Sermons on Personal Attack:

Perspectives, Priorities And Personal Choices

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jun 1, 2004

I used this as a subtle stewardship sermon to get people thinking about how they look at "stuff," what they make as priority in their lives and how their choices affect them, their world and even the church.

I think there are three things that will determine the way we live and the way that we give: Our perspective – how we not only look at things but how we see them. Our priorities – what we place as of utmost importance in our lives (and, often, in our world). Our personal choices – what we hang to, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Personally Effective

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 19, 2005

The acid test of how I am becoming more effective is ...

How to become personally effective Eph.4:25-5:2 Last week, we reviewed what it means to become effective for God, we discovered together many Christians are not living effective lives, and for the most part it is because they often stop at the law, when asked, why don’t lie, don’t murder, all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Proof That You Are Not A Good Person Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

Proof That You Are Not A Good Person Chapter 3:1-8 1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Person Of Your Word

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

: James Dobson: If you tell me the truth all of the time I can believe you all of the time, if you tell me the truth part of the time, I can’t believe you any of the time

INTRO: Mr. Myrick had to go to Chicago on business and persuaded his brother to take care of his cat during his absence. Though he hated cats, the brother agreed. Upon his return, Mr. Myrick called from the airport to check on the cat. "Your cat died," the brother reported, then hung up. Myrick was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Experience Personal Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance As A Personal Possession

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Oct 18, 2002

“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long!” Fanny J. Crosby wrote over 9

Blessed Assurance As A Personal Possession “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long!” Fanny J. Crosby wrote over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Each Person Is Accountable For Their Sin Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

Why was God punishing his people? They thought God was unfairly punishing them for their father's sins. But it was their sin that made them subject to God's righteous judgment

A favorite way that people today make excuses for their mistakes is to simply blame them on somebody else, and the blame most of the time is given to someone that is not there to defend themselves. It is our parents’ fault, our spouse’s fault, or even society’s fault. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepared With A Personal, Persevering Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jul 29, 2006

How can we be Ready for Jesus’ return? This message looks at the first way Jesus teaches us by having a Personal and Persevering faith.

Prepared for Jesus’ return: a Persevering Faith Matthew 25:1-13 Intro.: A. A couple weeks ago I taught about Jesus Keeping His Promises from Acts 1:1-11. Jesus Promises us: To send us the Holy Spirit – Promises kept, Acts 2 To Empower those who follow Him with the Holy Spirit. The HS is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Adventist

You Are A New Person In Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 9 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

You are a New Person in Jesus Ephesians 4:17-32 I. Don’t be Like the Lost A. Darkened Understanding. “…darkened in their understanding …” B. Detached from God. “…separated from the life of God …” C. Dulled Sensitivity. “Having lost all sensitivity…” D. Desiring Impurity. “…indulge in every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Person Who Walks With God

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 1, 2007

Consider what it means to walk with God as you examine the life of Enoch.

When I was in seminary in New Orleans an interesting story developed in the northeastern part of our country in the life of a man named Peter Jenkins. Peter was a young man who was disillusioned with people and with life and was looking for answers. He decided to go in search of answers. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Person Of Power!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 6, 2007

HOW YOU AND I CAN WORK WITH THE HELP OF GOD’S SPIRIT IN BELIEVING OURSELVES TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN WE HAVE THOUGHT IN OUR PAST.

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES—Pastor Don Hawks Bridgewater UMC—August 12, 2007 I AM A PERSON OF POWER! Exodus 3:1-6 ANSWERS: TO REALIZE THAT I AM A PERSON OF POWER, I NEED TO ACCEPT MY GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. GOD’S SPIRIT WOULD HAVE ME SAY TO MYSELF: (With the Power and help of God’s Spirit) 1-- I am ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

How To Have A Personal Revival

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Aug 7, 2007

This sermon is going to step on a few toes and the reason I know this is because I think it crushed a few of mine. And looking at the amount on NO’s I got from this sermon I Know that it did it’s job.

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Personal Responsibility: The Power Of One Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Are there some people you would like to change? Who wouldn’t! The problem is, we cannot change anyone but ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE POWER OF ONE The DNA of Relationships (part 2) A. We are continuing our series on The DNA of RELATIONSHIPS based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. ILLUSTRATION: There was young rookie preacher asked to officiate a WEDDING for the first time. He was rather NERVOUS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A More Spiritual Person

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 23, 2006

Training in godilness is a effective way to deal with false teaching

Becoming a more spiritual person for many of us means nothing mroe than being more tolerant of others. Of letting others be who they are and we will be who we are. Pluralism is the new spirituality. Pluralists contend that no one religion can know the fullness of spiritual truth, and therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will: Personal Evangelism

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 5, 2007

God wants us to share our faith

John 15:16 God’s Will: Personal Evangelism Introduction A. Show Evangelism Linebacker video B. Review last week’s sermon – we talked about God’s will C. While our efforts at leading others into a relationship with Christ may not look like the video, God is clear about us sharing our faith. D. Read ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist