Sermons on A Personal God:

Seven Steps To Submitting To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 22, 2007

This is the third sermon in this series. This sermon looks at seven practical steps that a person can take to submit to God.

Submitting To God – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is to pursue purity. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. God tells us: "Be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) The path that the Christian travels is to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Rest Only In God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2021

The Christian faith, after all, is deeply personal. When we abide in Christ, we rest in God.

OUR REST ONLY IN GOD. Psalm 84:1-4. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever drawing God’s people back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Christmas: God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

Our goal should be to reveal and reflect the person and reputation of God in everything we do. To live for God’s glory is to live our lives in such a way that His reputation is enhanced among men. Christmas is about God’s Glory!

Intro: When we think of the birth of Jesus it would be best to think of His entrance into this world as History. Why? It is His story of how God came entered the world and paid for the penalty of mans sin for His glory. Look at Luke 2.14 as the Angelic host proclaimed the theme and ending of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 6, 2022

Since being connected to Christ gives us an opportunity for abundance, and since being like Jesus means becoming the person God wants us to be, then we should treasure humility.

Let's start off today talking about Wi-Fi connections. With a good signal, we feel like the world is at our fingertips. We can digitally go anywhere. Unfortunately, we don't always have that good connection. It is frustrating to say the least. We might feel like a Wi-Fi connection is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17, Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Unknown God Made Known

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul began his Gospel message by pointing out the empty altar dedicated to the "Unknown God' whom the Greeks acknowledged and worshipped, then proceeded to tell them about the true and living God and how to know Him personally.

Paul had now established common ground with the men of Athens by referring to the empty altar dedicated to the God of whom they know nothing yet honored despite their ignorance and uncertainty. Paul did not chide them or charge them with blasphemy, nor does he rebuke them for their polytheism. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 48:13, Acts 4:24, Hebrews 1:10, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Will God Forgive?

Contributed by Harold Kouwenberg on Aug 3, 2013

Psalm 51 gives us an insight to the deeply personal confession of David and a glimpse of the grace God affords sinners like us. The emphasis isn't on judgement, it is on confession, repentance and grace. Our response is worship, thansgiving and testimony.

"WILL GOD FORGIVE?" Psalm 51: 1-19 Matthew 7: 1-5 "NEVER! I'll never in a million years forgive that man! After what he's done to me, he can just forget about ever talking to me again! That's one thing I can never do. I just can't forgive what he has done." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Should Ibecome A Christian

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 26, 2004

It would be a terrible thing to live a good life, be a good person and then end up in a terrible place for the rest of eternity. It is not God purpose that any person should be lost.

Why should I become a Christian? Or, why should I remain a Christian? Rev. 3:21-22 I read an article this morning written by a preacher who really wanted people to become Christians. He came to this conclusion. There are three things that are hard to do. 1. Climb a fence leaning toward you. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting My Heart On God's Word Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

God sets His hand on the person who sets his or her heart on God’s Word

ENGAGE There are about 18 million Jews worldwide—0.2% of the world’s population. But Jews make up 54% of the world chess champions, 27% of the Nobel physics laureates and 31% of the medicine laureates. Within the United States, Jews make up only 2% of the US population, but 21% of the Ivy League ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Job, A Different Kind Of Dad!

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Feb 15, 2015

Leading your family by God's Grace and by a foundation of faith

Job 1:1-5 (NIV) In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 23, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 63 verses 1 through 19

Isaiah 63: 1 – 19 Come Rule Again In Our Lives, O Lord 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, This One who is glorious in His apparel, traveling in the greatness of His strength?—“I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” 2 Why is Your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Peace Of Christmas

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2015

In the midst of national uncertainty brought on by terrorist attacks, and personal turmoil resulting from high unemployment and natural disasters, can the hope of Christmas still deliver peace?

12-03-05 Title: The Peace of Christmas Text: (Micah 5:1-5) Call to Worship: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to allpeople. For there is born to you this day in the city of David aSavior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). Introduction Can there ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Difference

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 10, 2015

Look at ourselves and see how we stand as a Christian.

LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE Jude 1: 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Anchor For The Soul

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2023

Jesus is our sure and steadfast anchor of the soul. We can trust Him because of the certainty of His Promise, His Purpose and His Person.

Hebrews 6:13-20 ESV 13For when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore by himself, 14saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiply you.” 15And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. 16For people swear by something greater than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20, Genesis 17:3-8, Isaiah 46:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Character

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Sep 19, 2025

In order for a child of God to be whole they must have certian traits that say I have been born again!

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Giving honors to God and our Savior Jesus Christ. To the Deacons of this church and every official, and those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Fearfully Made

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 8, 2024

The Lord has intricately designed every person

Fearfully Made Psalm 139:1-18 Good morning and happy Mother’s Day. Wives and mothers are such an important part of our lives, so we should take the time to recognize and appreciate them. I want to start this morning by giving you a top-five list of things we should not say to Mom. 5. I bought you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational