Sermons on Personal Calvary:

Sermon 1: Famines And Failures Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2019

The time of the Judges have been referred to as “Israel’s Dark Ages.” Yet nestled in this awful, violent period of Israel's history is a beautiful love story. A story of romance, restoration, redemption.

Famines and Failures Series: Sermon 1 of the book of Ruth Chuck sligh June 2, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Is A 'downer'!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 18, 2019

we spend too much time waiting for things to happen; we have to make them happen

This morning I woke up as ‘Downer deni’, disgusted because I felt like I had to wait until I could get anything done! Waiting colored my entire mood dark grey! As I looked out the window, Columbus was covered in thick grey clouds - not a sun ray was to be found. My wrist, badly sprained in a stupid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Episcopal

Heth - Psalm 119:57-64 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 13, 2011

Here we can see that the psalmist understands that God is the author of the Law he is writing about and that God’s law is something PERSONAL to him… Now with that premise locked in our heads, let’s look at our passage to see what he is saying in these 8 v

HETH December 07, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:57-64 (ESV) – 8 of 22 As we read these eight verses I want us to see an underlying current in the attitude and mindset of the psalmist. Now understand that this theme or undercurrent does not simply ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Clear Mission Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 7, 2017

In order to live our one and only life meaningfully, we must find our mission, fulfill our mission passionately, and concentrate on our mission.

Have a Clear Mission YOLO Part 1 Philippians 3:10-14 Today we are starting a brand-new message series: YOLO (You only live once.) Some people use YOLO to inspire courage and bravery. Others use YOLO to justify doing something idiotic and embarrassing. It is true that we only live once. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Not Dead: Prepare To Give An Answer Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 18, 2014

Convincing unbelievers that God is not dead starts with an intimate relationship with God and a passion in wanting to share that relationship with anyone who will listen.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: PREPARE TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you have ever had to DEFEND your FAITH in COMMENT: Maybe you had a co-worker who challenged your belief in God? Or had a classmate in school who made fun of you because you went to church? Perhaps the one who you have to defend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favoritism Vs Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come To The Altar

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

To be able to handle all the junk you, Satan, and others pile on you, this will help you to understand HOW to have spiritual leverage

Come to the Altar 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Last week I talked to you about adding sticks to your life… Spiritual leverage To be able to handle all the junk you, Satan, and others pile on you This week will be a follow up… helping you to understand HOW How to add spiritual leverage There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Deal With Excess Baggage In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Aug 6, 2020

how do you deal with excess baggage in your life?

How do you deal with baggage in your life, talk to your pastor, a personal friend, or a professional? In Philippians 3:13 & 14 the Apostle Paul tell's us how to deal with excess baggage in your life. How do you deal with excess baggage in your life, (first, second, third): 1. Forget ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Truths Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 8, 2019

Just like the other pieces of trash we have dealt with over the past few weeks…like pride, strife, sexual immorality…we have to roll up our sleeves and get to work cleaning this mess up

False Truths Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Anybody in this room ever steal anything? If you have kids you know they are prone to steal…first they don’t even know that they are stealing… A REALLY DUMB THIEF Any thief knows that the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obadiah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 25, 2020

All verses with some commentary, footnotes from Biblegateway.com

OBADIAH - Edom Will Be Humbled (border of Israel and Jordan) 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord [a]GOD concerning (A)Edom—(B)We have heard a report from the LORD, And an (C)envoy has been sent among the nations saying, “(D)Arise and let us go against her for battle”— 2 “Behold, I will ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Come Out From Among Them - 1 Peter 2:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 17, 2024

What did Jesus mean by being in the world but not of the world?

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

"I Know My Sheep And They Know Me” Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2022

All of us can and need to have and nurture a personal relationship with God through Jesus.

Our focus today is that we all can and need to have and nurture a personal relationship with God through Jesus. This is more than just having a salvation experience with Jesus. We can actually know God personally. A. God DESIRES an Intimate Relationship with Us - Verses 1-11 In verses 1-5 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Lord: Take It! - 1 Peter 2:21-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 27, 2024

Peter describes Jesus’ example not from his own memory but from Isaiah 53. Scripture is more powerful than eye-witness testimony.

1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis King on May 24, 2022

The Holy Spirit is an integral, supernatural element of the Trinity. Neither God nor Jesus created the Holy Spirit for the Spirit is One with God, yet a Divine Person, truly God, distinct from the Father and the Son. But do you know Him?

The Holy Spirit is an integral, supernatural element of the Trinity. Neither God nor Jesus created the Holy Spirit for the Spirit is One with God, yet a Divine Person, truly God, distinct from the Father and the Son. All of which is sacrosanct evidence of the Holy Trinity. As God and Jesus are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4b)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. 1) He has told them who He is, 2) Pointed out their failures, and counseled them to correct their failures. 3) He has also given them the great promised of heaven.

Now it is time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth, it is time for the churches to know that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth and rapture the saints of God. He is going to end the world the way we know it and establish the kingdom of God. What did John see ...read more

Denomination: Baptist