Sermons on Older Generation:

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

2 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-II—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: The Biggest Piece: A young boy’s Mom & Dad had invited some supper guests from Dad’s office. The son was eager to help his mother in the kitchen preparing for the guests. They prepared a great supper that everybody thoroughly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Should Adult Children Honor Their Parents? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2015

The command to honor our parents is not reserved for childhood obedience. In today's culture of independence and personal choice, Christian adults must learn to show honor to their parents and not abandon them.

We never stop worrying about our children. That includes our adult children! Our children can bring us the GREATEST JOYS, and also the GREATEST SORROWS. Many Christian parents grieve over.... Unsaved adult children Children who have walked away from the Lord Children hooked on drugs or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Forgetful Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

We often think of forgetfulness as a weakness, as a problem. And more often than not that is true. But there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute necessity. Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ He says that love is forgetful.

In the middle of that list of what love is, Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ (v5). In other words what he is saying is that, as well as being patient, and kind and a whole host of other things – love is also forgetful! –‘ Love - keeps no record of wrongs’ Love is forgetful! Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Motherhood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2016

In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.

As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Elder Son Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011

In this message, part 4 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave turns his attention from the younger son to the older son.

The Elder Son The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 6, 2011 Part 4 today in our series called The Return of the Prodigal. We have spent the last three weeks looking at the younger son. Week 1 we focused on his leaving home. In weeks 2 and 3 we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Encouraged By Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 25, 2020

The older I get, the more I am encouraged by Jesus through these verses found here in Luke chapter eight.

Encouraged by Jesus (Luke 8: 26-39) Introduction; We live in very troubling times. I don’t remember a time like the days in which we now live. There seems to be trouble everywhere. People are discouraged over the loss of income, loss of homes, family problems, and any number of other things. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Parable Of A Father's Love

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The awesome love and forgiveness of a Father for his wandering son and the contrast between a repentant sinner and a self-righteous older brother.

TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilled

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 23, 2019

People in general do not like to be reminded of their short-comings.

Fulfilled Luke 4: 21 - 30 Intro: An older lady sat in the worship service of a little Presbyterian Church in a quaint southern town. The pastor was preaching against all sorts of sins from gambling to murder and everything in between. When the pastor started on the sin of gossiping, the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Is Essential / Youth Is The Heartbeat Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 26, 2025

This is sermon #7 of "At the Core" series

Anyone here have a junk drawer in your house? You know what I’m talking about? The one that’s supposed to hold important things like batteries, tape, and scissors… but somehow ends up holding takeout menus from restaurants that closed five years ago and 27 keys that open absolutely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, Joshua 24:15

The Marks Of A Christian: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

Learning to be generous as a child of God

The Marks of a Christian: Generosity Acts 20:35 Paul said, "...I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." Of course he was talking about the physical marks of suffering and persecution which identified him with his Lord. But tonight I want us to once again consider the fact that our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Feb 22, 2002

General funeral for a faithful Christian

FUNERAL MESSAGE FOR A CHRISTIAN TEXT - Deut. 29:29 - "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God but those things which are revealed belong unto us." Death is not an easy thing to accept. Even under the best of circumstances, death is a terrible thing. Nature has it’s seasons but death can ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:55, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

Reflections on the general themes of Genesis

Trust and Obey Genesis- Final For this morning’s message, I take no specific text. Instead, I invite you to reflect on the material that we have surveyed in our brief excursion through the first book of the Bible. My desire in this series of messages has not been to explain every mystery or to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Should We Do With Halloween?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 31, 2004

Rather generic Halloween message!

What Should We Do With Halloween? Romans 14:1-9, John 8:12 October 31, 2004 Introduction Well, I’ve got some good news for you. Today’s message is going to be a bit shorter than usual, for a couple of reasons. First, because what I want to share with you regarding Halloween is pretty concise, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Will God Send Good People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on May 28, 2004

How to win this generation to christ

TWO HOTELS A Sermon on reaching this generation for Christ. By Rev Wayne L. Doyle Main Scripture: John 3:16-17 An Old Scottish farmer was once quoted as saying “If you do what you’ve always done, then you’ll get what you always got”. His way of saying “If you want to change the future, you have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal