Sermons on Teenagers:

A User-Friendly God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

Don’t let the drive for security and significance cause you to create a more manageable God.

Aren’t you glad we live in an age of user-friendly technology? You could go to Wal-Mart right after this service, purchase a relatively inexpensive laptop computer, plug it in, fire it up and with no previous experience understand how to use it in no time. Computer companies intentionally make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Birth Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

“Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Birth” Matthew 1:17-25 In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey recounts an episode of the TV show Thirtysomething in which Hope, a Christian, argues with her husband Michael, a Jew, about the holidays. "Why do you even bother with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 9, 2011

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him - to stay in the vine. But how do we do that and what does it mean for our walk with Christ?

Remaining Fruitful John 15:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 11, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation Rich Ratts, former pastor of Grace Community Church here in Jackson and a now a church planter in Traverse City once spoke at a pastor’s appreciation breakfast I attended. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Difference Fathers Make

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

Fathers make a difference through leadership, laughter and love.

Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads among us today!! May God bless you on this special day that we set aside each year to honor our dads. 1. You might take a peak later at the article in the bulletin I put together. It reviews the interesting history of Father’s Day in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Father, Like Children Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of a spiritual father.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is knowing the characteristics of a spiritual father. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Humble & Obedient Heart

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 21, 2011

A message about the necessity of humbling our hearts, as shown by Jesus in LUKE 14:1-14. It is an explanation of this passage.

MATTHEW 23:11 “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” When I was a teenager, I remember telling my father that I wanted to be a successful businessman when I grew up. He asked me what type of business I wanted to work in, and I told him I didn’t know, I just wanted to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Story - Sermon 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

The Story. A Bible paraphrase inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 2 September 19, 2010 As we came to the end of chapter 1, we saw God has a big vision. God wants to be with us. But the conflict immediately emerges, as the first two people God created, Adam and Eve have a different vision, and as a result a sin nature came into their DNA, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing In The Harvest Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

MY316 is a 5 week Small group study put out by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma that we did at our church. It's a study that focuses on evangelism. I preached 5 sermons that went along with each weeks study.

MY316 “Bringing in the Harvest” Matthew 9:35-38 In the movie, Schindler's List, one of the most moving scenes is near the end of the three-hour drama. Oscar Schindler had invested his energy and his fortune in saving the lives of hundreds of Jews who would have otherwise been killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Noah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith Noah (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 7: Ill: T.V. Ad This morning we have a Readers Digest version of the story of Noah; • Contained in one verse of Hebrews chapter 11; • We have a summing up of Genesis chapter 6-9 (104 verses) The N.I.V: “By faith Noah, when warned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Brethren

The Glory Of His Childhood Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

The Glory of His Childhood (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 2 verses 41-50. Quote: R.C. Sproul (the American author, theologian and pastor): “The soul is lifted up by the contemplation of the glory of God and of his only begotten Son” “It is Christ in his glory who is the object of our worship and adoration. As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Brethren

There You Will Hear

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 27, 2010

5 Factors that influence our ability to hear from God. 1. Circumstantial 2. Physical Location 3. Timing 4. A Divine Causing 5. An Obedience

There You Will Hear Text: Jeremiah 18:1,2 (I am using the KJV for this message because of its unique wording of verse 2, being caused to hear as opposed to other versions where the prophet would simply have the word of the Lord announced to him, or him simply receiving a message) Jer 18:1 The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-2, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Boss Has A Job For Us

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about the Great Commission, and how it is the job of the whole church, not just the pastor.

The Boss Has a Job for Us… Matthew 28:16-20 November 29, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction Today we finish what has been a pretty long journey through the book of Matthew. We actually started going through this book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning To Light The Way Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Today… just want to step back and help us grasp the process of being light. I think for many of us it may begin by clarifying the paradigm.

We’re beginning a short series today… and at the heart of this series is a call to consider perhaps the most sensational words ever spoken to us… one phrase, seven words, spoken by Jesus… that lifts our lives into a whole new level of meaning… those seven words… “You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Iron Men"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 30, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate men that are spiritually young to become sharper and more accountable by bonding with Iron Men.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Greater Victory Temple Church of God in Christ ”Men Program” Seaside, CA 30 March 2008 Big Idea: Men that are spiritually young can become sharper and more accountable by bonding with Iron Men. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triumph: Celebrating Christ's Victory On Easter

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Apr 5, 2008

Sharing in the Triumph of Christ on Easter

I heard a story this week that I wanted to share with you. It’s about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down syndrome and as an eight-year old, had a hard time finding acceptance, even in the Sunday school class he attended. Through some creative intervention, though, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan