Sermons on Personal Engagement:

Take It Personally Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says that the Church Should and Should Not Be

So hey, good morning and welcome or welcome back to this place we call DCC. We want to give a special shout out and welcome to all of our friends who are watching us online right now wherever it is that you might be and to all of our new friends who are here for the very first time today. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Personality Defined

Contributed by Jerry Dsouza on Nov 20, 2014

The Article is On Personality and Basic Temperaments.

Personality Defined Personality can be defined as consistency in a person’s way of being — that is, long-term consistency in their particular ways of perceiving, thinking, acting and reacting as a person. Organised patterns of thought and feeling and behaviour. To some extent, people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spirit Filled Person Is A Thankful Person

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 19, 2007

A study on what it means to be filled with the Spirit

“THE SPIRIT FILLED PERSON IS A THANKFUL PERSON” TEXT: Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There is much confusion regarding what it means to be Spirit filled. Even leaders of great denominations struggle with what it really means to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Person's A Person No Matter How Small

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 26, 2009

A Mother’s Day message on the gift of life and the issues surrounding life in our culture

A Person’s a Person No Matter How Small TCF Mother’s Day Sermon May 10, 2009 Good morning, and Happy Mother’s Day. Have you noticed that when you’re a mother, you tend to look at the world in a whole different way than you did before you were a mom? It gets to the point where you almost redefine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 2) Personality Of The Third Person Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

It or Him? Points that Prove He is another Person, The Comforter

II. THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY GHOST A. “It” or “Him”? 1. “Yet to some the Spirit is still “it” rather than “He.” (pg 11) The Holy Spirit and His Gifts J. Oswald Sanders 2. “It is of great importance that we believe in the divinity of the Holy Spirit and also His ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, 1 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Upside Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021

Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. He’s the best. The ultimate.

HOOKED Week 4 “The Upside of Temptation” Pastor Timothy Porter Text: James 1:2-5 1:14-17 Introduction: Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, James 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cruise Control Or Self-Control

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006

This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

“CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the depth, power, and purpose of prayer, as taught by Jesus, and encourages a deeper understanding and practice of prayer in our lives.

Good morning, family. I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, and I am excited about the message God has placed in my heart to share. The subject of our sermon today is one that is as old as the faith itself, yet it remains as relevant today as it was in the days of the early church. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Topics: Purpose, Engaging, Scripture

Personal Prophecy Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

This is first of a series on discerning the will of God and looks at how we should handle "words for God" that we or others think come from the Lord. It helps us determin what is of God, our self, or the enemy to deceive us.

Discerning Prophecy 10/6/2002 I. Intro to Rom. 12:1-2... the will of God A. Prerequisites 1. Therefore... (11:33-36) in light that God is awesome, more than you can imagine 2. Offer self as a living sacrifice (12:1)... living for God, not for self. 3. Do not conform to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Personal Inventory

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

The end of a year means the beginning of inventory for many businesses. It is also a good time to take inventory of our lives before we adopt any New Year’s resolutions.

A PERSONAL INVENTORY “The young man said to Him, ‘All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” Matthew 19:20. For many businesses, the end of the year is the beginning of inventory. It is also a good time for us to take inventory of our spiritual life and the degree of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

Name That Person Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 13, 2001

One of the ways that we can make meaningful connections is by connecting with people who are often overlooked.

Several years ago there was a game show called, Name That Tune in which contestants competed for cash and prizes by trying to name songs in as few notes as possible. The famous line being of course, I can name that song in one note! This morning, we are going to briefly play “Name That Person” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

"Corporate Personality.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9

The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9 The Servant, a Light to the Nations 42 Here ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer That Is Personal

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson on prayer emphasizing the need to be honest and personal when talking to God.

PRAYER THAT IS PERSONAL Matthew 5:7,8 INTRODUCTION: It’s reported that a preacher in Redrock, Alabama prayed this prayer: "Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; connect his soul with the gospel telephone in the central skies; ‘luminate his brow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Revival Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what it means to be blessed by the Lord.

Personal Revival – A Life Blessed By God Psalm 1 A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before he was about to make his first jump, he was given these instructions. 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event your chute doesn’t open, pull the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Person

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

A description of the change that occurs when someone has been transformed by the Holy Spirit.

The New Person Rev. Sean D. Lester July 13, 2003 Hebrews 10:11-25 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. [12] But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Pentecostal