Sermons on Senior Appreciation:

When Memory Fails

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 15, 2009

When we can’t remember who we are, our baptism connects us to Jesus and each other, gives us our identity, and gives us a vision of eternity in difficult times.

When Memory Fails Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 11, 1009 Introduction: The baptism of Jesus is a text read and proclaimed every year. The account from Mark is simple and powerful. Mark 1:4-11 John the Baptizer appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intentional Impact Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008

Exposition of Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 about the measures taken to strengthen the city to the glory of God

Text: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26, Title: Intentional Impact, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Armitage Baptist Church reaching out to Muslims in the city in the aftermath of 9/11. “If one percent of evangelicals living outside the inner city had the faith and courage to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Awake

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Age Doesn't Matter

Contributed by C Reola on Nov 26, 2006

A sermon on the importance of youth ministry in the church. Challenging the adluts to support and everyone to be part of the ministry, especially the young people in the days of their youth.

“AGE DOESN’T MATTER” (Eccleciastes 12:1; I Timothy 4:12; II Timothy 1:5 & I Peter 4:10) by C. James R. Betia A message for the Youth Ministry Sunday of Greenhills Christian Fellowship Sta. Rosa on November 19, 2006. Introduction A blessed evening to everyone! I thank God for the opportunity that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Is... A Fruit Bearer Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

What kind of fruit lasts? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 13, pgs. 183- 194)

HoHum: What would we think if we planted a fruit tree but it never bore any fruit? At best we would be disappointed. At worst we would probably be thinking, “Now where is that axe?!” Fruit trees are supposed to bear fruit, and those that don’t fail to fulfill their intended ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 25, 2015

We must make our brothers and sisters in Christ (as well as the lost) feel the real need to be a part of the worshipping community. If we are persecuted for our work, we can take comfort in the knowledge that in the end God will fashion eternity.

Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Anglican

Watch Your Walk Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Watch Your Walk Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

"The Torture And Humiliation Of The King" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2013

A sermon about how Jesus stands with those who feel small.

“24 Hours that Changed the World: The Torture and Humiliation of the King” Mark 15:15-23 I remember it well. It was the first day of high school; I was a skinny and frightened 9th grader. After the first ring of the bell, students poured out into the hallway as kids moved quickly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Importance Of Unity In Our Lord

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

This is a fairly in depth exploration of Unity in Christ, on many levels.

The Importance of Our Unity in the Lord Pastor Eric J. Hanson July 14th, 2013 Introduction This has been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 3- Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

Most leaders are like middle-managers with superiors and subordinates and Nehemiah shows us how to both lead and follow.

I heard Adrian Rogers give this example: We all have seen Canada Geese fly in their V formation with one leg of the V formation longer than the other leg. Why do they fly in the V formation? The lead goose is making it easier for the other geese who are following his lead. He is moving the wind ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

It doesn't matter where you finish, just that you finish the race set before you

RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-4 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Order & Assignment For Pastors (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

This second part of the short 2 part series, looks at the state of the Church in every town and city, and how this current situation works against genuine New Testament order and results in pastoral ministry.

God’s Order and Assignment for Pastors (Part II) Eric J. Hanson In my previous message, I taught about the nature of the equipping gift of pastor. • First of all we learned that the word pastor means shepherd. • I brought out the important fact that in God’s plan, there ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Jesus Into The Light - 4 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Then Jesus said one of those enigmatic statements that aren't too difficult to understand if you really want to understand them: "I've come, he said, to help blind people see, and to make those who see become as blind as bats."

March 17, 1996 20/20 BLINDNESS John 9:1-41 Did you ever hear the old saying about college students: Freshmen know not, and know that they know not; Sophomores know not, and know not that they know not; Juniors know, and know not that they know; Seniors know, and know that they know? I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Stand Firm. Refuse Comprimise

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Oct 19, 2018

Daniel stood tall and refused to compromise..will you?

Stand Firm. Refuse Compromise. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; Some years ago in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania a graduation speech caused a storm of controversy. Shannon Wray is not a celebrity. She is simply a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Other