Sermons on Personal Devotions:

Psalms Of Confession Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006

The Book of Psalms is a devotional prayer book -- but how to use it? This week we look at how to use the prayers of confession found in the psalter.

Psalms of Confessions Delivered on January 15, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 103:1-22 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creating A Dynamic Spiritual Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2008

If the body of Christ will do one thing right before doing other things she will see Christ get invovled in what gets done!

Creating a Dynamic Spiritual Life Text: Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:24-25 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 30: 24-25 There are four things ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024

This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 26:3, Jeremiah 17:7, Matthew 6:18-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By Faith In The New Year

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

At age 75 years, Abraham enrolled in the "School of Faith." Now he was over 100 years old and was still learning experiences in faith. We are never too old to face new life challenges, fight new battles, and learn new truths. The moment we stop learning w

Intro: At age 75 years, Abraham enrolled in the "School of Faith." Now he was over 100 years old and was still learning experiences in faith. We are never too old to face new life challenges, fight new battles, and learn new truths. The moment we stop learning we begin to decline and fade. We then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: *other

What The Thief Comes To Steal From Your Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 19, 2012

Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face to face with the Bridegroom. Satan has been constantly at work in Paul’s absence to deceive the church in Corinth and lead them in the direct

The picture presented in these verses is that of a father giving away his bride. Paul has already called himself their father (1Cor.4:15), he has arranged the marriage with the groom. Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

It's All About Jesus (Colossians 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 2 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/30/2016 How many of you remember that song by Rolling Stones, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction? How many of you can relate to it? Finding satisfaction in life isn’t easy. All around us people are searching for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Trinity 6 - It Is That Important! Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 10, 2012

Message on the Triune nature of God

THE TRINITY VI Is It THAT Important? 11/4/12 For many years just about every sermon that you have heard from this pulpit has ended the same way. They have ended with the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ. That Jesus Christ died for our sins, that He was buried, and He rose again on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Bible Church

A Study Of Psalm 16 And 17 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 30, 2017

We need to get serious about God. David shows us how his life was immersed with wanting to worship the Lord and serve Him wholeheartedly. When will we get serious like this?

A Study of Psalm 16 and 17 Psalm 16 and 17 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … Info: we’ll take break for Advent - If we apply ourselves, this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing But Nets

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Jesus one day asked His disciples to drop their nets and follow can we do no less in our devotion to Him?

Cornerstone Church June 8, 2008 “NOTHING BUT NETS” Mark 1:14-20 I heard this story on the radio by the Bible League. Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dabbling In Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Sutman on Jan 21, 2010

Jesus desires our dedication not just dabbling.

Dabbling in Jesus Show “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” trailer Many of you may have seen that movie, but you probably didn’t catch an important lesson in it. Revelation 3: 14-16 14"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bid Him Come And Die Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2021

Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposal, and far too many so-called "believers" are riding the fence, playing a game, or trying to look devout when their character shows otherwise. Either follow and obey Him, or be honest in your unbelief and leave.

In today's social set-up, especially here in America, the prevailing philosophy seems to be, "I want it, and I want it NOW!" Young people are crying out for this at a pace that is bordering on the ridiculous, petty, and unrealistic. I do not see even the slightest awareness in most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Mark 7:6, Mark 8:34-38, Titus 1:6, James 3:14, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready For The Wedding! Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2022

Valentine's Day: The relationship between Christ and the church is often expressed in terms of a wedding, from the proposal to the ceremony. While we wait for the bridegroom, we must set our heart on fulfilling His passions.

At Valentine’s Day we often think about love, romantic love that is; and one of the most beautiful images that come to mind is a wedding ceremony. Next to that might be the engagement, where a man gets down on one knee for the proposal, while the woman listens to his expression of undying love and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Behind Broken Down Walls Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2012

Series Intro for the book of Nehemiah. A message on the purpose and importance of walls, especially that we maintain walls of biblical convictions, and time reserved for God. (Sacred space).

Living Behind Broken Down Walls PPT 1 Title Slide Study in the book of Nehemiah part 1 PPT 2 Text Ne 1:1 ¶ The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, [in] the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, Ne 1:2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giant Subdued Or Giant Slayed?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 21, 2013

There are giants out there that will intimidate you and do you much damage. There is a way to eradicate them as well. That must be our goal.

GIANT SLAYERS Numbers 13:33 And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. 1 Chr. 20:4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal