Sermons on aging: showing 301-315 of 51,490

Snapshots In An Autumn Album

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2009

Contrasting Koheleth and Paul in the later season of their lives: one blames the young, the other gathers them; one mourns broken things, the other invests in ideas; one is anxious, the other trusts God for every need.

This past weekend, as a part of our brief getaway, my wife and I spent two nights in an old farmhouse. The farmhouse dated from 1704 and was partly furnished with antiques. Now my wife loves antiques; I guess that’s why she puts up with me. So we took the tour of the house, especially the parlor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Convictions Of The Church That Change The World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

6 Convictions of the early church that can change the world today (Based on an article by Rick Warren on Pastors.com: http://pastors.com/6-convictions-church-changes-world/)

HoHum: “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” Acts 2:41, NIV. Much present day evangelism seeks to make coming to Christ easy. Many today would be appalled that Peter made the cost of coming to Christ so high. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Finish What He's Started (Joshua 12:1-23, 13:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2022

Joshua is old, and he can't do all that he wants to for God (and there's a lot left to do). God reassures him, "I got this. I'll finish the job."

This is a great passage. Let me try, up front, to persuade you about this. It's super helpful for understanding Joshua as a whole. There's hints scattered throughout this section about the Nephilim, if you're into that sort of thing. And the passage points us to God, and his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1-22, Philippians 1:6, Joshua 12:1-6

Devoted To Fellowship Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Fellowship is about coming together as believers, focusing on our common bond in Jesus, and resisting the enemy's attempts to isolate us.

The first Christians, they were all about hanging out together. They ate together, prayed together, and learned about Jesus together. It was like a 24/7 Jesus party. And guess what? It was awesome. Imagine you're a single Lego brick. On your own, you're cool, but there's only so much you can do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-27, Hebrews 10:23-25

Topics: Apostolic Age, Church Fathers, Sacraments, Martyrdom

How Do You Make Decisions?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2024

Mozart was a great musician, but a terrible philosopher.

Tenth Sunday in Course 2024 The great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is quoted as saying “I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.” It seems appropriate to apply this statement to our first reading today, because the original man, whom we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Psalm 130:1-8, Genesis 3:9-15

Denomination: Catholic

The New Era

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2003

The Acension of Christ marks a the beginning of the church age

The New Era Acts 1:9-14 Jeff Hughes – January 19, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. We serve a risen Lord this morning, folks. Buddhists can’t say that. They know where Buddha’s tomb is, and his remains are there. Confucius and Krishna’s remains are rotting somewhere, and so are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit-Love Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Mar 28, 2002

Fruit of the Spirit sermon on love for all ages.

SON-RIPENED FRUIT --LOVE Galatians 5:22-23 Philippians 2:1-4 I am doing something this morning that I never thought I’d do. Speak to a GARDENING CLASS I want to speak to the Gardening class of 2002 A gardening class that is interested in Cultivating, watering and harvesting the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

Renewal Of Wedding Vows Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 17, 2004

This is meant to be a Ceremony of Renewal of vows for any age.

RENEWING OF WEDDING VOWS 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Let Anyone Look Down On You

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Age does not matter, live and they will glorify God.

Introduction: A drunk was miraculously converted at a Bowery mission. Prior to his conversion, Joe had gained the reputation of being a dirty wino for who there was no hope, only a miserable existence in the ghetto. But following his conversion to a new life with God, everything changed. Joe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Complaints Against His People

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Jul 15, 2002

Part two of Prophecy To Our Present Age

Prophecy To Our Age God’s complaints against His people Introduction: God, through the voice of his messenger Malachi, voices seven complaints against the people of Israel. Let’s summarize the complaints: Profanity, Sacrilege, Greed, Weariness of Service, Treason against Heaven, Theft and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Salty Christian

Contributed by James Pless on May 18, 2006

Christians are the salt of the earth during the Church Age.

The Salty Christian Matthew 5:13 (KJV) 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Introduction 1- The Jewish Nation was the salt of the Earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sheryl's Lesson

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 1, 2009

This is a funeral for a teacher who died at age 57.

Message As I thought about what I would share with you today, I considered the songs that Sheryl requested for this day. “Lord, I lift your name on high.” “How Great Thou Art” “Nearer My God to Thee” “The Lord’s Prayer” and Go - Tell it on the mountain.” And I realized very clearly that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Quincenera

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 3, 2008

Coming of age brings respobsibility as well as joy!

Only in America can a pastor with a German name do a Hispanic "bat mitzvah." I even welcomed folks in Spanish. Only one sentence but they seemed impressed. This was "milder" version of the tradition but I think it would be good if the Anglos developed a ceremony for boys and girls coming of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful!

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

Heed the caution that is given to us through the ages.

Be Careful! August 17, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Heed the caution that is given to us through the ages. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:15-21 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015

A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist