SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Older Brother:

showing 1,351-1,365 of 77,183
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Bruce Ball avatar

    In Joshua 6 - Lessons For Today

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,460 views

    The story of how God led the smaller Israelite people to victory over a large and fortified city tells us much about what He will do for us today. Using lyrics of older hymns to reflect on our reliance upon God.

    I remember, as a child, sitting in church on light maple colored pews between my mother and father. They would never let my brother and me sit next to each other because we would end up hitting each other, or worse. But those memories are now very precious to me. And some of the memories that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    When God Ran

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,587 views

    Many Christians need to remember to keep their focus on Christ and not forget the day when God ran to us and embraced us.

    "When God Ran" Have ushers pass out envelopes! Play song” When God Ran” during communion. Text: Luke 15:11-32 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, `Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Protection Of A Mother - Mother's Day 2019

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 24, 2019
     | 6,965 views

    A Mother's Day message preached on Mother's Day 2019. The significant Hebrew word רחם is the focus of the message.

    Message Mother’s Day 2019 The message input today is not so much around a text as it is around a significant Hebrew word. But you can’t start a great message without a story Start with Duck Story Alisha 12 yo … look at ducklings The Mother Duck saw her … and attacked. James … older brother … came ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Wrestling With God October 2023

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
     | 1,377 views

    We might think of It as odd that Jacob was involved in a wrestling match with an unspecified person. ….. Was it an another human, his brother Esau, an angel or even God appearing in the form of this wrestling opponent?

    WRESTLING WITH GOD Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Gen 32:22-32 The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. (23) He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. (24) Jacob was left ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Grace: Setting Things Straight

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,061 views

    People are not basically good

    As we Conclude our series Why do good people do bad things we see Jesus correcting a common misunderstanding: people are basically good. Jesus tells us: No One is Good but God. He turns our expectation on its head. If no one is good What’s the point? This morning we will see that, usually, we all ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Case For Practical Christianity

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,305 views

    A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "homeward Bound"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    The parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps the most famous of all of the Lord’s parables. But are we truly understanding the full significance of this amazing message of love and mercy?

    “Homeward Bound” In the United States today, it is estimated that between one and two million teenagers run away from home every year. Of course, there are many different reasons why these children choose to leave their homes. Many are simply the products of very ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Showdown At Jabbok's Ford

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,701 views

    The incident at Jabbok’s Ford was a watershed in Jacob’s life. For it was a time where Jacob drew aside from everyone else to spend time alone with God. And if you mean business with God, he will mean business with you.

    The Showdown at Jabbok’s Ford – a watershed in Jacob’s life Story: Bruce and the spider After the Scottish defeat at the battle of Falkirk, and then the terrible news of Wallace’s execution - Robert the Bruce is said to have been inspired to continue the struggle against the English - by the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Who Do You Think We Are?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,897 views

    Prodigal Son - As Christians it is not just who we act like as much as who we should.

    Who do you think we are? Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 I don’t know about you but I sometimes spend a large portion of my day looking for stuff I put away for safe keeping. Sometimes I spend 5 minutes looking for the remote control for the TV instead of walking 5 feet to change the channel. When my car ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    Uphill Both Ways

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    Holy Week for Jesus was about making 3 climbs: To the Crowd, the Cross and the Christian’s Heart.

    Title: Uphill Both Ways Scripture: John 12:12-28 Illustration: Christmas pageant (I know it’s Easter). A Small church, many years ago, that was so small they only had one wiseman, had a processional, and the Wiseman started down the aisle. In the balconey a really bored little kid was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Jtv: Let's Make A Deal #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019
     | 2,294 views

    Where is the deal if being a Christian requires choosing tomorrow’s promises over today’s values?

    As you know, last we began a message series entitled, “Jesus TV.” JTV is an imaginary cable network of programs which mimic current and former hit shows by using their names to explain biblical truth. This week’s show is, “Let’s Make A Deal!” How many of your remember the show? The show was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Harmony Amidst Diverse Opinions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2021
     | 1,828 views

    Differences between believers are not always about the Biblical vs. the Unbiblical; most differences are about the extra-Biblical or a misunderstanding of what Christianity is. We must therefore be careful in determining the hills for which we are willing to die.

    Harmony Amidst Diverse Opinions (Romans 14:1-23) 1. My young son ran to me, crying. “Daddy, I stubbed my toe,” he sobbed. “Let me kiss it and make it better,” I said. “Which toe was it?” My son answered, “The one that has no roast beef.” [rd.com] 2. Would that life was so simple. It never is. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Flowers avatar

    Come Home Again

    Contributed by Michael Flowers on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    It is never to late to come back to God. This sermon uses Luke 15:11-31 to tell the story of the prodigal son and his return home. It also presents the gospel at the end.

    Come Home Again By: God (Spoken by: Michael Flowers) - I really want a million dollars. - I can only think of all the things that I would do with all of that money. - I would buy a car, a house, and probably a few stores full of things too, while I was at it. - Everyday I wait for the voice to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Revenge: The Odds Of Getting Even

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,074 views

    Revenge. Taking revenge will lead us to ruin – spiritually.

    Trucker is in a restaurant minding own business and a motorcycle gang begins to harass trucker. One in particular got right in his face. "Big man in the 18 wheeler, out of your truck you’re a wimp", he shouted, pouring coffee all over his food. Trucker pays his bill and walks out. The biker says ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Differences And Confusion?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    We study differences and how they breed confusion, and our need for agreement.

    DIFFERENCES AND CONFUSION DON’T HAVE TO BE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philipians 2:2 Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of one mind. Amos 3:3 Can two walk together unless they agree? Matthew 5:25 Agree with thine ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God