Sermons on Personal Development:

"grief (Part 1): Biblical And Psychological Perspectives On Grief.” Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Death separates us from someone we love and oftentimes causes pain of grief! This sermon helps us to understand grief as a normal response to a loss. But it can become an emotional problem if we don't deal with it rightly.

This afternoon, I will continue the sermon series of “The Bible and Emotional Problems.” We will discuss the topic "Biblical and Psychological Perspectives on Grief” today and next Sunday. In the past two weeks, we prayed at the Prayer Meetings and Sunday Services for Pastor Paulus Kurnia and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:34-35, 2 Samuel 18:33, 2 Chronicles 35:25, Acts 8:2, John 11:35, Matthew 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Guide Your New Year

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 27, 2023

We are on the cusp of a new year - 2024 - and with that new year comes a multitude of unknowns. Rather than tiptoe into the new year in fear, however, we should stride in with confidence because of the Holy Spirit who walks with us into unknown territory.

Introduction In our studies we have visited the idea that the Holy Spirit is the answer of the promises of God made throughout the Old Testament, culminating at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit is a divine person. The Holy Spirit is the source of enormous blessings in our life, and we walk daily with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – The Breastplate And Helmet - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 3, 2024

Believers are sons of light and sons of day and do not walk in darkness. The last days see increasing darkness, but we walk in the light of Jesus. The breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation are vitally important.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – THE BREASTPLATE AND HELMET - PART 3 We continue to look at living in these current days, one of turmoil and declining values and increasing opposition to godliness. [C]. ARMING OURSELVES FOR LIVING IN THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, Genesis 1:1, Galatians 5:22-23, John 1:4-5, 1 John 1:5-7, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspectives Of A Tentmaker

Contributed by Ed Lu on Dec 17, 2024

Just as Paul brings a perspective as God’s instrument in both his occupation and ministry, similarly we have a calling to live out our purpose for the people we are responsible for.

Perspectives of a Tentmaker 1 Timothy 6:1-10 What kind of bosses do you work for? What type of a boss do your employees think about you? As for me, I had many. One of them has a mouth as foul as a sewer. But if you get to know him, his heart is as tender as a newborn’s skin. The one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Praise”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 30, 2002

July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Psalm 145:8-15 (Psalm 145:8-14 NRSV) Color: Green Title: “Praise”

July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Psalm 145:8-15 (Psalm 145:8-14 NRSV) Color: Green Title: “Praise” This is an alphabetic, each succeeding verse begins with the subsequent letter of the alphabet, song of praise. Verse thirteen, has the “m” and “n” lines “ in one verse, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Radical Spirituality: The Mark Of Faith

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

What are the marks of true spirituality?

2000220a - 1Corinthians 8.1-13 - Radical Spirituality, the Mark of Faith Opening First Corinthians addresses the subject of true spirituality. Big debate about whether or not it was all right for a Christian to eat certain types of meat. Very Polytheistic (God of love, war, travel..) Pagan temples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Training To Win!

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 22, 2006

Sermon focuses on four items that will help us in our spiritual training to reach God’s Kingdom

Racing Tips Introduction The Christmas season is upon us and in just a few weeks time we will all be opening presents and hopefully spending quality time with our families. We have much to be thankful about. We are fortunate that we can freely worship in our country. We are also grateful for ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 9, 2007

Paul identifies three requirements for leaders who are engaged in fighting the good fight.

A few moments ago we commissioned this congregation’s Leadership Team. These are people who have accepted the call of God to carry out specific tasks as leaders in the life of the church. There will be new things to consider as they make the transition from serving as board members to members of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Dreamer

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 11, 2007

This is a character study on Joseph with a practical study involving his life.

THE DREAMER TEXT: Genesis 37: 1-36 W. Max Alderman Chapter 37 introduces a long section of Bible study that has to do with Joseph. “Joseph, being seventeen years old”: Thus begins one of the most remarkable life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 31, 2007

To provide the graduates (and others) with a few characteristics of a life devoted to Jesus.

Living for Jesus 2 Corinthians 5:11 – 7:1 Key Verse 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. Sermon Objective: To provide the graduates (and others) with a few characteristics of a life devoted to ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Word Of God As A Hammer Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Fourth in a Series on Bible Metaphors. Compares the Word of God to a Hammer

THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON FOUR – AS A HAMMER Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

10. To Be Married Or Not To Be Married… Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 28, 2006

Through giving specific advice to people in all different types of relationships, Paul instructs the Corinthians to serve God right where they are and not seek some sort of life or relationship change in order to serve him effectively.

INTRO: An elementary school teacher gave each child in her class the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Their insights may surprise you! Better to be safe than... punch a 5th grader. The original proverb: Better to be safe than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-19, 1 Corinthians 7:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Have I Been Faithful?" (1 Cor. 4:3, Nlb)

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 5, 2004

As we begin the year 2004, it is good to take inventory of our Christian life. This message begins with an INVENTORY, looks at our ministry using two ILLUSTRATIONS, and concludes with an INJUNCTION for us to be faithful this new year.

“HAVE I BEEN FAITHFUL?” (1 Cor. 4:3, NLB) “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Faith… By Your Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The fifth and final sermon in a series through the book of James

In one of his books, James Emery White tells of the Russian-American comic, Yakov Smirnoff’s, initial response to the incredible variety of instant products available in American grocery stores. He said, "On my first shopping trip, I saw powdered milk--you just add water, and you get milk. Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Benefits Package Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2008

The benefits from being saved are tremendous.

The Benefits Package Romans 5:1-5 * When most people look to secure employment they have several things on their minds. Beyond wanting to know if this job “fits” their skills and will give them some satisfaction, they want to know the pay, the working conditions, AND they want to know the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist