Sermons on Personal Edification:

Personal Worship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 12, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 5 about David spending some time in the morning in worship of God

Text: Psalm 5:1-12, Title: Personal Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/14/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Lew’s comments about Jesus only making disciples of those who want to be discipled, A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007

God desires us to reach out to others beyond our comfort zone.

April 29, 2007 Me: Really into 80’s music. Depeche Mode 1989 hit “Personal Jesus” Your own personal Jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone who cares Your own personal jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone whos there Sometimes we have this idea that Jesus is our own personal little God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Resurrection Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

This contemporary message is part two of a four part series on "Make a Fresh Start" inspired by Outreach and a variety of messages on Sermon Central.

Make a Fresh Start Series Personal Resurrection As we have been discussing in our new series, every now and then we have to make a fresh start. Sometimes we choose a fresh start. • It might be a commitment to get our household affairs in order. • It might be joining a health club or fitness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Personal Integrity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2008

The role of personal integrity in a fulfilling Christian life.

Covenant Youth Mission June 26, 1995 Personal Integrity “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” - Henry David Thoreau What is your plan for this life? What is the song in you? Is it still untapped? Have you sought it out and written it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Mennonite

His Personality Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

You will not understand Him if you don’t get in a relationship with Him. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit’s personality is of the highest importance from the standpoint of worship. If all we think of Him is some personal influence or power, like many do, w

Sunday October 7th, 2007 Sermon: His personality Series: The Holy Spirit pt 1 Scripture:2 Corinthians 13:14 Speaker: Pastor Michael West You will not understand Him if you don’t get in a relationship with Him. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit’s personality is of the highest importance from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Personality Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2008

Many people have problems understanding God’s Spirit. Is He a "He"? Is He part of a "trinity"? Does He even have a purpose in my life?

OPEN: A missionary named Herbert Jackson who told of being given car that wouldn’t start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them give his car push to get it started. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Logos" - Personality

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

2nd in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

The Christmas season is so busy for all of us. There are decorations to put up, gifts to buy, parties to put together or attend. And as Christians we often bemoan the commercialization and the busyness of Christmas, but then it seems that we often get caught up in all the very same things that we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Personality Of An Evangelist Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 29, 2007

We are all called to spread the good news , wherever we are placed,(our workplace, our neghborhood, our family, our freids circle etc). We all are evangelists in that aspect. Do we have the right "personality" for Evangelism

Personality of an Evangelist One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small national flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religious Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 8, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and un

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Personal Invitation

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2010

This is a sermon series on the marraige- focus on the family and You. This is the second of a three week series.

A Personal Invitation Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dual Personality Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2011

Jesus at his baptism, tood on our identity--that of a sinner. At our baptism, we take on Jesus' identity--missionary, evangelist proclaiming the God's kingdom is near.

Matthew 3:13-17 “Dual Personality” INTRODUCTION A reader of the scriptures does not get very far in any of the four gospels before coming upon this critical event in the life of Christ—his baptism. It is one of the few incidents in Jesus’ life that is contained in all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Happy Is The Person

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2011

Happy Is the Person 1) Who is sad and hungry 2) Who is meek and merciful 3) Who suffers for Jesus' sake

Last fall the British government announced its intent to create a “happiness index” to gauge just how cheerful its citizens are. The plan has since been scrapped, as one British politician explained, “You cannot capture happiness on a spreadsheet any more than you can bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Personal Holiness

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Feb 18, 2011

The way to personal holiness.

Personal Holiness! Reading: 1 Peter 1v15-16 Modern day television programs have taught us the wrong way to deal with relationships,…how to deal with our money,…what we should and should not value,…and how to evaluate what is right or wrong. In other words,…our culture is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010

The Fourth message in the Leviticus series focuses on Leviticus 16-27 dealing with the various laws dealing with personal holiness and how Christ has provided what we need for life and holiness in himself.

Leviticus Series #4 Personal Holiness Leviticus 17-27 CHCC: July 4, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Well, today is July 4th, a national holiday which just happens to coincide with one of our days of worship. While we are celebrating Independence Day today, I will be taking the time to outline for you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Personal And Ministerial Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to introduce us to the book of 1 Timothy and help us understand that what we will be learning will be applicable to both our personal and ministerial life.

IT’S PERSONAL AND MINISTERIAL 1 Timothy 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin a series, covering 1 Timothy, I have entitled “Keeping What God Has Entrusted unto Us.” 1. Our mission will be to see how this short book can help us in our walk with the Savior and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist