Sermons on Personal Opinion:

Transformed To Witness

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 10, 2025

When the LORD transforms a person, they should witness for HIM

Transformed to Witness Acts 3:11-26 Most people think Christians are a group of people who share moral standards and meet at a specific building on Sundays. They think Christians are formed by meeting with other like-minded people and sharing religious beliefs. But Christianity is something that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For The Lord Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

The book of Philippians is perhaps the most personal and heartwarming in nature.

Opener: Good Morning Family of Christ church! We are thrilled that you are here joining us this morning. My name is Pastor Steven if you do not know me already and I am one of the Pastors here at the church. If you have joined us in the past, you know I like to recap last week’s sermons. As you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sitting On The Fence

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2024

A first person narrative sermon from the perspective of Gamaliel.

Title: Sitting on the Fence Text: Acts 5:12 Subject: How Did The Sanhedrin Decide To Spare The Lives Of The Apostles? Complement: By Waiting To See If God Was Involved Big Idea: I'm trying to decide what to believe about Jesus. The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42, Acts 22:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning My New Testament Trinitarian Names Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Three eternal Persons, equal in nature, submissive in ministry.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Trinity. “Go and make disciples of all the nations (ethnic cultures), baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19, NLT). Note name is singular, yet three Persons. 2. Definition. “I am Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

Effectiveness Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 1, 2025

How can a person make their prayers more effective?

Effectiveness of Prayer Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

God Has Called You Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

God's call is Personal, Practical and Perpetual

GOD HAS CALLED YOU 1 Peter 2v9-10 “for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. Once you had no identity as a people; now you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Zophar's Rebuke (Job 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 26, 2025

Do we assume that suffering is for our personal sins?

Do we automatically assume that someone else’s suffering is the consequence of their own wickedness? What is the reality of this world? Let’s continue in Job 20. Does the argument continue with Zophar greatly disturbed by what Job has said? Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: “I must reply ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Phase Of Life-1(:14-16)(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 28, 2024

1 of ? Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Graduates have reached a benchmark in their societal expectations toward opening up their future. But, How do we enter/begin a new phase of life?

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE-I—Joshua 24:14-28 Attention: Graduates of High School, & College. Need: If your work continues without serving God, then you’ve chosen your god, & your god is YOU! Every grade-school graduate has reached a benchmark in their societal expectations. They have exited ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16, Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 21, 2002

Week 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002

Part 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 20, 2020

The true benchmark and model of true holiness is by recognizing the relationship of the Three Persons of the Most Holy Trinity.

Michael A. Harbin remembered that “one night during my time at the Naval Academy, the brigade was lined up for evening formation at the end of the weekend. All of the midshipmen were dressed in white uniforms freshly washed and pressed at the academy laundry. They were an impressive sight as they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3, John 3:17

Denomination: Catholic

Who Do You Believe? Introduction (Session 0) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2010

There may be times when you find it difficult to reconcile God’s truth to your own opinion or worldview, God’s truth is eternal, it does not change, our understanding of the truth does change as we allow God to work in our hearts and minds. These sessio

Who you believe: Introduction In this series of studies we continue our quest to establish what is true about God, the Bible and us. Ask ten people the question “What is a Christian?” and you will probably get 10 different answers. Some answers may contain a grain of truth, others ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Are You Known?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

It is an inescapable fact that we are all known in one way or the other. Question: How are you viewed by the majority of those who live and work around you? Do they see you as a godly person or an ungodly person? Do they see you as a peacemaker or a trou

Intro: Our text says, “Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, KNOWN and read of all men." Everyone without exception is known in some ways to others. Without your knowledge, the people around you are reading your life like an open book. As they privately observe, they are reading your motives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: *other

The Grounds Of Unity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2013

Unity built on something other than Bible truth will not stand.

The Grounds of Unity Ephesians 4:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130515.mp3 The Graces of Unity are in v. 2. Now, the grounds. vv. 4-6 Seven uniting forces for all believers. They are foundational...they provide the grounds of our unity. They are the 'bond of peace' written of in v. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist