Sermons on Youth:

Racing Time

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Greetings Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? Each week I ask you this question because I genuinely care about your relationship with our Savior.

One morning in 1986 I was all alone on a 4-wheeler with 50 acres to myself. I was off-work that day, so I decided to drive from Spring to Centerville to surprise my mom with a visit. I got there, she wasn’t there, but the 4-wheeler was. That day, I rode that 4-wheeler for all it was worth. Just me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-9

Our God Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 22, 2023

David shows us his artistic flair. He paints some of the most moving word pictures of the great dimensions of God’s tender compassion. God’s love for you is as high as the heavens are above the earth.

Our God of Compassion Psalm 103:1-22 If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one chapter of the Bible which chapter, would you choose? There are a lot of good answers, but Psalm 103 should at least make your short list. For those who feel strongly about praise Psalm 103 is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing Over Bad Things?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2019

"Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right." Who in his right mind rejoices at wrong?

Second Sunday of Lent 2019 One of the great themes of Christian literature, both in and out of the Scriptures, is the need for each of us to make a deliberate choice between the Two Ways of living. There is the way of life and the way of death, the way of following God’s will and law, or the way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Luke 9:30, 1 Corinthians 13:6

Denomination: Catholic

Overcoming Discouragement: The Elijah Syndrome Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 19, 2024

Are you discouraged? Listen for the gentle whisper of the Lord. Elijah was transformed by the still small voice of God. You can be too.

In 1 Kings we see the victorious bold Elijah and we see the opposite extreme when Elijah faced discouragement. The background comes from long years of drought in Israel. Elijah made a prophecy that there would be no dew or rain in Israel. This drought was extremely severe. Now Elijah the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Warrior In The Bible

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 16, 2025

NASB

Exodus 15:3 “The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is His name. Numbers 1:14 The Census of Israel’s Warriors Then the Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tent of meeting, on the first of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:3

Denomination: Vineyard

Making Of Godly Fathers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

A dad is a partner with God in making disciples of his children. The greatest characteristics of God to me is that He is a Father. He is our everlasting Father. He is a Father to the fatherless.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “They will never stop looking at you.” INTRODUCTION: FATHERLESSNESS: All children have a father, but not all children have a father in their life. An estimated 24.7 million children (33%) live absent their biological father. According to 72.2 % of the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Forward

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 24, 2025

To go forward means to proceed or continue. My prayer for you is that you will successfully put to use all the tools that the Lord has given you to go forward and reach your destination in life, in Jesus’ name.

Every goal in life is ahead of us, and we need to go forward to reach, attain, or obtain it. Remember the word of God affirms that God’s divine power has given us everything that pertains to life … (2 Peter 1:3). Now, let’s see how Prophet Elisha depicts how to go forward in life: Elisha (2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-25, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Goliath In Our Lives

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

"So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most."

"Facing the Goliath in our Lives" - I Samuel 17 So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most. - Jonathan Falwell 1. Introduction a. The Israelites feared the Philistine Giant because he seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Separate Yourself

Contributed by Timothy Brewington Ii on Sep 9, 2003

We must separate ourselves from whatever is not like God. We must also separate ourselves unto God. This means that we most make ourselves only available to God. God uses people that have mad themselves available to him.

2 Corinthians 6:17 "Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord...” God has always required His people to separate. He told Israel, “be ye holy, for I am Holy.” God knows that we become like, whoever and whatever we spend the most time with. God wants us to be like Him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Mother's Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Honoring your mother on Mother’s Day.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee" (Ex. 20:12). 1.Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2.Love is reflected in giving. Why is there ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

8 Fold Character Of Jehovah

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer for a nation in a crisis and a need for all to gather together. By Pastor CG Lament. 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.

8 Fold Character of Jehovah A prayer for a nation in a crisis and a need for all to gather together. By Pastor CG Lament. 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. To help us meet the hardships of life, God has given us a family. All the believers of the world, and especially those ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fifth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Ex. 20:12). 1. Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2. Love is reflected in giving. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Fear Of Walking Alone

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002

God will help you face to the unknown.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church 9/02 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Overcoming the fear of walking alone Is 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008

A message about the importance of developing strong self-discipline.

Covenant Youth Mission June 27, 1995 Who’s in Charge? How many of you here tonight believe that God created you? How many believe that there is something special about you, that there is some plan or destiny that you have to fulfill? With youth comes tremendous power, the power of life itself. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Mennonite

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 7, 2006

The message explores the gifts of the spirit for the purpose of helping others use their gifts.

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Definitions of the Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts included service gifts, speaking gifts, and signifying gifts. While various theologians and teachers differ on how to precisely classify and name these gifts, the following generally captures the gist of the different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Baptist