaiah 38:1-6, Isaiah 39:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go And Moving On Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The power to forgive past offenses and create a better future is powerfully demonstrated by Joseph. How did he do it? He says, "Am I in the place of God," and "God intended it for good."

LETTING GO AND MOVING ON—Genesis 50:12-21 A few years ago, I was visiting the town where I grew up, and I ran into someone I had never met, who knew my sister. As we made the connection, she asked me, “Are you the brother who pulled her doll in half?” Well, I guess I was pulling on the legs of her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Are You?

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 7, 2018

This sermon examines God's question in Genesis 3:9: "Where are you?" It looks at where are Adam and Eve in relation to God. It looks at where we are, and where God can be found. This sermon also uses the analogy of Hide and Seek to advance the thought.

For some reason, it seems that every kid loves the game, “Hide and Seek.” My siblings have always enjoyed it. My cousins have always liked it, and it is one of my nephew’s favorite games. The children of my friends always want me to play it with them as well. Kids love to hide, and then to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15, Psalm 130:1-2, Psalm 130:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves.

Jesus often told people, "Your sins are forgiven." What a stunning statement. Forgiveness is powerful. Unforgiveness can also be powerful: when we refuse to forgive those who have wronged us, we ironically and powerfully hurt ourselves. Lewis Smedes once said, "Forgiving is the only way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Timothy Lucas on Aug 27, 2018

A different perspective on the parable referred to as "The Prodigal Son."

Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Thou Shalt Not Covet

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 21, 2018

Thou shalt not covet

THOU SHALT NOT COVET By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 21, 2018) “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbour’s” [Exodus 20:17, King James ...read more

Denomination: Friends