Sermons on Growing Old:

Penalties (Leviticus 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 19, 2024

What penalties for sin were there under the old covenant? How do we handle this in the new covenant? Let's look at Leviticus 20.

Were there penalties for breaking God’s law? What are some examples? How do we handle such immorality in our churches? Let’s review Leviticus 20. Moloch was a Canaanite god or the name of a sacrifice of little children in which they were passed through fire. Can you imagine the grieving parents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Putting On The New Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the necessity of casting aside our old, sinful nature and embracing a new, godly persona, as well as understanding the characteristics and benefits of this new identity in Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today we're diving deep into a topic that's central to our Christian walk - the necessity of putting on the "new man." The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, writes, "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Topics: Spiritual Growth

What To Wear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage Christians to shed their old, sinful selves and embrace a new self, embodying Christ-like attributes such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness.

Good morning, church family! Our scripture today is Colossians 3:9-10. It reads: "Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator." This passage is all about shedding ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Topics: Putting On, Spirit

The New Year The New Me But The Same God.

Contributed by Brandon Ogden on Apr 21, 2003

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

The New Year, the New Me, But the Same God Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. With the New Year rapidly approaching and people prepare themselves for their New Year resolutions. Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

"Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Luke 8:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

“generational Conflict” blessing Others Through Humility And Respect Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 3, 2013

Generational Conflict is not new. We learn from the Joseph story that Humility from the Old will encourage the young to accomplish great things, and Respect from the young will provide honor that is due to their seniors.

An article in “Christianity Today” suggests that many churches have become segregated - not by race, but by age. Mollie Hemmingway writes about a newly started church that meets in a movie theater. All of the attenders are under 30. They are single, professional, independent and hip. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship Vs. Religion Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2019

Paul warns about threee subtles deceptions about living the Christian life that can cause us to get detoured from focusing on a growing love relationship with God.

Having discussed how our victory over the power of sin and the temptations to sin provided by the flesh, the world and the devil in our daily lives has been provided for through Christ death, burial and resurrection; Paul now addresses three subtle detours that can get the child of God. These ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#6 Long Waits And Sudden Answers! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2003

Mary and Martha waited 4 DAYS, ---96 HOURS, --- 5,760 MINUTES, ---345,600 SECONDS --- but Jesus knew what he was doing.Good Waiting grows faith.

LONG WAITS AND SUDDEN ANSWERS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #6 on waiting. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with Joy and gladness 6. Long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Priesthood Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

We do not live today as new testament believers under the old ceremonial order of animal sacrifices and offerings for our transgressions and shortcomings of the law, Nevertheless The order of the priesthood has not passed away.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worth The Effort Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2020

It takes great effort to build up (edify) believers with the Word of God, both on the part of those who teach and those who learn. But it is worth it.

Worth the Effort (Acts 20:1-12) 1, This week, I watched part of a White Sox baseball game from two weeks agon on youtube. It was nice to be able to fast forward and see the more interesting moments. Which brings on a joke. 2. Have you heard about the first baseball game in the Bible? In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#20: Kingdom Parables Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 14, 2020

In one parable, Jesus says the kingdom of God is like a seed that grows and in another parable, like the tiny mustard seed. This sermon examines two Kingdom Parables.

#20: Kingdom Parables Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 14, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 4:26-32 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Learns His Destiny

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003

I make the argument that Jesus begins to learn about His relationship to God the Father during the event when He was left in the Temple when He was 12-years-old.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net 1/8/03 Title: Events In the Life of Christ: Jesus Learns His Destiny Text: Luke 2:41-52 Introduction Well, here we are at the 1st Wednesday Night service of the New Year... As I began to think and plan about what to do on these Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Nazarene

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. He we answer the old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?".

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People Introduction: A. In the wake of tragedy... 1. Why do bad things happen to good people? 2. Why does God allow it? 3. What is the Biblical view? B. "All things work together for good..." (Romans 8:28) We know that in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican