Sermons on Raising Youth:

"Gods Looking For Fighters Not Fakers”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need to fight in others armor/anointing when God has called and equipped you to fight in your own tailored armor.

(32) And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth (37) David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-33

Wedding Service Message: Psalm 127

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Wedding Service Message: Psalm 127 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Psalm 127 Ill: • A man went to a psychiatrist with a worry problem. • “Every time I get into bed,” he said, “I’m convinced there is somebody under it”. • “I can help”, said the psychiatrist, • “But it will mean a session a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Brethren

What Do I Need To Know About Sex? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 4, 2014

Since 'sex' is a topic we hear and read about everywhere in our society, doesn't it make sense we hear about it in church as well?

“Getting A Clue: What Do I Need to Know About Sex?” Gen. 2:18-25; 1 Cor. 6:12-20 I imagine today’s sermon title, “What Do I Need to Know About Sex”- raised some eyebrows – and maybe even some temperatures. Some perhaps stayed away – some perhaps came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 29, 2012

This follows "I am the Life' and looks at the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters.

I Am the Resurrection Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

“your Great Inheritance” Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 9, 2015

Peter that because of the resurrection we have a "living hope" and that is our inheritance. He identifies (1) Reasons for the inheritance, (2) Reality of the inheritance, (3) Recipients of the Inheritance (4) The Receipt of the Inheritance .

Title: “Your Great Inheritance” Big Idea: Through Christ, believers are heirs to a great eternal inheritance. Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter 1:3-5 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

No One Will Ever Know, Will They?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2019

The dark account of David's sin with Bathsheba serves as a warning for all who would please God to this day.

“In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. “It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Honorably Slays The Two Kings Of Midean Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 18, 2019

When Gideon arrived back home at Ophrah, leading Zebah and Zalmunna captive, the procession must have been as exciting as a ticker-tape parade. Gideon was a true hero, with only 300 men, he had routed the enemy camp.

Chapter 31 Gideon Honorably Slays the two Kings of Midian [Judges 8.18-8.21] Scripture 18 Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king. 19 And he said, They were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

You’re Taking Her Back? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 54 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 54: 1 – 17 You’re Taking Her Back? 1 “Sing, O barren, you who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, you who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007

Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live Life With Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2024

You are not prepared to live until you are prepared to die.

Live Life with Joy Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill October 26-27, 2024 A common question often used in an icebreaker is this, “What advice would you give to your younger self?” Here’s how some people answered that question. 1. You are perfect just the way you are. 2. Stop being lazy! Get ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Mistakes Of The Rich Young Ruler.

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 19, 2018

What made the rich young ruler go away. The cost of following Jesus.

The Mistakes of the Rich Young Ruler Matthew 19:16-19:22 In the three and a half years of Christ's earthly ministry, He held thousands of conversations and counseled perhaps many hundreds of people. The Gospels record only a portion of those exchanges, indicating that those dialogues chosen for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Delivered By The Hand Of God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 13, 2002

We will see Joseph and Pharaoh delivered by the mighty hand of God. God was needed to interpret the dream of Pharaoh--who was a God in Egypt. Who do you go to when you need to be delivered? This gives us the perfect direction and our only source of del

Delivered by the Hand of the God of Israel A. The Revelation B. The Remembering and Review C. The Rendering and Recommendations D. The Recognition and Promotion DBF, 4/14/02 Genesis 41 As a Bi-vocational Pastor, whose other job is as a Juvenile Probation Officer, I often find myself having to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Strength Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

Lord forbid our conregation get tired and loose the Honeymoon feeling of their salvation! This sermon encourages renewed strength for weary warriors.

Statistics from Born Again Christians: (1) Searching for purpose: 48% (2) In Too Much Debt: 40% (3) Needing New Friends: 50% (4) Stressed Out: 31% (5) Too Busy: 49% Illustrate the busy of life and how youths even grow weary. We’re tired and weary, and yet most of us still want to do things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making A Meaningful Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2011

These first verses of chapter one reveal the purpose of the book. It was written to teach wisdom by applying wisdom to life. It's wise practical teaching leads the understanding man who fears the Lord to wisdom.

PROVERBS 1: 2-7 MAKING A MEANINGFUL LIFE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, a company hired a consultant, who called a meeting of all shop personnel. Stressing the need to listen to experts, he said, "Imagine you're on the Titanic, and it's sinking. You climb into a lifeboat. Which direction would you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build The Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011

This sermon deals with building the church from the perspective of living for Christ first and foremost in our homes.

How To Build The Church Matthew 7:21-17 John 13:34-35 Glenville 10-23-2011 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, and today we are going to “Look ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed