Sermons on Young Lady:

Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge For The Lord?

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The young student prophet of Elisha lost his iron axe head in the Jordan River. He lost his cutting edge for the Lord, have you?

Sermon.992 See #.478 “Have You Lost Your Cutting Edge For The Lord?” Second Kings 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC. There are many people in this Bible story, but there are two main characters, an unnamed prophet student, and the prophet Elisha. You remember that Elisha had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Worker! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 15, 2015

It seems so simple, but in the case of these two women, one very young and one very old, one touch from Jesus made all the difference.

Matthew 9:18-26-While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples. And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer For Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was from the funeral of a Christian young person who died unexpectedly. It does not seek to answer all of the questions of their death, but point us to the one with the answers.

MESSAGE - God’s Answer For Troubled Times There are times that test the soul. This is one of those times. It is at times like this that we wonder if anyone has ever experienced pain and loneliness so intently. This is the moment that that one pivotal question swirls unanswered and ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wanted: A Few Good Men…and Women! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

Let us like Paul and Titus become mentors of the young, unlearned and untaught. and support those who need it, nurturing them in the way of the LORD!

Titus 1:5-16 KJV For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Sexual Temptation Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 24, 2013

Joseph is young and good looking, yet he overcame a serious sexual temptation. We can develop our strategy for victory by examining Joseph's response.

When I first studied Genesis 39 and the story of Joseph and Potophar’s wife, I thought initially that I would “tone down” the sexual content of this chapter. The story provided in this passage details Joseph’s vivid encounter with a seductive woman, and his victory as he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012

Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trial By Food

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

These four young Jewish men were given an opportunity to remain unique or go with the flow. And God used them mightily because they remained true to their principles.

Passage: Daniel 1:1-21 Intro: Every people, every nation, every person is faced with the same choices. 1. same choice that Adam and Eve had. 2. to listen to God and obey Him, or to listen to the liar. 3. circumstances are typically a part of that choice. 4. “what has God done for me ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Samuel The Boy Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on May 2, 2011

We look at a foundational practice that Samuel started as a young boy and that allowed him to build a life of integrity; it is the practice of telling God’s truth.

There are some characters in the Bible who seem to stand out more than others. Take Elijah for example, there was a man who called fire from heaven, who confronted wicked kings and who did amazing feats in God’s name. Moses was a great man. He also did miraculous feats through the power of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Good Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2018

What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily?

Prelude What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily? Purpose: Let’s understand how good a shepherd Jesus is. Plan: Let’s look at what it means to be the Good Shepherd in John ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: The Fellowship Of The Rings

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 1, 2024

When I was a young boy; My mama said to me; “There’s only one girl in the world for you; And she probably lives in Tahiti.”

Marriage requires 4 types of "RINGS”:1 The Engagement Ring: The idea of Soulmates was first written about by a Greek playwright, the ancient equivalent of Hollywood.1 It’s a made-up romantic term meaning that there is only one person whom you are spiritually destined to marry. “Those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

The Thessalonians # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

One of the things adults talk about is how it seems that young people today do not appreciate the many sacrifices many parents have made for them.

Why is this the case? It could be because they have been given many things without exerting any effort themselves whatsoever. Therefore they can not really appreciate the sacrifices that have been made to make it possible for them to have those things. This explains why they do not think the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

A young man saw a sign in a restaurant window that read, “Help wanted." He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job.

He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job. He asked the owner about the job description, and what it paid. • The man said, "The job pays $25.00 a week plus all meals." • The young man said, "Is the food good here?" • The owner rubbed his big tummy, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is The Key To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 24, 2021

The story is told of a man who was driving through Kentucky and he picked up a hitch hiker. The young man got in the car and they were talking about:

• The red-necks who lived in that region. • And some of the strong brew they made in that area. The man who was driving from that region said, “Yes, I have lived here all my life and we make some strong brew, If I must say so myself.” The man stated he had some of that strong brew and asked ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Better In Bad Times

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2018

No doubt the young Samuel, like the Child Jesus, ‘became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him’ (cf. Luke 2:40).

GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges 2:13-15). ‘Nevertheless,’ (O, precious word!) the LORD raised up judges, or ‘saviours’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build On Rock, Not Sand Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2017

" pray for our young religious and seminarians, for all of us will be judged on the basis of where we build–on the firm rock of obedience to God, or on shifting sand."

Thursday of the First Week in Lent Reformation & Revolution It is the happy decision of the Church that brings us so much of the prophet Isaiah as we celebrate the time of expectation, the time of Advent. Isaiah was a prophet of hope in a time of social and religious and political upheaval. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic