Sermons on Digital Natives:

Wise Up For The New Year

Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 29, 2001

An exposition of Eph 5:15-17 designed to motivate people to live more wisely in the New Year by Deciding: who they are going to please Examining: how they live their lives Planing: how they will live their lives

WISE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction There were two brothers who notorious in a town. They both drank too much, the cheated on their wives and abused people that worked for them. One of them had a heart attack died and his brother went to see the local minister about the funeral. He said to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Philippians 5:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Piggy Bank Burped

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Heaven’s currency is grace. Stop feeding the piggy bank of performance — the cross has already paid every debt in full.

Part 1 – Earth’s Economy They tell me gold passed four thousand dollars an ounce last week. The financial networks lit up like Christmas trees—investors smiling, anchors breathless, everyone announcing, “Buy gold before it’s too late!” It happens every time the world feels a little shaky: we all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:24-25, 2 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon: "Laboring For Unity In A Divided World”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 20, 2025

Ephesians 4 describes both the unity of believers and the new hope which Christians have in Jesus. Paul appeals to Christians to live in a way which reflects the grace we've been given by God.

Sermon: “Laboring For Unity in a Divided World” Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:3-13 ‘Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-13, Psalm 133:1-3, Joshua 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

1 The Power Of A Positive Perspective Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Aug 25, 2025

Looking at creating ways to "renew your mind"

1. Introduction: The Battle for Your Mind Good morning everyone. Let me start by asking: Have you ever noticed how just a few minutes scrolling through the news or social media can completely change your mood? You were fine five minutes ago — maybe even cheerful. But now you’re anxious, angry, or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Perilous Times Shall Come

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 1, 2025

This sermon explores Paul’s warning about the moral and spiritual decline in the last days and concludes with a call to Spirit-filled living, urging believers not only to hold the form of godliness but to walk in its power through the Holy Spirit.

Perilous Times Shall Come Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 12:16-21, Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Frogs Or Lizards?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 24, 2023

Based on Matthew 28:16-20 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of a "whatever it takes" attitude to reach people for Christ.

“FROGS OR LIZARDS” Matthew 18:16-20 FBCF – 7/23/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – My wife hates frogs & lizards. That’s not a good thing for 2 mischievous 3 yr-old grandsons to know! Question: Are we a “frog” church or a “lizard” church? FBC, B’haven literally was a lizard church! When I was Youth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fill My House Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 2, 2023

God demands from everyone who believes in his word to fill his house. The house may refer immediately to the church where you are part of, the house also refers to the kingdom of God, the house refers to his abode with us.

Theme:  Fill My House Text: Malachi 3:1-10   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction: What does it mean the house of God: It was a Tent of meeting during the wilderness journey, a place where the ark of the Lord was placed during David, Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Camels And Needles

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 8, 2025

Jesus said that it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. Totally impossible - and yet, not for God. We explore the idea in a children's / family service with the help of some glass ships in glass bottles.

THIS WAS A TALK FOR A FAMILY SERVICE, GIVEN IN THREE PARTS. PART 1: A glass ship in a glass bottle Perhaps you have a jug at home that’s made of Pyrex. [EXAMPLE.] This kind of jug can withstand high temperatures. You can put it in the oven and you can put it in the freezer. That’s because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Master Control Volume Slider

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 28, 2022

Did you know that there is a master volume control that affects how much and how clearly God speaks to us, and moves on our behalf? Stay tuned that is what we are going to be speaking about today.

God’s Master Volume Control Slider PPT 1 Series Theme verse Galatians 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you Intro: Did you know that there is a master volume control that affects how much and how clearly God speaks to us, and moves on our behalf? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Luke 8:18, Isaiah 50:4, 2 Kings 22:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Careful Of Distractions PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To highlight the dangers of worldly distractions, emphasize the importance of maintaining focus on God and His Word, and encourage believers to stay on the path God has set for them.

Hey everyone, it's great to see you all here, gathered as one family, ready to delve into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to be looking at "The Danger of Distractions, The Power of Focus, and The Call to Stay on Course." Now, I am sure most of us, if not all, have experienced the pull ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19, Luke 10:41

Topics: Stay On Course

Love Came Down: Experiencing God’s Heart This Christmas (Advent Love) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we pause to reflect on the theme of Love—not a vague, sentimental emotion, not the love the world markets in song or commerce—but the love of God that changes everything.

Love Came Down: Experiencing God’s Heart This Christmas (Advent Love) 1 John 4:7–12 (NLT): "Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 8 But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Matthew 22:37-39, Galatians 5:13-14, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Is His Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jan 28, 2004

The Lord has remianed faithful and present at FB, Cherokee for 100 years because as individuals and as a church we have remembered Him as the Lord of Our Past, becasue He has remained as the Love of Our Life.

FB, Cherokee January 11, 2004 Sunday Morning “Great Is His Faithfulness” Intro.: With approximately 250 hours into the New Year, how many of you have faithfully kept ALL of your new year’s resolutions? Any of them? How many of you don’t even care to make New Year’s resolutions? Not only is this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Being Fruitful Disciples

Contributed by Alan Bing on Jan 31, 2004

to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully.

John 15:1-11. Being fruitful disciples. Aim: to encourage people to remain obedient to Jesus through all hardships so that they may bear fruit and live joyfully. Intro: I wonder how many of you got ‘How to’ book or video or DVD for Christmas like ‘How to take perfect digital photos’ or ‘How to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Those Were The Days

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

Play “All in the Family” theme song. Oh, the good old. Do you remember the good old days? I remember my parents talking about the good old days. “I remember when . . .” my parents would say. “Back in my day . . .” was another favorite. What about, “When I was you age . . ..” Simon and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Made Holy, Able And Ready By God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 14, 2004

Lent 3: Moses walked on holy ground and was commissioned to accomplish God’s purposes. We consider holiness, qualifications and efficacy of ministry in this message.

There’s a cute little story of Moses appearing in the Rose Garden of the White House. When the White House staff recognized this important visitor, they quickly rushed in and told the President. He too was impressed and so he rushed out to welcome Moses. But to everyone’s shock, the very moment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran