Sermons on waywardness: showing 121-135 of 2,373

The Truth About The Road Back To Canaan Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009

I am glad to report to you that no failure need be permanent in the walk of faith!

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ROAD BACK TO CANAAN Genesis 13:1-4 Intro: In Genesis 12:10-20, Abram is seen leaving Canaan (The Promised Land) during a time of famine to go to Egypt (a picture of the world). We are told that to get to Egypt from Canaan, Abram had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

From Rebellion To Redemption: The Prodigal Son's Homecoming

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023

The story of the Parodical Son, is a story of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a message that touches the hearts of lost souls, renews the faith of the saved, and offers a path back to the Father for those who have strayed.

Point 1: The Lost Son Luke 15:11-12 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living." • The Parodical Son, driven by selfish desires, demanded his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20, Colossians 3:13, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Things Found In The Temple That Need To Be In Every Baptist Church

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A mesage to the church

Some things that the Temple had that every Baptist Church Needs 2 Chr 7:1-16 Prayer (7:1) A. People that pray through B. People that Pray Regular C. People that pray for others (1) Lost People (2) Backsliders (3) Fellow Believers Sacrifice (7:1) A. We Need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Trust The Lord For Guidance

Contributed by Dorothy Jones on Jan 8, 2016

God's guidance through our Christian journey. The importance of relaying on the Lord for direction.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL: "TRUST THE LORD FOR GUIDANCE " Psalm 37:24 Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand." As we make all kinds of plans for another year, remember you will always need help. Depending on God's help, as the Psalmist David reminds us to trust the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 11, 2000

A Father’s Day Message that is appropriate any time of the year.

I. The History of Father’s Day A. Mrs. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington first proposed the idea of observing a day for fathers. Her idea was that the holiday be centered on special church services. Her reason for the holiday was to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:15-24

Rescue Mission Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001

Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Am I My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A lesson designed to encourage discipleship responsibity.

AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER? Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Without a doubt, the event of Genesis 4 must have been the most difficult, the most heart-wrenching experience God would face with His creation. At the beginning God created the world in perfection, brought man into an innocent existence and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Greater Freedom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 2, 2007

Some feel that they have "crossed the point of no return" in regards to habitual sin, mistakes, and blunders in life. Be set free by finding out how merciful and forgiving God really is toward your faults.

WHEN IT COMES TO FREEDOM, I DON’T THINK THERE HAS EVER BEEN ANY THING GREATER IN THIS WORLD THAT HAS ARRESTED MORE PEOPLE INTO BONDAGE THAN UNNECESSARY GUILT. I CAN’T IMAGINE HOW MANY PEOPLE STILL CARRY WITHIN THEM THE BURDEN OF PAST MISTAKES, HEAVINESS OF HEART OVER BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS AND ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:9-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The God Who Runs

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 6, 2014

A perspective on Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32. The loving father does he wait for a lengthy and rehearsed apology from his returning son. He sees him coming in the distance and with joy runs out to greet him. In this way he brings honour again to his son.

Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 The God Who Runs God loves to have a party. He has been known to host the best and biggest celebrations in heaven whenever a sinner turns around from following their own desires and decides to come home to God. Everyone is invited to celebrate. Our parable today is not so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Does Anybody Care Anymore?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 3, 2022

Everyone needs to seek the Lord, those in government, parliament, government officials of both city, state, and nation. People of our communities, our businesses, our churches, and even ourselves; we all need to seek the Lord.

During the declining reign of Jeroboam II of Israel, Hosea was called by God to prophesy to His people. Hosea was given instructions to marry a woman of whoredoms, and God told Hosea that the woman would be unfaithful. Hosea went on to marry Gomer. Children were born, then as God had said, Gomer ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12, Hosea 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Great Love Story Rarely Told

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 14, 2024

We all know the greatest love story is found in John 3:16. There are also many others in the Bible. A few are less talked about than others. There is one that is not considered very much, and for sure, it is hardly ever imitated or emulated.

ONE OF THE GREATEST LOVE STORIES RARELY TOLD (and more rarely lived out) No butterflies in the stomach or cupids' arrows flying here. God is still looking for someone to espouse the vow of rescuing the perishing; even those who claim that they do not want to be saved. Text to read: Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:16, John 3:16, Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Xxx Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Sep 2, 2009

Is your marriage all that you hoped it would be? Everyone wants their marriage to withstand the challenges of life, the flames of fear, lack of intimacy, debt, and temptation. Join us for our next series as we learn to maneuver through the fiery challeng

Fireproof XXX I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink your fill, O lovers. Song of Solomon 5:1 God tells married people to enjoy sex. Flee ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Prodigal Son' [part Six]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Did Jesus resort to using allegory as a clever ruse so as to keep things hidden? On the contrary! Jesus resorted to using parables so that the listener could better understand “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” [Matthew 13:11].

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, September 6, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11-32 [NET] The scriptures tell us that on one occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He's Still My Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, as demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing our value derived from His love. Key

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with eagerness to share with you the profound truths hidden within the pages of the Holy Scripture. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Father's Love

Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist