Sermons on Raising Youth:

Coming To Grips Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

How do we buy into the lame excuses we offer without crumbling under the internal conflict we generate from living in ways that are contrary to what we say we believe? The truth is, it all comes down to the way we view the world – it comes down to what f

I want to tell you a story this morning – a funny, yet strangely disturbing story. The setting was a small group retreat with a bunch of teenage boys – I was one of the leaders. We’d had a really good weekend; sharing our faith stories, digging into the Scriptures, spending time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Eagle Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

All who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior have a great adventure in flight in the future. God expects us to be preparing now for this adventure in the heights by living an exalted life, or, as our text suggests, and eagle like life.

Flight is not only for the birds, it is for the believers as well. Pilots and astronauts do not have exclusive rights on soaring into the heavens. The Negro Spiritual says, I got wings, you got wings, All O God's children got wings. When I get up to heab'n I'm going to put on my ...read more

Don’t Deprive Yourself Freedom—but What If The Fullest Is The End Of You?

Contributed by Mduduzi Msongelwa Ncube on Jun 25, 2025

"Enjoy your life while it lasts." It's a common refrain among friends, emphasizing the pursuit of happiness and freedom. However, this led me to ponder deeply: What if our definition of "living life to the fullest" is misguided?

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 11:9 "Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth... but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment." This verse acknowledges the joy of youth but also serves as a solemn reminder ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

One For Dads

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jun 17, 2007

A Father’s Day sermon written just 2 1/2 months after the passing of my Dad, but applies to all fathers.

This has been one of the most difficult sermons I have ever written and will be one of the more emotional ones I have presented, yet it is something I feel I need to do. Looking back over the past few months we have lost three fathers and one mother in this congregation. Special occasions, such ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Death - The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 30, 2011

Most people want to get to heaven. The problem is that there are many different religious organizations in the world today and they all tell us a different story on what we must do to be saved. And they will all have some scriptures to back up what they c

1 Corinthians 15:26 - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is the last enemy for a number of reasons 1. It is the final thing we will all have to face when we get to the end of our lives 2. It's the last step of our journey on Earth 3. It's our graduation day for the Heavenly life 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Are We More Concerned About Living Like A King, Or Living For A King?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 14, 2013

A sermon for Palm Sunday, the importance of living for the King, rather than living like a king

Zechariah 9:9-13 & Mark 11:1-11 Introduction What do you think of Elizabeth? What do you think of Elizabeth? Not, our youth worker – whose away at her friends wedding, nor our band leader, but Elizabeth II, our queen. It's her diamond jubilee year. Very few kings or queens make it this far ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

Death: The Last Enemy

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 16, 2012

We see a lot of movies about ghosts, afterlife, spirits, vampires, underworld creatures. People have a need to fantasize about what happens after we die. Let us see what the bible tells us.

1 Corinthians 15:26 - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is the last enemy for a number of reasons 1. It is the final thing we will all have to face when we get to the end of our lives 2. It's the last step of our journey on Earth 3. It's our graduation day for the Heavenly life 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Tender Mercy Makers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2015

God is merciful and calls us to be as well. But what does mercy look like and how can we know when we've gotten it right?

OPEN: I once read the true story of a preacher was organizing an evangelistic outreach using small acts of kindness to demonstrate Christ's love. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. On one call, the employee who answered the phone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Ways Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 11, 2021

For men today there are only two ways, the way of sin and death, and the way of salvation.

The Two Ways Proverbs 1:7-33 From Adam and Eve onward, the root of human tragedy lies in wrong choices. Man lost all because he chose to listen to the deceiver rather than to Him who is Truth. The book of Proverbs is all about helping us to make right choices, to choose the way of God and not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Memories Are Made Of This

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006

The Word of God has many places where we are challenged to REMEMBER. I have list six of them.

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 1 Cor. 11:23-26 T/S I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACH US TO REMEMBER CERTAIN THINGS. THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE THAT COULD BE NAMED BUT FOR THE SAKE OF TIME WE WILL LOOK AT SIX THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER. I. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE: Eccl 12:1 Remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lame Shall Leap

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 16, 2003

Spiritual health and healing

Introduction. Isaiah promised that "God will come ... and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing" (Isaiah 35:4-6). When John the Baptist sent some of his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:6

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Message

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Things that all believers should be thankful for.

Thanksgiving Thank God For The Riches Of His Grace Ephesians 2:4-8 4But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6and raised us up with Him, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 8, 2007

Funeral for Mark Adessa (24)

The Lord told Martha in the Gospel of John, “I am the resurrection and the life he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25-26) (Adlib about Mark Adessa’s short life, likes dislikes etc.) Sir Walter Scott a brilliant prolific Scottish historical novelist wrote the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Of The Story (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

The death and resurrection of Christ was the most important event in human history. It is the cornerstone of the Christian faith

The death and resurrection of Christ was the most important event in human history. It is the cornerstone of the Christian faith because it: 1. Demonstrates God’s extreme passion for us – so loving that He would go through torture and even death for us. 2. Demonstrates that God does have an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009

God wants all of our life to be under His control

February 8, 2009 “God Is a Consuming Fire” Hebrews 12:22-29 Intro: Consuming –owerwhelming-overpowering-awe-inspiring-appealing-alluring-enticing Greek Katanalisko(only times used in Scripture) means consume utterly) • God desire is to have us be totally committed to Him. • He does this by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-29

Denomination: Baptist