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Sent With A Purpose Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As followers of Christ, we are all sent with a purpose by Jesus to share the good news, serve others, and participate in God's mission, remembering that all things are possible with Him by our side.

Hey guys, I'm super pumped to chat with you today about something that's been on my mind. We're going to dive into a cool part of the Bible, from the book of Matthew, where Jesus gives us a pretty clear idea of what we're supposed to do now that we're Christians. You know, like, what's our purpose? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Matthew 10:1-8

Topics: Life Goals, Personal Growth, Meaningful Existence, Self-Fulfillment

More Than Heaven, More Than The Church Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Kingdom of God is not just about the promise of eternal life, but also about living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the present. It is about God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven.

Today, we're going to talk about something that's way cooler than you might think. It's called the Kingdom of God. Now, I know what you're thinking, 'I've heard about this before.' But trust me, it's way more than just heaven or church. It's like the ultimate level-up in the game of life. Let's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Spiritual Reign, God's Sovereignty, Heavenly Rule

The Mission Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish God's rule. Today, Jesus invites us to join his mission and bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth.

You know how every superhero has a mission, right? Like Batman fights crime in Gotham, or Spiderman swings around New York saving people. Well, Jesus had a mission too. He came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Acts 1:8

Topics: Divine Purpose, Spiritual Service, Faithful Discipleship, Redemptive Love

Upside Down--The Drama Of The Church Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2024

The world turned upside down. Over and over again did this drama repeat.

Friday of the First Week of Advent 2024 G. K. Chesterton was fond of writing how history seems to turn the plans of humans upside down and backwards. He tells the story of Constantine summoning the bishops to judge the teachings of Arius, in the year 325. The priest Arius taught that Jesus is Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31, Isaiah 29:17-24, Revelation 21:23-24

Denomination: Catholic

An Attitude Of Courage Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Mighty Savior

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2007

God has provided Christ Jesus as a mighty savior who will lead us in the work God has planned for us. We must not quit just because we do not see the final destination.

Luke 1: 68 – 79 A Mighty Savior Intro: “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is a magnificent literary piece where the weaker defeats the stronger, the pure in heart overwhelms the wicked and evil, and the underdog defeats the bully. Goodness triumphs over evil. Frodo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slaves In Egypt Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 16, 2013

Well whose to judge, to slander those lost in sin, those who don't know the Father. How do we treat the alien and the widow? Slapping them up the side of the head will not win souls for the kingdom of God.

The paradox that we are looking at this week of our OWSOMS Self Denial appeal that we are looking at is this ‘The Paradox of Belonging’. In the passage from Deuteronomy 24:17 through to verse 22 we get this command “Do not deprive the alien or the Fatherless of justice, or take ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:17-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Trinity Sunday And Father's Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2019

On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers.

Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day What is the ultimate structure of being? What can we hope for? Is there some ultimate shelter? These are existential, social, and above all, theological questions. On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

You Are Chosen

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 16, 2014

Look what the Bible tells about a child of God: You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people.

You are His favorite! 1 Peter 2:9’But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light’ She said: "Nobody loves me ... the whole world hates me!" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the Bad Old Days”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

“The Bad Old Days”

Genesis 6:1-8 “The Bad Old Days” I. WHAT GOD SAW IN THOSE DAYS - Gen 1:31 God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. Now, in Ch 6:5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Oh! What A Faith!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2015

It was no limp, namby-pamby, spineless talk but firm punch on the devil’s nose! You got to answer the devil this way! Are you hearing me?

Oh! What a faith! Daniel 3:18 “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." 21 days of fasting from November 11 to Dec 1 – today 10th day! The above words have been burning in my heart! ‘But if ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is The Greatest?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2019

Truly, to the extent we adopt the humble attitude of a child, we will attain greatness in the kingdom of the Father. But what does that really mean?

Wednesday of 19th Week ink Course 2019 St. Cassian of Imola Our Lord had a special affection for children, so we’ll learn much about our own filiation from studying what Jesus said to children and did for them. Here we see the Master asking one of His Socratic questions, probably in response to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8, Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

A Reverent Account Of A Horrific Event

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 14, 2017

Matthew's account of Jesus' Passion, as viewed from its own Biblical, historical and theological context.

A REVERENT ACCOUNT OF A HORRIFIC EVENT. Matthew 27:11-54. It is quite remarkable that two acts within Matthew’s account of our Lord’s judicial murder are passed over quite without the gory details which our modern culture seems to demand. Each is referred to by a single word in the Greek, each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Commandments (9 And 10) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2021

Let's look at the 9th and 10th commandments as most Protestants count them.

Let's look at the 9th and 10th commandments as most Protestants count them. Lying Exodus 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. False witness is not just verbal, but also the example we set as Christians. If we go to Church faithfully, but are known as swindlers in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Keys To Lasting Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2022

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5).

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5). Poor in Spirit “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist