Sermons on Winning Our Youth:

Seasoning Our Greeting Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of a series on recaliming Christ as part of our Christmas season.

“SEASONING OUR GREETINGS” TEXT: Colossians 4: 2-18 Sunday, December 1, 2002 I know it is early in the season, but I’ll keep asking you this question throughout Advent–“Are you having fun yet?” Gallup did a poll asking people if they were having more fun this year than last year. Do you think ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Final Flight Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: This message was written for the death of a pilot. It shows how aviation is a metaphor for life, with its highs and lows. It was written primarily for the survivors, to help them lean on God during the difficult days ahead.

We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of George Royalty; and I want to hone in on a brief chapter of his life – one of the most memorable – which was his pursuit of aviation; a pursuit he undertook with his son. I got to meet George and talk with him a couple of times, such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Not As Our Sins Deserve

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do.

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do. Intro.: 1. The Bible is a healthy blend of optimism and realism. a. On the one hand you have realistic books like Ecclesiastes. b. On the other, you have positive portions like psalms of thanksgiving. 2. This AM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Our Mission Field

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Jesus instructed his missionaries to bless those they visit and those whose homes they stay in. It is my prayer that your homes may know that same kind of blessing. I also extend to you the opportunity to be a blessing by promoting missions in your homes and here in our church.

Our Mission Field Luke 10:1-9 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sacrificing Our Rights

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 10, 2003

We may have our rights, but our freedom to exercise them are governed by their impact on a weak brother

1 Cor 8:1-13 – Sacrificing our Rights Ministry Breakup Party  Here’s the scenario – true story  Our ministry network had a breakup lunch at the Gulls Restaurant last month  At the luncheon are Baptists, Pentecostals, Uniting Church, and Church of Christ ministers  I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 3 – Judgement From God – The Bears Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

Youths cursed and mocked Elisha but God avenged that by sending two she bears that mauled the youths. Many decry that story through ignorance. This message examines that story to get to the truth.

ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 3 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD – THE BEARS SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 5 [A]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE BEARS 2Kings 2 v 23 [[Then he went up from there to Bethel and as he was going up by the way, young lads came out from the city and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-24, Mark 10:14, Leviticus 13:40-44, Hosea 13:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mission As Christians Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2009

What is the main purpose that God has for leaving us here on earth after we are saved? If you think about it, you will realise that we can know God better in heaven than here on earth. The praise and worship is better in heaven, the presence of God is str

What is the main purpose that God has for leaving us here on earth after we are saved? If you think about it, you will realise that we can know God better in heaven than here on earth. The praise and worship is better in heaven, the presence of God is stronger, and the blessings are greater. So why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obligated To Our Father Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2019

Romans 8:12-17

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Obligated to Our Father May 22, 2022 Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: Have any of you here this morning had to appear as a witness in a court case? I have. When I was 26 years old I had to testify that one of the young men who was being put into a drug ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Our Jericho

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jun 13, 2007

So many times we try to follow God’s plan, we try to do what God wants us to do, BUT we try to do it in our own timing. And when we do, we rarely accomplish all that God wants us to accomplish.

FACING OUR JERICHO Over the past three weeks, we have been studying the book of Joshua. We have found truths here that have given us great hope and comfort in the midst of our great pain. We have seen God’s hand at work, not only in the lives of the children of Israel, but we’ve seen His hand ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fortifying Our Hope

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 28, 2006

Hope based on the promises of God will see the saints through.

FORTIFYING OUR HOPE Text: 1Thess.1:1-6 Intro: Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all...as long as matters are very hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude [ trite ]; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. ----G.K. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Purpose-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012

2 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

OUR PURPOSE-II—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture others for Christ. We may have various means of fulfilling this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 28, 2008

As Christians’ we are called to follow the leader - Jesus Christ. Who will lead us to a life of happiest, blessing, and service for him.

Follow the Leader Matthew 4:19 Intro When I was a boy I used to play Follow the Leader with my friends. The leader would seek to outdo the other boys in the stunts that he was able to perform. The leader might climb a tree and act like a monkey, swinging from one limb to another. If we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Having An Attitude Of Servitude Series

Contributed by Kendall Carter on Aug 31, 2007

Teaching Youth to have an attitude of servitude toward the Lord.

*WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD SERVANT, WHAT POPS INTO YOUR MIND? -Slave -Submission -Hard Workers, ect. MOSES (EXODUS 14:13) In the 14th chapter of Exodus we see that the Israelites are complaining to Moses. Pharaoh and the Egyptians had just caught up with Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Guides Your Tomorrows

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message to youth from proverbs 3:5-6.

God Guides your Tomorrows - God has a Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (or will direct your paths)." How does a person find God’s will? Random ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Weapons For Battle Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 6, 2002

Recognizing spiritual conflict in our daily physical world requires spiritual weaponry - We have what it takes to take on the devil with God on our side and the weapons He supplies.

Understanding Spiritual Battle: Our weapons for battle Text: Eph. 6:14-20 Big Idea: We have what it takes to take on the devil with God on our side and the weapons He supplies Our culture is much like the man who asked his wife what she’d like for her birthday. "I’d love to be six again," she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free