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Kiss The Wave Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Before God reveals the next step, you must take the first step of faith.

Have you ever heard of a guy named Nahshon? In Jewish tradition, he's a big deal. Picture this: the Israelites are stuck between a rock and a hard place, or more accurately, an army and a sea. Nahshon, this brave guy, decides to step into the water. And guess what? The Red Sea splits! Sometimes, ...read more

Topics: Courage, Risk Taking, Fear Management, First Steps

Wind The Clock Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Life is measured in meaningful moments, not just minutes. We need to be intentional with our time, eliminating time-wasting activities, seizing teachable moments, and accumulating meaningful experiences.

Have you ever thought about how long you've actually lived? Not in years or days, but in moments that really matter? Dr. Tony Campolo once asked a student this question and it got him thinking. Life isn't just about the minutes we spend, but the moments we create. Before we dive in, let's remember ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, 2 Peter 3:8

Topics: Time Management, Productivity, Mindfulness, Work-Life Balance

Focused On Today Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Instead of worrying about the future, we should focus on the present day, trusting that God will provide for our needs.

Today, we're going to talk about something super important that Jesus taught his followers. This is something we all need to understand and do in our lives. I want you to imagine you're carrying a backpack. Every time you worry about something in the future, you're adding a rock to your backpack. ...read more

Topics: Fear Management, Present Focus, Anxiety Reduction, Mindfulness

You’re Not Alone Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

No matter what we're going through, we can have peace knowing that Jesus is with us. We can trust that he will never leave us or forsake us. And with Jesus by our side, we can face any fear or challenge that comes our way.

Do you remember the story of Joshua? Dude was chosen to lead a whole nation into a new land. No pressure, right? But God was like, 'Hey, I've got your back. I was with Moses, and I'll be with you. So be brave, don't freak out.' God was telling Joshua he wasn't alone. Now, let's fast forward to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:1-9, John 16:33

Topics: Faith, Divine Presence, Fear Management, Spiritual Strength

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Money can either serve us or control us. We should strive to achieve financial freedom and use money to make a lasting impact.

Ever heard of Centralia, Pennsylvania? Back in 1962, a coal mine fire started there and it's still burning today, right under the ground. Crazy, right? Money is kinda like that fire. It can be used for good stuff or it can cause a lot of damage. When money takes over our hearts, it can burn us up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Management, Wealth Accumulation, Consumerism, Economic Inequality

Hope For The Underdog Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Even when we feel overwhelmed and like the underdog, we can have hope in God's faithfulness and power to bring victory in our lives.

School, parents, friends, the pandemic - it can all feel like too much sometimes. And trying to grow in our faith and overcome our mistakes can be hard. But the cool thing is, we don't have to do it alone. The Bible is packed with stories of people who faced crazy odds and still came out on top. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Emotional Strength, Crisis Management

My Schedule Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The main idea is to find time to rest, spend time with God, and give God control of our schedules to bring order to our chaotic lives.

Remember how God created the world in six days and then chilled on the seventh? He wasn't wiped out, but He wanted to show us that taking a break is important. So, we gotta find time to chill too. It's not just about catching some Z's, but also about taking a day to do something cool or just relax. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, John 5:17

Topics: Time Management, Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Prioritization

Fear Not - A Proper Place Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon aims to teach us how to handle fear and anxiety by placing them in God's hands, responding to challenges with faith, and finding strength in scripture.

Welcome! Today we begin our second week in our four week series titled Fear Not. Last week we talked about healthy and unhealthy fear and the importance of recognizing the difference so that we can respond appropriately. We learned that God, “...did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Fear Management, Faithful Response, Freedom From Anxiety

Sermon Series: Fear Not

Making The Most Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2008

Life is a trust from God. We are to be good stewards of God-given time and to manage time well by making wise choices. Time management can be learned.

[I have taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon on MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added some of my personal thoughts.) NIV: Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deceived Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

What would you do if you were in the place of the people of the region of Gibeon, knowing your cities were the next in line for this invading horde of people who marched around fortresses until the walls fell down, if you were facing an invader who seem

Deceived! Text: Joshua 9 Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, Israel’s promise Land, gives us some great life lessons about how to own God’s promises! Last week, I spoke to you from the 7th chapter about the importance of keeping the covenant with God and how our choices, both good and bad, have a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:3-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Filthy Lucre

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2022

Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke 16:1-13.

Should we boycott corporations that deal in dirty money, or is all money really filthy lucre? Are our tainted tithes and offerings usable for heavenly purposes? Let’s discuss a shrewd business manager and his wise use of filthy money in Luke 16:1-13. People versus Profits Luke 16:1-4 Jesus told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Breathtaking Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011

Jesus loves the nobodies of the world. And Levi was one of them. Detested, dishonest and despised Levi, Jesus loved him and welcomed him into the kingdom of God.

Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:27-32 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught (äéäÜóêù – to teach, impart instruction) them. As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office (tax station on trade route or place for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Table Of Nations (Genesis 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 14, 2024

Is discounting the world history in the ancient document, we call the Bible, dishonest? Let's discuss the history of nations from Genesis 10.

The history of the world takes into account many ancient documents. Is discounting the history recorded in the world’s most popular document, the Bible, rather dishonest? Who were Japheth’s descendants? It is possible that the name Japheth was corrupted by the Romans to Jupiter. Many ancient ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

God owns everything. He just asked me to manage it. God owns it, I manage it. He gives me things of which He requires of me, and this is where my responsibility comes in to do the best job of managing that I possibly can.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Matthew 25 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In your sermon section this morning, we continue our theme on “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” Two weeks ago, we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-26, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Partner In The Work Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 4, 2010

God provides for those with faith to partner in the work of the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction In his bestselling book, How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie explains that when he met a businessman for the first time, he asked which sign of the Zodiac he was born under. Almost none of the guys knew, so Carnegie would ask the day of his birth so he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed