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Doing Life Together Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 19, 2024

Just like Dorothy and her friends journeyed together toward the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz, we too are called to journey together in our church community. The key is to go together.

Hey guys, ever watched the Wizard of Oz? Remember how Dorothy and her friends journeyed together towards the Emerald City? They faced some pretty scary stuff, but they stuck together. That's kind of like us in our church community. That's kind of like us in our church community. Imagine you're on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Spiritual Community, Kingdom Living, Divine Fellowship, God's Kingdom

What Is God Doing? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 26, 2024

God often works in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. We need to watch for His surprising actions and join Him in His mission to change the world.

You know the Christmas story, right? Baby Jesus, manger, shepherds, wise men - the works. But imagine being there. It was all so unexpected and weird. They must've been like, "What's God up to?" What's God up to? Imagine you're expecting a package. You're super excited, but when it arrives, it's in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-21

Topics: Divine Plans, Spiritual Growth, Faith Challenges, Miracles

Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Cry Of The Persecuted Believer Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS

BIG IDEA: ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS I. (:1-4) THEY CAN BEAT ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER DEFEAT ME (THEY CAN WHIP ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER TOTALLY WHIP ME) A. Numerous Persecutions But Divine Perseverance 1. Numerous Persecutions “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Can Use What You Have

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon encourages every believer to use the talents/abilities God has given them to serve Him.

INTRO: Imagine being called up by the President of the United States and being asked to come serve on his cabinet. The future of the entire country is on the line, and he wants your assistance. What would you do? What would you say? In our text, we see that we are called by God and are asked to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Exodus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002

Both the lost and saved should be seeking the Lord.

IN PURSUIT OF THE LORD” TEXT: PSALM 63:1-9 DAVID wrote this in the wilderness. ABSALOM had led a rebellion forced him from the palace and throne. DAVID had to fight or flee. (Rather than kill his own boy he fled) There are a lot of tough decisions in life... V8. "HARD" = ZEALOUSLY - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Serve With Purpose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "A Faithful Servant".

Series: A Faithful Servant (2 Timothy)[#4] SERVE WITH PURPOSE 2 Timothy 3:1-4:8 Introduction: 1. As we conclude this series, we want to look at a 4th aspect of serving God. 2. We have studied serving God with effectiveness, endurance, and focus. Today we will study serving God with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting The Lord For His Guidence

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Succes is certain if we trust the Lord with His guidence.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God’s guidance. As we look at the road ahead, we see the obstacles, bumps and turns up ahead that make us impatient. Paul said; "LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting The Lord For His Guidence

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 1, 2004

Trusting God’s guidense is essential to have succes in the Christian life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God’s guidance. As we look at the road ahead, we see the obstacles, bumps and turns up ahead that make us impatient. Paul said; "LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctified In Truth

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

"What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Just a stranger on the bus. Trying to make his way home"

John 17:1-19 Jesus prays for his disciples - for us God talking to himself - Trinity - God is in himself a relational being - not just an unmoved mover but one of us - Alanis Morissette: "What if God was one of us? Just a slob like one of us. Just a stranger on the bus. Trying to make his way ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Congregational

Faith Conquers The World

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

All it takes is to tell people that you experience a loving community of faith. At its best this community is gathered around Christ’s table and enjoys communion with Jesus and with one another..

1. John 5:1-12 Faith Conquers the World - Verse 4: "This is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.", writes someone ion this ancient letter - Back in Bethlehem people began to understand that Jesus is the Son of God and that conquered their world: - hardworking shepherds in tough economic ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Recession Series

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009

As Christians, we have many benefits because of our personal relationship with God. We do not have to fall prey to the bondage of the world and the traps of Satan. We can refuse fear because God has given us authority over it. We are to live victoriously

“Recession” Does the Famine affect my future? Luke 15:11-14 A: The grip of the famine Grip - hold, grasp, controlling, understanding, the feeling of pressure or strength of a thing. B: Famine can affect you in different ways. 1. Genesis 45:4-11 2. Genesis 47:13 if you don’t do the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Cs Of Salvation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

By himself, mankind is only capable of selfish evil. He has no redeeming quality whatsoever. Any good in me at all is from God alone. I need salvation!

Introduction This morning as we continue our messages in Romans we will shall use different scriptures though out the book of Romans We will start in the third chapter of Romans, which shall be the first point for this message. The title of the message this morning is “The Seven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty Queen

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We use the story of Esther to show how God has placed potential in all of us from the inside out.

Beauty Queen Text: Esther 1 - 9 “Beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes all the way to the bone. Beauty fades, but ugly holds it’s own.” (L. D. Streiker, An Encyclopedia of Humor, Hendrickson Publishers, @1998) ASK: Who are some women that you would say are beautiful? - Esther 2:15 says “. . . ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Hope

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 24, 2009

HOPE THAT IS ALIVE.

LIVING IN HOPE 1 PETER1:3-12 FOCUS: WE HAVE LIVING HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. INTRO: WHAT IS LIVING HOPE? 1: VIBRANT A) ENERGETIC, B) FULL OF LIVELINESS C) ENERGY POINT: LIVING HOPE IS EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT IS, IT’S ALIVE IT’S LIVING AND BREATHING, GROWING AND SPREADING. THINK OF IT THIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Other