Sermons on The Older Brother:

The Gathering

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 28, 2010

On the way to the cross, Jesus has people planning to kill him, and people who will betray him and that he prophesies to kill him..... and he lets them.

Concordia Lutheran Church February 28, 20190 The Gathering Luke 13:31-35 † IN JESUS NAME † May you realize that God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ has gathered us, even as a hen gathers her chicks…. For that indeed is the result of His gifts of mercy and peace.. It was too early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 19, 2009

Where can one turn in the times of storms?

Paul is on his way to Rome, after nearly two years of imprisonment at Caesara. He is on a vessel transporting wheat with 276 people on board. They leave the harbor of The Fair Havens and encounter a storm Storms can come up so suddenly. One minute the south wind can be blowing softly and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

"ordinary People For An Extraordinary Calling" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

Jesus rarely calls the famous, the powerful, the influential, or the religious groups to preach the Gospel. He works best with those who feel that that have nothing to offer Him but follow and obey Him anyway.

The message of Jesus has not changed in over two thousand years. He still tells those with ears to hear to repent and believe in the Gospel. In His early ministry, He preached in His hometown synagogue and nearly got Himself killed as a result (Luke 4:16-30). Wherever Jesus went, He either ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples And Miracles Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 18, 2014

Jesus calls the first disciples and they willingly follow Him, but there is MUCH more to see in the powerful chapter about how Jesus interacts with those around Him as God's true servant.

Disciples and Miracles Mark 1:16-45 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” who acts, immediately -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intentional: Today Is My Day

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021

Often we live our lives QUE SERA, QUE SERA --- WHAT WILL BE WILL BE. God had a plan and a purpose for each person. What are we doing to grow a Godly value system? Do we grow by accident or by intentional patterns?

TODAY IS MY DAY! INTENTIONALLY KIND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BY WHOSE PURPOSE DO WE LIVE? MY PURPOSE? GOD’S PURPOSE? Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. ARE WE PLAYING A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:32, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2005

5th in long series on Joshua. After doing a recap of the events so far, this shows the little-spoken truth: Sometimes, in order for us to obey God, we must hurt other people.

Joshua 3:1-17 – Sometimes Our Obedience Hurts Others It was testimony night in the church. A lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Then, her husband, who was sitting glumly by her side ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Love Of Power, The Love Of Power

Contributed by Richard Underdahl-Peirce on Dec 13, 2005

focuses on the movie/book series The Chronicles of Narnia, comparing the witch’s love of power, and Aslan (Christ) as the model for the power of love.

Sermon121105 Richard Underdahl-Peirce “ENCOUNTERING THE POWER” Isaiah 61:1-4; Philippians 2:5-11 Our two Scripture readings set the theme for the third Sunday of Advent. In Isaiah we hear the promise of God intervening in a hurting world to bring comfort and hope, to bring good news to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serve The Lord With Gladness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon on serving the Lord with gladness from Psalm 100:2 (Outline adapted from S. Conway in Pulpit Commentary, Volume 8, Pages 355-356)

Sermon for 6/24/2007 Psalm 100 especially verse 2 Serve the Lord with Gladness Introduction: The problem here is that we come into worship in the spirit of Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, or perhaps Telly Monster in Sesame Street: "O-o-h, I love you and worship you, but things are pretty bad, and they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009

Mothers day service. It is a message that will honor all the women of the church as well as the Mothers

Honoring our Mothers Matthew 20:20-28 Disclaimer: This was prepared by prayer and thoughts from Sermon central contributors Introduction- Matthew 20:20-28 Read This is a unusual Scripture for Mother’s day. We see this as a scripture about two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Nazarene

See That Ye Fall Not Out By The Way

Contributed by Daniel Church on Aug 12, 2003

This sermon is a comparisson between what Joseph says to his brothers to encourage them on their way, and what the Lord has to say to us on our way in life.

Text: Genesis 45:24-28 Title: See That ye Fall Not Out by The Way Intro; Before we go into the message let us establish the character of Joseph. He was a young man who went through the school of life, and could say he knew some things about the facts of life. He knew about... 1. The Troubles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Genesis 45:24-28, Genesis 45:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Godly Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2006

In James 5:13-16a, the brother of our Lord teaches us how the Christian ought to respond in times of trouble, happiness, sickness, and sin.

Scripture James is the brother of our Lord Jesus. Since Jesus was Mary’s firstborn child (Luke 2:7), James was obviously a younger brother. In fact, it is likely that James was the second-oldest of the five sons that Mary had (cf. Mark 6:3). James eventually came to believe that Jesus was in fact ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 4

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 23, 2007

This is the last part of this 4 part series. I would like to thank all of you who joined me in prayer for my brother Earl Pruitt

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Make It Right

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: Jesus teaches us to address conflicts with our brother (sister) quickly and to follow four steps toward resolution. (sermon is preparation for Communion as written)

Matthew 18:15-20 (15) "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. (16) But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fourth Day Of The Creation Question: Chicken Or Egg Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 27, 2019

Greetings In the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I pray to the heavens up above for the knowledgeable we seek, in the fourth day of creation

The Fourth Day Of The Creation Question: Chicken Or Egg by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:19-20, Genesis 1:2, Jeremiah 4:23, Acts 21:21, Psalm 33:6, Psalm 33:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends