Sermons on Graduation Sunday:

Graduation Day

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 21, 2007

A message celebrating graduating students by reminding them of the God’s great graduation day.

Graduation Day Today is a day of new beginnings. We celebrate our graduates as they turn the page to a new chapter in their life. We celebrate with a brother in Christ who is turning the page to a new chapter in his life as well. It is graduation day. For our text this morning I’d like to draw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Graduation 2018

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 11, 2018

God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds each day

Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Graduate Studies Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 49 – 62

Luke 9: 49 – 62 Graduate Studies 49 Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-62

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Graduations Of God Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2012

There is a progression of how we see and know God. He is A God (creator, etc.); then he becomes THE God (of others, Abraham, etc.); then he is MY God (personal relationship); finally he is OUR God (a community of believers).

1. HS Grads: • You have been in school now for 2160 days. • You have spent 12,960 hours in classes. • That translates into 777,600 minutes. • So far you’ve lived approximately 18 years. • You’ve been around 216 months. • You have been breathing 936 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Graduation!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022

Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26, Luke 10:21, Luke 4:1-14, Luke 3:21-22, Zephaniah 3:17, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Only Works When You Know Where You're Going

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Graduation message

IT ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING Sunday, June 8, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A doctor was traveling to find a patient in a small town who comes to a split in the road on a back country lane. The road sign at the fork points both directions for the same town. Seeing a farmer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Leads Us Heavenward

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 17, 2010

Where are you headed? That's not only a question for high school seniors, but for all of us. A. Only faith in Jesus' words leads heavenward B. This faith confesses Jesus crucified and risen C. This faith is a living, busy, active, powerful thing in us

Text: Luke 24:44-53 Theme: Jesus Leads Us Heavenward A. Only faith in Jesus' words leads heavenward B. This faith confesses Jesus crucified and risen C. This faith is a living, busy, active, powerful thing in us Season: Graduate Sunday - Ascension Day Date: May 16, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Perfect Peace

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A Graduation Message

Graduation Sunday June 5th, 2005 Perfect Peace Every year this Sunday seems to sneak up on me faster and faster. It seems as though we have our school kick-off and welcome a new group of seniors and in the blink of an eye we’re sending them off in this service. Every class that I have had the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Still A Student (Graduation)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 20, 2007

As we go through life we move from one page to the next… we move from chapter to chapter… leaving behind the past and moving into the next stage of our life… and along the way... we are still learning – still students!

“Still a Student” Psalms 119:105 Introduction A class of high school sophomores had been assigned a term paper. Now the day of reckoning had come, the papers were due to be handed in. The teacher knew that a particular student, named Gene, had not been working steadily on his paper as others had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing The Future

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008

A message for our graduates.

Dakota Community Church June 22, 2008 Facing the Future It is Graduate Sunday here at Dakota Community Church and we are looking forward with these fresh faced young adults to the exciting times that lie ahead. People love to wonder about the future; don’t they? I mean we dream about it, we tell ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Life After Graduation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2012

Let me share some goals for life after graduation. 1- Seek the Lord 2- Continue your education 3- Concentrate on people 4- Go to work

INTRO.- ILL.- Physics Teacher: "Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?" Student: "Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything." Do we really learn anything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Graduating Seniors

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 19, 2023

A sermon about the Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30 5/21/23 a.m. Senior Sunday Good morning folks, thank you all for being here today. Today is the day we honor our Graduates. Remington Johnson and Chance Ramsey. I’ve known them both since they were born. Two fine young men. I’m proud of them. They have MADE IT!!! They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation 1999 - Learning

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!”

TEXT: Proverbs 8:33 SUBJECT: LEARNING (Graduation 1999) Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!” You may not know this, but school was never meant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

#3 A Prayer For A Graduate Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 1, 2003

Using Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, we have an effective model for praying for what we need.

What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? Graduates, if you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man who found a genie-in-a-bottle? This young adult is walking down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guidelines For Graduates

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Jun 4, 2001

A sermon to graduates (any graduates) with three guidelines for success as faithful Christians. Message is appropriate for challenging any Christians. Based on II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; and Hebrews 12:1-3

Guidelines For Graduates II Timothy 1:7; Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction Illustration: Going down the highway a bumper sticker was observed that said, "I’m a Pearl Harbor survivor." The unique thing about this bumper sticker was that is was on the back of a Toyota truck. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational