Sermons on personal favoritism: showing 256-270 of 149,105

Living As A Forgiven Person

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

As a christians we shoul be lieving a live as a forgiven person. Forgivness gives freedom, it is an acceptance of what God has done for us through Christ. What weight, trash are we carring around.

When I do some kind of a series I wonder if people are happy for it to be over when the final session ends? If you have been feeling that way then today will offer you a little relief. This is the last Sunday message in this series; however, the topic is one that we are reminded of in some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14

Denomination: Congregational

Becoming A Person Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 6, 2009

Five Aspects Of Prayer - From the Lord’s Prayer. 1. Come To God With PRAISE 2. Recognize Your POSITION 3. Ask God For His PROVISION 4. Ask For PARDON 5. Ask God For His PROTECTION (Sermon 5 in this series)

Becoming A Person Of Prayer It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. I don’t believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Demands Of A Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 10, 2011

Jesus experienced great demands on His time. He never forgot what His purpose was in coming here. He came to seek, serve and save mankind.

Mark 3:7-12; Matthew 12:15-21 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea.7a And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He was doing, came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Live & In Person Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself.

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself. John 1:14-17 the Word, Jesus Christ Why is grace important? What will grace do for you? 1. Help you appreciate God’s gifts to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Two Personalities

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 26, 2011

Many Christians suffer from the disorder of two personalities - we want to follow Christ but we aren't willing to pay the price

The Paradox of two Personalities I would like to focus this morning on one verse 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Last week we saw Jesus calling Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

A Well Spoken Person

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 15, 2011

Learn to use your mouth for the Lord.

A WELL SPOKEN PERSON Proverbs 12: 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Personality Of Courageous Manhood

Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011

The second of a three-part series on courageous manhood.

Introductory Texts 1. 1 Corinthians 12:1-6 – Diversity in the Spirit 2. 1 Corinthians 15:1 – God is a God of variety 3. Proverbs 13:17 – Reliable communication permits progress Diversity 1. Diversity in the Spirit 2. God has also given us diverse personalities The Diversity Found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Getting Personal Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 13, 2010

This is the first sermon in a ten-part series on Philippians which introduces the background adn theme of the book and also the style of studying a New Testament letter.

This is a letter from Paul to the church in Philippi, a Roman city in Greece that Paul visited with Silas on his second missionary journey. This letter was written by Paul when he was in a Roman prison, very likely the last place he would be before his execution for being a Christian. It begins ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consequences Of Personal Ambition

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 29, 2010

Many times our ambition gets in our service for the Lord.

CONSEQUENCES OF PERSONAL AMBITION 2nd Samuel 15:1And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Personal Responsibility Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 31, 2011

If our bodies are indeed temples of God’s Spirit, then it matters how we treat them.

Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: A. It’s my body. I can do with it what I want. B. This is a typical argument in the abortion issue. The woman-and others who are proponents, use this argument to justify their decision. They may even propose what’s inside them is just a fetus and not a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Personal Plans Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 22, 2011

We must be open to God’s guidance as we make our personal plans.

Romans 15:14-33 Introduction: A. In considering God’s grace, we have also considered free will and God’s sovereignty. B. With that in mind, what part does my personal plan play in the story? C. Should I even make plans or should I simply go with the flow? D. Or should my plans be made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41, Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Person, The Plan, And The Price Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The first of a series of Christmas sermons

The Person, the Plan and the Price Text: Luke 1:26-38; Galatians 4:4 By: Ken McKinley (Read Texts) I think one of the biggest mistakes a person can make today is to think that God values what we possess rather than the heart. We need to remember that everything we have, and I mean EVERY THING is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006

When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Catholic

A Missing Person Report

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Exposition of 1 Sam. 27:1-28:2

The Missing Person 1 Sam. 27:-28:2 A woman went to the police station with her next-door neighbor to report that her husband was missing. The policeman asked for a description. She said, "He’s forty-five years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blonde hair, an athletic build, is soft spoken, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist