Sermons on Two Sons:

The Sabbath Controversy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2020

The LORD requires compassion rater than ritualism.

THE SABBATH CONTROVERSY. Matthew 12:1-21. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Matthew 12:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old laws and traditions for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Controversy, A Courtroom, And A Commissioning.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2022

The Lord of the Sabbath appoints Apostles.

A CONTROVERSY, A COURTROOM, AND A COMMISSIONING. Luke 6:1-16. LUKE 6:1-5. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Luke 6:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by David Grate on Oct 23, 2020

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other.

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other. This week, Miss Justine’s reading helped us to witness the peaceful passing of the first Hebrew leadership baton from Moses to Joshua, setting the stage for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Missed The Point Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2008

Like Josiah’s sorry sons, we have missed the point of our fathers’ messages about the value of Scripture, the worth of the church, and the meaning of the work ethic.

Why is it that on Mother’s Day we honor our mothers, we talk of saintly moms who worked their fingers to the bone to cook and clean and sew for us? But on Father’s Day we scold the dads! Why is that? Have you noticed? We honor mothers for their industry, their wisdom, their prayer life, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Question That Mankind Has Ever Been Asked

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 23, 2023

The Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship one of the evenings

after playing he turned up at the Club House not wearing a tie. • The doorman who was undoubtedly being a little too zealous stopped him, and pointed out that Club rules required the wearing of a tie, to which Ballesteros replied, “Do you know who I am.” “Yes, sir,” replied the doorman, but you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Sonship Names Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

The first time Jesus is called Son: “I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You.’”

The Four Main Uses of Son “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-18, Psalm 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sons Of God: An Introduction (Psalm 82:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

In the OT, the "sons of God" are God's heavenly family, given authority over the nations of the earth (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). An introduction to who they are, and where they went wrong.

For maybe four or five weeks, we are going to take a break from the gospel of John, and start a new mini-series calls "Sons of God." My guess is that everything you hear this morning is going to be new to you. And you aren't going to know what to do with it, or how to handle it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, Isaiah 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Daniel 10:1-14

Noah's Seed

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005

The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Far Country

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Aug 15, 2020

I believe the prodigal was a wayward (backslidden) Christian.

The Far Country (Luke 15: 11-24) Introduction. This text is one of the most familiar in the New Testament. Every preacher has a sermon on "The prodiga1 son. Well, I have one too. In keeping with our modern soap operas etc., I have divided mine into episodes. I believe the prodigal was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

He Gave Them Power To Become The Sons Of God

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 5, 2022

Everyone that truly received Jesus as Lord and Saviour has undergone a divine transformation from being a captive of Satan and to become a Son of God.

HE GAVE THEM POWER TO BECOME SONS OF GOD Study Text John 1:11 - 12 Introduction: - It takes divine power to become a Son of God. This power is given to everyone who truly believes and receives Jesus as Lord and Saviour. - There is no power in man that can produce a ‘son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gods Gift

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Apr 14, 2020

The story is of God, the king of kings, the Lord of Lords, the mighty God stepping down from eternity and wrapping himself in flesh and tabernacle with us causes the angels as well to celebrate the glory and the presence of God.

Luke 2:11 Reasone, the saviour of the world , is born. Romans 5:8 Yet God gave us His gift when we were His enemies. John 3:16 God have us to save What a Gift? What a Gift Applay:- Because of this great gift that God has given to us, the world stands in awe the church rises up in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Other

Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on May 24, 2016

This is the second in my series on the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene.

This morning, we are going to continue our study of the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. We will focus our attention on the second article, which is: Jesus Christ Here is the description of this 2nd tenet of our faith: We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

High Time To Make Changes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2025

How much easier is it to stay the same and refuse to accept the fact we need to change. We need a paradigm shift to change our words, attitudes and behavior to please God. It is high time to change.

HIGH TIME TO MAKE CHANGES? PARADIGM SHIFT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *THERE ARE TWO WORDS FOR TIME IN GREEK: CHRONOS --- CLOCK TIME; CHAIROS--- THE RIGHT TIME, GOD’S TIME. *HIGH TIME: something that should have been done a long time ago, time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 12:34, 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do When Our Lives Are Interrupted By The Death Of A Loved One?

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Death is a fact of life, but God's Word tells us how to deal with it.

Intro: 1. Samuel Wise founded the Free Synagogue in New York City back in 1907. He once accepted an invitation to address an anti-Nazi meeting in Brooklyn. He received several death threats. He opened his speech with these words: “I’ve have been warned to stay away from this meeting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Way Home Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2025

There is more than one lost son in this story.

Title: Finding Our Way Home Intro: There is more than one lost son in this story. Scriptures: Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12, 1 Corinthians 5:17-21, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There is a scene I cannot shake from my mind. A father stands on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other