Sermons on Raising Youth:

Coming Together!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 22, 2013

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."

Coming together! Genesis 11:4”And they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth." Observe the words, ‘Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 27, 2018

There is a story in Matthew 19 about a rich young man who wanted eternal life. What can we learn about our quest for eternal life from his story?

“Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Proverbs 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 5

Wisdom | Proverbs 05 My son, pay attention to my wisdom… - Wisdom does well when it is given undivided attention. That you may preserve discretion… - Discretion is something we must continue to fight for. For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey... - Honey is sweet (represents the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer Against Divorce

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2024

The divorce rate among Christians should be nearly zero instead of being equal to the unbelievers.

Mal 2:14 Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. Mal 2:15 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-16, Hosea 2:6-7, Matthew 19:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Remembrance

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 22, 2025

Are you exhausted from trying to 'create' yourself? Discover how Radical Remembrance, returning to your Creator's original blueprint stops burnout and restores true vitality. Reclaim your identity before the world redefines you.

The Age of Amnesia We are living in what I call the "Age of Amnesia." We have 10,000 photos stored in our pockets, yet we have never been more prone to forgetting the most important things. We forget our worth, we forget our purpose, and most dangerously, we forget our Source. The world ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zophar's Rebuke (Job 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2025

Do we assume that suffering is for our personal sins?

Do we automatically assume that someone else’s suffering is the consequence of their own wickedness? What is the reality of this world? Let’s continue in Job 20. Does the argument continue with Zophar greatly disturbed by what Job has said? Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: “I must reply ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Inheritance That Cannot Fade Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025

This sermon explains that our Christian hope is fixed on a heavenly inheritance that is secure from decay ("incorruptible"), pure from sin ("undefiled"), and eternally glorious ("fadeth not away"), all personally guaranteed by God.

Introduction: Earthly Investments Brothers and sisters, in the previous verse, Peter told us we have been born again into a "lively hope." A hope for what? Verse 4 gives us the stunning answer. We have been born into an inheritance. In our world, an inheritance is often something we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Less Like Scars - Lessons From Room 247

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 26, 2008

In His hands, the pain and hurt of life becomes less like scars that have been inflicted on us, and more like character built in us

Less Like Scars Lessons from Room 247 TCF Sermon February 24, 2008 Wow. What a few weeks we’ve had here at TCF. New carpet. Missions conference. All good stuff, huh? It’s a dangerous thing for us regulars in the pulpit to invite people outside the elders to speak to us. Because when a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Ways, Your Paths

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013

God guides us through:1) A Path of Trial (Psalm 25:1-3), 2) A Path for Training (Psalm 25:4–5), 3) A Path for Thought (Psalm 25:6–7), 4) A Path for Teaching(Psalm 25:8-10)

The hardest part of any journey is the part that you have to take alone. It is especially difficult if you have not traveled the path before. When we lose someone we care about so much, like the loss of Doreen this week, we are called to continue the journey of life minus one who has thus far ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Other

"unlocking The Power Of Spiritual Gifts And The Five-Fold Ministry”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 23, 2022

The word declares the five-fold ministry was bestowed upon the church until it attained the fullness of Christ's stature. It is imperative for the upcoming confrontation with the kingdom of darkness, and the church must ensure that it is in place to face any challenges with confidence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-14, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Joel 2:28, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#2 Overcoming The Flesh

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003

Can you have a Godly relationship in the flesh? Let’s discover how to overcome our flesh and obtain Godly relationships.

Are healthy relationships developed with selfish, self-centered people? So can we have Godly relationships when we live in our flesh? The answer is obvious, NO. We must change. But how? One psychological test asks what animal would you like to be? Or what animal do you admire the most? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Samuel Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

Samuel is chosen by God to lead his people

Great births of the Bible – Samuel Compare Luke 2:52 and 1 Samuel 2:26 Main point: the sovereignty of God in working out his plans of creation Covering the life of Samuel in 25 minutes is a major challenge: effectively one chapter per minute. I don’t think I could read that fast, so instead ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Thanks Mom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009

Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication!

Thanks Mom! Open with video clip of people telling why they love their moms at Christian Hills. Thesis: Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication! Video Illustration: When mom does not work from Blue Fish TV – What happens? Opening ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Up!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 20, 2020

Have you ever seen those football games where the quarterback is knocked on his back and another player offers him his hand to help him back up? Well, that’s what God does for us. 1 Peter 5:6 says: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

Sermon June 9, 2019 David Simpson –Lanier Christian Church (for Galilee Christian Church Special Message) GET UP! I played organized football for two years. Yep, I played on the defensive line for the Baldwin County Shriners. Last year, I saw my coach, Bill Milines, and he loves to tell the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Samuel 12:21-23, 1 Kings 19:5-9, Jeremiah 8:4-5, Mark 5:41, Luke 22:46, Acts 22:16, Luke 15:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

My Testimony Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011

Let's think about Paul's personal testimony and how it relates to our lives. (two positives and a negative) 1- He did not preach a made-up gospel 2- He did persecute believers in the past 3- He did receive a call from God

INTRO.- Do you have a testimony? Yes, whether you realize it or not. Every human has a testimony or is a living testimony. ILL.- For example, let me name some people and you say the word or words that immediately come to your mind that reminds you of these people: Babe Ruth, Lance Armstrong, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ