Sermons on Older Members:

Bridging The Generation Gap

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

Christ ist the bridge that brings the generations together

The Tie That Binds: Bridging the Generation Gap INTRODUCTION: 1. How many of you recall the the first time when someone first coined the phrase, "Generation Gap?" 2. I was a teen ager. It was the dawning of the age of Aquarius, the hippies, Height Ashbury, bell bottomed trousers, long side burns, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Missing Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011

Doesn't it matter what sinners do? Don't they have to pay for their wrongs especially when its been against us? How do we feel when we find out it doesn't cost a sinner anything to come back? Isn't this a free ride and against everything what those who ha

Series: Lost Message: Who’s Missing? Texts: Luke 15:25-32 Date: August 14 Pastor: Dave McBeath OFFERING/VIDEO As the ushers come forward we are going to continue our time of worship with an offering. This is an opportunity for those of us who are Christ followers to show God our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by Leon Drake on Dec 16, 2012

The Church is a family - good, bad, or ugly, we are to love one another.

Rules for Living with Others 5 Do not speak angrily to an older man, but plead with him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, 2 older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Always treat them in a pure way. 3 Take care of widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Ask Not Don't Gripe

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 13, 2016

stressing the importance of asking God for everything.

A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make matters worse, the owner of the distillery was an out-spoken atheist. He didn’t believe in God one bit. The church people tried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Brotherhood

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

A family was driving into Paintsville, Kentucky for a Christmas season get-together.

Brotherhood Sermon Intro: A family was driving into Paintsville, Kentucky for a Christmas season get-together. As they passed the First Baptist Church there was a manger scene in the yard, The youngest boy asked his mother; what is that? "That is Mary, Joseph…, and the Baby Jesus, there ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Well Connected?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

A sermon on reaching out to various groups both in the church and outside the church (Material adapted from David Faust in Lookout Magazine May 4, 2003 edition, article entitled, "Are You Well Connected?")

HoHum: Can You Hear Me Now? Cell phone needs to have a good connection or frustrating. WBTU: Good connections are vital in the church. We share a “partnership in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5). Just as an ear or a hand can’t fulfill its intended function if it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessing In Church Closure

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2020

Sometimes we should rejoice in the death of a church rather than mourn. After a long painful disease, we express relief when a person passes into Glory. Many churches suffer a slow and painful death. Out of that death life and renewal may come.

Revelation 2:4  Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.  5  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

"embrace The Cross & Run Toward The Roar."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 3, 2024

This message strongly emphasizes how the enemy often uses fear and division to deceive and discourage the body of Christ. When we confidently embrace our challenges by overcoming fear with faith, we move forward with courage, trusting in God's unwavering strength and his everlasting word.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (I Peter 5:8) “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” (James 4:7) “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7, Job 1:7, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Hebrews 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand Of Grace

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

It isn’t a story about work and wages. It isn’t a story about justice or fairness. It is a story about life in the church when new saints are included with those who have been in faith for a life time. They, too, receive the vast blessings of God’s grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

Jesus, when speaking about the wealthy owner, said to the disciples, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or, are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:1-16 Friends in Christ, Let’s begin here: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Younger Women

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2013

Not women only, but all who are placed in the congregation of the Lord, are called to consider how to live so as to honour God.

“As for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of God That Falls Upon Us

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Light of God appears, falls upon individuals, and shines at events when Heaven and Earth meet. This meeting between Heaven and Earth, God and his people, happens more often than we think. The Light falls upon us and bathes us even though we may not see it unless we are in direct union with God.

The church tradition tells us that Jesus's transfiguration took place on Mount Tabor. The mountain rises like a sugarloaf in a vast plain in the middle of Galilee. The mountain is exceedingly high and beautiful and was anciently covered with green trees and shrubs. Therewith Jesus was Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Expectations For Godly Living-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

1 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-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

"The Prodigal Sons" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Sometimes the worst thing God can do is to give us what we want. the prodigal leaves for a "far country", a place which exists first in our hearts.

"The Prodigal Sons", Luke 15:11-32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Restlessness> vss 1- 11-12 Rebellion> vss 13-16 Repentance> vss 17-19 Reconciliation> vss 20-24 Resentment> vss 25-32 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

The Consequences Of A Loveless Man And The Impact On Family Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the impact of a loveless man on his family.

A loveless man, is a individual who struggles with emotional unavailability, intimacy issues, and a lack of empathy. When such a person becomes a part of a family, the consequences can be devastating. In this sermon, we'll explore the impact of a loveless man on his family. The Family ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 2 Samuel 13:1-33

Connecting With Others Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

In order to fulfill Christ's command to share the gospel and build disciples, Christians must be connected with one another.

LAST WEEK we examined Ephesians 2:21-22 “in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” The theme of this passage and last Sunday’s sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational