Sermons on Youth Leaders:

Doing What We Know To Do, The Way We Know How To Do It

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A great challenge to the Youth of today; to obey and honor their parents, the way God intended them to do.

As I was preparing this message, I did not feel to preach tonight. In fact I felt to speak to our Youth. Mom’s and Dad’s, stick with us, I think you’ll like the direction I plan to take tonight. If you would stand (remain standing) in honor to the reading of God’s Word. Let’s begin with The Book ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Tough Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005

This sermon deals with parenting tips and how both parents and youth can listen to each other.

It’s A Tough Job 10/2/2005 Genesis 49: 1-28 Ephesians 6:1-4 Today let’s look at the job of being a parent and being a kid or teen. All I know is that it is a very tough job to be in either in the role when we’re living as Jesus Christ calls us to live. When a child is born, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is The Body...

Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005

A sermon written for a youth service encouraging young people as well as adults to get involved in ministry.

Who is the church? I am!! You are!! We are!! The church is the body of Christ. WHO IS THE BODY OF CHRIST? • Your personal spiritual growth depends on your being in the body of Christ. o There should be no “Lone Ranger” Christians in God’s family. o Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is an act of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Bye

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 4, 2005

This is the sermon I presented to our Youth Minister as he was leaving for his first Pulpit work.

Jimmy’s Sermon Numbers 6:24-26 A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to our young people as they were preparing for school. I told the congregation then that even though this message was intended for the young people I hoped that they would listen very intently because there was sure to be a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's On Your Mind

Contributed by James May on Feb 4, 2006

A message for the youth of our day concerning the power of violent video games to control their mind and heart.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? Youth Rally – February 4, 2005 By Pastor Jim May I’m going to speak about a very popular subject today, and in so doing, I know that I may well make myself one of the most unpopular people in the church with our youth. The subject matter is on the mind of every youth in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are A Dangerous Generation

Contributed by Joel Sanabria on May 24, 2005

A message giving alertness to youth of just how dangerous they are in God’s hands against the enemy.

You can listen to this sermon at OnePlace.com Sometimes young people have to recognize the intensity of the enemy’s attack before they can understand just how much of a threat they are... how dangerous they are. This generation of youth is a big threat to the enemy. Why? Because they have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Read

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 29, 2006

For youth, a sermon on unconventional ways to read the Bible, but more importantly, how to apply it to our lives.

-okay, so you hear me say all the time to read your Bibles. -this is not saying not to read your Bibles, per se. Instead, it’s a different way of looking at it. -the problem is most people read their Bible improperly, not saying that there is one specific right way to do it, but we place the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:15

Denomination: Methodist

Honor Our Graduates

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

A message to the high school graduating class of 2006 at Dakota Community Church and KOZ Youth Mission.

June 11, 2006 Dakota Community Church Honor Our Graduates Introduction: Welcome again and thank you to the parents for allowing their children to be a part of KOZ. Special occasions like this are one of the best things about being a pastor. Today I want to quickly give you the three most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Mennonite

Serving God's Purpose In Your Generation

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

5 characteristics which enables David as a youth to fulfil God’s purpose in his generation.

Title: Serving God’s purpose in our generation (Part 2) Text: Acts 13:36, 1 Samuel 16, 17:34-37 Introduction David served God’s purpose in his generation. Many of you came out to the altar indicating that you too want to serve God’s purpose in this time and hour. Today we will examine David’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Year Of Rebuilding

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon was preached when I was asked to take over the youth ministry of the church which was in shambles.

Title: A Year of Rebuilding Text: Nehemiah Chapter 1 When I was asked to take up the role of youth pastor, that was sometime in October period, I began to pray and asked the Lord what was that which he wants to do in YIA. That time He told me two things. 1. Gather my people 2. A year of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Life, One Chance

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Apr 26, 2006

This sermon was preached by my 15 year old son on National Youth day in the Assemblies of God

National Youth Day 4/23/06 ONE LIFE, ONE CHANCE I want to thank my dad for allowing me to speak tonight Prov 27:1 1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. The writer is telling us that we have today Many people always look to tomorrow, they plan for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Eternal Promise

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God’s promises are sure. This youth devotion deals with how we can count on God.

The Eternal Promise Several years ago, I was sitting in my living room chair reading the paper when my six year old daughter Karen asked me to take her shopping. I really wasn’t in the mood for a mall crawl with a six year old, so I told her I was busy and didn’t have any money for shopping ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6

Need For Limits And Boundries Series

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 18, 2013

Youth need many things in their life they are just not getting, one of those things is limits and boundaries.

The Hungry Games – Part 1 – Dr. Travis Shipley Worship Time - Banana Minion Song -Youtube BANANA put back- Cut up a banana into 10 pieces, get four groups of two people, give them toothpicks and scotch tape and give them 3-4 mins to fix the banana the way it was. Banana blind- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: *other

Failure Is Not An Option

Contributed by Camesha Handy on Nov 29, 2011

I delivered this message at a graduation service for an anti-gang group known as the Youth Reclamation Committee.

Failure is Not an Option • Give Acknowledgements • Explain the Theme • Explain the history of the quote • Explain speech • “People fail because they don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing. What their purpose is, why they even exist. “My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have Dealt With Your Wife Treacherously Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 20, 2025

The Lord has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth...

Malachi 2:14 : The Lord has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously. Yet she is your marriage companion and the wife of your covenant [made by your vows]. A Vessel of Darkness Thus saith the Lord: "Woe unto the husbands who ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14