Sermons on Personal Inventory:

All Kinds Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 26, 2016

This message teaches the importance of exercising various expressions of prayer. Twelve of those expressions are described with the objective of stirring believers toward exploring more variety in their prayer lives.

All Kinds of Prayer (1-24-16 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Both the AFC and NFL playoffs are scheduled for today. How many plan to watch at least one of those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Ready For Anything (Part 5 All Kinds Of Prayer) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 13, 2024

This message teaches the importance of exercising various expressions of prayer. Twelve of those expressions are described with the objective of stirring believers toward exploring more variety in their prayer lives.

Intro Football is America's favorite sport. I like football because of the variety of plays that can happen in one down. The ball snaps, and you’re watching to see what play the offense is going to use, and then how the defense will react to it. Will they run the ball or throw a pass? Which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 51:1-3, Matthew 18:18-20, Luke 11:5-8, Psalm 46:10, Exodus 5:22-23, Jonah 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promise

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 20, 2012

-How does a person live a satisfied life? -How does a person live a fulfilled life? -How does a person live a God centered life? I think all these questions can be easily answered with one simple word… willingness! Being wi

Slide #1 Video- Check the Box (the skit guys) -How does a person live a satisfied life? -How does a person live a fulfilled life? -How does a person live a God centered life? I think all these questions can be easily answered with one simple word… ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

1 Secret Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 5, 2013

We can find the “1 Secret” to contentment for:1) A Contented Person Is Satisfied with Little (Phil. 4:11), 2) A Contented Person Is Independent from Circumstances (Phil. 4:12) and, 3) A Contented Person Is Strengthened by Divine Power (Phil. 4:13)

Philippians 4:11-13. [11] Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. [12] I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. [13] ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Other

A Second Look

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 25, 2023

All of us have made mistaken judgments about another person. We think this person will never make contribution or he will never productive. But the years pass, the person matures, he is trained and applying his skills and becomes success. He found the second better chance.

A Second Look II Corinthians 5: 14-17 January 22, 2023 Intro: I was really touched and moved as I watched the World Trade Center movie yesterday and this pushed me and inspired me to work this message It is not what someone thinks that this movie is a political or giving us the “hint” of what is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

God looks at the character of the person - his heart. He does not focus on our having the right things or doing the right things, but rather on our being the right person.

INTRODUCTION Man goes by what they see. Have you ever misjudge someone, finding out later that it was not true? Someone once said, we tend to value people in at least 3 ways: (1) what a person HAS - his looks, his possession - rich, car he owns, house he stays... this is not only a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon on each persons SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences) and how God has made each of us to have a place in Kingdom building with Him.

“What Are YOU Here for?” August 5, 2007 I am still stoked over the great day I had Friday. I was invited to be involved in a multi-agency drug task force raid as their chaplain. The leader of the task force was Jeff, my neighbor. I’ve known Jeff since he was almost a rookie. Way back in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8

Denomination: Holiness

There's Nobody Like Jesus

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 19, 2011

In all of history past, and all of time to come there is one person who stands alone, he is above all others, and there is salvation in no other name (this person is Jesus)!

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 “My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Without Shifting From Hope

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 12, 2008

For Day of Prayer for World Peace: Peace is shattered because of social, personal, and spiritual relationship breakdowns. It is restored through spiritual healing, which leads to personal and then social healings.

Introduction A All around us lies the evidence that peace is a sometime, fragile thing. Everywhere we turn we discover that peace has been broken, peace has been shattered. 1 We have the international scene to remind us. A few years ago we hardly knew where Yugoslavia was, but now we are having to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Advice Goes Wrong

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 19, 2009

The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation.

WHEN RIGHT ADVICE GOES WRONG Job 4:1-9, 17-21 et al Proposition: The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation. Objective: My objective is to ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Visitation: Jesus Is The Open Heavens Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 2, 2011

God wants to open the windows of Heaven in our lives and visit us personally in the person of His son Jesus. This will happen as we prepare our hearts and seek Him.

VISITATION #3: JESUS IS THE OPEN HEAVENS INTRODUCTION: I love the New Year! It’s exciting to turn the calendar page from one year to the next. It’s a new beginning! Let’s decide to get closer to Jesus, and get to know Him better! • I have been reading through and studying the Gospel of Luke – the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: *other

The Super Surrendered Self.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 13, 2021

The self is the real you, the unique person. The self is everything about you. It's your temperament, traits, personality, character, mood, thoughts, attitudes, values...

The Super Surrendered Self. Luke 9:23-25TPT. The self is the real you, the unique person. The self is everything about you. It's your temperament, traits, personality, character, mood, thoughts, attitudes, values, and your deepest believes. The self is the internal you, the invisible you, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Study Your Bible & Inductive Bible Study Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on May 30, 2018

Every person builds a foundation and every person experiences storms. Discover how to build on the right foundation with the Inductive Bible Study Method and prepare yourself for the storms of life.

Now, guys - I think one of the great things that men want to understand but don't know how to do is how to read their Bible effectively so that they can pull principles from it that they use in everyday life. I know this to be true because this is one of my great challenges, as I begin my journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared To Receive The Gospel Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

What prepares a person to have a life-changing transformation through the gospel? This message addresses four awakenings that need to happen in preparation for a person receiving the good news of Jesus.

1 Tim. 1:8 4/3/16 In an interview on October 15, 2013 Billy Graham said, “There are two basic needs that all people have: the need for hope and the need for salvation. It should not be surprising if people believe easily in a God who makes no demands, but this is not the God of the Bible. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8, Psalm 53:1, Romans 1:20, Romans 2:14-15, Matthew 5:21-28, John 9:41, Deuteronomy 29:1-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For "Preparing For Easter: The Journey To Emmaus”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 18, 2023

Two disciples left Jerusalem, sad, but met a Special Person as they walked towards Emmaus, about seven miles away. This Special Person was the Risen Lord, Jesus Himself!

(Full disclosure, Sermon Central has accepted and posted a message of mine on this text called “After Easter: On the Road to Emmaus” but this is a different message, not merely a copy and paste of the original message.) Introduction: After Jesus was crucified, He rose from the dead on Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist