Sermons on High School:

The Priest Who Shows God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 16, 2011

As our great High Priest, Christ offers Himself as the sacrifice for our sins and intercedes for us with the Father.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas April 17, 2011 THE PRIEST WHO SHOWS GOD’S MERCY Jesus Christ -- The Center of Our Faith: Part 3 Isaac Butterworth Hebrews 4:14-5:6 (NIV) 4:14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens,Jesus the Son of God, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and taken to Annas and then to the palace of Caiaphas, the high priest. Then he was taken to Pilate.

Found in Matthew 27:2,11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7 and John 18:28-38 Matthew 27:2 (John 18:28) Arrested When they had bound Jesus, the whole multitude led him away (from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment) and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor and it was early. John 18:28-29 The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 18, 2016

The Christian who is faithful in soul winning will have abundant rewards and a high position in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ

THE JOY OF A SOUL WINNER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The winning of souls is a surpassing privilege that brings great joy each time a soul is won by the Gospel. - There is no greater happiness and rejoicing than to see someone you have spoken to, prayed for, and cared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hollow Day, Holiday, Or Holy Day?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 10, 2012

WHile much of the world awaits the arrival of Christmas as a Holy Day, those who deny its real significance seem bent on insisting that it is just another holiday.

Hollow Day, Holiday, or Holy Day? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of Bethlehem a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Being A Quitter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

When Sir Winston Churchill was a young man, he attended a preparatory school, and although he was in the lower third of his class, he graduated and went on to the university.

After a successful military career and after having been elected Prime Minister of England twice, near the end of his life he was invited back to Harrow (the preparatory school) to address the students. His coming was announced, and all the students awaited the arrival of this great orator. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Being A Quitter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

When Sir Winston Churchill was a young man, he attended a preparatory school, and although he was in the lower third of his class, he graduated and went on to the university.

After a successful military career and after having been elected Prime Minister of England twice, near the end of his life he was invited back to Harrow (the preparatory school) to address the students. His coming was announced, and all the students awaited the arrival of this great orator. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022

This sermon focuses on the human tendency to judge others and the forms of judgement that have no place within God's Kingdom or his people.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at Matthew 7:1. We will be looking at only five verses today. While you are looking that up, I was looking on the internet this past week for illustrations to open my sermon, and I came across one that I thought was very good. Not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Title: The Journey Into Maturiry

Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 20, 2002

This sermon will help the young people to see education as a process for hel[ping themselves to become mature.

Introduction:The church at Philipi was Paul’s "joy and crown" (4:1). Of all his churches it gave him the least trouble, perhaps no trouble at all, and the most satisfaction. So Philippians is a letter of joy, brimming over with expectations of gratitude, affection and love. Philippians is also a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Life Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Understanding Jesus’ claim as the life

Tonight, I brought some of my most valued stuff that I wanted to share with you guys. When I was younger, I was an avid collector of baseball cards. If you have been in my apartment and looked into the corner of my bedroom, there are about 15 boxes of baseball cards that are all filled. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Back The Garden: God, Humans And The Snake"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2016

A sermon that let's you know you are not a mistake.

"Getting Back to the Garden: Adam, Eve, and the Serpent" Genesis 2:16-17, 3:1-13, 21-24 Last week I saw a young teenage girl with a tee-shirt which read "We are all mistakes." When I saw that, it made me sad. I wonder how many folks, out in the world, wandering the halls, heading to their ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Things In Common

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Something we all have in common is that we generally hang out with people we have things in common with.

• Sport fans generally hang out with sports fans • Computer nerds generally hang out with computer nerds • Racing fans generally hang out with racing fans • Political junkies generally hang out with political junkies • Alcoholics hang out with alcoholics • Gossips hang out with gossips It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

A short sermon encouraging my congregation to remain faithful as they celebrate their 48th year of ministry.

(adapted from a message by Darrel Land) SPECIAL DAY: HOMECOMING AT FCC-MARTINSVILLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 TITLE: “FOUND FAITHFUL” OPEN: A. What is “Homecoming” at a church all about? 1. Traditionally, homecoming celebrations look back at the past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022

This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of The Box

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 14, 2004

A message challenging students to not limit God concerning their abilities.

Out of the Box “Discovering God’s BIG plans for our lives” Introduction Place 3 boxes in front of the audience. Say: The worst enemy, we have in doing great things for God, are these 3 boxes. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: United Methodist

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022

Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ