Sermons on Sons Of Jacob:

Running On Empty

Contributed by Paul Dawson on Oct 12, 2014

II Kings 4:1-7 - The story of the Widow of the Prophet with the endless bottle of oil

Introduction A. It is thought by some that Obadiah of I Kings 18 could have been the husband of this widow. B. At any rate we know she is the widow of a prophet and prior to his death she had no worries. C. All was well until death came knocking on her door and then her whole life was turned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Jubilee Year

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 16, 2014

A perspective on Luke 4: 14-21. The Jubilee year has no end since forgiveness and renewed life continues to be freely given by Jesus.

Luke 4: 14-21 A Jubilee Year The writer of this Gospel, Luke has gone to great length and detail in the first three chapters to inform the reader of the exact identity of Jesus. He begins with the story of the miraculous birth of Jesus and shows his impeccable genealogy through the ages to Adam, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dry Bones Of The Prodigal

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 30, 2014

The parallel stories of the Valley of Dry Bones to the Prodigal's of today.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 The Dry Bones of the Prodigal We read this morning the event of the Dry Bones, the dry bones, the dried out spirit of God’s chosen people. The Lord was then and is now calling His people to come home to Him. I cannot count how many sermons and stories I have heard about these ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Use Your Freedom Of Speech By Speaking

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 2, 2021

In a world where Biblical truths are accused of being hateful and bigoted, we need to keep on speaking the truth in a bold and courageous way.

7.4.21 Ezekiel 2:1–7 1 He said to me, “Son of man, stand up on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2 The Spirit entered into me as he spoke to me and brought me up to my feet. Then I heard him speaking to me. 3 He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the people of Israel, to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Page | 1 1 John, Chapter 3, Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2021

Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, Whole volumes might be written about this without exhausting the extraordinary subject contained in them, namely, the love of God to (for) man.

Jesus-SECOND COMING “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” (1John: 3:2) Text, 1 John Chapter 3 (KJV) 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Loving Father Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 8, 2021

Father's Day: The father should be the hero of this parable. He had been watching and waiting with love and patience. Like the father who was looking for his son to return, the Lord is waiting for us to come home to Him.

Luke chapter fifteen contains three parables. The third parable, which we are going to look at this morning, is sometimes called, “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” Commentator William Barclay says, “For centuries the third parable has been called ‘The Parable of the Prodigal Son.’ It would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lost & Found

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2021

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost.

Lost & Found June 6, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Focus Passage: Luke 15:1-32 Supplemental Passage: "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2016: The Faithful Father Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021

The parable of the prodigal son could just as easily be called the story of the faithful Father. In it, we meet a providing father, a patient father, a passionate father, and a positive father. Happy Father's Day!

The Faithful Father Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/18/2005 Happy Father’s Day. Father’s Day is a day of neckties and new cologne, a day of hugs, long-distance phone calls, and Hallmark cards. But most of all it’s a day to honor dads! "Honor your father and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

When referring to the Godhead: Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, John 3:3-7, Ephesians 2:4-7, John 7:37-39, Psalm 110:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Of Jesus - Mark Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2024

The Gospel of Mark is written by the eyewitness account of Peter and Peter choose to reveal Jesus as “The Son of God.”

Transition Video: Healing of the Leper from the Chosen! Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before in 2024 - we must do something we have never done before in 2024! What is the one thing you need to do? Is it read the Bible daily – Pray – have consistent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Mark 1:1, Mark 16:9-20, Mark 3:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legacy Of Truth Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 11, 2024

A legacy is something that is passed on, such as faith, ethics, core values, assets, character, reputation, or life. A legacy can be the sum of a person's accomplishments, actions, and values that resonate with others. John teaches we must leave a legacy of truth.

1 John 5:18-21 (NKJV) “The Legacy of Truth” February 11, 2024 INTRO: A legacy is something passed down from the past, such as from an ancestor or predecessor. A legacy is something that is passed on, such as faith, ethics, core values, assets, character, reputation, or life. A legacy can be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Just Whose Steadfast Love Does God Delight In? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2024

God has joy in that fidelity He enjoys within the Blessed Trinity of love and faithfulness.

Saturday of Second Week in Lent 2024 Our Scripture from the prophet Micah comes in the middle of a chapter that begins inauspiciously, “what misery is mine.” And it goes on to tell the tale of fruitless fields, uninhabited lands, roads populated by robbers and muggers, courts led by judges that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Micah 7:14-20, Matthew 10:36

Denomination: Catholic

Privilege And Responsibility For The Hopeful.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

What we are, and whose we are will not be fully evident until the Lord returns for His own. Then we shall see Him as He is. Then we shall be transformed, and fully conformed to His image.

PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HOPEFUL. 1 John 3:1-3. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philip The Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2022

Of the four Gospels, Philip figures most prominently in the Gospel of John. Jesus asks Philip how to feed the 5,000 people. Later he appears as a link to the Greek community. Philip bore a Greek name, may have spoken Greek and may have been known to the Greek pilgrims in Jerusalem.

Philip the Apostle (Not to be confused with Philip the Evangelist.) Saint Philip the Apostle Apostle and Martyr Born 3 AD Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire Died 80 AD Hierapolis, Asia, Roman Empire Venerated in Anglicanism Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Oriental ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, God's Unique Son (John 3:16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 19, 2022

God has many sons. But He has no one else like Jesus.

The last three weeks, we've gone over four passages that talk about the "sons of God" in the OT. In Psalm 82, we saw God standing in the midst of the elohim for judgment. This was a picture of God's throne room-- of his heavenly council. These elohim were called "sons of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 11:17-19