Sermons on Personal Life:

Here Lord: Take It! - 1 Peter 2:21-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 27, 2024

Peter describes Jesus’ example not from his own memory but from Isaiah 53. Scripture is more powerful than eye-witness testimony.

1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Be Holy Because He Is Holy Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

Seventh in a series on the attributes of God focusing on the call to be holy because God is holy.

Knowing God Series #7 “Be Holy because He Is Holy” Introduction Hosea the prophet called the people of God to return to Him. Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us. He will revive us after two days; He will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Thankful Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

I would like us to focus in on verse 7. We read, "Thus saith the lord of hosts; CONSIDER YOUR WAYS."

The prophet Haggai had a message from God that he was to give unto the people of God. Notice, he wanted them to know how important this message was by introducing the message by saying, “Thus saith the Lord of hosts…” before he gave the message. In other words, he wanted them to know what he was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 6, 2025

We could never understand even the smallest truth about God unless He opened our eyes and revealed it to us personally. If God does not reveal himself to man, we could never know God! So because we know Him, give glory to God!

Ephesians 3:20-21 TO GOD BE THE GLORY April 6, 2025 Intro: Up to this point, the book of Ephesians has been one long theological study as Paul has emptied the contents of his soul and revealed the mysteries that were hidden from the foundation of the world. After this great outpouring of truth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Holy, Holy, Holiness! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores the divine call to pursue personal holiness, permeate social holiness, and practice daily holiness.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has brought us together to share in the joy of His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn how we can live ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Topics: Personal Holiness, Social Holiness

Come Out From Among Them - 1 Peter 2:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 17, 2024

What did Jesus mean by being in the world but not of the world?

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

False Truths Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 8, 2019

Just like the other pieces of trash we have dealt with over the past few weeks…like pride, strife, sexual immorality…we have to roll up our sleeves and get to work cleaning this mess up

False Truths Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Anybody in this room ever steal anything? If you have kids you know they are prone to steal…first they don’t even know that they are stealing… A REALLY DUMB THIEF Any thief knows that the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Your Inner Demons: A Path To Redemption SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the thorough examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to start afresh.

A person's foundation has a direct impact on their destiny. That's why it's crucial for us, as Christians, to examine our foundation thoroughly in order to achieve lasting success. In this message, we will explore what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to establish a fresh start. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Topics: God's Forgiveness, Personal Transformation

Worship The Lord With Truth And Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2025

Samaritan women offered an argument about places of worship, Jesus didn’t take the bait. Jesus was more interested in winning her soul than in winning an argument with Her. Worship in spirit and truth is important.

AMC, 27.07.2025 Text: John 4:20-24 Theme: Worship in Spirit and Truth Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: According to every confession, creed, and catechism coming out of the Protestant Reformation, the purpose of man, or the chief end of man, is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Learning God’s Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

God is not like you, He made you like Himself.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7, Genesis 8:1, Isaiah 1:18, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

“prayer And The Transformed Life!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Prayer is essential to our own personal transformation. For change to happen, we need three components: 1) confession and repentance 2) contentment 3) giving and receiving forgiveness

Introduction: One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Rom 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: in other words, through the gospel one becomes exposed to the power of God that can radically change their lives! The word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Vineyard

Get The Soil Right PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's Word through the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing personal responsibility for spiritual growth and receptiveness to God's teachings.

Hey there, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into the Word of God. I hope you're all doing well and are eager to see what God has in store for us today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, A.W. Tozer. He once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Topics: Personal Accountability, Growth In Christ

Lesson 1: My Testimonial Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

An icebreaker or testimonial is a great first sermon. How do we begin?

What is this Lesson’s Goal? This lesson will encourage you to talk about your spiritual journey. Do Testimonials Have a Purpose? When Paul the apostle wanted to encourage the churches in Corinth regarding endurance in the ministry of Jesus Christ, he mentioned his own example in 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2023

In Joel 2:12-17, the prophet renews his impassioned plea to return unto the Lord through a call for repentance. This call has two facets in first a 1) Personal (Joel 2:12–14) then a 2) Corporate response (Joel 2:15–17) to God.

Joel 2:12–17. 12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Other