Sermons on Adolescence:

Value Of A Dad PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the crucial role fathers play in shaping their children's lives by instilling respect, discipline, and guiding them on the path to a godly life.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to my heart – the importance of a dad, the role of a dad, and the impact of a dad on a child's life. In our world today, we often hear about the significance of a mother's love, but let's not forget that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Good Things, Dad

Discipline

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Raising G-Rated kids requires discipline that shapes the will without breaking the spirit

I’m sure that some of you have seen this photo which has been making its way around various social media recently. [Show picture of note left by mom for her kids to clean up the kitchen]. As we’re going to see this morning, not only is this an example of brilliant parenting, it also employs ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 2, 2020

God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.

Title: Foolhardy Faith of Jephthah (Part 2) VI. The Proof of the foolhardiness of the vow! Judges 11:30b “If you give the Ammonites into my hands, 31 whatever comes out of the door of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites will be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Love The Children Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023

For the love of family, the children in our lives need our unconditional, steadfast love. We need to learn some Biblical ways to show that love each day.

Introduction Video Ill.: Do As We Say - The Skit Guys Well that’s certainly one way to raise children, isn’t it. I wouldn’t say it is a very effective way. Solomon also had some ideas about raising children. I love the way that the Living Bible shares this passage from Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cycle Of Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2024

Dissatisfaction is designed to lead us to find satisfaction in God alone.

The Cycle of Life Ecclesiastes 1:3-18 Rev. Brian Bill July 13-14, 2024 We’ve been challenged this summer to read through the entire Book of Ecclesiastes at least three times. As I’ve been doing so it strikes me how many of Solomon’s existential experiments are reflected in popular songs from the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

Distant Country, Better Country

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2001

Funeral message for Michael Keys, age 36, whose parents requested a message from the parable of the Prodigal Son

In my study there hangs a reproduction of a sixteenth century map. My son gave it to me several years ago. He knows that I have always liked maps. I like to look at maps, study maps, even sketch maps myself. There is something fulfilling about seeing how things are laid out, how streets and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Hebrews 11:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Witnessing?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002

[Witnessing] is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God." (David Durey)

One of the abilities we have been given is the ability to express ourselves in a variety of ways. And usually we have learned to express our feelings consistent with what we are trying to say. For example, when we are excited about something, we usually express it as follows: (express it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding Meaning In Life

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Many are desperately searching for true meaning in this life. The answer is found in this passage of Scripture.

FINDING THE MEANING IN LIFE TEXT: ECCLESIASTES. 1:1,2 INTRO: One of the funniest catchphrases of recent years is from an old Wendy’s commercial. An elderly woman and her friends open their hamburger buns and found them virtually bare. The perceptive old lady, who was able to see beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Difference In Hear Say And Truth Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 26, 2004

The third message in a series from "The Sermon On The Mount" dealing with the effects of our attitudes.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard something that you thought to be truth, and possibly even told someone else what you had heard, only later to find out that it wasn’t true? It was just hear say ! I remember eating pop rocks when I was a little boy. You know those little hard candies that began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be A Dad?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This is a Father’s Day message that examines 3 reasons to be a dad.

“WHY BE A DAD?” Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO – Paul Harvey – “What are fathers made of?” “A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth w/out an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good – and laughs very loud when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is On The Way

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Prepare yourself to move into the blessing God is pouring out in our day.

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare new things; Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you." Isaiah 42:9 Last week, we looked at three things the Lord was speaking to the church concerning the present application of this passage. #1 God has already begun the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 16, 2005

God’s question to Moses regarding the staff. This sermon focuses on "Little is much when God is in it."

It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. He got picked last. Last for basketball because he was too clumsy; in hockey he was not ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Narnia: Christmas Can Be Yours

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 23, 2005

This sermon was preached on Christmas Eve following the release of "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" and deals with the question "What if there were no Christmas?"

He was born on November 29th, 1898 in Belfast, Ireland. His father was a successful lawyer who provided a large home with dark narrow passages and an overgrown garden where they played often. Tragically, their rather idyllic childhood came to a screeching halt when their mother became sick and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Changed Life

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon deals with the power of Jesus Christ to change a person’s life, by looking at the conversion of Saul.

A Changed Life! Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the jingle jangle in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom has changed the furniture in the house around? Do you think of the many times you had to change outfits because you couldn’t figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary's "Yes"!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Mary is a model of submission to the will of God

“Mary’s ‘Yes!’,” Rev Dr Robert Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I’d like us to focus on Mary’s response to the angelic announcement. Gabriel comes to her in the town of Nazareth and tells her that she will be mother to the Messiah. After expressing some initial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Congregational