Sermons on Younger Members:

Rest For The Stressed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 19, 2012

There is no reason to stress out trying to follow Jesus.

Rest for the Stressed June 14, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is no reason to stress out trying to follow Jesus. Focus Passage: Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction: The driver of an ox wagon was on his way to market when he overtook an old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Seasons Of A Mother

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on May 12, 2021

The Perfect Mom

The Perfect Mom Society has painted in the minds of many a picture of the Perfect mom The perfect mom House is Immaculate Clothes all washed No dishes in the sink Trash taken out No dust on the tv Dinner is ready Waiting for the husband to come home with flowers in his hand The ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Other

Finding Your Way Back To God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Prodigals, those who rebel and step away from God's blessings, still exist today. They indulge in reckless living, ruining their lives. But when they reach total desperation and are willing to repent, God runs to meet them and welcome them home.

In this sermon, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, which actually reveals the character and nature of our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus used this story to teach us about God's unconditional love and His willingness to embrace those who have strayed away from Him. It is important to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Prodigal Son, Repentance, God's Love

From The Ashes - Confession Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of confession as a means of acknowledging and turning away from sin, thereby experiencing God's forgiveness and grace, and rising anew from past mistakes.

Admitting failure is difficult. Confessing and coming clean when we are at fault is not an easy task. I’m sure many of you here today have a similar story like the one I just shared. Honestly, we probably all have numerous stories that sound eerily similar. Thankfully, the stories end differently ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Topics: Confession, Forgiveness, Grace And Mercy

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Peacekeeper Or Peacemaker Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 27, 2002

Jesus didn’t call us to be a peacekeeper, the principal indentity of a Christian is as a "Peacemaker."

#9 of Sermon on the Mount series Preached April 28, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. Peacekeeper or Peacemaker? Matthew 5:9 In 1873, Samuel Colt introduced a pistol that was named “The Peacekeeper.” Because of its simple design, and the use of shell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Holiness

Obedience And Submission

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 9, 2004

A not too popular subject, but one that is essential to successful Christian living, family living, and congregational living.

Obedience and Submission Introduction We live in a permissive world, a world where the absolutes of God hold diminished influence. This should not surprise us for the Bible tells us that lawlessness will characterize the days that precede the Second Coming of Christ. Believers in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Heart Of A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Comparison of Peter and Judas shows that a true disciple: holds to belief, not doubt; listens to the Word, not the world; lives by the Spirit, not the flesh.

Discipleship Series # 4 (#3 unavailable) What is the Heart of a Disciple? John 6, 13, 15 SCRIPTURE READING: John 6: 60-71 INTRODUCTION: Imagine a church that grows from a dozen members to well over 5,000 --- in just 3 years. They have strong leaders, enthusiastic members, and a fantastic ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Job Descriptions

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Needed: Drastic Action

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 24, 2007

The parable of the dishonest manager asks us to reflect on whether or not we as Christians are as willing to take drastic action for Christ as non-believers are to care for themselves.

Needed: Drastic Action Luke 16:1-13 September 23, 2007 I don’t know how many of you have ever been fired from a job, but I have. It is not a pleasant experience. In January of 1978, during my first year of seminary, I was hired by North Presbyterian Church in Denver to be their Youth Director. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There is no more important question in all of life than that very question...Do you know God. It is the secret of true success...the source of wisdom beyond our understanding...the strength to endure in hard times.

KNOWLEDGE OF GOD HOSEA 4:1 6 I want to begin this morning by asking you life's ultimate question. Be as honest as you can be with yourself...Do you know God? Notice that I didn't ask, "Do you believe that He exists...or do you believe in Him... I didn't ask if you are trying to live a good moral ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

A FATHER'S DAY MESSAGE ABOUT PUTTING OUR TRUST IN OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN. PART OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER.

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN MATTHEW 6:5-15 I WANT TO BEGIN BY WISHING ALL THE FATHER’S PRESENT A VERY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. I HOPE THAT FOR THOSE OF US WHO’S FATHERS ARE NO LONGER WITH US, THAT THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL TIME OF FOND MEMORIES, AND THE SHARING OF PLEASANT STORIES. MY FATHER DIED IN 1986 AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The First Shall Be Last, And The Last Shall Be First

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 22, 2015

Jesus says that it isn’t the religious folk who are first in the kingdom of heaven. It is those who are most open to turning their lives around who are first in line, those who take action when Jesus says, “follow me”.

It’s painful to have someone you trust tell you that they are going to do something for you---and they don’t. Many of us can tell stories about people who have let us down by making promises and then not following up on them. For example, there is a story of a young widow whose husband ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Reunion Of Saints

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 7, 2016

On All Saints Day, we join in a family celebration made possible by our Triune God. All Saints Day is not a day of mourning the dead, but a day of celebrating the life we have in Christ, and a chance to look ahead at the joys before us!

Some kids were outside at recess playing on the school playground, as kids do. And, as kids do, they began teasing one another. But the thing is, kids, you know, when they’re teasing, don’t always have a good understanding of how far is too far. And so, these kids start to pick ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Co- Laborers With Christ/ Church Growth

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Oct 22, 2024

1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building.

1 Cor 3:9-13 NIV ….For we are Co-workers in God’s service ; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational