Sermons on Personal Examination:

Becoming A Person God Can Trust

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 10, 2001

Lessons from the life of Jesus’ stepfather Joseph. How we can learn to become a person God can trust.

INTRODUCTION When you own something of great value you want to make sure it is kept in trustworthy hands. You want your money to be with a bank you can trust. If you own stock, you want the stock to be in a trustworthy company. As any owners of Enron stock recently learned; It’s risky to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defeating Your Own Personal Drought

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 2, 2011

To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and Soaking in service to God.

Someone published this request online: “Please pray for rain: "It’s so dry in Tennessee that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling; the Methodists are using wet-wipes; the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks; and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

Personal And Life Changing Nature Of Encounters Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 7, 2022

Two aspects stand out when we study encounters with God. One is that it is always a personal one-to-one experience. The second is that it results in significant changes in our lives.

Encounter With God Part 2 Personal Encounter: A life Changing Experience For a video version of this message, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xCZ-xRH3Yg Last week we started on a series on Encounter with God. Last week we explored the Biblical Perspectives of God Encounters. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-29, Acts 9:3-19, Acts 22:6-16, Acts 26:12-18, Acts 22:17-21, Acts 23:11, Acts 26:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006

The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Personal Choice; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 11, 2002

Our rights and responsibilities are like the tension on the trigger of a loaded gun; properly handled they are a blessing -- improperly handled they are dangerous.

February 10, 2002 1Now let¡¦s talk about food that has been sacrificed to idols. You think that everyone should agree with your perfect knowledge. While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church. 2Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn¡¦t really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Through Our Works Of Service - Abilities & Personality? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short series on how people can serve God

Through Our Works of Service - Abilities & Personality? Gladstone Baptist Church - 12/6/05 In 1658 a young Italian boy lived in the town of Cremona. Legend has it, that like his townsfolk, Antonio loved music. Cremona was a town where musical ability was highly valued. But poor Antonio was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Our Walk Say About Us

Contributed by Fred Smith on May 5, 2007

Considering Christ’s description of the cost of discipleship.

“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 WHAT DOES OUR WALK SAY ABOUT US? This is a word from Jesus about the importance of commitment. Hand refers to our spiritual motivation. Because of the hand’s ability to seize, control or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 1, 2007

Ever experienced a famine in your life, a spiritual lack, a time of trial? What do you do? This sermons looks at how to turn your famine into a feast.

From Famine to Feast Ruth 1:1-14 In the first of this series we began to look at Abrahams life and to look at his example of the footsteps of faith he took. In Genesis 12 he left Canaan for Egypt because of famine. This sermon is a stand alone but answers the question how to turn your famine into ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-14, Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Know That Jesus Has Thoughtful Care For Us.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

Jesus cares about all of our life

We know that Jesus has thoughtful care for us. John 2:2-12 The Bible is very good at dates for we read here that three days after Nathaniel was brought to Jesus they went to a wedding. We are not told why Jesus was invited to this wedding. This I know He will go where He is needed and that is good ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Trinity 9 - Shadows In The Ot Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Apr 21, 2015

The Trinity 9 - Shadows in the OT

THE TRINITY 9 Shadows in the OT 1/06/13 I found the following comic a few weeks ago. It has Moses with the ten commandments looking up saying “These are plenty complicated enough for now, why don’t we save the Trinity stuff for later.” I thought that was kind of cute of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Trinity 11 - The Trinity In The Nt 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Apr 26, 2015

The Trinity 11 - The Trinity in the NT 2

The Trinity 11 - The Trinity in the NT 2 1/20/13 I thought I would do a little show and tell today. I brought in this little fellow. (Picture on screen). This little guy is an ancient idol. This was made in Egypt around 664-525 BC. It is little statue of the Egyptian god Bes. He is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Conviction Versus Culture

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

It is more important that our young people pray through to an experience for their self then to borrow from our experience.

Conviction vs. Culture I Samuel 3:1-4 The peril of any church, nation, or corporation is when the vision is carried out by those who never had it. Conviction – The state of being convinced with a strong persuasion about a particular idea or belief. To be overpowered by an idea. Culture – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Be Holy

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2016

As Christians we've all been called to be Holy, but what does that calling entail?

For those of you who have kids, do you remember when your children were little, and you envisioned all they could be? You never pictured them as being average, normal yes, average no. You had high expectations for what your child could be and would be. If they played hockey they’d be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Name Is Holy Spirit

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Let Me use you to change the world

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The forgotten third Person of the Godhead. a. Today many people pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven.” b. Others pray to the Son, “In Jesus’ name” (John 14:13-14). c. But the Holy Spirit is called the forgotten Person of the Godhead. “He shall not speak of Himself” (John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Faith

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 11, 2023

We must have faith to serve God

THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Hebrews 11: 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist