Sermons on Empowering Youth:

Power Of Pentecost: Unleashing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

The Average Christian And The Average Church are Somewhere Bogged Down Between Calvary and Pentecost. They have been to Calvary for Pardon, but they Have Not Been to Pentecost For Power. Bethlehem means God With Us. Calvary means God For Us. But Pentecost means God In Us.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Able To Turn Our Complaints Into Praise Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 26, 2002

We will walk with the nation of Israel and see the great Praise they start with of God’s mighty hand, then immediately they are into "Woe am I." But God is not tied to a place in time for HIS glory and might. God is able to deliver us from any and every

God is able to turn our Complaints into Praise Moses and Miriam lead in praise for deliverance Complaints come God alone is able to deliver DBF Sunday Sermon, 10/27/02 You know I like most people are apt to Praise God for the many blessing that HE brings into our lives every day. When I survey ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old God's Way (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 5, 2020

Growing Old God's Way - Psalm 71 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Theme #1: Develop a Knowledge of God. • Theme #2: Develop Good Habits. • Theme #3: Develop a Lifestyle of Serving God. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Growing old has been described as the, ‘metallic age’. • That is when you get silver in your hair, gold in your teeth and lead in your ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Oil On My Head

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

The oil on your head represents the anointing of God upon your life.

OIL ON MY HEAD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 23:5 "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:13, Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Pentecost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power, presence, and purpose of the Holy Spirit, as experienced by the early church on the day of Pentecost.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who holds all the answers, but as a fellow pilgrim, walking the same path of faith, seeking to understand the mysteries and wonders of our Almighty God. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us remember that we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Topics: Pentecost

Clothed With Power: Jesus, The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2026

We rejoice that Jesus saves us from sin — and rightly so — but Scripture declares something more. Jesus is the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit. This is not a secondary doctrine. This is discipleship power.

Clothed with Power: Jesus, the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit Introduction: More Than Forgiven — Empowered Church, many believers live forgiven but not empowered. Saved, yet struggling. Redeemed, yet timid. We rejoice that Jesus saves us from sin — and rightly so — but Scripture declares something ...read more

Scripture: John 1:32-34, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:38-39, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 11:13, Ephesians 3:20-21, Luke 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

God is Omnipotent. When we say God is Omnipotent, we are talking about one of the attributes of God.

This particular attribute means HE IS ALL POWERFUL! Illus: A young boy, traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents, sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the lad. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

You're Valuable In The Here And Now

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

A sermon about God uses all ages of people to accomplish his purposes.

The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. NIV Introduction: Grandma and Grandpa illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Proverbs wise truths of life from a father to his son Purpose Statement: It is important that we recognize the value of... I) Youth to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:29

Denomination: Baptist

Children And Their Parents

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 26, 2001

This is a message concerning the fact that children are gifts to their parents and what the responsibility of parents and children are.

I. Children are a Gift From God Genesis 33:5-Jacob told Esau that his children were a gift that God had graciously given him! Genesis 48:9-Joseph told his dad that his sons were a gift from God! Psalm 127:3-Children are a heritage from the Lord and a reward from Him! -LAB says: Children are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Act Your Age

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 13, 2007

This sermon was preached at Colchester Christian Academy. It was used to encourage teens to be teens while living out the example of Christ.

Act Your Age 1 Timothy 4:12 Have you ever heard the saying “Act Your Age?” I may be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that guys probably hear that more often than the ladies do. Experts tell us that girls tend to mature faster than guys. I think that’s why males enjoy things that are crude and rude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Nazarene

Carrying The Aroma Of Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Describes the way we are to impact our community. Expanded outline.

CARRYING THE AROMA OF CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 In verses 12 & 13 of this passage, we find Paul a little down. He’s a little tired. His spirit has been troubled because of having to miss friends and people he cares about. But notice the change in his tone when he gets to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

3,000 Saved Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 5, 2017

Those who acknowledged a readiness to embrace the offer of salvation were baptized on the same day. Their conversion was instantaneous. The appeal made to them was for them to immediately yield themselves to God....

August 29, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: 3,000 Saved Acts 2.41 (KJV) 41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Commentary 41Then they that gladly received his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Growing? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Are You Real?" Are you growing as a Christian?

Series: Are You Real? [#5] ARE YOU GROWING? 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction: On this Easter Sunday, I want to talk to you about your life after you are saved. Yes, I know that today is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ; but for a Christian every day is about resurrection of Jesus Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Remember This

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

This little prayer in Psalm 25 might be entitled a Prayer of Remembrance. In these words David speaks of the memory of God. In these three great "Remembers," I think we too can find a place to anchor our faith in God's memory just as did David.

As we turn to the Word of God this evening I want us to briefly consider just two verses from Psalm 25. Listen again to verses six and seven: "Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed