Sermons on Young Adults:

The Truth About Beauty

Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 30, 2004

Young people need to understand the importance of cultivating one’s spiritual beauty.

The Truth About Beauty In the summer of 1997, I went out to Salt Lake City, Utah, for what was the hardest summer of my life. I went out to colporteur. For eight hours a day, I was going from home to home knocking on doors, trying to get Mormons to buy Christian books. Selling chocolate would ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Adventist

Right Question! Wrong Answer!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2008

The rich young ruler asked the right question but was unable to accept the right answer.

RIGHT QUESTION! WRONG ANSWER! 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" 18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service For A Firefighter

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

I preached this message for a young firefighter, age 40 who died suddenly.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KEITH WISNOWSKI Good morning. I want to welcome you today as we come together to celebrate the life of Keith Wisnowski. On behalf of the family I want to say thank you for so many things you have done to support them this week. And for this wonderful crowd here today the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Call For Ministry

Contributed by Sion Duong on Dec 15, 2010

A powerful lesson for the young Christian generation who want to devote their life for ministry.

1. The way God calls his prophet. V 4. Now the word of the Lord came to me The first thing you will note is that this whole thing was God’s idea, not Jeremiah’s. “The word of the Lord came to me,” is how the story begins (v. 4). Jeremiah’s ambition, his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

He Hasn't Been There, He Is "There"

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 27, 2010

A revolutionairy and insightful look into where God is in your situation by a wise young man

One of the Hebrew names used for God in the Old Testament is Ha-Makom it’s defined as “The Place.” This idea of God sometimes can seem to limit the omnipresence of God since our view of a place is one-sided; an example of this is that if God is this place he must not be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Do That When The Heat Is Turned Up? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 26, 2022

We look at the faith of three Jewish young men and compare their faith to ours.

Introduction Nebuchadnezzar has built a ninety-foot statue of himself made of gold that sat on a twenty-five-foot base (which archaeologists have discovered) in the plain of Dura. To celebrate his great achievement, he sent word to the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I would like to remind you that Paul is addressing this letter to young Christians.

The Thessalonian Christians made up a tremendous church but Paul knew that in order that they may stay that way there had to be some things brought to their attention. Such as, THEY HAD TO HAVE RESPECT FOR THE SERVANTS. As mentioned in a previous message, all churches are not able to pay large ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty Four Hours To Live

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 12, 2018

Suppose you knew that you would face your God sometime tonight. What would you spend your day doing? We would not waste one second of that precious time.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2018 Twenty four hours to Live Let me invite you all to do what we in science call a “thought experiment” for a while. Suppose, through a vision or a medical diagnosis you attained a 99% certainty that you will not wake up tomorrow morning. Suppose you knew that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

Islam/Christ: Understanding Our Faith During Conflict With Iraq

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

In these turbulant times with IRAQ and other nations, it is important for Christians to understand ISLAM, its history and the Muslim faith. This sermon addresses the differences between Islam’s Muhammad and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Minister the

I would like for you to follow me into the Book of Luke Chapter 9 verses 18 - 23. "Jesus said that if any Man will come after me, let him deny himself. And take up the cross daily" So here we are with Jesus teaching for the disciples of his day and the disciples of this day. And Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-23, Luke 9:28-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Dealing With Opposition

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 25, 2007

All change, even good change, even godly inspired change will receive opposition. How will you deal with it?

Introduction I. I would like to commend every person in this room this morning. A. For the past few years, and especially the last few months we have been 1. Praying for 2. Planning for 3. And implementing changes in our church, that B. We believe will better allow God to make Himself ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Birth Pains

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024

This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2007

Using time wisely is an important Christian virtue, as God has a plan that He wants to accomplish with and through your life.

Pastor’s Bible Class What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely October 21, 2007 A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME “Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Intentions

Contributed by Kenneth Cox on Jun 11, 2007

This sermon deals with the situational irony in the life of Joseph.

BAD INTENTIONS The workweek seems to have more hours in it than it used to have. A housewife with three children she adores becomes tired, exhausted, and wondering why she ever married in the first place. A healthy, robust man suddenly becomes ill and has to be rushed to the nearest hospital for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing In Church Closure

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2020

Sometimes we should rejoice in the death of a church rather than mourn. After a long painful disease, we express relief when a person passes into Glory. Many churches suffer a slow and painful death. Out of that death life and renewal may come.

Revelation 2:4  Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.  5  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Watchmen On The Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Part I Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Mar 27, 2025

We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. While many chase platforms, God is calling people back to the prayer closet. You were positioned to stand in the gap.

Sermon Title: “Watchmen on the Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Text: Isaiah 62:1–12 Opening: Family, Isaiah 62 is not just a prophetic promise—it’s a prophetic assignment. It speaks to the identity of a people, but it also calls out the assignment of a people. This chapter is a commissioning… for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ