Sermons on Next Generation:

The Fight With The Flesh Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Feb 14, 2001

This is a two part "problem sovling sermon" on How to overcome sin tendencies in our life. The first sermon focuses on the nature of our flesh.

Romans 7:14-25 The Fight with the Flesh Problem Solving Sermon Part One [Introduction] Main Idea (Message in a Nutshell) Read the Text. Just because we have been saved by Christ doesn’t mean Christians don’t struggle with sin. In fact, the reality is, we find ourselves living by a superior ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When We Die, Don't We Just Come Back As Something Else?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004

What happens after I die?

This question relates to the idea of reincarnation. This notion has become popular today because of the rise of New Age thought in our culture, but its origins go back to eastern mysticism. Reincarnation is the belief that the individual soul survives and is reincarnated into another body upon ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

When Will This Thing Die?

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Sep 11, 2005

I grew up Shadow Boxing. All my life I was taught that whenever something happened to me, it was the devil working against me. So when something would go wrong, I would put up my fists and turn around only to find my own shadow.

When will this thing Die? Bibles Ready? Notebooks Ready? Psalms 41: 5 My enemies say of me in malice, "When will he die and his name perish?" 6 Whenever one comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it abroad. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Up One Another Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007

Using our spiritual gifts and encouraging one another will help build the church.

Building Up One Another Ephesians 4:1-8; 11-16 October 28, 2007 For the past few weeks I have been discussing with you an important aspect of the church. We have all been gifted by God to use the spiritual gifts He has given to us. When we are faithful to God, we are also fruitful. Because if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Dewayne Howard on Feb 4, 2003

Everyday you and I have tons of choices to make in life. Some will greatly effect our future and others may have no effect at all on our lives. However, those choices that will have the most effect are those choices that God gives to you and I concernin

Introduction Everyday you and I have tons of choices to make in life. Some will greatly effect our future and others may have no effect at all on our lives. However, those choices that will have the most effect are those choices that God gives to you and I concerning life now and after we die, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mother - Teacher Of Wisdon

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 14, 2006

Mother is the representative of God sharing timeless wisdom. Women generally represent the nature of God.

Mother – Teacher of Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-9 Well here we are on Mother’s day, probably one of the most sentimental days of the year for most people. Some find elation and joy over the excitement of the day. For others there is a feeling of sadness because of lost or broken relationships. I really ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Prayer And Passion Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020

Nehemiah shares his heart as he tells generations to come how to handle discipline.

The prayer and passion of Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction- Well Good Morning, Let me be one the first to say Happy Mother’s Day. I hope that you have a blessed day and it is a day filled with the goodness of God. I hope that you have come with an open heart and ready to hear God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Runaway Prophet

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023

Reporters chase Elijah down to Judah to get his side of the story and find out what comes next.

Good morning. This is The News Hour with Azariah bar Jesse, bringing you a special report from Samaria in the kingdom of Israel on Thursday, September 23rd, in the 8th year of the reign of King Ahab Ben Omri. Today we have a newsmaker interview from Beersheba in Judah, where our special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Ain't No Savior Beside My Savior!

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 5, 2003

A simple message you can build upon. I trust it will bless you and your congregation.

The latter part of this verse declares by the Word of God Himself that "there is no savior beside Me." With that being said, and knowing that we cannot know God but by revelation, these words imply certain things about the character of our God The Word of God often repeats certain truths to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bruised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Lord shows compassion and mercy to those who are broken and bruised by life. We are called to be people of compassion as well.

Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Matthew 12:15-21 In her book entitled "It’s not in the Ministry Manual," Mary Ann Cejka relates a time when the students in her Spanish class welcomed a refugee for Thanksgiving dinner one year. The following is an excerpt from this story: Fernando did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Holiness

Without A Net Series

Contributed by Steve Lucas on Jul 30, 2005

Faith is best understood in the context of attempting great things for God.

I am really excited to be starting a brand new series. It is called, "Stepping Out in Faith." What you read just a moment ago were some quotes from our founding fathers. And what we see in their lives is that they were men of faith. They were believers, by and large. Not everyone, and not everyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is That Important

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 6, 2006

Sin that is not taken seriously is lethal.

IT IS THAT IMPORTANT Joshua 7.1-8.35 S: Sin, Judgment and Grace C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: SIN THAT IS NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY IS LETHAL. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 7-8 what happens when sin is not taken seriously. Type: Narrative I. DEFEAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leading By Example Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

Today we’re going to look at the second half of the list of qualifications for Elders from Titus 1:8-9 and then we’re going to take a brief look at the role of Deacons in the church.

Today is my 25th birthday! Some of you look skeptical because you’re sure I’m older than that. Through the witness of my college roommate, I was born spiritually on October 3rd, 1979. Actually, I wish I acted older than I am. While I’m thankful for all the changes that Christ has made in my life, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Sexual Temptations

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Various proverbs

Avoiding Sexual Temptations - Assorted Proverbs Turn with me if you would to the book of Proverbs, chapter 5. We have been going through the Old Testament together, and we are looking at the period of the unified kingdom: God brought the Jews as His chosen people into a land that he had prepared ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational