Sermons on Respect For Adults:

This Christmas (I Pray You Find These Things) Series

Contributed by Todd Marler on Dec 19, 2018

Do you remember how long it would take for Christmas to come, as a child? It took forever and We could hardly wait. As an adult, it is just the opposite, as Christmas seems to get here faster than ever.

This Christmas (I pray you find this three things) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Train Up

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Apr 26, 2022

Some of us here have young children. Some of us here have already had our children grow up and move away. And all the older adults said THANK YOU JESUS (LOL)

Train up a Child Proverbs 22:6 Some of us here have young children. Some of us here have already had our children grow up and move away. And all the older adults said THANK YOU JESUS (LOL) Pastor Freddie used to say train them in the High Chair or train them in the electric chair. This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Other

Fear Not; Be Not Afraid Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Snoopy Kind Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” Thanks David Washburn for such a great message. I hope this adaptation will be used by God.

Whenever our children are offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, parents normally will ask, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank you,” but I wonder, as we work to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Women Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 8, 2002

God desires that you and I come into our older age with grace and dignity while at the same time being useful in the local church. In His Word, God gives us instruction as to how senior adult women are to be useful in the local church.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There’s a new age coming – a new age wave. It is going to hit the 21st century church like a Pacific tsunami. There are now more people over age 65 than under 18. We would be wise to look at the fact that Apostle Paul recognized the value and usefulness of senior ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-4

Set Thy House In Order

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 13, 2016

To establish that each of us must not only set our house in order, but keep it in good standings; seeing none of us known the time nor season the Lord may require an accounting of us and our work.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hezekiah’s Prognosis 2. Hezekiah’s Prayer 3. Hezekiah’s Promise Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme, "Set your house in order." It would seem from the text that none of us are exempt from the call of death. Common sense ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-3, Isaiah 38:4-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome The King

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2018

When your life is one big WHY, acknowledge that Jesus is King; worship Him with integrity; and welcome Him into your life with great honor.

Did you ever wonder why you tell a man there's 400 billion stars and he'll believe you, but tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it? Why? Did you ever wonder why is it called a hamburger when it's made out of beef? Why do you put suits in garment bags and put garments in suitcases? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mother's Day: A Mother's Reward

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

Motherhood is not only a natural role; it is a spiritual calling with divine responsibility and eternal reward.

Mother's Day: A MOTHER'S REWARD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:16-17 "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creation Evangelism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2012

A sermon for Vacation Bible School from Answers in Genesis IncrediWorld Amazement Park 2012. Used to introduce the adults to what the children would be learning and to give a gospel presentation based on the material from Day 3

Introduction: For VBS this year we are having a carnival to kick things off tonight. First morning, Monday, beginning at 9 am, talking about creation from Genesis 1 and 2. Second morning, Tuesday, talking about mankind’s view of the beginning and how that contrasts with the Biblical ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Bad Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014

The song of redemption, the gospel, has been around for a very long time. (Maybe it was the soundtrack of your teens, it captured you; maybe you feel in love with it’s sound as an adult . . . and it changed your life.)

Recovering Redemption Series (Based up Matt Chandler’s book of the same title) Breaking Bad (1 of 6) September 21, 2014 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When I was 9-years old I bought a used 8-track from a second hand store that changed the way I listened to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Are!

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Sep 7, 2019

Self-identity is something that many people struggle to define. Several times I tend to ask people, especially the young adults and teenagers this question. Who am I? Today we will understand our identity in Christ.

Revelation 5:9-10 King James Version (KJV) 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 And hast made us unto our God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-12, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Afraid Of The Dark?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2020

Studies show that 11 percent of adults are still afraid of the dark. However, the fear of spiritual darkness may be a more common problem. Psalm 27:1 says the Lord is our light. Why should be afraid of the dark?

WHO'S AFRAID OF THE DARK? Introduction: The natural tendency of human beings is to be afraid of the dark. Early humans were afraid of the darkness because of an unexpected attack from animals or enemies in the night. Researchers have concluded that fear of darkness is still due ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Table Manners

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

As we approach the Table, let us partake in a manner pleasing to Christ Let us partake in a worshipful, respectful, and repentant manner.Let’s watch our table manners.

Table Manners Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 14:11 “For everyone that exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbled himself will be exalted.” A man returns from a foreign vacation. He is feeling ill and visits a doctor. Immediately, he is rushed to the hospital to undergo tests. When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11

Called By God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 23, 2004

When God calls us God is no respecter of persons-young, old, rich, poor, etc. God calls people from of all walks of life and backgrounds to serve him.

Sermon for 4 Epiphany Yr C, 1/02/2004 Based on Jer 1:4-10 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Called by God” A man was telling his neighbour, “I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues.

The Hot and Cold Treatment (Luke 4:14-30) Question: Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? I. Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues 1. In His own province, but outside of His hometown, Jesus was well received... (1) after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible