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The Parable Of The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 4, 2015

based on 6 ratings

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A sermon examining the celebration that occurs in Heaven when a sinner repents.

THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON Luke 15:11-24 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, February 8th, 2026) Today we arrive at one of the most well-known passages in all of the New Testament. The story of the Prodigal son is one that is especially familiar to Christians, but it is also widely known in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

11. Why The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil? Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 4,599 views

Viable alternatives have to exist in a moral universe

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 11 – WHY THE TREE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Acts 14:21-22, James 1:2-4, Psalm 51:1-4, Ephesians 2:3-5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

14. A Living Hell Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

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Anarchy descends on humanity

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 14 – A LIVING HELL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-13, Mark 13:20, Genesis 15:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16, Genesis 11:5-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Message - His Name Is I/Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022

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The great fact Christmas shouts out is Immanuel. It means God is with us, with us in all those good and difficult situations. We look at some issues here where all through Life God is with us. He is the fullness of the Deity - with us forever. This is a Christmas message. GOD WITH US.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - HIS NAME IS I/EMMANUEL TWO EXAMPLES OF CHRIST’S APPEARANCES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT In the first part of this message, there are scripture readings I have put into the text. [A]. THE FOURTH MAN IN THE FURNACE Daniel 3 – {{Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-25, Genesis 32:24-30, Isaiah 7:10, Isaiah 7:14-15, Isaiah 8:8-9, Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:20-25, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon – Invitation To The Lord’s Salvation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 28, 2024

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An invitation to deliverance and wholeness which offers every spiritual blessing from God the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. Every hungry and thirsty soul can find satisfaction.

Sermon – Invitation to the Lord’s Salvation (Hope in The Day of Adversity) Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 55:1-13 “Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink, even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk, it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 16:11, Ecclesiastes 7:13-14, Romans 12:2, Matthew 11:28-29 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon 1 - People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2025

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People matter to God and therefore, people should matter to us. God wants everyone who is lost to be found and that's why God gave the great commission to the followers of Jesus. We must go make disciples who make disciples.

Introduction: A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 1:17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 24, 2002

based on 497 ratings

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While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances or statements. My task and purpose today is to preach on the fires of just one of those statements. " Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s.

Luke 23:34 “FATHER FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO” Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s Intro: The crucifixion procession arrived at Calvary a little before nine o’clock on Friday morning. The two thieves were fastened to their crosses and raised into place. Next the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving In A Land Of Plenty

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 18, 2001

based on 1,072 ratings

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How can we approach a spirit of thanksgiving when we already have everything?

The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me forty ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 10, 2000

based on 354 ratings

| 16,857 views

This sermon is about enduring personal trials and tribulations in our personal wilderness.

Mark, the evangelist, begins his gospel in the wilderness. According to him, the good news of salvation does not begin with mysterious angels proclaiming peace but the good news begins in a dry, desolated place inhabited by wild beasts and demons. And that is the message of our text - the promise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 15, 2003

based on 75 ratings

| 20,119 views

Jesus, in picking His disciples, shows us what following Him is all about. Series on Mark

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN Mark 1:16-20 INTRO: The Plan Hernando Cortes had a plan. He wanted to lead an expedition into Mexico to capture its vast treasures. When he told the Spanish governor his strategy, the governor got so excited that he gave him 11 ships and 700 men. Little did the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great High Priest

Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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The Christian’s High Priest is better than the high priest under the Law of Moses because he is both God and Human so that we can draw near to the throne of Grace with confidence for help in time of need.

The Great High Priest Heb. 4:14-16 The theme of the book of Hebrews can be phrased in one word . . . BETTER. The book is one comparison after another of Christ and the things the Jews revered. For instance, in 1:4-7, Jesus is declared to be better than the angels. In 3:1-6, Jesus as a son is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Truths About God's Love

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 1, 2005

based on 99 ratings

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From this unusual text, we are able to learn seven truths about God’s love, and how His love never changes, in spite of our changing conditions.

VERSE 1: GOD’S LOVE NEVER CHANGES, EVEN WHEN I AM ANGRY WITH HIM. Whenever the name “Job” is mentioned, people often associate him with suffering and patience. We like to see him as a tragic figure who endured his turmoil with grace and candor. Now, it is true that Job “did not sin with his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 8,397 views

As we think of the relationship between sheep and their shepherd, let us consider why a shepherd purchases and raises a flock of sheep.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 A Question: “If the Lord is my shepherd, what does that tell me about myself?” There is one thing we Christians need to get clear in our minds, and that is, “who He is” and “who we are”. IF THE LORD IS OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah And God's Plant

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 15, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 5,188 views

I was listening to a group of men talking, and they were talking about real men being turned off of Christianity because of the pastor’s language and even the songs we sing aren’t manly enough.

Jonah and God’s Plant Text: Jonah 4:5-11 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the city. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade, till he might see what would become of the city. 6 And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Amazing Love Story

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 4,835 views

Hosea’s life and ministry show what God wants for us and how he loves us.

An Amazing Love Story (Marriage Video) The minor prophet Hosea is unique in that God made him live out the tragedy of Israel’s unfaithfulness by having him marry a woman who was unfaithful. Its shocking! God intended it to be shocking because the idolatry of Israel is shocking. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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