Sermons on person of influence: showing 301-315 of 150,734

Personal Faith First

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-39

Denomination: Mennonite

The Marks Of A Consecrated Person

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 5, 2007

This message shows how our giving should be done willing to the Lord

THE MARKS OF A CONSECRATED PERSON TEXT: I Chronicles 28: 3, 9, 10; 29: 1-17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This study will emphasize the importance of having a willing spirit and heart in ones giving. The word “willing” appears over and over again in these chapters as David ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A 2 part message on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 14: 15-24 Sunday, May 19, 2002 Today being Pentecost, we are going to begin a series on the Holy Spirit. In preparation for today I was reading a book by Dennis Bennett, a wonderful writer, called The Holy Spirit and You. In the first chapter he tells a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Person God Uses

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

Decribes the actions and character traits of those who are used by God.

The Person God Uses Proverbs 3:1-12 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006

When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Catholic

The Person Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 30, 2006

The Holy Spirit empowers, purifies, reveals, and unifies us today.

“The Person of the Holy Spirit” John 14:15-21, 25-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can grasp the concept that God is our Father, and we especially identify with Jesus, Who walked this earth as one of us…but it’s harder to conceptualize the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Congregational

The Person Driven Life

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006

Much has been said about the Purpose Driven Life, but Hebrews 12 seems to focus on the person driven life, a life that is lived in devotion to Jesus Christ.

The Person Driven Life Hebrews 12:1-3 When Lloyd Douglas, author of “The Robe”, attended college, he lived in a boardinghouse. A retired, wheelchair-bound music professor resided on the first floor. Each morning Douglas would stick his head in the door of the teacher’s apartment and ask the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Establishing A Personal Memorial

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon was used for Memorial Day to show how we need to set some places and things as a Memorial for our own lives to remind us about the Lord and what He has done for us.

Establishing A Personal Memorial Joshua 4:1-9 Intro.: A. In April 1863, in Columbus, Miss. After decorating graves of her two sons who died in the Civil War as Confederate Soldiers – an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, “What are you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

Holy Spirit - The Person Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Aug 19, 2006

To identify the Holy Spirit as a person not a force.

The Holy Spirit - Part 1 1. The Person Of The Holy Spirit a. Basic Scriptures John 14:16,17 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever; 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Person Of The Trinity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 12, 2005

What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Second Person of the Trinity? What are some of the errors of understanding that have sometimes confused or deceived people?

In the midst of his earthly ministry, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus then asked them, “What about you? Who do you say that I am?” The gospels ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A Good Person

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Apr 9, 2009

Using God’s Law to show the sinner his need for Christ

This message has a two-fold purpose. If you are like I was, when I first went to a church, you don’t what people are trying to save you from, your asking yourself, “do these people think they are better than me,” and the big question is, “Why do church people think they have the right to judge ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Acknowledge God's Person Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

Jesus has given us the blueprint for how we should pray through teaching the disciples the Lord’s Prayer

Acknowledge God’s Person Series: The Blueprint for Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction More good is accomplished in ten minutes of genuine prayer than in ten hours of our human labors because when we work, it is just our efforts but when we pray God works. The primary role of prayer in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Qualities Of A Fruitful Person

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004

There are at least three qualities of a fruitful persons. Having this qualities, you will experience the blessings that God has promised to all those who believed and obeyed Him.

There are at least three qualities of a fruitful persons. Having this qualities, you will experience the blessings that God has promised to all those who believed and obeyed Him. There 3 Three Qualities of a Fruitful Person I. He is Wiser 1. He walks not in the counsel of the ungodly -An ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Personal Encounter With Jesus.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

# 5 in series -A Study of the Book of John - “That You May Believe.” We learn four things about the Lord from Nathanael’s personal encounter with Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 5 “A Personal Encounter With Jesus.” John 1:43-51 Last week we looked at “The Requirement of Following Jesus” by looking at the call of Andrew. What stands out ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist