Sermons on Personal Development:

The Matter Of Motives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever heard anyone say a person, “LACKS MOTIVATION!”

Illus: On a national television program they had a power lifting competition. These BIG FELLOWS would walk up to a bar of weights that would take six or seven men in this congregation to pick up. One after the other they would walk up to the bar and powder their hands and would work at getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Mountains Don't Move

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2022

A personal story of learning to grow in God's grace and mercy

I come from a healing ministry background and have personally experienced numerous supernatural manifestations of God's power and love. I am a confident believer that God heals the same today as He did 2000 years ago. However, despite my firm belief, "my" faith has been severely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 8:24-26, James 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Better High Priest, Better Cleansing

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 17, 2024

This is a first-person sermon from the perspective of a priest during the time of Jesus.

A woman spotted an antique copper kettle for $2 at a garage sale. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the man running the sale if he thought the discoloration would come out. “Hmm. Let me see,” said the man as he disappeared into his house with the kettle. He came out ten minutes later with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You At The Right Church? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 14, 2025

After immersion the Holy Spirit gives each person spiritual gifts

The structure of the church. Gifted Members. When a person becomes a Christian, the Holy Spirit gives them spiritual gifts to be used to build up the church. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Timothy 3:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipped For Battle Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 7, 2024

Looking at the Person, the work, and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Tying this in with Veterans Day.

Equipped for Battle Text: John 16:5-15 Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day – and I always take some time to pause on that and think about what so many have given in service of their country. Let me just take a moment to give you a little glimpse into the experience of a veteran. You are a young man or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mother's Day

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 10, 2024

If you really want to know someone, the best person to talk to is their mother.

She might be somewhat prejudiced, but next to God she knows her child better than anyone else. But Mothers are not perfect because sometimes in their assessment of their child, they may be wrong. Let me illustrate… • A picture of George Washington’s head is on the front of every dollar bill. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Party That Took A Turn Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 30, 2023

One person's no could be someone's yes.

The book of Esther starts with the time of King Xerxes. This king reigned over 127 provinces going from India to Ethiopia. In his third year, King Xerxes threw a huge party that lasted 6 months for his nobles and officials. The military officers of Persia and Media along with the princes and nobles ...read more

Sermon On Substitution

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 27, 2023

Substitution is defined as the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.

Mitch Alborn, an American author, journalist and philanthropist once remarked: “You can’t substitute material things for love or for gentleness or for tenderness or for a sense of comradeship. Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” Romans 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Peter 2:1

Elijah On The Run

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Elijah is the ideal person to study when you study the subject of depression.

Elijah is the ideal person to study when you study the subject of depression. WHY IS HE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS STUDY? Because of what the Word of God says about him. Look at James 5:17, we read, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are…" Elijah represents us in that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Pathway Of The Wayward. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

We are all sinners, and each of us have to return the Lord personally.

The Bible warns us about the dangers of straying from God's path and encourages us to stay on the narrow road that leads to life. In Psalm 119:10, David cries out, "I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands." This verse highlights the importance of seeking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:10, Matthew 7:13-14, Deuteronomy 30:19

Sermon On Living Twice?

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 12, 2024

Living twice is said to resemble a personal experience of two different lives.

Ian Fleming, a British writer, especially noted for his many books based on James Bond, a fictional British secret service agent, working for MI6 under the codename: 007, once remarked: “You only live twice: Once when you are born, And once when you look death in the face.” Colossians 3:5-10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:2, Psalm 127:3, James 2:26

Charge To The Pastor—keep The End In View Pastor Installation Service

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 16, 2024

This sermon is a charge to the young person who is about to be installed as the pastor of the church.

Charge To The Pastor—Keep The End In View Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timothy 4:7-8 1 Peter 5:1-4 Earlier this month, many of us shared in the joy of watching the Olympics. Athletes from all over the world dazzled us with their speed, their swimming, their gymnastics, their team ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Birthmark Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

Can a person experience God's mercy and not share it with others?

The essence of being a Christian and walking after Jesus, is my reaction to what He is and my response to what He has done. Therefore, if I want to know what I should do as a Christian, then I don’t look at Christians. I look to Him. The heart of Christianity is my reaction to what He is and what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Live On The Rock

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A look at the final words of the Sermon on the Mount - living as the wise person who listens and applies the words of Jesus.

Live on the Rock Matthew 7:24-29 September 4, 2005 Introduction Well, folks, we’ve covered a lot of ground since starting to look at the life and words of Jesus in the gospel according to Matthew. And today, we finish up our look at the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has talked about a wide range ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas According To Luke Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 20, 2014

In a logical and well-researched manuscript, Luke helps the skeptical and scientific know that the account of Jesus is fully trustworthy. We can learn from the shepherds as we develop awe, accept the message, and act on it.

Christmas According to Luke Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill December 20-21, 2014 Bridge from “Still He Came” We wander and we’re accustomed to darkness, blinded by our own sins as we turn our backs on you. And yet, Jesus you still came…for us. And so here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist