Sermons on Personal Application:

An Offer You Can't Refuse.

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

How does our Christian journey match up to St. Paul's? Comparisons between how we prepare for a automobile journey and lif'e's joureney. Jesus is superior to any recovery or rescue service on offer!

An Offer you Can’t Refuse? Acts 9 v1-25 I don’t know what criteria the vicar uses to allocate preaching slots, as I seem to get more evenings, I assume part of his strategy is to make sure I help swell the smaller number of attenders in the evening! However I am delighted to be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: *other

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

On the surface of life, we demonstrate integrity. We return money that’s not ours. We pay our bills on time. We work hard at our jobs. We volunteer at church. But if someone were to write a story about your life, would we really want him or her to write e

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In the book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll tells the following story about integrity. “Some time ago, I heard about a fellow in Long Beach who went into a fried chicken franchise to get some chicken for himself and the young lady with him. She waited in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-24

Love Does Not Envy Or Boast Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I set aside my rights to make things right for others

ENGAGE Whether or not you were alive on January 20, 1961, you are probably familiar with this line from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. I don’t think that as a nation we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Three 'was's Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2020

APPLICATION 1: Jesus is God. APPLICATION 2: Trust in Jesus.

JOHN 1 SERIES: THREE ‘WAS’s John 1:1-3 #John1 INTRODUCTION… ONLY THE ORIGINAL BUILDER CAN RESTORE IT James S. Hewett, Illustrations Unlimited (Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc, 1988) pp. 244-245. In a remote Swiss village stands a beautiful church - Mountain Valley Cathedral. It has high ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nine Steps To Improving Your Personal Devotions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2004

(Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth to Believe - Something to praise and thank God about). I Corinthians 13

Nine Steps to Improving Your Personal Devotions (I Cor 13:4-8) Illustration:"I have met many young mothers who are discouraged by their inadequate devotional life. The term "quiet time" only reminds them how little "quiet" or "time" they have for Bible reading, prayer, and meditation. When my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of The Trinity: One God In Three Persons Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 4, 2024

The word “Trinity” isn’t found in Scripture, yet the concept of the Trinity is woven throughout the Bible. God reveals Himself as one being in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Mystery of the Trinity: One God in Three Persons Theme: The Trinity is one of the most profound truths about God—one God revealed in three distinct Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Key Verse: Matthew 28:19 – “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3, John 14:16-17, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 John 4:7-8, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2023

In Joel 2:12-17, the prophet renews his impassioned plea to return unto the Lord through a call for repentance. This call has two facets in first a 1) Personal (Joel 2:12–14) then a 2) Corporate response (Joel 2:15–17) to God.

Joel 2:12–17. 12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

One Person Can't Do It All

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

The sermon is designed to empower all persons to become involved in every phase of the church’s ministry.

One person can’t do it all (Exodus 18:15-27) Have you been around someone who came across as being indispensable? From this persons’ stance, nothing could be done right if it was not done by him or her. Despite the fact that they were others capable of assisting, the person from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:15-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Centurion's Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006

A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

(Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014

Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuild The Wall Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

We often wonder what one person can do, but God says one person’s intercession can change the course of history.

PATTERN: INDUCTIVE - Relational Outline by Andy Stanley Me (my dilemma or question) I’ve felt a little tired over the summer. • Lots of changes in our house • Changes in my responsibilities with the District I’ve begun thinking things like, “One person can only do so much.” Then later I thought, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Show Any Respect Of Persons (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. One thing is: to show respect of persons. This lesson reminds all believers who practice such: are guilty of breaking the "Royal Law" of love and are condemned as sinners.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. To show any respect of persons Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in the lesson-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 10:34-45, James 2:9-10, Galatians 2:6, Romans 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Honesty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008

An application of the ninth commandment about lying, demontrating the value of honesty in honoring God, healing relationships, and helping ourselves gain personal credibility.

The Value of Honesty (Exodus 20:16) At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

How To Live As A Consistently Growing Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Brass tacks, let's talk practical application. What are the most common practices that underpin a legitimate growing Christian faith? I consider in my own life, how I can be a real, genuine follower of Jesus.

Brass tacks, let's talk practical application. What are the most common practices that underpin a legitimate growing Christian faith? I consider in my own life, how I can be a real, genuine follower of Jesus. Not just a faker, or a part time believer. What does it look like where the rubber ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1, Luke 5:16, Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Salvation Army