Sermons on Siblings:

The Years That The Locust Has Eaten

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2019

A promise of restoration to the repentant. A prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit. A warning of the judgment to come.

THE YEARS THAT THE LOCUST HAS EATEN. Joel 2:23-32. A very old elder once said to me that his only regret was “the years that the locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). However, there is no point in bemoaning what may have been, but rather our eyes should be on the here and now, and in the prospects ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Thing Is Needful Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2020

Something to consider when we are tempted to ask, "Lord, do you care?" Or tempted to order God around.

Tuesday of 27th Week in Course 2020 One Thing is Needful People like me who are always busy can easily fall into what I call the “Martha trap.” Here we see two sisters, sisters of Lazarus of Bethany, during a visitation to their home by Our Lord. Mary sits at the feet of Jesus, soaking up his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24, Luke 10:38-42, Mark 4:38

Denomination: Catholic

Identify The Thief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of preserving and reclaiming our God-given spiritual identities, using the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 27:1-38. Key

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and revelation found in the timeless pages of God's Word. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow together as we seek to understand more deeply the profound truth of our faith. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-38

Topics: Spiritual Identity Theft

Blessing Israel (Deuteronomy 33)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 19, 2025

Israel was called Jeshurun, the upright one, as encouragement to a sinful nation. Do we hunger and thirst for righteousness? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 33.

Did Moses bless each tribe in Israel individually just before his death? Was the nation affectionately called the “upright one.” Are we also called to live as upright ones? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 33. How did Moses bless the children of Israel before he died? This is the blessing with which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beholding, Becoming And Boldly Going- Graduation Sunday

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 29, 2025

Thia is not jsut for graduation sunday but for whole church.

Beloved siblings in Christ, Today we celebrate our graduates—a moment filled with joy, anticipation, and sacred transition. But this is more than a milestone; it's a mirror for all of us. For the Christian life is not static—it is dynamic, unfolding, transformational. The Apostle Paul reminds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6-18

Narnia: The Deeper Magic

Contributed by Rich Vincent on Dec 11, 2005

Human beings possess a longing for meaning and transcendence. We long to identify with stories that help us understand our world, others, and ourselves. More often than not, stories empower us by presenting a transcendent dimension that makes life worth l

The Deeper Magic The Lion, the Witch, and the Drama of Salvation Secularism, though prominent in our culture, has never completely triumphed – and never will. No matter how hard we try to find complete satisfaction and fulfillment in this world, we inevitably find ourselves hungering for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-20

Denomination: *other

Lord, Liar Or Lunatic? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2013

How we react to Jesus will ultimately determine our response to Him.

Imagine if a background check had been done on the 12 disciples. “Peter is emotionally unstable and given to fits of temper. Andrew has absolutely no qualities of leadership. The two brothers, James and John, place personal interest above company loyalty. Thomas demonstrates a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

2. The Temptation Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A series on the Narnia Movie and its portayal of Temptation

“Discovering Nania – 2. The Temptation of Turkish Delight” Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/2/06 am Based on the Sermon “Narnia: Ten Tasty tidbits about Turkish Delight” by Pat Cook Nov 2005. Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the real story that lies behind the fiction of the Lion ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sour And Sweet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 7

SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago, Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn’t buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real estate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Needs Mercy/ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2001

God is a God of mercy, we too need to show mercy to others.

INTRODUCTION  I heard about a wife, who had a terribly rough day with her 3 small children, all day and they had been terrible. Her husband got home about 5:30 that evening and before he could sit down, she lit in on him about the children’s behavior...He came back, with, she’s home, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11, Matthew 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Constant Cravings Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

The 10th commandment is as comprehensive as the first. Perhaps more than any other, it focuses on the interior of the human heart. It is not concerned so much with what we do, but with what we think. It is less about action and more about attitude

Constant Cravings: The Tenth Commandment Exodus 20: 1-17 I grew up in a house with one other sibling, a brother, Trae. Actually his name is Frank William Houck the Third but we have always called him Trae. He was the one that I fought with, and rode bikes with, and fought with and built forts ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Say It Anyway" - Too Good Not To Be True-Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 30, 2006

Part 3 of a 4 part mini-series on the three blessings of God from Ephesians 1, focusing on the blessing of adoption as sons and daughters.

“Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Four: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 3” Subtitle – “Say it anyway!” Ephesians 1:4-8 First - Read Ephesians 1:4-8 - PRAY There are few affirmations that are more important to the overall well-being of a child than the loving affirmation of parents. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What’s The Rush?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009

Martha and Mary

WHAT’S THE RUSH? (LUKE 10:38-42) Hong Kong is an extremely busy city. After a year in Hong Kong, I have done my best to keep up. Every working day in Hong Kong, I rush for the 7:24 am Ma Wan ferry, arriving around 16 minutes (7:40 a.m) later at Tsuen Wan West, where I have two minutes to get to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy And Grief Of Leadership

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

The lesson is aboout the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers.

THE JOY AND GRIEF OF LEADERSHIP Hebrews 13:17 By Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr. November 15, 2009 INTRODUCTION Leading and following are eternally etched into the fabric of human relationships. In countless ways, we are participants in this interconnected dynamic. No group or organization of people can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007

Christmas

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (JOHN 1:14) 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) According to Forbes magazine, Christmas shoppers will shell out an average of $607.01 on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible