Sermons on Next Generation:

The Crisis Of Belief

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Without faith it is impossible to please God.

The Crisis Of Belief Hebrews 11:6 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 This is the third week of our "Sharing the Gifts" stewardship focus for this year. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Community Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 21, 2001

Two characteristics of a community based on God’s grace.

One of the more troubling books I’ve read recently is a book called Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam. Bowling Alone isn’t a Christian book, but it’s an analysis of the health of our sense of community in American culture. The author of Bowling Alone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:24-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In God

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 17, 2000

Faith in God

FAITH IN GOD Introduction We have seen that God has provided a marvellous salvation from all the consequences of man's rebellion. This salvation is to be received through repentance and faith. God expects us to change our allegiance. We must now love Him and serve Him - not our old selfish and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Following God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

This sermon examines characteristics of genuine faith as depicted in Jesus’ life. Real faith does not take presumptuous risks, it submits to God’s timing and it challenges the status quo.

Following God’s Plan Fortifying the Foundations #16 John 7:1-13 9-21-03 Intro John 7:1-13 7:1After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3Jesus’ brothers said ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13, Matthew 4:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Please Let God Double Your Money & Your Joy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

This is a sermon on giving to the work of the Lord.

Please Let God Double Your Money And Your Joy GNLCC 10/19/2003 Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Luke 12:13-21 Today, we’re going to talk about money. Money is one thing that can cause us to lose our minds. Jack Benny was a comedian in years past, and Jack prided himself on what a cheapskate he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens To Me Sixty Seconds After Salvation? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon explains some of the things that happen to us at the point of salvation that a lot of people misunderstand and thereby cause themselves a lot of unnecessary grief.

Personal Questions… What Happens to Me Sixty Seconds After Salvation? John 6:35-40 March 4, 2001 Intro: A. Sixty seconds is a pretty short period of time. 1. But there are a lot of things that can happen in only sixty seconds. 2. There are some pretty amazing things that can happen in only ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can God Do In My Life? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 2, 2003

This is part 1 of a series of sermons on What God is doing in the lives of people at Bethany Church.

The question I have for you today is this: Why did God choose Noah? When God destroyed the world with a flood, there were approximately one million people living. So Noah was really one in a million. Why did God choose to work in Noah’s life? Imagine if you were God, what kind of person would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Taking The Risk

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 2, 2005

There are times in all of our lives when we must venture into the uncharted waters of life.

Taking the Risk Mt 14:28-32 Giving honor to God, our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ; who calls us together, that we may lift our voices and praise His holy name. To the Pastor, I thank you for affording me this opportunity to do what the Lord has called me to do. To the other preachers of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Some Plans Fail?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005

The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selfish And Loving It!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours?

“Selfish and loving it!” On the Lighter side of life: See funny power point pictures. Thesis: We will have one of two mindsets in life either we will be selfish and loving it or we will be servants and love it. Which mindset best describes yours? Introduction: I titled my sermon today selfish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #4 MINISTRY — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD Purpose #4 MINISTRY — 40 Days of Purpose 1 Peter 4:10 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: A couple years ago the nation remembered Elvis by making his greatest hits album number one in the nation—25 years after the guy died! Now in spite of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honor Marriage Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008

Do Honor God we must honor our marraige in a God honoring way.

Honor Marriage Ephesians 5:21-33 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan Do we have any couples in the room who’ve been married for 50+ years? Even if your spouse is now deceased, go ahead and stand up if the two of you were married this long. Now, if you’ve been married 40 years or more, join ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of Christ Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 29, 2007

Do we believe that we are the hands-feet-arms-mouth-body-wallet-ride-smile-kind word-gentle touch-shelter provider-etc.-etc of Jesus Christ now that He is in heaven? Then how should we respond when we see a need? Mull this over as we continue.

Peter Ustinov said, “Charity is more common than compassion. Charity is tax-deductible. Compassion is time consuming.” What we are going to talk about today is compassion – godly, Christ-like compassion. Compassion in the midst of our own wants, our own needs, our own limitations. Compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Ten Different People Give You Ten Different Ways To Heaven- Who's Right?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007

To get to heaven, Christ is the way, the truth and the life.

Following or getting directions – for both men and women it can be humorous and frustrating. On more than one occasion I have heard men say, "My wife is so lousy at directions. Every time she steps outside the house and turns around, she’s lost.” Just as often I have heard a wife say about her ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Virus Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

There’s a SPIRITUAL VIRUS that has been going around Christian circles for centuries, and it’s CALLED DOUBT. And if you haven’t caught it yet, you probably will.

The Virus of Doubt Do you remember a few months ago when the flu was going around? This was an epidemic that hit just about everyone. Well, there’s a SPIRITUAL VIRUS that has been going around Christian circles for centuries, and it’s CALLED DOUBT. And if you haven’t caught it yet, you probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-35

Denomination: *other