Sermons on Personal Inventory:

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can You Let It Go?" - A Message To Ministers From A Lay Person

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 2, 2014

This message is intended to encourage ministers who are afraid of losing what is good or who are burdened by what is bad.

I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is "i Am” - God's Personal Name

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024

In Jewish culture, you know everything about a person from his/her name. What better way to get to know God than to look at His name? In the Old Testament, God revealed Himself to Moses by His personal name, which is “I am.”

JESUS IS “I AM” – GOD’S PERSONAL NAME 1. INTRODUCTION In Jewish culture, you know everything about a person from his/her name. What better way to get to know God than to look at His name? In the Old Testament, God revealed Himself to Moses by His personal name, which is “I am.” Exodus 3:13-15 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Nilikha Upang Maging Mga Banal: Isang Personal Na Paglalakbay

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 25, 2024

Ang mga santo ay hindi lamang mga pigura sa mga stained glass na bintana; sila ang aming mga cheerleader, na umuugat para sa amin habang kami ay nag-navigate sa nakatutuwang bagay na ito na tinatawag na buhay.

Nilikha upang Maging mga Banal: Isang Personal na Paglalakbay Intro: Ang mga santo ay hindi lamang mga pigura sa mga stained glass na bintana; sila ang aming mga cheerleader, na umuugat para sa amin habang kami ay nag-navigate sa nakatutuwang bagay na ito na tinatawag na buhay. Banal na ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Other

The Barren Fig Tree: Personal, National, And Universal Applications Of Fruit Bearing Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

A fig tree produces fruit, it produces figs, a wonderful fruit common in Israel in the middle east.

“Mordecai was seven years old when he decided that God had called him to be an evangelist. He started by preaching to barnyard animals. He even tried to immerse a cat in a water trough. When the feline began to scratch and claw, the budding evangelist threw him down and screamed, “Go on . . . go to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3-4, John 15:1-2, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023

This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 18:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Too Reject Him?

Contributed by John Herrmann on Oct 4, 2002

In the parable of the vineyard and the "rejected cornerstone of Christ", we see how an ever near and patient God reveals himself in Creation and redemption -- working through the Holy Spirit to keep us from rejecting him.

It would seem the vineyard image is appropriate for this time of year. I’ve read that the Napa Valley is expecting a great crush this year. In Amador County, here in California, there is weekend tasting and festivities in honor of the harvest vintage. Maybe some of our people are there right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

You Want Me To Follow You Where?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 19, 2009

Jesus wants us to follow Him to the places where we need to grow. It won’t be easy, but the reward is great.

You Want Me to Follow You Where? Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; John 1:43-51 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 18, 2009 Introduction: Our scripture lesson today is found in the end of the first chapter of the gospel of John. You may remember that John’s Gospel begins with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Must Examine Ourselves

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 1, 2022

When taking the Sacrament of Holy Communion, we must take an honest inventory of our life through examination, confession and forgiveness. We must take the Sacrament fully reconciled before God and our neighbor.

THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, THE LORD'S SUPPER HAS BEEN THE MOST COMMON FORM OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. THE HOLY SUPPER TAKEN TOGETHER IN THE FORM OF WORSHIP BECOMES THE MEANS BY WHICH WE ARE EMPOWERED TO FULLY GIVE OF OURSELVES. CHRISTIANS CAN ONLY MINISTER ON THE BASIS OF WHAT THEY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Failure Isn't Fatal Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

When it comes to failure and sin in your life, you have two options. You can try to hide it, or you can admit it.

INTRODUCTION This is a message about how to overcome failure. If you’ve never failed, then you are free to leave now so you can beat the Methodists to the restaurants. But if you’ve ever failed, God has a word for you today. Let me tell you the true story of Walter. He grew up in a very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Time Is Ticking Away

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A sermonette concerning a personal house cleaning.

TIME IS TICKING AWAY PSALM 90:12 Introduction: 1. This morning I have just a few minutes. a. How many times in your life have you felt that you didn’t have enough time to get something accomplished? b. Mothers and grandmothers, how many times have you not had enough ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Absence Of God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2010

January 1985: The psalmist experiences the absence of God, even to the point of denigrating himself as a "worm." But when he takes inventory, he does see evidence of God's presence, opens up his heart, and dares to hope.

Today I am going to take a somewhat different approach to the reading of the Scripture and the way I will be preaching on it. And in fact I hope this will make it come alive for you and will enable you to follow the thought of the Scripture writer as well as my own thought. What I plan to do today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Xrays - Mi Radiografia. Series

Contributed by Miguel Izcano on Jun 10, 2008

TODOS NESECITAMOS UN EXAMEN PROFUNDO MAS ALLA DE LO QUE EL OJO HUMANO VE. UNA RADIOGRAFIA DIVINA.

AL PRINCIPIO DE ESTE SERMON YA TENIA TODO LISTO PARA EMPESAR MI BIBLIA UN PAR DE NOTAS LAS CUALES GUARDE DURANTE EL DIA Y LAS NOTAS ME DIRIGIAN A ESCRIBIR ALGO DIFERENTE INCLUSIVE ASTA EL TITULO DEL MENSAJE TENIA LISTO . PERO AL FINAL ME SENTE ORE Y NADA PASO ESPERE UN MOMENTO PASO UN RATO NADA ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Worship

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This is a sermon that calls us to Worship.

“Let Us Worship” Text: 1 Chronicles 16:29 “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Introduction: This morning we say that we have come together to worship, but what is true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: *other

Looking Unto Jesus And Seeing What God Is Like!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 9, 2009

Many times Christians wonder what type of body they will have in heaven. More important many are truly unsure of the character of God. In this sermon outline we list a few characteristics of God. I believe that the more we can see in the character of God,

Looking Unto Jesus and seeing what God is like! (Heb 12:2 KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Many times Christians wonder what type ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-10