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The Rescue From Sin Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus came to save us from sin and death at just the right time, showing His love for us even while we were still sinners. His sacrifice brings peace and transforms us through our trials and suffering.

You know how we sometimes talk about the whole sin thing and how it's like this giant wall between us and God? Well, today we're going to dig into how Jesus is like the ultimate superhero, who came to smash that wall to pieces. Imagine you're stuck in a burning building, smoke everywhere, no way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Topics: Redemption, Divine Grace, Eternal Life, Faith In Christ

Increasing God’s Power In Your Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

When we are faithful to God, He is faithful to us. Setbacks may happen, but God never fails His faithful ones. When we are fully available to God, we can access His unlimited power.

Imagine you're facing a million-man army. Sounds scary, right? That's what Asa was up against. But instead of freaking out, he prayed. He told God, "There's no one but You who can help us." And guess what? God showed up big time. He didn't just protect Asa and his kingdom, He gave them a massive ...read more

Topics: Faithfulness, Divine Power, Spiritual Growth, Life Transformation

The War In Heaven Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

Despite the prevalence of bad news and evil in the world, God's goodness always prevails. This is evident in the biblical story of Athaliah's reign and downfall, reminding us that God is always in control and has a plan for good.

Hey guys! I've got some news for you today. Some of it's bad, some of it's good. But don't worry, the good news always wins in the end. You know how in superhero movies, the bad guys seem to be winning at first, but then the good guys always come back stronger and save the day? That's kind of how ...read more

Topics: Divine Victory, Overcoming Evil, Spiritual Warfare, Redemption

I Am The Door Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

Jesus is the door to salvation, inviting us to step through and experience God's goodness and peace. To enter, we must have faith in Him and trust Him with our lives.

So, what's Jesus saying here? He's basically saying He's like a VIP pass. You know, like those special tickets you get at concerts or theme parks that let you skip the lines and get the best seats? Jesus is saying He's our VIP pass to God. Imagine you're at a concert, but you're stuck outside ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Topics: Salvation, Jesus' Teachings, Divine Door, Spiritual Pathways

Five Loaves & Two Fish Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Jesus can take a little and make it a lot. He cares about our needs, both physical and spiritual. He has the power to perform miracles and provide abundantly. Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah, showing His authority and ability to do amazing things. He is the ultimate source of what we need.

In this story, we see how much Jesus cares for people. When He saw the big crowd, He felt deep compassion for them. He didn't turn them away or ignore their needs. Instead, He healed their sick and helped them. This shows us that Jesus isn't distant or uncaring, but a loving Savior who cares about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Miracles, Divine Provision, Biblical Miracles, Jesus' Teachings

God Accomplishes What We Can’t Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Grace is God doing in us what we can't do ourselves. In this passage, we see God's grace revealing Himself to Peter, Jesus building His church, and the church's victories over the power of death.

Today, we're going to chat about some seriously cool stuff about how God works in our lives. The gospel isn't just good news, it's like the best news ever. And we don't have to wait until we're in heaven to experience it. God wants to do amazing things in and through us every single day. Picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Gifts, Unmerited Favor, Salvation

Obey Regardless Of The Consequences Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Jesus came so that we could have a really good life. But to have that good life, we have to listen to Jesus and do what he says. When we obey Jesus no matter what happens, we will face hard times and suffering, but we will also experience God’s presence and provision.

Jesus told his friends that he was going to suffer, be killed, and then rise again. They didn't get it because they thought the Messiah was supposed to be invincible. But Jesus was showing them that suffering and death were part of God’s plan. Imagine if you had a piece of coal. It's black, dirty, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Topics: Sacrificial Love, Spiritual Growth, Perseverance, Divine Comfort

Mercy For Me But Not For Thee Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

In God's kingdom, we must extend mercy and forgiveness to others just as we have received it ourselves. Jesus teaches us to love and forgive unconditionally, healing our hearts and relationships.

Today we're gonna chat about something we all deal with - forgiveness and mercy. Jesus was pretty clear that these things are super important to God. When someone does us wrong, our first reaction isn't usually to forgive and show mercy. But Jesus wants us to do just that, just like God does for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Divine Forgiveness, Merciful God, Kingdom Values, Grace

A Joyful Noise Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024

Worship, positivity, and joy are pillars that support us through difficult times and bring us closer to God's presence. They transform our lives, renew us, and provide a firm anchor for our souls.

Psalm 98 kicks off with Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. Worship isn't just something we do because we have to; it's our special time to connect with God and say thanks for all the awesome stuff He's done. When we worship, we're tuning into God's love and grace. Sing a ...read more

Topics: Praise, Divine Joy, Spiritual Positivity, Sacred Worship

Nip False Teaching In The Bud Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES

BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES OF: - PROMOTING GOD’S PROGRAM FOR THIS CHURCH AGE - HITTING THE TARGET OF LOVE - EXPOSING REBELLIOUS SINNERS - GUARDING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION: Soccer Illustration: nothing worse in soccer than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Rome, With Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 7, 2007

In this sermon we notice five divine privileges that belong to all Christians.

Scripture Today we come to the end of Paul’s introduction in his letter to the Romans. Paul used the ancient format of beginning his letter with the sender’s name, followed by a brief summary of the gospel, then the recipient’s name, and a greeting. Today, we are going to look at the recipients of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Virtuous Kingdom: The Virtue Of Lordship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 17, 2008

A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Lordship Mark 11:27-33 Sermon Objective: A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority. Supporting Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; Matthew 25:31-46; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

The doctrine of the virgin birth is an essential foundation of the doctrines of the divinity of Christ and the Incarnation.

Series: The Doctrines of Christmas THE VIRGIN BIRTH Matthew 1:18-25 I. THE CASE FOR THE VIRGIN BIRTH Was Jesus really born of a virgin? A. Testified of by Scripture Old Testament Prophecies (Gen 3:15) AAnd I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Heals The Official's Son Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Mar 12, 2007

The second in a series of Lenten sermons, it delves into how Jesus is the divine healer

I. This morning I read a story in the news about this 14 month old baby they call the miracle child A. This boy when he was just 2 weeks old was taken to the hospital by his parents when they noticed he was ashen and cold. When they got to the hospital his heart stopped. Doctors tried for 30 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Lutheran