Sermons on Equipping Kids:

When God Says No Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009

David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

Those who obey God by faith find real and lasting joy.

Well… welcome to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so excited that you’re here. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are truly thrilled… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-68

Do What You Say. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

In Psalm 119, David explains that before he took the wrong way and it left him broken. But now, he’s listening to God. Do you have a similar story? Ever taken the wrong way?

**Well… welcome to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so excited that you’re here. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are truly thrilled… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

The Fire Fighters, Victums And Heros

Contributed by Brian Sturtz on Dec 31, 2002

Christians need to share Jesus with others now before it is to late.

The firefighters Luke 16:19-26 First of all the Rich Man was immune to the need. Notice (v.20) that Lazarus sat at the rich man’s gate. Now what do you do with a gate. Yup, you go in and out. Thus the rich man would have passed by Lazarus everyday. He saw him. He got used to seeing him. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23, Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Seekers Of Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

Know that God wants to bless with tremendous blessings (past, present, future)and it gives Him pleasure to do so.

For Seekers of Every Spiritual Blessing by Andrew Chan, PBC Vancouver, BC Ephesians 1:3-14 “…blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Is it true? Many perhaps wonder where is this blessing. How can God be blessing. Look at the world… not much blessing, … But from the very beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

#3putting Fires Out: Communication Skills Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2005

Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

#3 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Did You Really Say That?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 27, 2005

The sin of gossip continues to be a problem in our society and can causes hurts, damage relationship, and destroy the body of Christ. With the development of instant messaging and online diaries, gossip is able to spread at a pace like never before.

DID YOU REALLY SAY THAT? James 3:2-12 INTRODUCTION: A. Norman Rockwell had the ability to portray everyday life in a way unlike most other artists. The faces in his paintings are always full of expression, on the verge of being cartoonish, yet his paintings always seem to carry some kind of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Missing Link Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

Implications of the 7th Commandment - Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

The Missing Link Introduction: A Kid’s Eye View When I was a kid, I discovered among my parents’ books an ornately illustrated volume of the 10 Commandments. It looked like it was probably a reproduction of an illuminated manuscript that had been painstakingly created by medieval monks. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

To Be

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 10, 2007

To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The simpl

To Be To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The popular interpretation of the speech holds that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Mothers Matter Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 30, 2006

This is the first message in a series called "Your Family Matters!"

How many of you would agree with me that mothers are the best? Amen? I have the privilege of having a wonderful mother! I have a mother who loved me unconditionally, even when I did not deserve it; a mother who punished me when I was wrong and sometimes didn¡¦t punish me when she probably should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is To Blame?

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

To change the future of America tomorrow, we must effectively raise up the children and youth of today.

Colossians chapter 3 Some humor for you: A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church lights were lowered, and then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until the little one started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Valley Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

God’s presence when life takes us in the valley

September 3, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 In the Valley A couple of years ago, a church in Seattle, Washington was having a big kick-off Sunday. It was the weekend after Labor Day and they wanted to do something for their children’s programs. So they brought in Barney the Dinosaur. They learned, Kids ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ooh, Ooh, Pick Me!

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 4, 2001

Isaiah’s answer to God’s call.

Isaiah 6:1-8 Years ago there was a program on television called Welcome Back, Kotter. It was about a guy who taught at a New York high school. Well, he didn’t just teach; he was responsible for a group of kids called The Sweathogs. They were called this because they were the kids who were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Eulogy Rosia Walker

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This is a eulogy for a woman who was not heavily involved in church, but was a pillar of love to her family.

Rosia Walker In a very small town, in the heart of Alabama, in the year 1909, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to John and Colevia Jeter, and they called that little bundle Rosia. That’s about as close to a rose as you can get. She lived a life with all the beauty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Losing Equation Or A Winning Combination Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

2nd of 4 on Money. Based on 1 Timothy this series asks us to make 4 decisions about how we will treat money in our lives. This message forms the basis of our giving. A message on contentment by Ken Kersten was the source some points.

A Losing Equation or a Winning Combination I have always enjoyed math - because it just make sense (not like grammar with all it’s exceptions) and it always adds up. People who choose to love money and use people will always end up corrupt and ruined - always. People who choose right living and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ