Sermons on Wise Son:

Expecting God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2022

Many people have expectations of what God can do for them. But that's not how it works. We were saved to do things for Him. Why?

I’ve been told that when people come to God –– they have certain expectations. They have certain opinions of what they think God should DO for them. They visualize a God who is going to do what they want done. ILLUS: A woman named Donna had a conversation with her 4 year old niece. The little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because I Said So!

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 17, 2003

Learn about the principles for obeying your parents in this sermon about proper attitudes towards mom and pop.

Because I Said So Principles for Obeying Your Parents 10/15/03 I. Introduction PN’s Top Ten Dumb Things Parents Say 10. Because I said so! 9. Clean up that pigsty you call a room! 8. What part of "no" don’t you understand? 7. When I was your age... 6. Money doesn’t grow on trees. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

Belshazzar arrogantly tested the Lord by converting the use of the most holy vessels from God's temple into vessels for the most unholy of purposes--worshiping idols and drunken immorality. He thus discovered a recipe for spiritual disaster. Learn from him how to avoid spiritual disaster!

This morning, we have the privilege of consider the actual historical and Scriptural event that resulted in our proverbial saying, “And I saw the handwriting on the wall.” Obviously, the biblical story has made such an impression on people of our culture that 2600 hundred years later we still use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

Contributed by John Braland on Oct 12, 2006

Why did Jesus have to die? If God is a God of love why would he ever let his own son die such a horrible death? Some critics say that the crucifixion is nothing more than a romantic story of a man who was going through an identity crisis. What do you beli

I have never been able to entirely shake this story out of my head. There once was a man who worked in a small town as the operator of a drawbridge on a river. A train track ran across the bridge, and the operator’s job was to keep the bridge up when no train was coming so that the boats could ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Be Free

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

God wants you to be free. Jesus said I have come that you might have life and that you might have it more abundantly. He said you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. Then He said, “I am the truth .. And if the Son makes you free you are f

Introduction: Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day, which we celebrated yesterday, all remind me of our freedom and the cost of that freedom. We as Americans are surrounded by many symbols of the freedom we enjoy as citizens of this country. Yet, many of us have become so comfortable ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

We Are What God Says We Are! We Need A Good Confession!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 11, 2010

In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His sons and daug

WE ARE WHAT GOD SAYS WE ARE! WE NEED A GOOD CONFESSION! In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-37

Clarify Your Values

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003

Solomon wrote his son some valuable advice once regarding his decisions for the future when he said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insights. IN all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5,6

A GUIDE TO Resolving Conflicts for the Propagation of the Gospel Introduction - Conflicts of values perhaps do more to stymie the progressive of cross-cultural communications more than any other thing, but why? The thwarting of the gospel’s communication is often misunderstood as a challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Peter 1:19-21 #1 Prophecey

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 21, 2011

Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If we find it penned down in His Word we can trust and belie

2 Peter 1:19-21 #1 PROPHECEY 5-21-11 Because of all the prophecies that have been fulfilled exactly as they were fore-told strengthens our faith, we that believe the Bible and have received Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior are convinced that the remaining ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Como Enfrentar La Crisis

Contributed by Dr. Samuel Sanchez, Ph.d. on Sep 18, 2009

Las personas que se han hecho leyenda son precisamente porque a pesar de sus limitaciones y falta de recursos, vencieron las circunstancias, sobrepasaron los obstaculos, y de una manera sorprendente alcanzaron el éxito. EN ESTE MENSAJE VEREMOS COMO SE

CÓMO ENFRENTAR LA CRISIS Dr. Samuel Sánchez, Ph.D. Pastor Executivo Fundador MINISTERIOS FORTALEZA – ATLANTA 1 Samuel 17:1-47 INTRODUCCION A nadie nos gusta perder, ni ver perder a nuestro equipo ú heroe favorito. A todo mundo nos gusta ver que el equipo a quien nosotros le vamos, gane. Es algo ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Thumbing Your Nose At God?

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 25, 2019

As I was out seeking the Lord for Bible Study, He gave me an obscure passage in Ezekiel. Ezekiel 8:17 He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a trivial matter for the people of Judah to do the detestable things they are doing here... Look at them putting the branch to their nose!

Are You Thumbing Your Nose At God? As I was out seeking the Lord for Bible Study, He gave me an obscure passage in Ezekiel. Ezekiel 8:17 He said to me, “Have you seen this, son of man? Is it a trivial matter for the people of Judah to do the detestable things they are doing here? Must they also ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nah-Yeah

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2020

How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32.

How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Authority Matthew 21:23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

"god Is Our Father" Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 23, 2020

Having God as our Heavenly Father lets us become closer in our relationship with Him. He can act as One who loves us, provides for us and discipline us. We must understand His Fatherhood through His Son, who helps us to know Him in an intimate way.

Isaiah 64:8-9 gives us the words of Father. "Yet you, O Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the Potter; we are all the work of your hands. Do not be angry beyond measure, O Lord; Do not remember our sins forever, we are your people." Every wedding has these words ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Como Vivir El Nuevo Año En Victoria.

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jan 2, 2021

Queremos entregarles hoy 10 pasos para tener un año lleno de éxito y satisfacciones. Estos son los mismos 10 pasos que Dios le pidió a Josué que diera cuando iba a poseer la tierra prometida.

Como Vivir el Nuevo Año en Victoria. INTRODUCCIÓN: Se fue…jonrón… pa la calle… Al fin terminó el 2020…que añito… crisis económica, aislamiento, disturbios sociales, disputas políticas, todo ello todo ello condimentado con la pandemia mundial del COVID-19, que ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Impossible Cases Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2012

God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So we know that God chose the time when Jesus was to come into the world, and that it was the ex

No Impossible Cases Acts 9:1-19 Introduction God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Caminar Sobre El Agua, Pero Hay Mucho Más En Este Milagro.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017

Hay mucho más en el milagro de Jesús caminando sobre el agua. Es la historia de cómo nuestras vidas son determinadas y dirigidas por Dios; Una historia que nos prepara para encontrarnos con él en toda la eternidad.

Este sermón fue entregado a la Santísima Trinidad en Ayr, Ayrshire, Escocia el 13 de agosto de 2017 (Una Iglesia episcopal escocesa en las diócesis de Glasgow y Dumfries). 1 Reyes 19: 9-18 Salmo 85: 8-13 Romanos 10: 5-15 Mateo 14: 22-33 Salmo 19:14: Que las palabras de mi boca y la meditación de ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal