Sermons about Wayward Children

A Very Functional Family

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 27, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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Eli, a Judge and High Priest of Israel, had a dysfunctional family? What went wrong? What are we doing wrong? Can God help us bring back our children?

A Very Functional Family I Samuel 3:22-36 Over the past few years, there have been some very bad reports on the American family. As a matter of fact in every culture, it seems that families have been assaulted by every discourse in society. Ironically, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:22-36

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

based on 77 ratings

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James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Privileged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2015

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This is the 15th sermon in the Series "The Cure". As God's Children, we are privileged.

Series: The Cure [#15] PRIVILEGED Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: As I was walking across the student parking lot at the High School, I saw numerous vehicles that were vehicles I will probably never have. There were many $40,000 and $50,000 vehicles on the lot. I then went over to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Contend For Greatness

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2012

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There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there was never a greater preacher of it, than Jesus. On several occasions, He had talked to his disciples and followers about it. I wonder, is there a bit of worldly ambition present in these

Capernaum (53) Disciples Contend for Greatness Matthew 18:1-10 A LITTLE CHILD BECOMES AN OBJECT LESSON: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (Matthew 18:1) There never was a greater pattern for humility than Jesus, and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Small World...after All! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

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Our job as parents and grandparents is to create a desire in our kids for the things of God.

INTRODUCTION One of the things I love about the Bible is that it is so full of variety. Last week’s passage we were talking about God’s definition of marriage, a pretty deep subject. And in the very next passage before us today, we see Jesus loving on little children. If you’ve ever been to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

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Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Abram To The Rescue

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 17, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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restoring fallen believers

ABRAM TO THE RESCUE Genesis 14: 12-24 INTRODUCTION: A. Lot is a classic example of a carnal or worldly believer 1. We know that Lot was saved a. II Peter calls him a righteous man who’s soul was vexed by what he saw in Sodom b. It is possible to be saved and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Great Father

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

based on 340 ratings

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Four characteristics of great fathers.

READ: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17 Three kinds of fathers God is looking for: 1. Fathers of natural children—Ephesians 6:4 / 1 Timothy 5:8 2. Fathers in the House of God (v15) - Setting the example - Setting the tone - Taking responsibility 3. Father’s of spiritual sons (v17) - Personal discipleship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have No Idea...

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010

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Sometimes it's good to remember that our God has a real Fatherly kind of love for us

Hosea 11 Happy Father’s Day! This is my second Father’s Day, and I am have to report that not much has changed for me since last year, I still have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. I find myself apologizing to Killian often (I promise I will be better at this with your ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Your Mouth Wide And I Will Fill It.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2022

based on 2 ratings

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The finest of wheat, and honey out of the Rock.

OPEN YOUR MOUTH WIDE AND I WILL FILL IT. Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16. If we allow that the summons to praise (Psalm 81:1) is a call to celebrate the kingship of the LORD, it is because He, and He alone, is God (Psalm 81:9-10; cf. Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Psalm 81:10. “I am the LORD your God, who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Deliverer!

Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 3, 2015

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The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

The Great Deliverer! / Sunday Morning Manna Luke 13:11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. (Luke 13:10-17) Here we see a woman in the synagogue, a child of God having to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Through Confession: Transformed By Truth James 5:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

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James 5:16 reveals a profound aspect of Christian life — confession of sin and prayer leads to healing and restoration, both spiritually and emotionally.

Healing through Confession: Transformed by Truth James 5:16 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of truth and confession as highlighted in James 5:16. This verse reveals a profound aspect of Christian life—confession of sin and prayer leads to healing and restoration, both ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Psalm 32:5, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 41:4, Jeremiah 3:22, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 18:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Together To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

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Working Together.

INTRODUCTION: WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE BY WORKING TOGETHER THAN WE CAN BY WORKING ALONE. IF WE ARE GOING TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, IT’S GOING TO TAKE A UNIFIED EFFORT FROM ALL OF US. GENERAL MOTORS, HOBART, AND OTHER CORPORATIONS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Use Your Weapon

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 21, 2018

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The moment you give your life to jesus you are not just saying " yes Lord" you are literarily saying let the battle begin.The battle we are in today is not the battle of physical confrontation but a spiritual warfare that needs spiritual weapons.

I believe some of us will be wondering why we need to use a weapon when we are not a soldier. But we need to remember that we are soldiers in christ. 2 Corinth 10:4 says: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds" I realised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honey Out Of The Rock

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2020

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Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

HONEY OUT OF THE ROCK. Psalm 81:8-16. If we allow that the summons to praise (Psalm 81:1) is a call to celebrate the kingship of the LORD, it is because He, and He alone, is God (Psalm 81:9-10; cf. Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Psalm 81:8. “Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto you: O Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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