Sermons on Graduating Seniors:

A View From The Finish Line - Part 2

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 2, 2003

A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at one?”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

When The Heathen Rage Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2024

Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done.

“When The Heathen Rage” Acts 4:23-31 Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done. We have a great example before us to consider the next time you are sharing a testimony and others decide to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 18, 2007

A Baccalaureate Service of recognition and encouragement

Baccalaureate Service • TO THE STUDENTS: o Well, what a glorious day and what a glorious time in your lives. • TO THE PARENTS AND CONGREGATION o We have all come here this afternoon to recognize the hard work and effort of these young men and women. o They are about to make a major transition ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

God Demands Complete Obedience

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

God has given us different talents because God has different jobs for each of us to do.

Most of us understand that, but what many do not seem to understand is what God has called them to do and equipped them to do, HE EXPECTS THEM TO DO! Our desire should be as Christ's. He said in John 4:34, "...My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Demands Complete Obedience

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

God has given us different talents because God has different jobs for each of us to do.

Most of us understand that, but what many do not seem to understand is what God has called them to do and equipped them to do, HE EXPECTS THEM TO DO! Our desire should be as Christ's. He said in John 4:34, "...My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Nation... Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

This message is a "Part 2" continuation of my sermon - "Blessed Is The Nation Whose God Is The Lord."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. Unfortunately, when I prepared this in July, 2000, I was much more concerned about the message I was trying to impart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4th Of July - Let God Be Praised! - Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018

I know that America is not perfect, but I do believe that it is the greatest nation on earth. And part of the reason is because our forefathers acknowledged God & their dependence upon Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 78:1-4; Isaiah 33:22 Last week my message was entitled, “Let God be Praised!", which was based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4, Isaiah 33:22, Psalm 150:6, Psalm 106:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battle Of The Brains

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need for someone to become a genius to share the gospel!

INTRODUCTION “Brothers, I do not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaim to you this message from God!” (Borrowing the thought of Paul’s message to Corinthians in Chapter 2 verse 1) The problem of Corinthians is best described in verse 12. They were pulling each other on each ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating And Embracing A Life Well Lived

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004

We celebrate a life well lived by accepting the salvation made possible by the life and actions of Christ and we embrace a life well lived by living out Galatians 6:7-10.

This is the season of baccalaureate services (and we had a great one last weekend here in Kendallville), of graduations, and of weddings that mark the end of one chapter of life and the beginning of a new chapter of life. It is a time of year in which we frequently celebrate life, love, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Miracles For The Middle Aged

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

A miracle to solidify middle agedo participants in the church.

Miracles for the middle aged Acts 4:22 One of the greatest revivals in the New Testament takes place when a middle aged man gets on fire for God. The Bible tells us here that the man who received the miracle was over 40 years old. It is most commonly accepted that middle age is from 35 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gray Is My Favorite Color Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why older folk are so important to a healthy family and a healthy church

Gray Is My Favorite Color Leviticus 19:32 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today I want to take the occasion of this Memorial Day weekend (or Decoration Day, as they called it when I was a kid) and the middle of our Season of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where There Is Unity, God Exists

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 6

WHERE UNITY IS, GOD EXISTS (ACTS 6:1-7) Today my message is on the real church. It’s been said, “Anyone can love the ideal church. The challenge is to love the real church.” In the church where I was the pastor to the English congregation of a Chinese church, the aging senior pastor on the Chinese ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relationships #1 - The Value Of Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

In Matthew 22, Jesus stated that the two most important things that we can do in life are to love God, and love people. Why are relationships so important?

RELATIONSHIPS #1 – THE VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS OPENING: • This morning I want to talk to you about why it is absolutely essential that we learn how to build strong and healthy relationships with one another… • This message is on perhaps the most important issue in the world. Why? KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

Be Careful How You Live

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004

High School Baccalaureate Service

Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listen And Follow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012

What does it mean to listen to and follow the voice of the Good Shepherd?

Thursday chapel PASTORS DAY John 10: "My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me." Do you remember that image you saw on Monday, of all of those sheep following behind the shepherd? The shepherd would make a noise, and the sheep would recognize that noise, and they would follow ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Lutheran