Sermons on Middle Age:

Living With A Sense Of Duty

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 6, 2003

When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making the world a safer place

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Allow me to clear something up. When it comes to the subject of the war, people are usually found somewhere between the emotions of anger and gratitude: anger for what is happening right now in the middle east or gratitude for a nation that is committed to making ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Nine Things Not To Consider When Determining What's Right Or Wrong

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

In the life of every Christian, there will eventually be a struggle between “oughts” and “actions.” Every day has a way of forcing choices upon us, putting us in the middle of things that we should or should not do. When it comes to decision making for

Nine Things NOT to Consider When Determining What’s Right Or Wrong By Alex McFarland “There is nothing wrong with what we did! Besides, we really love each other.” These were the reasons Jennifer gave for “going to far” with her boyfriend when confronted by her Mom. Jennifer knew what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling God's Vision

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 23, 2006

This message focuses on fulfilling God’s vision for the Willow Vale Community Church. The message was given at a church vision dinner to present the 2006 budget.

“Fulfilling Our Mission” “Finding God’s Vision for the Willow Vale Church” Pastor Ray Ellis Our Mission - "Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping, and sending them out to make more and better disciples." (BLES) Philippians 1:5-6 “Because you have been my partners in spreading the Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Godly Success

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on May 16, 2023

Your youthfulness is your usefulness Invest your time Invest your energy Invest your passion Jesus started his ministry at 30 Joseph dreamt at age 17 and became a minister at age 30 Pay any price for knowledge Thinking differently is very critical in life

Psalms 112:3 Your youthfulness is your usefulness Invest your time Invest your energy Invest your passion Jesus started his ministry at 30 Joseph dreamt at age 17 and became a minister at age 30 Pay any price for knowledge Thinking differently is very critical in life Romans 12:2 If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:3

Keep Your Eyes Focused On The Rock

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Dec 3, 2004

There are many storms of life that come against Christians. We recognize that Satan seeks to destroy us. Jesus will give you peace in the middle of storm if you keep your eyes upon Him.

KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON THE ROCK! Adapted from a sermon by Richard L Thetford •Isa 43:1-3a 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2 When thou passest through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering With God

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Oct 3, 2006

In the middle of intense suffering, Job proclaims that God knows and takes notice of our suffering. He also tells us that God is in control of the suffering. Lastly, we will see that God rewards endurance.

Job has gone through some tough times. In Job, we see him enduring all four major forms of suffering that humankind faces. He faces the loss of income and security, the loss of valued possessions, the loss of loved ones and the loss of health. Either one would be enough do deal with, but Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-12

Denomination: United Methodist

It Happened Once Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2008

John proclaims the incarnation in the first chapter of his gospel. In the middle of his proclamation John appears as a man, sent, to witness, so that all might believe. We pick up that ministry today.

John 1: 6-8, 19-28 “It Happened Once” INTRODUCTION There are many perspectives of life. • One group of people sees all of life as happenstance. Things happen for no particular reason, and if there is a god, that god is not actively involved in the everyday situations of life. • Another ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace, Be Still Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2013

Jesus was asleep. The boat was going down. But didn’t Jesus know there’d be a storm? Then why would He ask His disciples to sail into the teeth of this terrible storm in the middle of the night?

OPEN: A mother and her young daughter were at home alone. The father was gone on a trip for his company and night was coming on. Outside, it became increasingly dark and disturbing. The moon was out, but the wind howled menacingly in trees and the branches of some of those trees brushed ominously ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

G Vs. E And We Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2020

In John 1:4-5, the Apostle John is speaking about the tension and struggle and conflict of light and life verses darkness and death. We must choose what side we are on and there is no middle ground.

G VS. E AND WE JOHN 1:4-5 #John1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Samurai Jack (p) en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack Samurai Jack is an American animated action-fantasy science-fiction television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. This is one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Death To Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We were death but now in Christ we are made alive … we are revived. God revived me by taking me out from my comfort zone and placing me in the Middle East.

Opening illustration: I'm told that Mount Whitney, in the US of America, in the state of California, is the highest spot in the whole of the Continental US. There's not a higher spot or mountain or piece of land - it's 14,495 feet. As you stand on that precipice, you can see from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casey

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

While serving at a church in middle Tennessee, I was emailed out of the blue by a young woman names Casey (named change for privacy), who was looking for answers. This sermon is a restructuring of my response to her.

Casey Introduction--Casey’s Story (Saturday, September 28): ?“Hello. My name is Casey. Let me start by letting you know a little about myself as far as religious belief. Growing up I was raised to believe that God and Jesus were our saviors. I went to a Baptist church and was even baptized. As I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, John 14:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:34-39, Revelation 3:20, James 4:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

The Three Crosses On Calvary (Good Friday Service)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Apr 17, 2025

Three crosses stood on Calvary – three destinies unfolded. One man mocked, another believed, and in the middle hung the Savior whose sacrifice bridged the gap between sinful humanity and holy God.

The Three Crosses on Calvary Good Friday Service Luke 23:39-43 Introduction The landscape of human history bears many moments of profound significance, but none more transformative than what transpired on a small hill outside Jerusalem roughly two thousand years ago. On that first Good Friday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, John 19:18, Matthew 27:44, John 19:30, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:6, Mark 15:32, Isaiah 53:3, John 5:24, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 10:19-20, 1 Peter 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name? (The Third Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001

As followers of Jesus Christ, we carry God’s name with us wherever we go, whatever we do.

What’s in a name? In Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet," Romeo asks that very question: "What’s in a name? A rose by any other name still smells just as sweet." Romeo would have us believe that names are just arbitrary ways of saying who we are.   But names are far more important than Romeo would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defined By Days.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 14, 2022

I know that you would agree with me, there are days. Then there are days that define the rest of your life. Some follow a predictable path, like the middle isle of a church on your wedding day. Others are as unpredictable as a blind date.

Defined By Days. John 2:1-5NIV I know that you would agree with me, there are days. Then there are days that define the rest of your life. Some follow a predictable path, like the middle isle of a church on your wedding day. Others are as unpredictable as a blind date. Either way you aren't ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-5, John 14:16

Denomination: Pentecostal