Sermons on Sons Of Zebedee:

Committed To The Son

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 25, 2006

1- Committed to His Position 2- Committed to His Life

INTRO. – ILL.- Sometime ago a woman who had just returned from a trip to Mexico called the Los Angeles police to report that a rattlesnake was loose in her overnight bag. Police went to investigate. They approached the bag, which the woman had heaved out of a window onto the sidewalk. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007

From understanding gained from the Middle East, we see even more amazingly the measure and wonder of God’s grace

Dr Bailey lived and worked for more than two decades among isolated peasant communities in the Middle East. He stayed in villages which until 10 or 20 years ago had never seen a motor vehicle; where time and tradition have stood still for centuries, even millennia. As he learned of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Son Power Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007

We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seeking The Son

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 31, 2008

As people of the resurrection we should be seeking the Son even as new flowers seek the sun and a compass needle orients itself to north.

One of the little surprises I enjoy every spring is seeing the sprouts of new life burst out of the ground. Some of you may have noticed the little crocuses by the front door of the church. Already before the snow was completely gone, I saw their green shoots breaking through the soil. And even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Brethren

The Two Sons

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 31, 2008

We learn from the parable of the two sons about our commission. (This sermon was preached at a men’s meeting but is suitable for all believers.)

The Parable of the Two Sons... Praise God Church!!! Turn to Matthew chapter 21 a) The commission (Intro)... How many in here tonight knows that God has called you to a ministry? Every person in here tonight has been called to a ministry. Not just the pastors and evangelists and teachers in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Sacrifice A Son

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008

Abraham was told by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac. God did not ask Abraham to do something God was not willing to do Himself. This sermon parallels these truths.

Abraham is the Father of our Faith. In Genesis 12 God called him to be the leader of a great nation. In our story today God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. Let’s study this story for truths we can apply to our lives. I. The request from God 22:1, 2 READ Notice in verse 2 God understood the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Son Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2008

We see 1) What we were, 2) What God did, 3) What God has made us

One of the hardest things about looking forward to Christmas morning is the anticipation. Especially for kids, it seems to take forever. You often get the reasonable question of “how many more sleeps until Christmas morning? Now for many of us it makes a big difference what family you visit on ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Sons Of Praise

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Let’s learn from the meaning of the names of the sons of Judah (praise) what praise will give birth to in your life.

The Sons of Praise 1Ch 4:1 The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. I. INTRODUCTION -- PRAISE One of the things that has always set Pentecostal churches apart from all other denominations is the way that we praise the Lord. We don’t praise God quite like some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:1

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message on Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son.

THE PRODIGAL SON Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: Jesus used many parables in his ministry. We sometimes fail to see the real underlying message in the Parables He used. Today we want to see what message Jesus intended in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 15, 2008

Sermon on the prodigal son. Good for Father’s Day.

Tell Me a Story The Prodigal Son Slide Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s here this morning. To all of you wives and kids, honor your husbands and Dad’s today for the difficult job they have been given. They may not be perfect but give them the honor they are due for the role they have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 2, 2004

Jesus tells of God’s wonderful grace and His all-encompassing love by relating the three experiences of the wasteful son: Rebellion, Repentance, and Rejoicing!

The Prodigal Son by Scott R. Bayles (after Warren Wiersbe) Church of Christ Several years back, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what--if any--belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time, until C.S. Lewis wandered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The "Son Of Man"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 28, 2006

Message regarding Jesus’ use of this title for Himself, from Daniel 7:13-14

The “Son of Man” Daniel 7:13-14 June 18, 2006 Introduction Well, after our break to look at The Da Vinci Code, we’re turning our attention back to the gospel of Matthew. But if you look at your note-taking guide, you’ll see that we won’t be referencing Matthew much for this message. So what’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

This sermon is not just for those who were in church and left for some reason. This reaches those who are wasting their time and talents. Prodigal means = "waster"

The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-24 Prodigal = means “waster” one who waste gifts and resources. The first thing I want you to realize with this message today. This story is not just limited to: · Young people · People who are out of church · People have left a church Because any time you stray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Kissed By The Son"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 19, 2008

There were three laws in this text: The Law of Rome to kill, the Law of Moses to condemn, and The Law of Christ to forgive! This message is divided into three points: 1.What Christ did not say. 2. What Christ did say. and 3. What Jesus wrote in the sa

Title: “Kissed by the Son.” Introduction: I am reading my Bible through again this year. I have just completed reading the Book of Leviticus. That is a “Tooth for Tooth Book.” In order to appreciate our chosen text for today of John Chapter Eight, we must take a closer look at the Law that was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Son... If

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

This message is a broad introduction to Proverbs 2:1-5 and focuses on: The Spirit of this Age, Spiritual Fathers and Long-term vision

My Son…if… Proverbs 2:1-5 Intro.: These words of Solomon in Proverbs 2 are directed toward his son, but they are also a directive from the Lord to his children. When God says “My son”, our hearts should awaken to His wholehearted devotion to us, just like the prodigal’s father in Luke 15:20, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic