Sermons on Graduation Youth:

The Worst Sluggard

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2005

The worst sluggard of all is the spiritual sluggard.

INTRO.- ILL.- A teacher gave a subject for composition class. The subject given was the word, “WHAT?” For an hour, the whole class busily expounded and defined this word. One boy, however, submitted his paper in only 1 minute and left the class. On his paper, he had written: “SO WHAT?” Was he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Is Not Work Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

The Holy Spirit, the heart, God's glory

WORSHIP IS NOT WORK (Father’s Day) June 20, 2010 Philippians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: I want to show you a little video made by our Student Minister, Josh Cooper. Show Video Hudson Lawrence Cooper, 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long came into this world on June 8, 2010. And Nicole’s and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witness Protection Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 26, 2011

The temple that John is measuring is the church of Jesus Christ, and both it and its voice, the witnesses, will complete their mission.

This is the hardest chapter in the entire book of Revelation to interpret. At least that’s what all my commentators say. And that’s about the only thing they can all agree on. So I hope I don’t leave you all more confused than you were before we began. The first thing to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by John Petty on Oct 18, 2011

Persecution against the children of God is meant to accomplish two things... shut them up and shut them down.

Matthew 5: 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today I want to speak on something that has been going on since the birth of Cain and Able… the persecution of the children of God. It is no coincidence the last Beatitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

When The Enthusiasm Dies Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 18, 2010

What do we do when our enthusiasm comes to a screeching halt?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: When the Enthusiasm Dies” Exodus 5:1-6:1 The team has prepared all season for this game. In fact, the season all boils down to this moment. Win and you’re the champions – lose and you go home. You’re confident, because you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obeying God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 20, 2013

When I finished college I rejoiced, thinking that at last I would be free of tests - that I would never have to take another. But I discovered that I was just starting a time of testing. In every stage of life there are tests...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2023) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preach Christ

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Preach Christ

PREACH CHRIST (1 CORINTHIANS 2) A young minister in a college town was embarrassed by the thought of criticism from his cultured congregation. He sought counsel from his father, a wise old minister, saying, “Dad, I am handicapped in my ministry in the pulpit I am now serving. (I can’t say anything) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

This story addresses forgiveness and forgiving others

The Call to Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Tim Keller tells the story of being a Yankee and pastoring his first church in a blue collar, Southern town. In the church was one man, who hadn’t even graduated from junior high school and thus, could hardly read. He wanted to live a holy life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2015

A sermon that explores the ascension of Jesus in relation to the personal transformation it brings to the Disciples and ultimately to us.

Would you like to hear a poem about clouds? Very well then. Clouds Christina Rossetti, 1830 - 1894 White sheep, white sheep, On a blue hill, When the wind stops, You all stand still. When the wind blows, You walk away slow. White sheep, white sheep, Where do you go? It’s a poem about clouds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show Your Faithfulness To The Truth

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 14, 2015

There are many great dangers to our faith! But ultimately the response to all of these is the TRUTH of God's Word.

What is the greatest danger to your faith? Please don’t let that question slip quickly from your mind. Consider it carefully. What is the greatest danger to your faith? As we take a moment to reflect on that question I want you to think back to the three Scripture readings for today. Did ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Armed To The Hilt With Christian Virtues

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2015

The mighty power of God at work in and through us empowers us against evil.

Title: Armed to the Hilt with Christian Virtues (The Whole Armor of God) Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Thesis: The mighty power of God at work in us and through us empowers us against evil. Introduction In July I traveled to Winterset, Iowa to attend the annual Newton Family Reunion. As I traveled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 4: Having Wisdom Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 30, 2016

Daniel lived amongst the mostly ungodly of all nations and yet when his light shined even kings came to acknowledge God’s might and power. Do not buy into the lie that you cannot make a difference in your workplace, community, family or nation because through the power of God you can!

THRIVING IN BABYLON Part 4: HAVING WISDOM Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: “Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a godless Culture” by Larry Osborne Daniel’s counterintuitive “responses to wicked leaders, evil ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 10

THE SPIRIT OF FAITH (2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-18) The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Areas For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2017

If we are spiritually alive we will grow spiritually

“Four Areas for Spiritual Growth” September 24, 2017 Luke 13:6-9 “Then he (Jesus) told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Timing Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

What we want to see is that though timing may not be everything to Christmas it is plenty, and a focus on the timing of Christmas events can be quite revealing.

Timing may not be everything, but it is plenty. At the dedication service of the Statue of Liberty a boy was to wave a flag indicating that Senator William Evarts had finished his speech. This way the signal for men high in the head of the statue to let go of a giant French flag, which in turn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7