Sermons on Old Age:

The Biggest Old Testament Scandal

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 24, 2023

Today when we watch the national news much of the time has to deal with scandals.

Scandals are not anything new to Washington D.C. In the past we have been made aware of: • Watergate scandal • Iran-Contra Affair Scandal • White Water Scandal • Bill Clinton–Monica Lewinsky Scandal • Chappaquiddick Scandal • Donald Trump Scandal • Joe Biden Scandal • Hunter Biden Scandal The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tracking The Wind In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

48th message from Ephesians expanding on the ministry of the Holy Spirit revealed in the Old Testament.

“Tracking the Wind in the Old Testament” To many, the person, work, and ministry of the Holy Spirit are a mystery. He is not only invisible but also confusing and even a little bit eerie ... especially when, for years, He was referred to as “It” and formally addressed as “the Holy Ghost.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Old Whiners Or New Wineskins? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

We all have a tendency to reject a new idea, or a new revelation of truth because we like the old too much. Like an old, stiff wineskin, our hearts and minds can calcify until we become so inflexible we can’t accept change.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever known someone who was a chronic whiner? They are constantly whining about their health or the weather, or what’s going on in Washington. Do you know someone like that? Now, do you think anybody was thinking about YOU? Chronic whiners and complainers are everywhere. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 21: 1 - 19

John 21: 1 - 19 Chip off the old block 1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons From The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

Jude makes reference to three events in the OT that I want to make sure you understand those events and how they relate to what he is teaching in this epistle.

Tonight, we are going to take only one verse out of Jude. He makes reference to three events in the OT that I want to make sure you understand those events and how they relate to what he is teaching in this epistle. Please turn to Jude 1:11 Woe to them! The them Jude refers to are the false ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Off The Old Man

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 5, 2024

We look at our lesson from Ephesians 4 in light of Jesus healing the paralytic. The first half of Ephesians shows how we have our sins forgiven, then Paul teaches us how to walk as a Christian. When our sins are forgiven, we can walk.

Putting Off The Old Man Thank you to John Campbell for the Outline. In today’s Gospel Lesson from Matthew 9, Jesus tells a paralytic that his sins are forgiven. This, of course, shocks everyone. And it really should shock us. The interesting thing is how the paralytic’s friends are shocked more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-9, Ephesians 4:17-25

Denomination: Anglican

Good Old Days (God)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2025

It is evident that the glory has departed from many churches and Christians. We need to be casting again.

A history note, In the early days of this country Baptists were disliked because every time they spoke to someone they had "a scripture to cast in your teeth." Sadly, they have come a long way and the wrong way. For many years in ministry I have had to plead with Baptists to come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15, Mark 4:20, 1 Samuel 4:21

Denomination: Baptist

Old Self And New Self

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 17, 2025

God is changing us. But we have work to do too.

CHILDREN’S SLOT EARLY IN THE SERVICE Three visual aids Have you heard the phrase, ‘Out with the old in with the new’? Let me give you some examples. 1. These are some pictures of Meghan Markle. In 2018, she married Prince Harry. She became Duchess of Sussex and a member of the royal family. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Off The Old (2024)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2024

‘Putting off the old’ – Ephesians chapter 4 verses 17-32 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Command (vs 17-19) (2). The Explanation (vs 20-24) (3). The Application (25-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A friend of mine Les Hardwick once saw a homeless person, • And decided to help him. • He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat. • It was ripped and fit only for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Brethren

A New Year And An Old Command PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

This sermon explores the centrality of love in Christian faith, drawing from Old and New Testament commandments to love God and our neighbors.

Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as family, bound by the love and grace of our Savior. We are here to share in the Word, to draw from the wellspring of wisdom, and to nourish our souls with the bread of life. It is in these moments, when we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-6, Leviticus 19:18, Romans 13:10

Topics: New Way

Genesis 45 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

We’re going to be in Genesis 37 tonight as we start to really focus in on the story of Joseph. This is where God shows us how He began shaping Joseph into the great man and leader that he eventually became. If you took these principles and wrote them in a book it could be titled “how to make a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

2008 Is Gonna Be Great!

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Encouragement for the new year

2008 is Gonna be GREAT! December 30, 2007 A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Holiness

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Life Of Service Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Growing in the area of service for Christ

Building a Life of Service Matthew 20:20-28 Scripture reading (25-28) How would you define greatness Some might say that greatness is connections and influence. If you went to Wall Street and asked people there, "What's the secret of greatness?" They'd say financial clout and a big portfolio. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Donald Galo on Sep 6, 2020

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin.

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin. For some people they don’t consider Sin a big deal and for some they don’t even believe sin exist (e.g. Atheist and Relativist), but for God it certainly is a big deal (knowing that He is HOLY AND ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17