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Finding Your Way Back To God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Prodigals, those who rebel and step away from God's blessings, still exist today. They indulge in reckless living, ruining their lives. But when they reach total desperation and are willing to repent, God runs to meet them and welcome them home.

In this sermon, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, which actually reveals the character and nature of our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus used this story to teach us about God's unconditional love and His willingness to embrace those who have strayed away from Him. It is important to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Prodigal Son, Repentance, God's Love

Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage & Singleness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 14, 2003

Message 7 of 17 from 1 Corinthians. Marriage is God’s gift to humankind. It is intended to meet our innermost needs – physically; emotionally; and spiritually. What God intends is not always what people experience. When we live as children of the ligh

Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage, & Singleness Marriage is God’s gift to humankind. It is intended to meet our innermost needs – physically; emotionally; and spiritually. What God intends is not always what people experience. When we live as children of the light it impacts the sacred covenant of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Simple Answer To Some Comples Questions Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 7, 2003

"God is love" explains why God created us, why He puts up with our rebellion, why He continues to meet our needs, why He offers salvation from sin, and why He wants to save us eternally.

A Simple Answer to Some Complex Questions I John 4:7-21 INTRO.: There are many questions we face in this life. Some questions are downright dumb. Give examples. Little children start life asking questions. One of their favorite questions is "Why?" The questions we will discuss this morning are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Be Left Behind? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

In this classic passage on the “Rapture,” Paul reminds us that we don’t have to grieve without hope because believers will meet the Lord in the clouds one day. These words provide encouragement to us when we’re trying to deal with the death of a believer

Will You Be Left Behind? This past week we went with another family to an apple orchard. Upon discovering that they had a “Corn Maze,” we decided to check it out. I thought it was going to be a little field with a few paths through the corn. Boy, was I mistaken! We paid our intermission fee and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Xmas Or Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Transition

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 13, 2004

In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning po

By: Donna J. Kazenske In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning point. I could see ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:3-5

Denomination: *other

The Unholy Trinity

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 27, 2006

We meet the two other members of Satans attempt to make himself god - the two beasts known as the Antichrist and the False Prophet. Who are they, where to do they come from and what will they do? We also discuss the mark of the beast and the coming world

Vladamir Putin, Jacques Chirac, Prince Charles, Pope Benedict XVI, Saddam Hussein, Henry Kissinger, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Antiochus Epiphanies (170 BC), even George W. Bush. What do these men all have in common? At one time or another they were identified as a person known as the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Book Of Acts, Part 5- Standing Firm On A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

When we meet Peter and John in Acts 4, they are in a situation that we would expect to produce fear. Fear is a rational response. •They have been arrested and thrown in prison. Their very lives are threatened. •Yet instead of fear, we see boldness a

Standing Firm on a Solid Foundation 4:1-21 Fear. It is perhaps the common human emotion. And we all have things we are afraid of. •There are scientific names for every fear imaginable. •There is claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed places; acrophobia, the fear of high places; agoraphobia, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are There A Few That Be Saved?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus preached repentance of sins, and set some demands that seemed higher than most would ever dream that they could meet. They asked of him, "Are there a few that be saved?" We learn in this sermon about those few who enter the straight gate.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org ARE THERE FEW THAT BE SAVED? Luke 13-1-5, 23-31 Intro: Some came to Jesus with an accusatory tone telling him about some who had been killed by Herod while trying to worship. Sensing in their spirits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When God Spoke Through An Ass

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 6, 2007

Don’t Worry, its not what you think. The Biblical (KJV) word for donkey is often a synonym for a fool. But as we will find, Balaam’s talking donkey was more wise than he was, and wiser than some we may meet.

When God Spoke Through An Ass Joshua 13:22, Num 22:21-35 How would you feel if an animal spoke to you? The story is told of a man who bought a beautiful, exotic, tropical parrot from a local pet store. The pet store owner said that the parrot could talk and after demonstrating a few sentences ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

What do you purchase as a gift for the person who has everything? Perhaps you have faced that dilemma and walked with frustration through stores hoping to find a special gift that communicates your love and meets a need in the life of the one receiving t

True Worship John 4 Intro What do you purchase as a gift for the person who has everything? Perhaps you have faced that dilemma and walked with frustration through stores hoping to find a special gift that communicates your love and meets a need in the life of the one receiving the gift. Apply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

When The Chickens Come Home To Roost

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Nov 12, 2010

Whatever we do will meet us again. We should do our best to lift Christ up.. When we fail to do that we deny him to a world of unbelievers. That denial will haunt us “when the chickens come home to roost.”

When The Chickens Come Home To Roost A Sermon by Roosevelt Wright, Jr. For the Tabernacle Baptist Church Monroe, La. November 2005 SCRIPTURE: And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:61

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Help? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 10, 2009

When a five times divorcee who now has a live in boyfriend meets Jesus, what do you think will happen? John’s gospel reveals that honest hearts, even those laden with sin, can still hear His call.

Beyond all Hope? 1 Tim. 1:12-16 records Paul’s confession and testimony of God’s grace in his life. Paul basically says, "If Jesus can save me, he can save anyone!" Have you ever known someone who was beyond help? Here in John 4 Jesus meets a woman whose life is a string of broken ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 10, 2010

Jesus said in the Gospel of John: “I am the bread of life!” and it was a sudden impact moment between men and God. Jesus let the then world know that He was “God in the flesh.” He was the same God “I am” that meet with Moses in the burning bush, it caused

“I am the bread of life!” Series: “I am” Thesis: Jesus said in the Gospel of John: “I am the bread of life!” and it was a sudden impact moment between men and God. Jesus let the then world know that He was “God in the flesh.” He was the same God “I am” that meet with Moses in the burning bush, it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational