Sermons on The Widows Son:

God's Son Is Baptized

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 1 - God's Son is baptized by John the Baptist. Jesus came to his Father's work. The Father praises our humble worker.

GOD’S SON IS BAPTIZED (Outline) January 9, 2011 - Epiphany 1 - MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRO: Mankind’s sinfulness needs God’s forgiveness. Jesus came into this world as the very love and mercy of God. Jesus did not travel from place to place with fanfare. Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Original Prodigal Sons Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2011

A study of chapter 30 verses 1 through 33

Isaiah 30: 1 -33 The Original Prodigal Sons 1 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, and who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, and have not asked My advice, to strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Whose Son Is The Messiah? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 12, 2011

As the Messiah, Jesus is the incarnate Son of the Living God.

Whose Son Is the Messiah? Text: Matt. 22:41-46 Introduction 1. Many people have attempted to come to grips with the question who was Jesus? a. "I am of course a skeptic about the divinity of Christ and a scorner of the notion that there is a God who cares how we are or what we do" - Kurt Vonnegut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Son Always Rises!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012

This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners, Servants, Or Sons?

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2014

Following every act of creation, God announced that it was good. When God created man and woman, it was also a good creation. He placed them in the beautiful Garden of Eden where He provided all they needed.

9-1-04 Title: Sinners, Servants, or Sons? Text: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. “ (Romans 8:14) Bible Reading: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: In Genesiss, Paul describes the beautiful life God had in mind for people when He created them. Following every act ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Son Of The Living God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 11, 2014

Who do men say that I am? This is an awesome passage showing that the knowledge of who Jesus is comes from only God Himself. This is a grand statement on the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Verse 18 however has been hijacked and the truth must be told.

This week was the beginning of lent. Lent was based on a 40 day fast that some people did in the early church attempting to emulate the 40 day fast of Jesus that took place immediately after His baptism. Over the years it has become connected with the 40 days preceding the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Sons And Daughters Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2012

Like Barnabas, we can be sons and daughters of encouragement if we see and make real the connection between Word and Sacrament.

Feast of St Barnabas 2012 Verbum Domini This annual celebration of one of the early Church’s lynchpins, St. Barnabas, brings to mind first of all the meaning of his Hebrew name: Bar-nabas, son of encouragement. (Acts 4:36) When you use that idiom about somebody, it’s like saying, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Prodigal Son's Brother

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

Chapter 15 of Luke is the start of a new discussion as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem to fulfill his ultimate sacrificial mission. It begins with the Scribes and Pharisees grumbling because Jesus always allowed sinners to listen to him and eat with hi

This would be similar to having a pastor who spent most of his time trying to reach the lost while neglecting those in the congregation who are just sitting around trying to be Holy. Often the people who are just in church to be served are the ones who complain when they don’t get enough of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Two Lost Sons Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

In this lesson we learn what it means to be lost through the eyes of the younger son

Two Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32 Do you know what the worst feeling is? It’s not the Saints losing twice in Seattle ending their playoff run. The worst feel is being lost. When I was six, my parents took me to a carnival. It was a kid’s dream: games, rides, cotton candy, hotdogs, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus The Son Of God

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Sep 2, 2013

Jesus performs 2 miracles-The Pharisee's are confounded

Jesus the Son of God Luke5:17-26 – These are the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I have founded empires. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, Son Of God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

Peter's confession that Jesus is the Son of God leads to the consideration of who we might say Christ is to us when He is either silent, seemingly late, or tells us "No."

Jesus, Son of God (Who Do YOU Say that I Am?) Matthew 16:13-17 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever talked to someone who thinks Jesus was a great teacher and a good man, but nothing more? I’ve even heard people claim that Jesus never said he was anything more than a normal human being. I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 18, 2013

The story begins with, "A man had two sons." However, we call it the Prodigal Son. What about the other brother. This family dynamic is not foreign to behavior today.

Sermon, The Layman’s View September 22, 2013 Tale of Two Sons An Educational Psychologist was on a flight to Florida and was happy to have the time to prepare notes for one of the parent-education seminars she was leading. The elderly woman sitting next to her explained that she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Hear The Beloved Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015

To show that we need to listen to the SON, He will be our Guide here on earth. Matthew 28:19-20 Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Teaching them to observe ev

I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening to the SON? Yes. Acts 7:37 Acts 7:37 It was this [very] Moses who said to the children of Israel, God will raise up for you a Prophet from among your brethren as He raised me up. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to listen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Sons: The Sequel.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Mar 7, 2016

A narrative exploration of the Prodigal Son and his brother, with different versions of what might have happened the next day. it explores how prodigals returned to fellowship in the ministry of Jesus and find hope for big brothers in Saul of Tarsus.

The Two sons: The sequel Luke 15:11-32/ and 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Who watches the Oscars? Me neither but, today I thought I would take some direction from Hollywood! Directors it seems love to produce a sequel. Sometimes it seems when new ideas are drying up they even resort to making ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Not So Prodigal Son

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 19, 2016

Lent 4 (c) God's grace delivers us not only from the outwards sins of immorality, but from the inward sins of the heart.

Luke 15:11-32 “The Not so Prodigal Son” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The Not so Prodigal Son” Today we hear Jesus telling a parable. He is at a big banquet at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran