Sermons on Personal Calvary:

Survivors And Castaways Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

The fundamental stance we have before God is critical to everything else in our lives, for personal idolatries, failed intimacies, and low self-esteem are all results of our not experiencing salvation.

When I was young, and riding a bicycle, we didn’t wear helmets. Nobody had thought of such a thing. And even if they had, no government was telling us we had to wear helmets. I haven’t even worn so much as a hat since I reached the age of 13, much less a helmet. So when we spilled, we spilled, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praising God Energizes And Precludes Disobedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to use your personal and group praise to refresh memories of the fullness of Christ’s attributes, His empowering and His promise to guide us through the dark valleys of life.

1. To praise God means to worship the Lord out of reverence, honor and the glory due to Him as our Creator. Praise should be prompted by love, gratitude and recognition of God’s holy attributes. We praise the Lord with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Jesus said, "Those who worship Him should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says Go The World Says No Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

Getting used to the idea of not being liked is difficult if you happen to be a person that cares what people think. But as you know Sometimes, “When God Says GO the World Says NO.”

Getting used to the idea of not being liked is difficult if you happen to be a person that cares what people think. But as you know Sometimes, “When God Says GO the World Says NO.” Look at Genesis 31 tonight and we’ll catch a glimpse of what Jacob went through as he began to follow God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Check Jesus Out

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Seeker sermon designed to get an unconvinced person curious about investigating Christ. We wrote a drama that goes along with this. If your interested in the accompanying drama, send me an email.

John 1:43-51 “Come & See – Check Jesus Out” 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Will This Be Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 11, 2005

Personal testimonies; showing we never know when, so it would behoove us to get right - right now! Sunday evening service that proved to be very powerful within the congregation!

We have all heard many people in our lives give their personal testimonies. Some were delivered out of a life of drugs; some out of the occult; some out of lust; and yet others right out of the gates of hell themselves. Tonight, we are going to be talking a lot about these testimonies. You will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Telling Someone About Jesus

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006

Research indicates that it takes the average American church in the course of a year 85 members to bring one person to faith in Christ. What are we doing wrong? What should we be doing?

Telling Someone about Jesus Matthew 28:16-20 Research indicates that it takes the average American church in the course of a year 85 members to bring one person to faith in Christ. Its like doubt is built into our system. How can we tell people about Jesus if we ourselves are not convinced of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belonging To God's Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 3, 2004

Every person has two basic universal needs: “To love and be loved” and “to understand and be understood.” Those two basic needs are best met in a loving caring community of believers.

Belong to God’s Family Background Scripture: I John 1:7 - Acts 2:42-47 Do you remember the fun times you had in your family growing up? One of the things I remember is the times we drove to visit relatives. When visiting my grandparents in Kansas City, Kansas I remember sliding down the long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Understanding From The Whirlwind Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2003

First person pulpit drama, with "Job" responding to Elihu’s counsel and God’s probing. Designed to lead worshippers to the Communion Table as a sign of God’s understanding of human suffering.

Do you hear? Do you see? The wind, the wind, the whirlwind?! Do you feel it? Is its hot breath on you as it is on me? The whirlwind, the whirlwind! I can scarcely stand up, it is so strong! Are you not blown away with these winds? Are you not devastated? No. No. I suppose not. Few there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Down Through The Years, The Lord Has Been Good To Me"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 15, 2003

If we take a personal inventory of the blessings of God we have recieved since we were born, we will say that "Down through the years, the Lord has been good to us."

25)I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m old.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance According To Scripture

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001

This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.

Vengeance According to Scripture In the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4-6, Proverbs 24:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Garden

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

This is part II in the series 24. It is a first person narrative from the perspective of Mark. The preaching idea: Prayer isn’t always a garden of serenity; sometimes it’s a wrestling mat.

In case you weren’t with us last week, we’ve begun a brand new series of sermons entitled 24, based on the last 24 hours of Jesus Christ. What makes this particular series of sermons so unique is that I will be sharing from the perspective of characters present during the events. These story-like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-52

Denomination: Methodist

Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happened To Epiphany?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 4, 2007

The Epiphany, Jan. 6th is about God’s revelation of himself in flesh in the person of Jesus to the Magi. The sermon deals with "reactions" to the baby Jesus and the adult Jesus, his words and resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name January 7, 2007 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “What Happened to Epiphany?” Yesterday was January 6th, the 12th Day of Christmas. How many of you missed our Epiphany worship service last night? You missed it? It wasn’t in the bulletin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Comfortable Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008

2 or 13 from Galatians. This is brief sermon on the devotion Christian must have for our personal relationship with God. Its more important than the idea of being a Christian or church attendance.

Get Comfortable Galatians Series part 2 Baptism and Communion Sunday, August 6, 2006 Intro: It is a historical fact that when Christians study this special book of the Bible, God revives the hearts of the reader. My prayer for our church, for you and for myself is for the Holy Spirit to speak ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal