Sermons on Youth Groups:

It's Time For American To Wake Up!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 30, 2012

The restoration of America does not rest in better economics, or smarter politicians, or a great military presence -----rather it is getting back to restoring God’s principles of Righteousness in the hearts and lives of the people of America. And it beg

“AMERICAN MUST WAKE UP” JiM McCUTCHEN The prophet Jeremiah delivered this great admonition to Israel: “This is what the Lord says: Whenever you hear a statement like this you need to perk up and pay attention. ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing For War Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2023

If Christians are called to go to war against the gates of Hell, what role does "going to church" play in the conflict?

About 20 years ago, a man received a call from his mother while deployed in Iraq. It was the weekend, and she asked if he had to work on Sundays. He replied “Mom, we have to work every day… it’s a war.” (Jeanice Shelley, Reader’s Digest 2/08 p. 50) Last Sunday we talked about the fact that we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of The Apostles 34 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In previous studies, we find all that had been prophesied about the apostle Paul had come to pass. He was taken by a mob that almost killed him, but was rescued by the chief captain who took him away from that crowd.

He was brought before a council that did not care a thing about justice. When he observed that the council was composed of both Pharisees and Sadducees, he divided the group by stating he was a Pharisee, and a firm believer in miracles and the resurrection. Since the Sadducees did not believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Me

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

There are days in our life that stand out above others and we will never forget those days as long as we live.

• We can remember the day we got married In all fairness, some of us men do forget our anniversary, which is not a good thing to do! Illus: One woman who knew her husband who could not remember what day they got married and as a result often forgot their anniversary, decided she would play a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Me

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

There are days in our life that stand out above others and we will never forget those days as long as we live.

• We can remember the day we got married In all fairness, some of us men do forget our anniversary, which is not a good thing to do! Illus: One woman who knew her husband who could not remember what day they got married and as a result often forgot their anniversary, decided she would play a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022

God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2018

Paul probably wrote this epistle in A.D. 49–51 from Corinth during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1–18). I Thessalonians is the earliest of Paul’s letters to the churches.

1/20/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 1 Salutation (Thessalonians 1:1) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (NIV) 1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, to the church{A1.2] of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: grace and peace to you. Introduction: Paul wrote this letter to the church in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 7, 2025

How do we tell others the story of Jesus? In our text today we see that it doesn’t require a Bible college education or a deep theological argument. Instead, it’s all about saying “Come and See Jesus”.

(Sermon began with a group of people standing on a sidewalk looking upward) Back when I was a boy, there was a TV show that always began with this group of people on a sidewalk - pointing and looking up in the sky. Does anyone know what TV show this was? (SUPERMAN) “Look! Up in the sky…. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Friends

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007

The cost of friendship is nothing compared to the cost of not loving, a life of empty loneliness.

MAKING FRIENDS Introduction It is no doubt that everyone needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more Influence over how you dress, act, think, etc. than your parents do. It has generally been said “Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If friends play such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2010

you will have divine appointments this year, but if you aren’t looking for them or ready for them, they may pass you bye

Intro: There was a man, Jack Wugman walking down the beach one day. He saw an unusual glass bottle. He bent over and picked up the bottle. His life would be forever changed. There was a note inside from a man named Singer. You know of him. He invented and perfected the sewing machine. Singer penned ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Young People Driving Under The Influence

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2005

It’s dangerous to drive while intoxicated: dangerous for the devil that is

2 Kings 9:20 And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for (he driveth furiously). The word furiously = Mad, heated, To make warm, To show madness. To heat oneself. There is a world that is furious, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020

Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, James 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Public With Your Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 26, 2001

Four ways to make our faith in Jesus public to those around us.

Just how much of our faith in Jesus should we make public and how much should our faith in Jesus remain private? Our culture tells us that faith is a private affair, like having a hobby. Our secular culture tells us that faith is a private issue, to be kept hidden in the privacy of our home or our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Your Show On The Road

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 26, 2001

We know God has called us to show the love of Jesus to our community. Now, we discover how God calls us to take this show on the road!

An Anatomy of a Call A Reader’s Theater Rendering of Acts 8: 26-39 Reader 1 (A male voice) Reader 2 (A female voice) Reader 3 (A male voice) Reader 4 (A female voice) The Minstrel (MIN) Reader 1: Then an angel of the Lord spoke to Phillip. Reader 2: Go south to the road--the desert ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thanksgiving Catalogue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 18, 2001

The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want.

Psa 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psa 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psa 103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Psa 103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist