Sermons on Old Age:

Letting Go And Moving On Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The power to forgive past offenses and create a better future is powerfully demonstrated by Joseph. How did he do it? He says, "Am I in the place of God," and "God intended it for good."

LETTING GO AND MOVING ON—Genesis 50:12-21 A few years ago, I was visiting the town where I grew up, and I ran into someone I had never met, who knew my sister. As we made the connection, she asked me, “Are you the brother who pulled her doll in half?” Well, I guess I was pulling on the legs of her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy In The Journey - A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Dec 31, 2024

As long as we live in this world, our lives are part of a greater journey—a journey of faith, hope, and purpose. When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys.

Christmas: A Time of Journey When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys. Every major figure in the story of Christ's birth undertook some form of a journey. The Bible itself is filled with stories of journeys, from beginning to end. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-49

Denomination: Other

How To Refresh Our Hearts In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2003

Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate.

Refresh Our Hearts In Christ (Philemon 20) Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate. Illustration: Forty thousand fans were on hand in the Oakland stadium when Rickey Henderson tied Lou Brock’s career stolen base record. According to USA Today Lou, who had left ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 30, 2003

How do we deal with fear? Should we fear? If so, then what kind of fear should we have? Our Text answers theses questions.

FEAR Luke 12:4-7 I say to you My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has the authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! Are not five sparrows sold ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A National Shortage

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 15, 2002

This sermon is intended to question why there often seems to be a shortage of joy in the lives of God’s people, and to call God’s people to "rejoice" and give thanks!

I. When my father, Rev. Charles Wesley Bradford died, my mother gave me all my father’s old sermon notes and some manuscripts. Among these files were, I believe, also some things that either belonged to my grandfather Rev. Ernest Bradford or to my mother’s father Dr. Rev. Dewey Whitwell. AMong ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003

Life’s unexpected curves don’t have to be catostrophic for a Christian.

You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Person Commit Suicide And Still Go To Heaven

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 16, 2004

This is not a sermon like the title would have you think. It is talking about Spiritual Suicide and not physical.

Can a Person Commit Suicide and Still Go to Heaven? 9/11/04 Mark 10:17-22 A question that I have often been asked is if a Christian commits suicide will they still go to Heaven or not? The answer to the question is in the question itself. If you are truly a Christian, no matter how you die, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Wait upon the Lord

ILLUSTRATION: An airliner making its way from New York to San Francisco. One of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the speaker system, calmly reassuring his passengers that the fire would soon be out. Besides, the plane could fly as well with three engines as with four. Unfortunately, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

"Loyalty, Lovingkindness, Mercy, And Redemption” Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on levirate marriage, and the significance of the marriage of Ruth and Boaz in the saving history of our God.

Sermon for 23 Pentecost Yr B, 12/11/2006 Based on Ruth 3:1-5 & 4:13-17 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Loyalty, Lovingkindness, Mercy, and Redemption” Today’s first lesson from ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

David The Paradox Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

David is a mix of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but he understands God’s grace.

David the paradox 2 Samuel 22 The good the bad and the ugly David – a great hero of the faith Passionate worship – Psalms Goliath Heroic deeds 2 Samuel 22 – placed at the end of the story – written early in the story speaks of a Passionate relationship with God. You might feel uncomfortable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: *other

Take Refuge Under The Lord's Wings

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 5, 2009

We cling to the God of the Bible because he clings to us through Jesus.

A steel reinforced, underground, lead-lined concrete vault. In case of nuclear attack that’s where you should take refuge, say experts. Only a structure like that will adequately protect you from the initial blast and subsequent radioactive fallout. Such structures were not uncommon during the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Half Time Discipleship?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007

Explains how Discipleship is not a hobby or 1/2 time committment.

Reverend John Thomas the president of the United Church of Christ told of his 2002 experience in China in a sermon he gave in September 2004. “I met many pastors and church leaders who had suffered terribly during the years of the Cultural Revolution under Chairman Mao and his fanatical following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008

The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis 37 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

We’re now at a point in the book of Genesis where the differences between Isaac’s sons Esau and Jacob are highlighted. Remember how we saw that from birth the Lord had declared their differences in person and in purpose. Then we saw how Jacob gained his older brother’s birthright by taking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 6, 2009

A reading through Chapter Five of Lamentations. This is not a typical sermon.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Five INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational