Sermons on Younger Sisters:

Why Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 25, 2011

That penetrating question of the angels to the women on resurrection morning leads to such great assurance that indeed we serve a risen Savior, that the grave is not our final destination and that we do find life when we look where it is found.

Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:5 Scripture Reading: Luke 23:50 – 24:12 It was completely logical for the women to go to Jesus’ tomb early that Sunday morning. They went to do the final thing they could for him and it was reasonable they’d expect to find his body there. Where else ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: Mennonite

Samson Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 14, 2022

The Megalomaniacal Deliverer

October 15, 2022 We have now gone several rounds in the spin cycle with Israel. • They abandon Yahweh • They are given into the hands of an enemy nation • They cry • Yahweh sends them a deliverer Which brings us to Samson – Judges 13:1–16:31. Israel NEEDED a hero and God chose Samson, “to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-5, Judges 16:30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Can I "Love My Enemy" When I Can't Stand To Be In The Same Room As Him? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 21, 2010

A look at the difficult command to love our enemies.

What “Love Your Enemy” Is. . . And Isn’t: - Matthew 5:44. a. It is not excusing their actions, - Often those who are our enemies have done things to us that have hurt us. Many people misunderstand Jesus’ command to forgive as a call to excuse their actions. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Act Two: The Older Son Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

A man had two sons... Luke 15 tells us the powerful parable of being lost and finding the extravagance grace of God! The problem, the older son is just as lost as the younger one, but doesn’t know it.

The Prodigal God Act Two: The Older Son Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” Luke 15: 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ’Your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Points Concerning Prayer Every Christian Should Hear

Contributed by Chris Miller on Feb 20, 2020

A Pew Research Center study reveals the number of people praying daily is decreasing. This is especially true in younger generations. Here are 5 points concerning prayer every Christian should remember and pass on to the next generation of believers.

You can find a free downloadable discussion guide to go with this sermon at https://getencouraged.blog/resources/. Read Luke 11:1-13 Introduction A young boy asked his parents for a baby brother, and seeing a perfect opportunity to teach their son a valuable lesson on prayer, the parents said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 28, 2021

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the younger son squandered his inheritance. And yet, his father received him back. So, is what we do with our money not important?!’ The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is Jesus' answer.

"Not the prodigal son" Today we’re looking at what is often called the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, or the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, or similar. A rich man entrusts his manager with stewardship of his assets. The manager wastes his master’s wealth. The rich man demands an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Remnants Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 29, 2007

The Children of Israel conquered Canaan but didn’t conquer all the cities and some had to be overcome more than once. This happens in the life of a Christian wanting to lead a victorious life in Christ as well.

For more studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. I’ve told you some stories about the mountain cabin my parents bought when I was about 11 years old. I remember distinctly the very first time we entered that cabin as its owners. I didn’t really expect this but as soon as my two sisters and I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finding The Abundant Life

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2009

Discover the secrets of a rich and satisfying life.

Do you ever feel like the fellow I saw in a cartoon? He was carrying a burden on his back. A number of things contributed to his burden: car note, house, boat, job, family, golf game, time, etc. The caption beside the cartoon reads “Have you been thinking, ‘There’s got to be more to life than ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2018

We need to love our father, mother, sisters, brothers, spouse and children, but, we need to love Jesus more if our love for others is going to actually be what it should be.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:43-45, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Family Values

Contributed by Brad Froese on Sep 14, 2004

Each decade, the older generation imposes standards. Each decade, the younger generation pushes those envelopes a little further and sets up a standard of their own. Our families need a standard to measure up to, and the Word of God is that timeless stand

? What kinds of values did your family pass along to you during the generation when you grew up? ? How did the trends of that generation influence your observance of your families’ values? ? What kind of an influence did the generation you lived in have on your life? Trends reflect the values of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Begins A Work

Contributed by Carl Martin, Jr. on Nov 18, 2004

I am preaching this message to remind our church that we are following a biblical pattern and mandate in our new partnership with our sister church in Romania.

When God Begins A Work Acts 18:1-17 Introduction: Today, we have a special guest with us. Pastor Pavel Ureche from Romania. We have been working with this man for five years in his city of Turnu-Severin on the western side of Romania. He is pastor of the FBC in that city. We have accomplished ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Make It Right

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: Jesus teaches us to address conflicts with our brother (sister) quickly and to follow four steps toward resolution. (sermon is preparation for Communion as written)

Matthew 18:15-20 (15) "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. (16) But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer In Time Of Need In Truth And Justice, For All Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we pray for Christ’s sake, to heal us in our distress in trust and disbelief

PRAYER IN TIME OF NEED IN TRUTH AND JUSTICE, FOR ALL by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2019) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Zechariah 6:12-13, John 15:5, Matthew 13:31-32, John 3:16, Matthew 5:22, Acts 3:6-16, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 6:12-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Fourth Day Of The Creation Question: Chicken Or Egg Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 27, 2019

Greetings In the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I pray to the heavens up above for the knowledgeable we seek, in the fourth day of creation

The Fourth Day Of The Creation Question: Chicken Or Egg by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:19-20, Genesis 1:2, Jeremiah 4:23, Acts 21:21, Psalm 33:6, Psalm 33:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Unity Of The Believers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

What if a church lived like the first church? What would that look like? Can we be such a church today?

The Unity of the Believers Psalm 133 Acts 4:32-35 1 John 1 and 1 John 2:3-6 Message: Opening Reading: Luke 24:36-49 This past week was for so many of us a week of celebration and affirmation. We belong to those who are called Christians or in a larger context “The Church”. We recognize only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, 1 John 2:3-6, Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed