Sermons on Juniors:

The Invocation (Sermon Adapted From Brent Merten) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 2, 2014

The Invocation reminds us of where we are and who we are.

How many rituals do you have? How many procedures do you follow on a regular basis? Many of you make a pot of coffee upon waking in the morning or stop at Tim Horton’s because you wouldn’t dare start your day without a caffeine hit. That’s a ritual. Brushing teeth after meals is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Great Struggle With Pride Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Pride is an inaccurate and malformed understanding of one’s self-image and self-worth. It places our perspective above God, believes we know better than God, and propels us toward tragic consequences.

June 18 Our Great Struggle with Pride The lower we bend, the higher we fly. Pride is an inaccurate and malformed understanding of one’s self-image and self-worth. 1. Pride places our perspective above God’s. 2. Pride believes we know better for ourselves than God Critical connections: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Father, The Son And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

God’s love is made known to us through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and continues to work among us in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, the church.

I wonder whether you could recall your experiences during the first few months or years when you started working and were a junior employee. Among those experiences, could you remember a few extra things you were expected to do outside your job description that people who had been around for some ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

For this Thanksgiving Day message we focused on thanking God for people and on thanking people who have served God by serving us.

Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13, 2002 All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten. All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, but there in the sandpile at Sunday School. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Of Middle Aged Saved Man

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 4, 2002

This is a funeral outline that was created for the funeral of a middle aged Christian man. The first part is personal stories about his life.

Funeral Thank you on behalf of the family for being here today. I know that this is a difficult day for you as the family. My prayer is that we can find help and hope from the Word of God that will assist you in dealing with this loss. OBIT I. Al was a good man. A) Alice related that even when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

How All The Best Stories Begin

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Life and death of John the Baptist

Children’s story, 4 May 2003 Matthew 11:1-6 How must all the best stories begin? Once upon a time there was a man called Zach. Who would like to hold up the picture of Zach? Now Zach and his wife Liz had tried to have children throughout their married life but they couldn’t. How do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting In The Wings

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message on patience in waiting on God.

WAITING IN THE WINGS 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: He is the second-string quarterback on his junior high football team. She is a housewife who substitutes for teachers at the elementary school down the street. The nurse has her beeper clipped to her blue jeans as she shops for groceries. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is All The Bible Inspired? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 30, 2015

An informational sermon meant to teach the hearer the purpose and inspiration of the Bible for those who follow Jesus Christ.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Is all the Bible inspired? All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16) How to introduce: The Bible remains the biggest “best seller” among books in the world. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father's Questions To Ministry Leaders Series

Contributed by Vj Traven on Oct 19, 2022

It is time for us as Ministry Leaders to self-examine and consecrate ourselves to be part of the next mighty move of God expanding His Kingdom of Glory.

Christ is the Lawful Owner of the Earth and its fulness. By His Blood, He purchased us for His purpose - (Psalm 24:1; Hebrews 1:2, 9:23-24; 2Thessalonians 2:14; Revelation 5:9). Therefore, our fame, talents, degrees, culture, language, and wealth signify nothing if Christ is not formed in us. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Safe And Secure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2003

Are we safe since 9/11?

INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second ripcord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick you up.” The paratrooper took a deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proper Care And Feeding Of Parents Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

This is the third message in our series "Desperate Households." We’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-6:4. Today the Scripture we’re going to study essentially shows us how to treat our parents.

This is the third message in our series “Desperate Households.” We’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-6:4. The past two weeks we’ve focused on the relationship between husbands and wives. I’m calling today’s message “The Proper Care and Feeding of Parents.” The Scripture we’re going to study ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Life Beyond The Now Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 5, 2012

Paul wrote so much to remind and encourage about what it meant to live beyond this life and how we should celebrate that truth that the world cannot understand.

One thing you notice when you study what Paul wrote is that he wrote some much about what we talk so little about. It may be because the people he wrote to faced death on a daily basis. War, persecution, disease and lack of medical advances made death a constant reality. Paul wrote so much to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Always Give Yourself Fully To The Work Of The Lord

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 10, 2011

Your labor is not in vain. The resurrection promises and God's mercy motivate you to work for him with courage and passion.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. A month and a half ago a parent of one of our former Lakeside students sent out an email requesting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Lutheran

Judgment Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

It's time to stand! Message on the Ten Commandments

It's Time To Stand Earlier this week, I was kind of stuck in a rut. I am sure that many of you have had that happen to you, and it happens to pastors as well. In short, I felt somewhat "stuck in neutral". The game plan, after a sabbatical of sorts from preaching in Revelation was to return to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Love By Serving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 30, 2015

3 essential characteristics of a servant attitude

LOVE BY SERVING Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became involved in the church and was led to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance