Sermons on Person Of The Godhead:

When The Going Is Tough Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 21, 2015

A first-person sermon of Joseph his life story and learnings with his brothers.

“Getting Into Shape: When the Going Gets Tough” Gen. 45:1-8 & 50:15-26 Oh my dear brothers. As much as I have trusted God throughout these years, I admit I never envisioned such a glorious reunion, let alone being together to bury our father. It’s been so long since we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

With Whom Are You Standing?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 22, 2015

Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing.

20150621 4th Sunday after Pentecost B Title: With whom are you standing? Text: Mark 4:35-41 Thesis: Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing. Introduction In mid-May Dean Potter, known as an extreme climber, base-jumped wearing a wingsuit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Look Like?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 30, 2015

The text describes to us, not to forget what manner of person we see in the mirror.

James 1:17-27 What do I look like? One of the cool things about going to an amusement park or carnival is a visit to the "house of mirrors" or "hall of mirrors." When visitors look at themselves in these mirrors, their images are distorted! Perhaps they're very tall ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015

In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

“Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Lose Control Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 14, 2015

A first person message in which explains why he preaches Christ crucified.

“Getting Into Shape: When You Lose Control” Acts 9:1-19; 1 Cor. 2:1-5 & 9:15-18; 2 Cor. 5:13-15 Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m glad for the opportunity to preach to you about Jesus. Some of you are here because you’re curious, some because you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas According To Mark Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2014

Mark fled and folded but was not disqualified. That's the message of Christmas. A first-person narrative.

Christmas According to Mark Mark 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 13-14, 2014 Offering: “Under Bethlehem’s Skies” I understand you met my friend Matthew last Sunday – He would have really liked that song because he wrote about the birth of Jesus under Bethlehem’s skies. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Maker

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Sep 16, 2020

Only the Person of the Holy Spirit provides the power to overcome our sinful nature.

Pastor Tony Evans begins his book on the Holy Spirit by telling us an imaginative, hypothetical story. Suppose you’ve just come from the appliance store and you have seen the most incredible refrigerator. It’s huge. It has all the bells and whistles that you’d expect on a refrigerator, plus some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Wealth Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 21, 2020

What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person?

What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person? In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul says, “I have nothing yet possess all things.” Clearly, true wealth in life is not financial wealth. In Proverbs, we are told that having a good name is of more value than great riches. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Criticizer

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018

This sermon looks at someone who is a criticizer, a person with a judgmental attitude and a critical spirit.

The Criticizer Matthew 7:1-5 Two taxidermists stopped before a window where an owl was on display. Immediately they criticized the way the owl was mounted. They noted that the eyes were not natural, nor the wings proportionate to its head, and its feathers were not neatly arranged, and its feet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Nine Principles For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by David Hysong on Sep 27, 2016

Biblical principles to take a person's prayer life to the next level

Nine Principles for Powerful Praying Preface- Prayer is a mystery- Almighty God does NOT need our help but He gives us the joy of partnering with Him! (Father/Son mowing grass or Mother/Daughter baking a cake) Prayer is the foundation for all life changing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016

If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lazarus And The Rich Man

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

This first person sermon emphasizes the folly of the rich man and the importance of believing the Scriptures.

THE PARABLE OF LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN (a First person sermon) Warsaw Christian Church Richard Bowman, Pastor My name is Lazarus. Some think I am not real, merely a character in one of Jesus’ parables. Others say I lived, that when Jesus told a parable, he did not use real names. Since he used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

A Time For Everything (Funeral Message) - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This is a funeral message based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, for a person of unclear faith.

Warren Saunders Funeral - April 27, 2023 We have gathered to remember Warren Saunders. We have gathered to mourn his loss and also to celebrate his life. And as we considered what might be a meaningful passage from Scripture to reflect upon, this passage was suggested, and it resonated with Ann ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fool's Gold Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 21, 2022

IF you are truly a person who fears the Lord, this is what it should look like.

Introduction Today we conclude our series, “Why settle for Fool’s Gold?” In our first sermon, we talked about the places where real gold can be found. And if you are looking for real treasure in your life, it is found in the person of Jesus Christ and His Word. In the second sermon, we discussed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Missionary & Discipleship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 28, 2022

A missionary is defined as a person sent on a religious mission, especially one to promote Christianity.

Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning an American author once remarked: “What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:31-32, Acts 2:42, John 13:35