Sermons about College Students

Feature Presentation

Contributed by Chris Genders on Apr 8, 2002

based on 118 ratings

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Worship can either be the previews or it can be the feature presentation - make it the feature presentation.

[Call to Worship] I love going to the movies. I love the smell of popcorn, the comfortable seats, the experience of being with friends and family. I even love the way that my shoes stick to the floor! But most of all, I love the sense of anticipation! You know what I mean? You’re sitting there ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trade In "I've Arrived" For "Let's Grow!" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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A lot of people plateau because they think once they become a Christian, that’s it -- they’ve arrived. If you want to make progress, trade in that attitude for one that says, "I’m going to grow!" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-offs for a happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. <ILLUS> Mt. Climber up Mt. Everest – started out with cameras, tripods, exotic foods, etc. Discarded them one by one. He had to make the trade-off to keep on climbing upward. Trade in “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005

based on 64 ratings

| 20,642 views

Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Donkey

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 11,132 views

In our pride, we hesitate to take a donkey as a role model, but the donkey of Palm Sabbath has something to show us. That donkey was literally Christopher--"Christ-bearer."

Donkey Matthew 21:1-11 3/20/2005 2348 words 1 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 20,207 views

The greatest gift of all is love – the love of God that sent Jesus to earth, and the love of God that invites us to become a part of His family

The Gift of Belonging (Love) December 21/22, 2002 Intro: It is by far the strongest force in the universe. It is higher than the highest mountain. It is deeper than the deepest sea. It is better than the best bey blade or newest groovy girl. Better than a new cell phone. Better than a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of A Pregnant Teenager

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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Often times we find it difficult to submit to God’s will, but Mary serves as an inspiring example of how we can submit to God even when God’s plan is an utter mystery to us.

The Song of a Pregnant Teenager / Luke 1:47-55 Third Sunday of Advent, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 16 Dec. 2001 She was the last girl anybody expected to fall under this kind of disgrace. Fourteen years old, a freshman at Jerusalem High School with a straight A average, Mary always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Baptist

Overwhelming Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

based on 758 ratings

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There is no record of anyone ever coming to Jesus & telling Him, "Lord, I love you." But here is a woman who expressed her love in the only way she knew how.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Mark 14:3-9 The scene is Bethany, a village just a few miles from Jerusalem, & the time is the night before Jesus' triumphal entry. In just a few days He will be arrested, tried, convicted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pure Delight

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 5,751 views

A sermon on how God delights in us based on Psalm 18:19

Sermon for 12/5/2004 Pure Delight Psalm 18:19 Introduction: My wife’s delight is chocolate Rules of chocolate: If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 41,682 views

We know that God is faithful because the Bible tells us so, and we see His faithful track record.

Introduction A. Well, a lot has happened in each of our lives in the last three weeks, and even more so in the world. 1. Last Sunday when we met together, a major hurricane named Katrina was aiming its furry at New Orleans and the neighboring cities and states. 2. As you know so well, it came ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quality Time: Building Bonds That Don't Break (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 12,206 views

With whom, or what are you spending most of your valuable time? This makes a difference in the kind of bonds you build within your family and the family of God.

Quality Time: Building Bonds That Don’t Break (Part 3, Building a Stronger Family) We have looked at some important things this month that dealt with building stronger family lives. We have laughed a lot, maybe some have cried, (especially when relating to the washing of Styrofoam plates), but in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Counted Worthy Of The Resurrection!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 26, 2001

based on 25 ratings

| 5,429 views

Our only hope for happiness and satisfaction in this life is found in the certain promise our Savior gives us for life in the age to come.

A Valpraiso University philosopher by the name of Gilbert Meilaender put the events of September 11th and their aftermath into context as he recounts a time in the not so distant past when the famous Christian preacher and writer C.S. Lewis addressed a gathering of college students in England, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Telling Your Story - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2004

based on 128 ratings

| 27,007 views

The unsaved are really looking for something that can work in your life. How can you convince others that Jesus has made a difference in yours?

OPEN: They tell me that being a “preacher’s kid” can be difficult for a young child. I read once of a preacher’s little boy who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. He looked up at his mother and got this really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truths That Empower Living

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 7,977 views

Learn how God’s love, approval and perfecting work empower His children for living.

There was a time when I worked with the youth of this church. My favorite line was, "Don’t worry about what you cannot do; do what you can." These were words intended to empower the youth to live productively. This morning, God’s Word has some truths that will empower us to live productively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

Set Free

Contributed by Ed Owens on Jan 17, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 18,727 views

Though freedom is often regarded as throwing off the restraints of religion, true freedom comes from obeying the scriptures.

SET FREE PSALM 119:32,45 JANUARY 14, 2007 I read some real life warnings on products. The first one was found on a snow sled. It warned: “Beware: sled may develop high speed under certain snow conditions.” I wonder if that warning was for ignorant Floridian kids who have never seen snow. I mean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 25, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 17,748 views

Jesus made His claims through ordinary lessons from life which people could relate to. In this case he used BREAD.

May, 2007 I AM the Bread of Life John 6:5-58 INTRODUCTION: John chapter 6 opens with the scene where a great crowd of people have gathered to hear Jesus. It is getting late in the day; and Jesus, wanting to test Philip, asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all of these people.” Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-58

Denomination: Methodist

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