Sermons on Going Back To School:

"Keep Crying Kids You're Almost There"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 12, 2010

There is a meanness stalking about, an evil; the devil himself who is devouring souls. And these are the souls of people who live next door to us, work with us, shop beside us, go to school with us or our children. The world is filled with tears, and the

Acts 1:1-11 “Keep Crying Kids You’re Almost There” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN If you have ever driven on Interstate 95 between South Carolina and North Carolina you are most likely familiar with a strange and funny kind of place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 15, 2020

This is the first of a series exploring the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period? A sound foundation for answering the question must first be laid. This message addresses the Method being used to interpret biblical prophecy.

The rapid changes we have experienced in 2020 has caused many of us to think more about the end times. Think about how dramatically the world has changed since March. It makes one wonder what changes are coming in the days ahead. Will the pace of change continue? Will it slow down? Will it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:4, 1 Timothy 5:18, Deuteronomy 25:4, Psalm 57:4, Galatians 5:25, 2 Peter 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Difficult circumstances that move us to GROAN for wisdom are the same circumstances God uses to GROW us in wisdom

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Act 21:1-26 One of the regular tasks I encounter as a pastor is I am often sought out for advice or counsel from people who are in the middle of making difficult decisions. All of us have to make difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Right now, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Therefore: Do Good Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 7, 2023

This is the first in the series where we look at the old adage, whenever you see a Therefore, you need to go back and see what it's there for.

It’s one of those things that preachers say. It is kind of like, “After the but comes the truth,” or “I’m almost finished.” I’m pretty sure if you’ve been in church for any length of time that you’ve heard this particular phrase, perhaps you’ve even said it yourself from time to time, and it is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Go! And See The Glory Of The Word Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2025

The greatest miracle in all of history. God became man. Eternity entered time. The invisible became visible. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

Go! And See the Glory of the Word Made Flesh John 1:14 (NLT): “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” Introduction – The Eternal Word Who Stepped Into Our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:12, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 1:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 12:23-24, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facts About The Fruit

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

A brief message regarding the Fruit of the Spirit, given at a high school chapel service.

Facts about the Fruit Galatians 5:22-23 ACS North Campus Chapel August 30, 2007 I like fruit. Not every fruit. Just some fruits. For instance, I like apples and bananas. But I don’t like apricots and blueberries. And I like pineapple, as long as it’s not on pizza. But there’s a kind of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 7, 2014

An ideal Sunday School or PM service Bible study of Isaiah 9:6

Unto Us a Child Is Born Chuck Sligh December 7, 2014 TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 - “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Moved Into The Neighbourhood

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 15, 2011

A very short talk given to a few hundred school children aged between 5 and 9 plus a lot of their parents, at the Buttsbury Schools Year 1 to 4 Christmas Carol concerts at Christ Church.

(Note to the reader - I will begin by showing a brief 1 minute video about why Christmas is special, with contributions from young children, in which they say that Jesus came to live with us because he loves everybody, because he wanted us to be good not bad, to fix the problems we were having, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Anglican

Our Mission Statement Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2024

Only about 17% of church goers know what the Great Commission says. Why so few? And how can we not only know what it means, but do what it says?

Just before midnight on April 14th, 1915 – the British Ocean Liner Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in less than 3 hours’ time. To this day, the tragedy of the (supposedly) UNSINKABLE Titanic still captures our imagination. On April 15, the news spread that the “unsinkable” Titanic had hit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs For Graduates

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010

A sermon from the book of Proverbs that contains thoughts for those graduating High School.

PROVERBS FOR GRADUATES Proverbs 4 Introduction Congratulations Graduates! This generation has more access to more data about the universe and human personality than all previous generations combined. High School Graduates have been exposed to more information about the world than Plato, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living And Working Together Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 7, 2005

If we truly want to know who we are, why we are here, what our purpose is, and where we are going, we need to go back to the Book of Genesis.This Series of sermons are based on a book by Ruben Shelly

LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER Text: Genesis 2 & 3 Introduction: All schoolteachers can tell you every class they teach is different. They all have different personalities. I had one class several years ago that was unique because of their humor. This was a small class of 11 or 12 students; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When The Lights Go Out

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in the midst of darkness. There are times that we find it difficult to see very far ahead.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis Introduction: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:10, Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Go Out Half-Dressed

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 10: 1 – 19

2 Samuel 10: 1 – 19 Don’t go out half-dressed 10 It happened after this that the king of the people of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. 2 Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness to me.” So, David sent by the hand of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living In The Kingdom 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 26, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about getting revenge; about doing "unto others AS they do unto us." This is a hard message for some Christians to hear because society tells us to defend ourselves at all cost. But what does Jesus say?

Living in the Kingdom 11 Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42; Exodus 21:23-24; Romans 12:17 This morning we are going to talk about what it means to turn the other cheek – in other words, we will be talking about not getting revenge or doing unto others as they “do” unto you. This is part eleven of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Exodus 21:23-24, Romans 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Feb 26, 2007

Jesus calls each of us DAILY to follow Him. He is always leading us to new territory, new tasks, new responsibilities and new service. He daily calls us to deeper understanding. Jesus’ calling to us never ends. Sadly though, our response to Him often

Wherever He Leads, I’ll Go By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross DAILY and follow me.” A man was out fishing in his boat, when he hooked into a large bass. He fought the fish for quite awhile, and finally got it reeled into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23