Sermons on Younger:

Sermon On Dearth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2022

Dearth is defined as a scarcity or lack of something.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Too many people are hungry not because there is dearth of food. It is because there is dearth of love and care in human hearts.” Matthew 4:4 confirms: But he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8, James 1:14, 2 Peter 3:2

Sermon On Dark Secrets

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2023

A dark secret is defined as something kept hidden or unexplained.

Charlotte Brontë, an English novelist and poet once remarked: “The human heart has hidden treasures, In secret kept, in silence sealed; The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures, Whose charms were broken if revealed.” Luke 8:17 reveals: “For nothing is hidden that will not be made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10, Proverbs 25:2, Daniel 2:28, Colossians 1:26

Let The Little Children Come To Me

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

it was put on my heart that since today is our Love Disciples launch, it would be appropriate to remind ourselves of what scripture tells Jesus said about the little children.

Last week we basically stayed in one passage of scripture, so today we’ve got some catching up to do, as we get back to scriptural gymnastics. Our key verses will be found in: Matthew 19:13-15 Proverbs 22:6 Focus on three main ideas today: Discipleship Training up our youth Overcoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Proverbs 22:6

From Rebellion To Redemption: The Prodigal Son's Homecoming

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023

The story of the Parodical Son, is a story of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a message that touches the hearts of lost souls, renews the faith of the saved, and offers a path back to the Father for those who have strayed.

Point 1: The Lost Son Luke 15:11-12 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living." • The Parodical Son, driven by selfish desires, demanded his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20, Colossians 3:13, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrestling With God (Genesis 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2024

Do we wrestle with God in prayer or do we give up? Let's look at Genesis 32.

Jacob’s name meant a heel catcher, someone who gets ahead by slowing someone else down. God had prophesied to Rebekah that the older would serve the younger, but Jacob took the inheritance and the blessing by tricking his brother. Was his suffering under a wage-cheating father-in-law a good lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Of Extravagant Grace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025

Grace is the unearned, undeserved, and unmerited favour of God. When it is described as extravagant, it refers to the overwhelming, boundless, and radical nature of God’s mercy that reaches the worst of sinners and restores them to sonship.

THE PROOF OF EXTRAVAGANT GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 15:11–24 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust And Rest

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 12, 2025

Jesus invites us to take His yoke and find rest in humble surrender.

TRUST AND REST Primary Text: Matthew 11:25–30 Additional Scriptures: Matthew 18:1–4; Matthew 5:3; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31; James 3:15–17; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 30:15 TRUTH ABOUT GOD Jesus invites us to take His yoke and find rest in humble surrender. TRUTH FOR MY LIFE I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Grown-Up Christmas List

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000

Christmas wishes for adults

A Grown-Up Christmas List - Peace (Rom 5:1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, - Love (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Don Hutto on Mar 12, 2001

The Christian life is a life of faith.

Don’t Look Back Joshua 1:1,2 I. Introduction When God told Joshua "Moses my servant is dead" He may have been telling him "There is no time to mourn," or He may have been saying, "It’s time for you to get to work." Or He may have been saying "Don’t look back." Don’t look back ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 23, 2001

Four non-Christian historical witnesses to the existence of Jesus.

Every child grows up believing in imaginary characters. Whether it’s a character associated with a holiday or cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, childhood is filled with imaginary people. We can see it in how many kids think superheroes like Superman are real. We can see it in how many kids have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Loving God Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 13, 2008

Show the love of God towards the two son and how God loves each of us

What we believe series - Part 2 Our Loving God – January 13, 2007 Luke 15:11-32 (Acknowledgements: Work of Dr. Henry Schorr, CSC Church, Calgary AB) Introduction o Last week we looked at God’s holiness and justice. Today were going to look at another characteristic of God, His love o When I was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Older Brother

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010

Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Who was the prodigal?

Sermon: The Giving Father Mary Vs. Eve Opener Joke One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. After telling the story the teacher asked, "Who do you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The History And Principles And Mathematics Of Grace Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 31, 2006

An introduction to Matthew 5:3 which emphasizes that only those who recognize their spiritual bankruptcy will enter the kingdom of heaven.

MATTHEW 20-21 THE HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES AND MATHEMATICS OF GRACE (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 NIV) But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Shake Off The Dust Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Too many people are slaves to their past mistakes.

INTRODUCTION In my opinion, one of the greatest televisions shows ever produced was the Andy Griffith show. I’m talking about the old black-and-white episodes when Ron Howard played a young Opie. One of my favorite episodes was “The Sermon for Today.” Here’s a question for you TV trivia buffs. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist