Sermons on Divine Governance:

God’s Grace Gives Us Peace Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Even in times of doubt, God's grace brings us peace and proves His faithfulness.

Today, we're gonna talk about how God's grace can bring us peace, even when we're full of doubts. Ever had a moment when God's grace gave you peace? Object Lesson: Bring out a stress ball. Squeeze it and talk about how life can squeeze us, causing stress and doubt. But just like the stress ball ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-14, Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Peace, Blessings, Faith

Always Speaking Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is still speaking to us today, and we can hear His voice through various means such as creation, our conscience, circumstances, Jesus, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and the Church.

Ever tried tuning into a radio station and all you get is static? But when you finally hit the right frequency, the music comes in loud and clear. That's kind of like how it is with God. He's always broadcasting, but we need to tune into His frequency to hear Him. Let's check out a dude from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Topics: Divine Communication, Spiritual Guidance, Prayer, Faith

Always Hearing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is always listening to our prayers, and we can approach Him with humility and trust, knowing that He will answer according to His will.

You know how you pop in your earbuds and tune out the world when you're listening to your favorite tunes? That's kind of like how God tunes in when we pray. He's always ready to listen, no matter what's going on around us. God is always ready to listen, no matter what's going on around us. In 2 ...read more

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Divine Intervention, Miracles

Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prayer was important to Jesus, and as followers of Christ, we should follow His example.

Ever wonder how Jesus did all the amazing things He did? Besides being God's Son, He was always praying. If it was a big deal for Jesus, it should be a big deal for us too. Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on the final boss level, and it's tough. But then, you find a power-up. It gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Ephesians 6:18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith, Meditation, Divine Communication

Blessed Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Being blessed is not about having a perfect life or material possessions. It’s about understanding our origin and purpose. It's about being seen by God and having our stories rewritten by Him.

You know how people post #blessed on their Instagram pics? Like when they're sipping a fancy coffee or chilling on a beach vacation? Well, today we're gonna talk about what it really means to be blessed. Let's start with a little object lesson. I want you to think about a loaf of bread. It's pretty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4, Genesis 1:10-12, Genesis 1:16-18, Genesis 1:21-22, Genesis 1:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Spiritual Blessings, Gratitude, Prosperity, Divine Favor

Waiting & Praying Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Waiting on God and praying in faith are powerful actions that require strength and trust in God. They can bring about change in our circumstances and amplify the impact of our faith.

Today, we're going to focus on the last book of James. James, who was Jesus' half-brother and a pastor, wrote this letter to give some real-life advice to his church that was going through some tough times. We're going to talk about why waiting on God and praying with faith is so important. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith, Persistence

Follow Me Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and spread His message. We are all invited to be part of His mission, and our role is to extend this invitation to others.

Today, we're diving into the lives of Jesus' first followers, His original squad. You know what's cool? They were just regular dudes, like you and me. They weren't superstar preachers or smooth talkers. They were fishermen, working hard and getting their hands dirty. Picture this: Jesus walks up to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Topics: Faith, Divine Calling, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship

The Promise Of Forgiveness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

No matter how much we mess up, God's love is always there to forgive us. When we confess our sins, God promises to forgive us through Jesus. We can live pure lives because of God's forgiveness.

Bring out a big red button labeled Reset. Talk about how video games or computers have reset buttons to start over when things go wrong. Explain that God's forgiveness is like the ultimate reset button for our lives. Share a personal experience of messing up and experiencing God's forgiveness. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 3:23

Topics: Divine Mercy, Redemption, Spiritual Renewal, Grace

Keep The Light Burning Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

It's important to keep our light shining for Christ, even when we face challenges. This can be achieved through community, stepping out of our comfort zone, and allowing the Holy Spirit to convict us.

First off, we can't do life alone. We need our squad, our friends, our community. Remember when the Holy Spirit showed up at Pentecost? All the believers were hanging out together, and boom! The Holy Spirit showed up big time. When we've got a crew that loves us and loves God, people notice. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:28, Acts 2:2-4

Topics: Faithfulness, Perseverance, Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance

He Was Counted Among The Rebels Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus, though sinless, was associated with criminals to demonstrate His love for us and to show that He understands our lowest moments. Despite this, He was exalted by God and given the greatest name above all names.

Hey guys! Hope you're all doing great. Today, we're going to talk about something pretty wild. You know how in movies, the hero is always the good guy, right? Well, in the greatest story ever told, our hero, Jesus, was actually counted among the bad guys. Crazy, huh? This comes from Isaiah 53, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:15-26, Matthew 27:37

Topics: Redemption, Forgiveness, Societal Outcasts, Divine Mercy

Offended By Grace Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

God's grace is for everyone and it can sometimes offend us instead of inspiring us.

Today we're going to dive into a cool story Jesus told about a boss and his workers. It's all about how God's grace can sometimes surprise us, and not always in the way we expect. So, picture this: A boss hires workers for his vineyard at different times of the day. Some start early in the morning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Gifts, Redemption, Faith

The Power Of Connecting With God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jan 23, 2024

Just like Jesus, we need to establish a divine rhythm in our lives that includes rest, prayer, and reconnection with God. This connection empowers us to fulfill our purpose and calling.

Hey guys, ever watched a surfer ride the waves? It's pretty cool, right? They seem to have this rhythm with the ocean, knowing when to stand up, when to ride, and when to bail. It's like they're connected to the ocean. Well, Jesus had a similar connection, but His was with God. And guess what? We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Spiritual Connection, Divine Communication, Prayer, Faith

The Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025

Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more than nostalgia. It’s the holy season where we slow down and enter again into the Scriptures

The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-11 Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Brethren

Lord, Please Move Me Out Of This Waiting Line John 5:1–9 (Esp. Vv. 6 & 8); Hebrews 6:10–12

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Jul 26, 2025

When you consider our topic, it is a prayer and not an instruction or a commandment. it reveals the critical need element in all of us and the desperate state of human depravity without the Savior and without divine help because we all need help.

I first preached this message in 2006, five unique variations in five different services. And with each one, I was profoundly blessed by the inexhaustible dimensions through which the same Scripture revealed Christ. One text. One Christ. Multiple perspectives. This particular message is the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Hebrews 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better Than Wine Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon explores the first chapter of the Song of Solomon as a breathtaking allegory of the soul's journey, moving from a cry for intimacy through the valley of insecurity and into a place of joyful communion with Christ.

Title: Better Than Wine: A Thirst for True Intimacy Text: Song of Solomon, Chapter 1 There is perhaps no book in the Bible that is more misunderstood or neglected than the Song of Solomon. It is a book of vivid poetry, raw emotion, and passionate intimacy. It doesn't contain laws or prophecies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist