Sermons on Youth Empowerment:

Standing Up For Right, Even When Everybody Else Is Doing Wrong

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 13, 2013

With that said... and in order for us to understand how these whom our text describe as “certain men” developed such strong character, fortitude, and perseverance and how they had the ability to stand in the midst of adversity...

STANDING UP FOR RIGHT EVEN WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING WRONG DANIEL 3:10-15 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day June 9, 2013 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At New Home Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Pastor: Elder Spotts Youth Day Program • I will bless the Lord at all ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Feet

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2013

A Youth Group message that shares two messages in one. 1st: shares how God views us as we share His word with others and 2nd: shares humbleness and servant hood.

Isaiah 52:6-7 6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that day they will know that it is I who foretold it. Yes, it is I." 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:6-7

Denomination: Other

Writing Off The Future

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2014

Teaching Christian values without bringing our children to faith in the Risen Son of God, condemns them to eternal death. The Pharisees stand as a beacon warning Christians not to succumb to the lure of presenting Christian values.

“Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Enemy Of The "Best" Is Not The "Bad" But The "Good"

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 18, 2012

prioritizing our values for the service of Christ.

The greatest enemy of “best” is not “bad”, it’s the “good” Matthew 16:26 – 27 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, crosscommunitychurch.net 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

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

Transfigured Through Obedience And Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2012

The transfiguration event offers us an opportunity to learn how we might achieve union with God in the pattern of Jesus on Tabor.

Monday of 18th Week in Course 2012 Transfiguration Verbum Domini “The word of God has bestowed upon us the divine life which transfigures the face of the earth, making all things new (cf. Rev 21:5).” These words of Pope Benedict’s letter, Verbum Domini, should frame our thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Just The Issues - What If Jesus Ran For Office Series

Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012

What if Jesus ran for office? What would that look like? This sermon is not political in nature, does not mention any candidates names or platforms. It takes a hot topic of conversation and turns it into a way to teach about Jesus, by using His I AM sta

So right now you are being inundated with Election talk. There are a ton of commercials, some heated debates, and everything on Facebook from anyone 40 or over has something to do with the election. Of course everything on Twitter from people 20 and younger is making fun of the 40 and over crowd on ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Vision!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

A VISION is God’s BLUEPRINT of His Plan for mankind. A VISION is God’s way of REVEALING His Purpose to man. A VISION is accompanied by KNOWLEDGE of the Word of God. The more you are EXPOSED to the Word of God, the CLEARER the VISION.

A VISION is God’s BLUEPRINT of His Plan for mankind. A VISION is God’s way of REVEALING His Purpose to man. A VISION is accompanied by KNOWLEDGE of the Word of God. The more you are EXPOSED to the Word of God, the CLEARER the VISION. The CLEARER the VISION creates DETERMINATION. BROAD & ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: *other

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2019

1 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED-I — 2Kings 16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37 OR: Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: 1787—Benjamin Franklin, eldest member at the Constitutional Convention—"I've lived, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-16, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Take Home Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 12, 2018

Solomon leaves us with three substantial directives that are life changers.

The Take Home Ecclesiastes 11-12 1. A new pastor asked his board to evaluate his first sermon. The pastor did not even have an introduction, but dove right into the text. He preached on and on and on. At their meeting, the pastor asked the chairman to evaluate his sermon. “I know,” said the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph From Freedom To Slavery...but God Was With Him. Genesis 39

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 28, 2024

Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. His reality couldn't be any further from what he had dreamt.

2024.10.27. Sermon Notes. Joseph a Slave in Egypt. But GOD was with him and doing a work in him. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 20:27-28, Colossians 3:23-24, Joshua 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:22, Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:13-14, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sounds Of Pentecost.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 20, 2021

The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive.

The Sounds Of Pentecost. Acts 1:8TPT The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive. Jesus said, Acts 1:8TPT But I promise you this—the Holy Spirit will come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Riding On The Wings Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

Riding on the wings of the Spirit is an experience that every believer can have when they surrender their will to God and rely on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

RIDING ON THE WINGS OF THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:5, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Lord Comes Down Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

When the Lord comes down, things cannot remain the same. His descent signifies divine interest, intervention, and empowerment.

WHEN THE LORD COMES DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 64:1-3, Psalm 18:6-17, John 1:14, Luke 7:12-15, Acts 10:38 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in history and in our lives when God does not just speak from heaven—He comes down. When the Lord comes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Christ Out Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

Explores how to foster everyday faith, find empowerment in Advent, and fulfill expectations beyond Christmas through the teachings of the Gospel.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in faith. We are here today to delve into the profound depths of the Gospel, to find solace in its wisdom, and to draw strength from its teachings. As we stand here together on this blessed day, let us open our hearts and minds to ...read more

Topics: Advent, Faith