Has the topic of the end of life been an uncomfortable one for you? If you’re not sure what’s going to happen when the day comes or are just unsure about how much longer you have left on this earth, rest assured that it’s perfectly okay to be experiencing some feelings at this point. We were all born with a death instinct and there is both a natural and spiritual process that goes along with accepting death. This article will give you some tips on how to talk to your elderly loved ones about death and prepare them with 10-minute sermons they can listen to over and over again.
Are you a senior? Do you want to know more about God? Then read on! You’re in for a treat. We’ve put together a collection of ten-minute sermons for seniors that are easy to read and full of useful information. There’s no fluff here—just the meat and potatoes of what you need to know about being a Christian in today’s world. And here’s the best part: These sermons are free! That’s right—we won’t be charging you anything for this content. It’s all yours, so enjoy it!
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10 Minute Sermons For Seniors
“The Golden Rule”: There is only one.
The Golden Rule is not a new idea. It’s been around for thousands of years, and it’s not just a Christian concept. Confucius taught that we should “never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.” The ancient Egyptians wrote that one should “do to others as you would they should do to you.”
The Golden Rule isn’t in the Top 10 Commandments list, but it’s the only rule that explains how we’re supposed to live out those commandments. I’m sure you can come up with plenty of reasons why this rule is hard to follow (and let me know if you think up any good ones!). But here are two things that can help:
- The Golden Rule makes it easy to remember what truly matters—what God cares about most when he sees our lives.
- As a commandment, the Golden Rule might be hard for us… but Jesus modeled this rule perfectly for us, and now he helps us obey it!
“Salt and Light”: The most important ingredient.
I was recently asked to preach at a small church in the nearby town of Woodsville. The pastor had been sick and needed a substitute, so I was happy to help out. Usually, when I’m called upon to give a sermon, it’s in one of my local churches. But this time I was on new grounds.
The pastor had given me the title of his sermon before he got sick so that I could be prepared: “Salt and Light: The Most Important Ingredient”. As soon as I read it, I knew exactly what he wanted me to talk about. It needed no explanation—the most important ingredient is salt!
In our daily lives, we often take this essential mineral for granted—it’s usually hidden somewhere in the back of our pantry or spice rack. And yet, its uses are endless! From making food taste better (a sprinkling of salt never hurt anyone!) to its ability to preserve food for longer periods of time (who doesn’t like pickles?!)…and even healing properties (one teaspoon per day can reduce your risk for high blood pressure), salt is an absolute necessity, especially for seniors who want to live healthy lives!
“Brother and Sister”: What we call each other matters.
Have you ever been a part of a large family? Or maybe you’ve ever heard or read about a big family. How do they talk to each other? Family members tend to call each other by their first names—Mom, Dad, sister, brother. These are names that set the relationship between people. Names and labels matter—they define who we are and how people relate to us.
In our own church family, we have many different relationships. Not only do some of us consider ourselves brothers and sisters in the Lord (which is true), but all of us are children of God! All of us are siblings! Ephesians 2:19 tells us that we are no longer strangers and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household. We belong to God’s family!
“What You’ve Been Waiting For”: Remember, you’re not the only one.
(This is a transcript of a sermon for senior citizens about the importance of patience)
Hello, and welcome to this 10-minute sermon! Today’s topic is “What You’ve Been Waiting For.”
I’d like to begin by asking you all something: who among us has not waited for something? Whether it’s waiting for the right time, waiting for the right person, or waiting for the right opportunity, we have all had moments where we have had to practice patience. Often times, being patient can be a good thing. It can test our resolve and offer us valuable introspection.
However, and I want you all to think very carefully before answering this question, has there ever been a moment in your lives in which you were too patient? Have any of you ever waited so long that an opportunity passed you by? Have any of you ever overstayed your welcome at someone else’s place? Has anyone here ever forgotten or misplaced something because they didn’t stop to look closely enough?
“Forty Days”: Taking up your cross is hard, but worthwhile.
In the Bible, Satan tempts Jesus for forty days while he is in the desert. Satan offers Jesus all the power and glory of the world, but only if he bows down to Satan. But we know that Jesus refuses to do this. Instead, Jesus chose sacrifice over worldly riches.
Jesus takes up his cross by dying on it for us—he makes an ultimate sacrifice for us so that we can have eternal life. This is an amazing gift that he has given us!
“The Little Shepherd Boy”: What’s in your heart?
This week’s sermon is about finding what’s in your heart.
The parable of the lost sheep is one of Jesus’ most famous stories. It illustrates how much we mean to Jesus—that he wouldn’t leave us even if we were far away from him. That same love is in our hearts too!
What good things are in your heart? Think of someone you know who needs help and ask Jesus if there is something you can do for them. If it feels right, then maybe the Holy Spirit wants to use you! If you have trouble thinking of someone, pray for God to lead you to them (it could even be someone you don’t know). This could be a phone call or a card letting them know that someone cares about them. In moments like this, I feel grateful for all the gifts God has given me and for the ways that I can use those gifts to help others.
“Fruit of the Spirit”: More than just a bunch of words.
Today, I would like to speak to you about the fruits of the spirit. There are nine fruits of the spirit: kindness, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, love, and self-control.
As Christians, we are called to embody these fruits in our daily lives. We are called not only to know them as a list of words that we have memorized but also to take action and live by them through our actions. We do this in order to spread the gospel to others and further God’s kingdom on Earth.
“Better Than a Hallelujah”: Right here, right now, what matters most?
If we do not enjoy what we are doing right now, then the best way to ensure happiness is to change what we are doing. There’s nothing else to it. Change the circumstances of your life until you reach a point where you can say that your life is fulfilling. Change what you are doing so that you have only good memories of your past and only positive expectations for your future.
But how do we know when it’s time to change? How do we know when, as the singer says, there’s something better out there than a hallelujah? I believe there are three tests. The first test is this: if you want a new job and you spend more time thinking about it than performing well in your current job, it’s probably time for a change. The second test: if someone asks how things are going at work and they ask two or three times before getting an answer because you were too busy thinking about how badly you wanted something different or scrolling through Craigslist ads on your phone, it’s probably time for a change. And the third test: if someone asks how things are going at work and all they get is grumbling, it’s definitely time for a change!
“His Eyes Are on the Sparrow”: Look carefully at everything he’s done for you, and give him praise.
The story of the sparrow is a powerful one, as I’m sure you’re aware. It’s a reminder that God watches over us all. Whether we’re rich or poor, whether we’re struggling or enjoying success, he’s watching our every move and looking after us. We may not be able to see him with our human eyes, but he has never left your side. And yet so often we forget this and forget his mercy, just like those Israelites in Exodus 3:2 who were “groaning under their slavery” and “crying out because of their harsh labor.”
As much as it hurt to see us groan through our slavery and cry out from our painful labor, God didn’t immediately deliver us from the troubles that oppressed us. And this is where Exodus 3:5 comes into play—the verse about Moses seeing a burning bush that didn’t burn up even though it was on fire. This passage serves as a reminder that God will make a way just for me when I find myself in a situation in life where it seems like there isn’t a way out—when I feel trapped by circumstances that are bigger than myself. So instead of worrying about things beyond my control, I should take refuge in God and trust him to lead me to safety while singing his praises at all times
“Someone to Watch Over Me”: God is always watching over you. Always. Always. Always.
We all have moments when we feel alone and abandoned. In these times, it can be helpful to remember that God is watching over you. He will never leave you. He is your rock. He is always there for you. You are not alone.
You could say that God watches over us like a guardian angel—but, in truth, God is with us at all times and stays closer than any earthly guardian could ever be. Remember too that while you may sometimes abandon yourself and forget who you are meant to be, God never abandons you or forgets who he made you to be!
Short Powerful Sermons
Matthew 4:12-17
12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah:
15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles—
16 the people living in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.”
17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
CONSIDER THIS
Scratch John off Israel’s most wanted list and move Jesus to the top. They shut John down which sent Jesus into stealth mode. John had spoken truth to power one too many times and it would cost him dearly. Fresh from a season of speaking truth to Satan, now Jesus would go to speak truth into darkness. It would have the effect of a great light dawning on those “living in the land of the shadow of death.”
He will literally be on the run from this point on. He will have a hometown—Capernaum—just not a home. He’s going to opt for unschooled fishermen instead of seminary graduates and despised tax collectors instead of esteemed business men. He will relish secrecy around his miraculous work. Jesus knows his days are numbered. In the illustrious words of Bandit, he’s got a long way to go and a short time to get there. He has come to announce the beginning of the end of the present evil age and the dawning of the age to come. His mission was so focused he could summarize his message into nine words:
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
The rest of the Gospel will elucidate and explicate these nine words. What is the kingdom of heaven? It’s the powerful presence and passionate love of God in the midst of his people. What does “repent” mean? The good news is we don’t have to guess at it. Jesus is going to teach us exactly what it means. Matthew’s Gospel will unfold it for us in five major teaching sessions.
For now, here’s how I understand the meaning of this nine-word sermon. It means everything you would do and all the ways you would prepare if you found out Jesus was coming to your house today—not to visit, but to stay.
I think if I were leading a local church today, I would make this the mission statement: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” What do you think would happen or what difference would it make, if every church in the land scratched out their present mission statement and replaced it with these words? What if it were written over the door frame as we entered our sanctuaries and on the inside of the door so we could see it as we departed? What if it were posted in our homes and affixed to the dashboards of our vehicles? I think if I were going to engrave words into my skin, it would be these nine words.
I may be wrong, but I think the whole tamale is wrapped up in these words. Ask me my mission and I will respond: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” And you?
Heart-touching Sermons
The scripture says, “The strength of the wicked is being cut off, and the power of the Godly is being increased.” Everything that’s trying to stop you, you need to see that power as being cut off. It may be hindering you now, but it’s only temporary. It’s not going to last. It has lost its source. Every day, it’s withering. Every day, it’s getting weaker. On the outside it may look the same, but on the inside, it’s drying up.