Sermons on Youth Evangelization:

Left Behind

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 19, 2006

This is a sermon that challeges Christians to make sure that they are doing their part to make sure that no one is left behind.

Left Behind 1/17/2006 2 Kings 7:3-9 Many people have read the series of books, “Left behind” where it is the stories and the events for those left here on earth after the rapture. Now I’ve never started reading the series, I’ve heard they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: *other

Up A Tree -- Out On A Limb

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006

Lessons from the ministry of Jesus to Zacchaeus.

Up a Tree and out on a Limb – ZACCHAEUS TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10 I. What we can know about Zacchaeus 1. Not much known about him historically … we know more about the “job” he held. 1) Because of the name, as well as the people that surrounded him, we can know that he was Jewish. 2) Tax collector for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"No Boundaries"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2006

Are we heeding the call of God on our lives?

“No Boundaries” Jonah 1:1-7, 15-17, 2:10, 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org According to a famous parable: There once was a fishing village on the shore of a great lake stocked full of fish. The ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From The First Missionaries

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

From Jesus’ words to the apostles in Matthew 10.

Lessons from the First Missionaries Matthew 10:1-10 January 15, 2006 Introduction Well, after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, we’re finally getting back to our walk through the gospel of Matthew. We’ve gotten through 9 chapters, and have covered a lot of ground, including the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Participating In The Lord Harvest

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 22, 2006

This sermon deal with the harvest in the feild. And how to get in the feild.

I want to preach a message to you this morning in title Participating in the lords harvest. Take you bible and turn to 2 opening’s ps 126:5-6 and John 4:35-36 The bible says that they that sow in tears shall reap in joy. lets talk about that! Lets consider The Priority of the Harvest.. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

What's The Good News?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus starts his ministry

"What’s the Good News?" Matthew 4:12+ May 4th, 1997 Intro: Why is it that whenever we watch a movie, we just can’t wait for the previews of other releases to get done. I know that I always fast forward through them to get to the movie I wanted to see. *I guess it’s for the same reason that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006

#2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive A Refreshing Vision From God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 26, 2006

How to put yourself in line to be visited by God with a refreshing new vision for your life!

Today we’re completing our series on Second Chances. We’ve been digging deeper into the Word of God to find out more about how God’s character as a wonderful Heavenly Father who gives us a multitude of opportunities to live life to the fullest! One of the big factors in taking advantage of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Just As They Are

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jan 27, 2006

A call to all Christians to exercise the privilege of winning souls for Christ.

Luke 5:27 - 32 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Party Line--Discovering The Hazards Of Interference

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Our life hangs in a balance because of sin. In essence, we are now on a life support system. Any interference on the life support would be fatal.

October 14, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Examples of daily interference 1. When you open your e-mails, you get other e-mails that you have not requested. We call them Spam. 2. When you talk on the phone, you have another party interfering with your conversation. We call this party line. 3. When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:5-6

Denomination: Adventist

We Also Are Ambassadors

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

As the Spirit touches and moves your heart, would you stand for the Great Shepherd and say to your heart, "Yes Lord! I want to be your ambassador."

June 30, 1996 INTRODUCTION: We call him Mr. Ambassador. He rides in his beautiful, elegant, black Cadillac. In front of his Cadillac are small, flying flags that symbolize the country he represents. He has dedicated guards that closely watch him in every move he makes. He has a personal secretary ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Gaining A Global Focus

Contributed by Jesse Wilson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon focuses on the call to reach the world with the Gospel.

Global Focus: Seeing the World Through God’s Eyes 1. I want to begin by asking a question: How many of you here are Christians? What I mean by that is not that you have joined the church, not that you have been baptized, not that you try to live a good life; but you have repented of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reach Outward...

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

In a community where 40% of the people don’t give a rip about church what are we to do? How are we to approach them.

The 1950’s was a boom time for the Church in the U.S. and the favorite game for believers was “Hide and Seek”. Congregations would hide behind their walls and stained glass windows and those outside would seek us out. If you hadn’t noticed the world doesn’t play “Hide and Seek” anymore. Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Go Home Again

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

The saying "You can’t go home again" is not true when speaking spiritually.

There is a saying: “You can’t go back home again.” But in this parable Jesus tells us of a young man who did indeed go home. After a long and grueling absence from his father he finally made his way homeward. You too can come back home—no matter how long you’ve been away; no matter how far down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Cycle Of Sin! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 25, 2003

Let’s see how Saul (Paul) gives us a graphic example of the cycle os sin. Verse by verse study of Acts 8:1-8.

&:58……And the witnesses laid down their clothes ate the feet of a young man named Saul.. Prayer…. Verse 1 Now Saul was A)consenting to his death. At that time a great B)persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational