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Spirits That Attack Marriages Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore four specific spirits that attack marriages, along with biblical examples and insights.

Marriages are under constant attack from various spiritual forces that seek to destroy the unity and love between husbands and wives. In this sermon, we will explore four specific spirits that attack marriages, along with biblical examples and insights. The Spirit of Jezebel The spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16

Joshua's Inheritance (Joshua 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2025

Could Joshua's inheritance foreshadow our eternal inheritance? Let's begin in Joshua 16.

As Israel received various inheritances, will we? Will some be priests, kings, mayors of cities, some rewarded tenfold, some fivefold? Let’s look at Joshua 16. Did Ephraim and Manasseh choose their inheritance or was it by lot? The lot fell to the children of Joseph from the Jordan, by Jericho, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deny Yourself Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Denying ourselves means looking introspectively, living with open hands, and not looking back at what we've left behind in order to fully follow Jesus and experience abundant life.

Today, we're going to talk about going "all in" for Jesus. You know, like when you're playing a game and you give it everything you've got? That's what we're talking about, but with our relationship with Jesus. So, let's dive in! Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Sacrificial Love

Ready Your Heart Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prepare our hearts by holding Jesus as Lord, setting up guards and filters, and sharing the hope we have in Christ with others.

Today, we're going to talk about our hearts. We're going to learn how to make sure our hearts are ready for anything life throws at us and how to share the hope we have in Jesus with others. Let's start with a cool object lesson. I have here a glass of water and a sponge. Now, imagine the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45

Topics: Spiritual Protection, Emotional Filtering, Heart Purification, Inner Peace

What Are You Holding Onto? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Recognizing the false securities in our lives and learning to hold onto Jesus as our firm and secure anchor.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk where we put our hope; the thing we hold onto when life gets tough. What I want you to walk away with is: there's only one thing we can truly rely on, and that's Jesus. Before we dive in, let me show you something. (Hold up a small, flimsy-looking anchor.) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23, Luke 15:11-20

Topics: False Beliefs, Emotional Security, Letting Go, Personal Growth

John’s Vision Of The Voice Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus, the Voice, reveals Himself in a powerful vision to John, showing His glory, authority, and care for His Church. We need to listen to His voice and see Him for who He truly is.

Today we're diving into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. Spoiler: God wins. But before we get to the end, we're going to look at a pretty wild vision that John had of Jesus. Let's read Revelation 2 together. Spoiler: God wins. So, John's chilling ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Topics: Apocalyptic Visions, Divine Revelations, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Symbolism

Firm In Suffering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we are called to stand firm in our faith despite suffering. We can find strength in our faith and the support of our fellow believers.

Hey guys! Today, we're into 1 Thessalonians. This letter was written by Paul to a group of Christians in Thessalonica who were having a really hard time because they were being picked on for their faith. You know, being a Christian wasn't easy back then. They had to deal with a lot of hate from ...read more

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Strength, Hope Amidst Pain, Faithful Suffering

What Unites Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Despite our differences, gratitude can bring us together and foster unity.

You know, I was reading this survey from last year that said a lot of people who supported Trump or Biden didn't have any close friends who supported the other guy. Kinda crazy, right? We tend to hang out with people who think the same way we do, and that can sometimes make us forget about what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Thankfulness, Positive Attitude, Emotional Wellness, Interpersonal Relationships

Performance Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships, just like the early church did, and to resist the devil's attempts to disrupt our fellowship and community.

Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too. Ever been to a play or a musical? Think about a ballet like The Nutcracker. It's all about the rhythm and steps between the dancers. Our relationships are kinda like that too. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Communication, Trust, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Health

What Women Wish Men Knew About Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This sermon is based on the "5 Love Needs of Men and Women" by Gary and Barb Rosberg

What Women Wish Men Knew About Women Ephesians 5:25-28 In the story of the creation of Adam and Eve, we find 3 things are evident.
First of all, men and women are different! It’s no mistake. God created men and women to be different. We think differently. We do things differently And we look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Road To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Mar 27, 2011

First message in a four part series that follows Jesus' movements to the cross and beyond.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 2, 2008 Jesus At The “Cross”roads Sermon Series The Road to Jerusalem [START SLIDE SHOW—IT’LL ADVANCE AUTOMATICALLY TO SLIDE #4] Today, as you can see from the slides and the bulletin insert, we’re starting a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2003

There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.

One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 9, 2003

The answer to the question Got Jesus? Will determine your eternal destiny and whether you are written in the Lambs book of life.

Got Jesus? Thesis: The answer to the question Got Jesus? Will determine your eternal destiny and whether you are written in the Lambs book of life. Video Illustration: Got Jesus? From Video Impact It¡¦s a video clip of a man standing on a bridge getting ready to bungee jump. He jumps off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 2 of 15

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible