Sermons on Youth Faith:

Joseph, Do What You're Told

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007

Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Protecting The Threshingfloor

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

Threshingfloor is a place of hope, work seperatino.

1Sa 23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 1Sa 23:2 Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Kiss Or An Embrace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

Blessing in wholeheartedness

A kiss or an embrace Rth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Elimelech and family left Bethlehem which means the house ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Truth Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The believer needs to learn, receive, and practice the truth.

Living the Truth Introduction, Review – How to Have God’s Peace and Joy I. Rejoice in the Lord (v4) (Celebrate) II. Lighten Up (5) (Tolerate) III. Supplicate (6, 7) IV. Meditate (8) V. Activate Text, Philippians 4:9 I. Learn the Truth A. Greek word, Manthano (man-than-o) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salt

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." This message thinks about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk.

Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 5:16-18 Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." What does this really mean? Today, we are thinking about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk. So the first thing I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Where Are You Headed?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 1, 2007

Heading in the wrong direction from God will lead to trouble. Jonah learned that the hard way.

Where Are You Headed? It’s easy to get in a hurry when we know what the reward is. Some of us get more “motivated” to get things done when we know someone is watching us. Moving quickly is good as long as we are moving in the right direction. God wants us to move. Where we want to go and where ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sideways Attack Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 1, 2007

Satan won’t play dead for long as we grow in our maturity for the Lord. Learn how Joshua and Israel was fooled by a sly enemy, and how not to be fooled by Satan.

There is only so much victory in a Christian’s life that Satan will accept without a fight. Know for certain that the stronger you get, the stronger the response from the enemy will be. We need to know this so we can be prepared for his onslaught. It will be both unexpected and sly. For Joshua, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Behold, The King!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2007

Behold, the King! 1) Jesus comes to bring salvation. 2) Jesus comes to accept adoration.

(A Confirmation Sermon) 2 years of Friday night classes, 150 memory assignments, 2 essays, 10 tests, and 1 exam. Wow, Monica and Vanessa. You’ve put in a lot of hard work to become a communicant member of this congregation. You’ve also had to prepare well for today’s service so that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 19:18-40

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will They Find

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus encouraging us to be bear fruit consistent with our confession. We are to be believers 24/7 for the cause of Christ.

What Will They Find GNLCC 3/25/2007 Psalm 15:1-5 Matthew 7:13-27 Have you ever had a crush on someone and you thought this person was just so beautiful or so handsome and you were ready to fall in love with the person. But the closer you got to the person and the better you got to know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conquistando La Victoria Series

Contributed by Juan Garcia on Apr 3, 2007

Para conquistar la victoria es necesario meditar en la Palabra de Dios; es necesario esperar pacientemente y por ultimo, es necesario confiar en sus promesas.

Introducción: Andando por un parque, yo pasé un roble masivo. Una vid había crecido por su tronco. La vid empezó pequeña -- nada de preocuparse. Pero con el paso de los años la vid había crecido más y más. Cuando pasé, la mitad más baja entera del árbol fue cubierta por las enredaderas de la vid. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:7-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Hay While The Sun Shines

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007

This is a good message for the end of the summer in that it speaks of accomplishment and productivity over a period of time. Was it a wasted summer or an unproductive life up to this point?

April, 2007 “Making Hay While the Sun Shines” John 9:1-12 “...we must do the work of him who sent me” (v. 4). INTRODUCTION: You have probably all heard the term “making hay while the sun shines.” What does that mean? Does it just mean going out and working in a field? Verse 4 says, “as long ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

All Hands On Deck

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 6, 2007

Saul welcomed back to the front lines some who had previously defected and others who had hidden out on the sidelines. A challenge to those who have drifted in any way spiritually to get back on the playing field. A challenge to those who have sat out o

I. HOUSE OF GOD (Bethel) had become HOUSE OF NOTHINGNESS (Beth-Aven) II. SAUL WELCOMED BACK TO THE BATTLE EVERYONE WHO WANTED TO GET BACK IN ON THE ACTION A. Even Those Who Had Previously Defected B. Even Those Who Had Hidden Themselves On The Sidelines III. WE ARE IN A BATTLE A. God Had Been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Trusted: Lessons From The Life Of Jospeh (An Overview) Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 13, 2007

Trustworthiness was Joseph’s main character trait, but it didn’t come easy. Find out the three enemies of faithfulness and trustworthiness in this overview of Joseph’s life from Genesis 37-50.

“Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph” Week 1: An Overview INTRO: Panarama plan at FFC (distribute guide) I’ll not read this to you, but I would encourage you to take a look at it later, maybe even post it for future reference. It describes the “what and the why” of our preaching/teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging On To The Past!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 13, 2007

To encourage Christians not to look back on past life

PP0810 DATE HANGING ON TO THE PAST! Exodus 16:22-31; Luke 9:62. Ex 16:22 And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses. 23 And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is... Obedience Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Why were the Israelites able to conquer Jericho? What was it about Joshua that made him someone God could use?

This morning we’re beginning a new series on Worship. And over the next several weeks, we’ll talk about some of the different components of what worship is. This week, we’re going to talk about how our worship can be expressed through obedience. Jesus said: John 14:21 (NLT) Those who obey my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan