Sermons on Personal Engagement:

We Have A Personal God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 18, 2008

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Series A.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 20, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have revealed yourself to us through your Word, recorded in the Scriptures, spoken by the prophets, but most clearly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing A Passion For Personal Ministry

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

Challenging each one to be involved in personal ministry.

Go light your world and lose your cares The objective: To teach principles, that if applied, will free us from the prisons of despair we have created. In reaching out to others, God reaches out to us. Theme Song: Go light your world, by Kathy Troccoli A. There is a condition ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8

Denomination: Mennonite

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008

The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Will: Personal Evangelism

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 5, 2007

God wants us to share our faith

John 15:16 God’s Will: Personal Evangelism Introduction A. Show Evangelism Linebacker video B. Review last week’s sermon – we talked about God’s will C. While our efforts at leading others into a relationship with Christ may not look like the video, God is clear about us sharing our faith. D. Read ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Person In The Mirror Is Staring At You Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... and the first is your commitment.

Today is the start of a new chapter in this churches’ history. And it all begins right now. For the past year, I have been the youth pastor. But for the most part, we have not had a youth group. We have had about 10 teenagers who are friends. But we have never had a group. Today that is going ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Centrality Of The Human Person In Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010

We cannot ever forget that when we are planning any project, large or small, for development, that the whole person's development is the target.

February 22, 2010 Chair of St Peter Caritas in Veritate When Pope John XXIII released his encyclical Mater et Magistra, a letter that critiqued both socialism and unfettered capitalism, the late William Buckley, who rejected much of the Church’s social doctrine, famously wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Person And Work Of Christ -- Express Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2010

A good overview of Jesus’ awesomeness is like a tonic for the soul.

The Person and Work of Christ -- Express (Revelation 1:4-8) 1. We have been reviewing our learning some basic Christian facts these past Sunday mornings; very much like material we cover in AWANA. 10 Commandments… 2.Love is another basic. It is also an amazing motivator. Take this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Causes A Person To Compromise?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Elijah had it right. He defined compromise for us in a biblical fashion – to be divided in opinion, and action. To compromise on belief is to compromise on relationship. This morning I would like to address four causes of personal compromise. Then ton

WHAT CAUSES A PERSON TO COMPROMISE? 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. INTRODUCTION: Elijah had it right. He defined compromise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Peace - A Personal Legacy Of Christ

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 16, 2010

Amidst this world of trouble, Jesus leaves to us a precious inheritance - The peace that the world cannot understand.

PEACE – A PERSONAL LEGACY OF CHRIST Amidst this world of trouble, Jesus leave to us a precious inheritance - The peace that the world cannot understand. Joh 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Theology Gets Personal Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

For Hosea, theology wasn’t merely theoretical, it was life-changing. So should it be for you and me.

When John Claypool was pastor of Crescent Heights Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, he underwent significant personal tragedy—including having a beloved daughter diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout the turmoil and torture of losing his, as I recall, 10-year-old daughter, Claypool kept his ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Person I’m Designed To Be Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 18, 2010

Speaking about a Wasted or wise life, this message calls us to examine ourselves.

The Person I’m Designed to Be James 1:22-25 * Have you ever taken a few minutes to consider this question? “What am I really designed to be?” Think about it this way, according to Jeremiah 1:4-5, the same God who designed the entire universe is the one who formed you in your mother’s womb. (Read ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Responsibility: The Power Of One Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Are there some people you would like to change? Who wouldn’t! The problem is, we cannot change anyone but ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE POWER OF ONE The DNA of Relationships (part 2) A. We are continuing our series on The DNA of RELATIONSHIPS based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. ILLUSTRATION: There was young rookie preacher asked to officiate a WEDDING for the first time. He was rather NERVOUS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of Person God Uses Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

Sermon #1 in a series on the life of Elisha. This sermon challenges us to be the men and women God wants us to be.

Introduction: 1. A wealthy man went on a safari to Africa and took his faithful dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and soon discovers that he’s lost. Before long he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having him for lunch. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A More Spiritual Person

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 23, 2006

Training in godilness is a effective way to deal with false teaching

Becoming a more spiritual person for many of us means nothing mroe than being more tolerant of others. Of letting others be who they are and we will be who we are. Pluralism is the new spirituality. Pluralists contend that no one religion can know the fullness of spiritual truth, and therefore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist