Sermons on Youth Groups:

Korah's Rebellion Against Godly Leaders

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord’s assembly? - Numbers 16:3 We read thi ...

They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them. Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord’s assembly? - Numbers 16:3 We read this shocking story in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Old Tire Jack!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016

Pray shamelessly, pray persistently, pray expectantly (Outline taken from Sermon Central's David Taylor at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=183315; Last point adapted from Michael Mack from Small Group Vital Signs, pg. 142)

HoHum: It was a dark night. The traveler had a flat tire on a seldom used road. To complicate matters, he could not find his tire jack. The only solution lay in appealing to someone in the dark farm house down the road. As he approached the house, the traveler thought to himself, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Praise Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

Ezra was a direct descendant of Aaron the chief priest (7:1–5), thus he was a priest and scribe in his own right. His zeal for God and God’s Law spurred Ezra to lead a group of Jews back to Israel during King Artaxerxes’s reign over the Persian Empire

The Praise of EZRA Ezra: 7 Ezra 7:11-28 Psalms 69:1-16 Illustration The Duke of Wellington, the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, was not an easy man to serve under. He was brilliant, demanding, and not one to shower his subordinates with compliments. Yet even Wellington ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:11-28, Psalm 69:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Israel: God's Chosen People...still? (Pt. 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Matt Tison on Dec 5, 2023

On October 7th, 2023, the Palestinian terror group, Hamas, opened a gruesome and brutal attack upon Israel. Innocent people, from both nations, are still dying. This has led to many asking the question, will God still preserve His people, Israel? This is the final part of this two-part series.

In our last lesson, we began discussing questions surrounding the current political conflict in Israel. On October 7th, 2023, the Palestinian terror group, Hamas, opened a gruesome and brutal attack upon Israel. We are over a month into this attack and innocent people, from both nations, are still ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:16

Living Your New Identity In A Pagan World/Identity Check Part 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Living your new identity in these broken world.

We come to part five of Identity Check: Living a Verified Life. I hope you've been reading through the book of 1 Peter, and I hope it has been reading through you, because again, like I always say, that's exactly how our lives are changed. It's not just reading a Word. It's allowing that Word to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Works Of Death Or Lives Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 20, 2003

God has given us stepping stones to help us grow in our walk with Him, but we are to always remember that it is His grace alone that saves!

Works of Death or Lives of Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Outside of the village was a spring with crystal clean looking water bubbling up and spilling over into a steam that rushed through the forest, around boulders, and swallowed up fallen trees. All of those who walked through the forest to make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Couldn't Do A Miracle

Contributed by Robert Warren on Feb 2, 2002

Shows that Jesus works his miracles through our faith.

“The Day Jesus Couldn’t Do a Miracle.” Mark 6:1-6 Robert Warren October 14th, 2001 A. Even though Jesus had miraculous and marvelous powers, there is recorded a time when Jesus was unable to do something. B. In his own hometown, Jesus was unable to do any miracles. C. Why? Because although ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Love Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 25, 2008

3rd and last in a series on Romans 12. This message addresses the call and the ways believers are to authentically loving other believers and unbelievers.

Trinity Baptist Church August 24, 2008 Combating complacency Authentic Love Romans 12:9-21 Some of you remember that once upon a time I was -- sort of a hippie. It was during college -- Patty and I both attended K-State. My second Summer in college I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Augmenting Reality

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 22, 2013

God's Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life.

Title: Augmenting Reality Text: II Timothy 3:14-4:5 Thesis: God’s Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life. Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But If Not

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

Making a commitment to serve the Lord no matter what.

Daniel 3:16-19 KJV Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. [17] If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE JOY OF OUR SALVATION ESTHER 9:20-32 Preached tag team style with Pastor Justin Werber INTRODUCTION (ERIK-5 MIN) -What do you think of when you hear the word “celebration”? -The last few weeks I typed “celebration” into Google to see ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes God Smile

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013

jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Walk His Walk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

0900: Learning to Walk His Walk Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 19, 2006 **** “24” video clip on special ops. I’m going to give you a opportunity to be a CTU agent today and train for a covert operation (just like the one you just saw!) This is of course a training session. Your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Which Way Do I Go? Vbs

Contributed by John Baggett on Jun 13, 2005

Vacation Bible School Theme Sermon 2005. Speaks primarily to maturing Christians. A good Sun night lead up to VBS. This is primarily for an already saved group. Which Way Will I Go 1With God’s Word, 2With God’s Work 3With God’s Will

Which Way Do I Go? PS 25 As a side note if you are looking for a sermon idea for The VBS 2005 Rablin Rad Trip you might also check out my sermon "Going Places With Jesus " I preached it the Sunday mornning before our VBS and I preached this one below the Sunday evening before VBS.) Which Way Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 8, 2016

G.U.T.S: Genuine 5 reasons to share who we really are from 1 John (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Warren Wiersbe's book, "Be Real" provided the outline, pgs. 19-28)

HoHum: Mike Mack- When I was about 10 years old, I made friends with two brothers in my neighborhood, Tim and Jeff Ward. Perhaps because I did not have a brother living at home, or just for fun, I told them I had a twin brother named Mark. We would be playing Wiffle ball, and I’d go home, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ