Sermons on Youth Groups:

Can Jesus Still Suprise Us

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

What we can learn from Jesus’ teaching in his home town.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20, Luke 4:16-31

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: Son Of Joseph Or Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on May 28, 2004

Jesus as the Son of God heals, reaches out, and is interested in our faith not our works.

Luke 4:16-31 Jesus: Son of Joseph or Son of God January 25th 2004 This morning we are going to look at Jesus’ homecoming. Jesus’ neighbors were confronted with a decision they did not wish to make, and a claim they did not want to hear. Can Jesus still surprise us? He stood up to read. They had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-31, 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

For Growing Love Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 18, 2024

Paul's love for the church of Philippi motivated his prayers for them. What does this demonstrate for us as we pray for our churches today?

This past Wednesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it seems appropriate that we talk about a prayer about growing love since the idea of love is on people’s minds. I had to chuckle when I saw this meme on Facebook and shared it with someone who had posted to see if anyone would like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Never Fails

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 21, 2001

Sermon on 1 Corinthians 13:8

Sermon for 3/8/98 Love Never Fails Introduction: A. Love Never Fails- What a joke? Let’s join the ranks of the skeptics and see what they have to say. I dare say that one of these will hit us all. B. Friends who are no longer friends. 1. So called friends who chum up to us to get something. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seasoning Our Greeting Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

Part of a series on recaliming Christ as part of our Christmas season.

“SEASONING OUR GREETINGS” TEXT: Colossians 4: 2-18 Sunday, December 1, 2002 I know it is early in the season, but I’ll keep asking you this question throughout Advent–“Are you having fun yet?” Gallup did a poll asking people if they were having more fun this year than last year. Do you think ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crumbs Of Blessing

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 20, 2008

A look at what occurs when we faithfully and fervently seek Jesus with our petitions.

Crumbs of Blessing 17-Aug-08 Bethel UMC – 9:30 AM; Brooks Chapel UMC – 11:00 AM Matthew 15.21-28 Wednesday evening, the youth group met at Bethel. Since Amber had a previous engagement, she had asked if I could do their lesson for that night. I gladly said yes, and when I showed up on the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

No Child Left Beyond

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 21, 2004

This sermon explores Jesus’ mysterious statement that "anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:13-16

“No Child Left Beyond” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at the Hudson Presbyterian Church on September 26, 2004: Words 2089 Most of you know that our church recently sent out a team of 7 adults to an orphanage in El Salvador this summer: the first mission trip of its kind for our church. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Death Is Not My End Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 9, 2013

“I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting.”

“Boy Falls Asleep During Church And Dies” Do you know how long I’ve wanted to preach on this text about Eutychus? With an opening like that you’re expecting this sermon to be about the dangers of sleeping during church, aren’t you? Of course you could counter that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"producing Fruit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2023

A sermon about the importance of staying connected to Christ.

John 15:1-17 “Producing Fruit” There is a story in the Bible where Jesus comes across a fig tree, and He tries to find some fruit on it. But there is no fruit, and so Jesus curses the fig tree saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” (pause) Boy, life is scary crazy, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Bezalel And Oholiab

Contributed by David Bonnet on Nov 11, 2007

Lots of names in illustrations but modify as you like.

Does your weekday go something like this? Rush through breakfast to get to school, or the office, or the store. And there’s so much to do there. And then after our full-time responsibilities evening time rolls around and we got all that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Aeneas And Dorcas- Principles Of Prayer For Healing Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 5, 2002

What (balanced) principles of prayer for healing can we get from this passage.

Aeneas and Dorcas- Principles of prayer for healing Acts 9:32-42 WBC 7 July 2002 What can we learn from this passage about healing? - what does God have to say to US … ME - bearing in mind I’m not Peter! Well, I think we can glean some Principles of prayer for healing The first is: 1) We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Giving Church Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

A giving church is filled with people who have fully given their lives to God.

- I once read of a farmer who went to the office of a televangelist and asked if he could see "the Head Hog of the Trough." The receptionist was offended and said in response, "Sir, if you're talking about our beloved minister, you may call him Reverend or Pastor, but I don't think it would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enough Love For God To Bless Another Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 15, 2000

An inductive-deductive combination meassage calling God’s people in my care to love Him enough to bless others in obedience to His will.

Topic: Love Theme: Love for God & Others Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to love Him enough to bless others in obedience to His will. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to demonstrate their commitment to increasing their love for God and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Whom Be The Glory?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. The most violent game I have ever played is musical chairs. Not football or hockey but musical chairs. We used to play it in youth group or a church socials. Here were God-loving, peaceful, church going individuals playing a game for fun. No prizes, no trophies, no titles were up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Pastor Move Over Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 4, 2003

Discover Jesus’ job description for the pastor.

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) We are beginning a 4-part series titled, “The Dynamics of Church.” We’ll be looking at how God intends His Church to work. Again, when we talk about God’s Church, we’re talking about God’s people living and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other