Sermons on Siblings:

Let Love Lead Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 30, 2021

Christianity is built on three strong characters. These great characters form the basis of the Christian ministry.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF: 013 1 Corinthians 13:13, CSB: "Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love--but the greatest of these is love." LET LOVE LEAD Christianity is built on three strong characters. These great characters form the basis of the Christian ministry. Without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Proverbs 10:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Redeeming The Time (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

This sermon explains the meaning of "redeeming the time" or "making the most of every opportunity" in Ephesians 5:16.

Opening: Suppose you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day. It allowed you to keep no cash in your account, and every evening canceled whatever part of the amount you failed to use during the day. What would you do with it? Of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 23:23, Galatians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 7:29, Galatians 6:10, 1 Peter 4:3, James 4:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

Even after more than two years of miracles, James is a skeptic. It would, after all, be rather hard to swallow the idea that the brother you had grown up with was the Son of God.

Jesus came from a big family. Matthew 13:55-56 names Jesus' brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas and mentions sisters (plural), so He had at least six siblings. James is consistently named first when Jesus' brothers are listed, which in his day likely meant that he was the eldest of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2020

Like Smyrna, the Lord offered only encouragement for Philadelphia, with no rebuke. They were a people of little strength, and yet they held great potential. Christ promised to open doors no man could close. He reminded them of His preeminence and the security of their future.

Philadelphia – The Church with the Open Door Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia is the sixth church addressed by Jesus. Like Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke, only encouragement for their faithfulness and endurance in the midst of opposition. Jesus knew they were a people of “little strength,” and yet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry In Nigeria, 2019

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2019

God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from June 24-July 2, 2019. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers.

MINISTRY IN NIGERIA, 2019 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Giving to God 1. A third grade S.S. class teacher asked her seven 8 year-olds if they would give a $1,000,000 to the missionaries if they had it. “Yes!” they all screamed! 2. “If you had $1000 would you give it to the Lord?” Again, they shouted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ideal Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2019

Hollywood has been trying to change our idea of what forms the ideal family. But God's Word doesn't change and Paul has given us instructions for how to strive to have the ideal family. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

This summer, we’ve been taking advantage of the # trend. We looked at #fakenews through the book of James and now we’re exploring the idea #lifegoals. Jeff taught about friendships and relationships last week. Today we’re exploring the concept of the ideal family. Over the past half ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023

The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Keys - Malachi Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

One of the great enemies of God is apathy. A lack of interest in God is the same as rejection without declaration.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Conversation With God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 14, 2023

Moses had a special relationship with the Lord. Do we seek this?

A Conversation with God Exodus 33:12-23 Moses was an extraordinary person who lived in extraordinary times. The nation of Israel was in great danger. Unlike the situation that Modern Israel faces today, it was not the invasion of its territory by its neighbors. It was under threat by Yahweh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Beginnings: A Deep Dive Into Scripture 2024. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 19, 2024

In 2024 we have decided that a greater knowledge of scripture in a necessity, so here we go with an introduction to our congregation/Corps.

New Beginnings Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp?for my feet, ????a light?on my path.” We have a wee verse on our office wall that states, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you start where you are and change the ending.” In life I am sure that there are many times ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 4:16, Psalm 95:3-5, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Danger Of Knowing Too Much - When We Know Too Much!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 10, 2022

Knowing too much can be called “The Joseph’s Son Syndrome.” It will cause you reject the help you need; overlook people you need and ignore the possibility of what could be.

Sermon – When We Know Too Much! Luke 4:14-30 “Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30, James 4:4-5, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

"Guarding The Heart Of Your Home" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

INTRO: Raising kids made me realize that much has changed from the time I was a child until the time I became a parent; especially, in the area of child protection. For instance, when I was a child, I’m not sure car seats were even invented yet. Truth is, the first car with seatbelts that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

God Is With Us

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 20, 2017

God is with us because he wants to be

GOD WITH YOU Matt.1:23 Look, the virgin shall conceive & bear a son, & they shall name him EMMANUEL," which means, "GOD IS WITH YOU." Once upon a time, a certain king was very rich & very powerful. He lived in a huge palace, & all the kings around him bowed before his might. While traveling ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist