Sermons on Graduation Youth:

Prosperity, Hope And The Future?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2004

God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future.

Prosperity, Hope, the Future? Thesis: God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future. Introduction: Commencement is always a time filled with relief and joy as you have conquered ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Psalm 62:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twas The Night Before . . . ?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 21, 2010

On Halloween it seems fitting to speak about Hell, this sermon shows that Hell is a choice, there are no second chances there and Heaven is a much better choie.

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE . . . (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Today is Halloween, the night before what has been called “All Saints Day” a supposed time to pray and remember the dead. The History of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.

Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Hope, God's Plan, Moving Forward

What Next?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

Easter should make a difference, but for many of us the Resurrection doesn’t make a difference in our lives

Imagine that the most important thing that could possibly happen in your life happens, but afterward, nothing changes. You graduate from college, but instead of going out and getting a job, you just go home and continue to live with Mom and Dad, getting an allowance, and years later at the age ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Halfway Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001

Luke interrupts his story of the missionary journeys to introduce the reader to a man named Apollos.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 32 “When Halfway is not Enough!” Acts 18:24-28 In our last study we saw that, “It is always too soon to Quit!” The apostle Paul found the task before him in Corinth almost overwhelming. The immorality of the city coupled with the fact that he was alone, left ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, Acts 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Goal

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 25, 2002

It doesn’t matter what we know or how much we know, unless we have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ we are nothing and have nothing. Paul shows us how to gain an intimate knowledge of Christ.

Christ Our Goal Reading - Philippians 3: 1-14 Introduction: When a little boy fell out of bed and his mother asked him how it happened, he replied, “I stayed too near where I got in.” For many Christians they conduct their lives in the same way. They become satisfied that their sins are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Powerless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2003

Our powerlessness is the result of at least one of three things and more often than not is the result of the combination of all three - Lie Faith, Lax Lives, and Little connectivity!

POWERLESS MATTHEW 17:14-21 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 10:1 we read that Christ gave the disciples power over and the authority to act against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. They were sent into Galilee to preach the kingdom of God and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Salvation

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003

The Mercy of God has the ability to change lives

1 Peter 1:3-12 October 20, 2002 Piggott Christian Church D.T. ¡§The Mercy of God has the ability to change lives.¡¨ TITLE: ¡§A Great Salvation¡¨ Intro: ¡§How do you know you are going to heaven?¡¨ -- Being asked a question while applying for a youth ministry. At what point can you say, ¡§I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Am I

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story .

Introduction: All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story . . . how that . . . . 1. God spoke to Abraham to get out of his country into Canaan, and he did 2. God told Abraham that He would bless him by giving him a son and making his son into a nation 3. Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Friend Request Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010

This message is a reminder that Jesus calls us friend and we are called to be friends with others.

We are in the middle of a series on facebook. Facebook was created to help you connect and share with the people in your life. And we are noticing what this can teach us about our faith. On facebook you have quote, unquote “friends.” These are the people you are connected to through ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowing Him Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 15, 2009

Expounding on the differences between knowing about Christ and knowing Him.

Knowing Him Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Before we get started I want you all to stop for a moment and think of a film that you truly enjoy… Did you think of one? I did, I thought of the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. I really like that movie. But I was thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Headship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 8:13-18 about the heads of the households coming back for more instruction in the Word to lead their families

Text: Nehemiah 8:13-18, Title: Spiritual Headship, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Some quote about the definition of headship from the RBM&W book, Abilene Christian University researchers, Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Carley Dodd have recently concluded a cross-generational ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How A Loving Parent Can Build A Loving Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2008

By studying the lives of Mary and Joseph we can learn how we can build a loving family.

How A Loving Parent Builds a Loving Family Luke 2:41-52 We don’t have a lot of information on the home life of Jesus. From the Biblical account of the home of Jesus we know that his parents were loving and caring parents. From birth to 12 Jesus had both parents at home. Sometime between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Free Methodist

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2008

I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses are still the brightest days! When was the last time you sensed that you were the brightest spot in someone’s darkest place? This

For 4 weeks we will be looking at the topic, “Bright Hope In Dark Days” and how we must be looking for the best way to be the brightest person in some else’s darkest place. I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist