Sermons on Young People Marching:

Peculiar People

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jun 8, 2021

Israel's desire for a king is used to illustrate the temptation we face to be more like the rest of the world. But even though the world's view of us often chafes, it is God's plan that we be conspicuously different.

I) After Moses brought the nation of Israel out of Egypt, they did not have a king for many years. A) Unlike the nations around them, they were led by men and women, judges, who were direct intermediaries between God and man. B) Early on, the people tried to make one of those judges, Gideon, into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-8, 1 Samuel 8:5, 1 John 2:15-17, John 15:19, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Romans 6:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Perfect People

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

Some people believe that Christians are supposed to be and appear perfect, and that the only ones who can attend church are those who “have it all together.” The church is not a country club for saints, but a hospital for sinners.

Life is hard, and there are many people who are wounded and hurting inside, who are dealing with personal and emotional issues. This is true not only of unbelievers, but Christians as well; but all too often we come to church wearing a mask and putting on a show. People will ask us how we’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 5:6-9, Hebrews 10:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Remind The People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014

Let’s look at those Christian responsibilities and be reminded about how they apply to us. 1- Remind the people to obey those in authority 2- Remind the people to be considerate toward all 3- Remind the people to remember God’s love

INTRO.- ILL.- Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymn writers in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Ordinary People Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

There may be ordinary circumstances, there may be ordinary experiences, there may be ordinary hopes or dreams, aspirations and struggles-but there are no ordinary people!

Intro: Ordinary Days for Ordinary People?  Neary lived in a small Indian village where her father beat her and her five siblings routinely. One day, her father sold her to cover a gambling debt and Neary went to work as a bonded laborer at the age of 9. Each day Neary would weave saris in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: *other

Building People Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

If we are followers of Christ then it will show in our lives.

A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

“Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Those People Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says about What the Church Should and Should Not Be.

And we wonder why it is so difficult for the world around us to separate these two words church and hate. It’s understandable why people in the world around us would not be able to do that. Obviously, we have a lot to talk about today but before we do that we need to make sure that everyone gets ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-42

People With A Vision

Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008

We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We In The Game Or Riding The Pine?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010

The goal of the coach is to get 5 players out on the court for his team that are talented, strong, wise, and able. Now there are more than 5 players on a team. The rest of the players watch the game from the bench, or as it’s called, “Riding the Pine”. So

It’s March! Spring may have felt like it’s sprung the past couple days with the beautiful weather we’ve been having. March bring lots of things. For one thing, it brings time change. That wonderful thing we all had to do last night so that we could wake up an hour earlier this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14-30

Denomination: Mennonite

"An Invitation To Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2017

A sermon about living in the Kingdom of God.

“An Invitation to Love” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the SoupMobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

A Special Visitor.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 4, 2021

A young girl becomes pregnant after one of Gods angels visits her with news from God. She realizes from his message to her that she has been picked to bear a child that will change the world.

Sermon Title: A special visitor. Scripture Text: Luke 1:26-38 Jesus is a masculine given name derived from Greek form of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Yeshua or Y'shua. As its roots lie in the name Yeshua/Y'shua, it is etymologically related to another biblical name, Joshua. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Thirsty Will Your Children Be?

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

If your children follow your experience will they be spiritually Adept or spiritually dehydrated

How Thirsty Will Your Children Be? Jeremiah 14:1-6 Judges 2:10 Amos 8:11 Ecclesiastes 1:4 A sad story that the weeping prophet declares concerning a thirsty child. Looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Realistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2019

The RYR approached Jesus with some expectations. Jesus also had expectations of him. The application for us is that we have expectations from God (some realistic and some unrealistic) and He has expectations of us which he will not alter.

1. Obsession There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The preacher was in a quandary as to what to do. The urge to play golf overcame him. He called his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Section 9) Why The Gap Theory Won't Work

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 20, 2018

Henry Morris, a Young Earth believer, debates that the Old Earth is impossible.

IX. Why The Gap Theory Won't Work by Henry M. Morris http://www.icr.org/pubs/btg-a/btg-107a.htm A. Those who advocate the gap theory agree that the six days of the creation week were literal days, but they interpret them only as days of recreation, with God creating again many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be An Example: Practical Lessons For Parents And Young Leaders 1 Tim 4:12 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in word, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Paul, an elder minister of the Gospel, exhorts Timothy, his young protégé. His advice is intensely practical, and applies to any of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: *other