Sermons on Personal Opinion:

Twelve Ordinary Men Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2026

Luke 6:12-16 shows us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes.

Introduction I want to begin a series of sermons I am calling “The Apostles of Jesus.” Given the time we will have each Sunday evening, we will only scratch the surface of the lives of the apostles of Jesus. Nevertheless, I hope it whets your appetite to learn more about these men. We tend to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let It Go Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

To grow in our relationship with Christ, we must identify and let go of the emotional baggage that hinders us.

Hey God, help us to drop the stuff that's slowing us down and messing with our relationship with you. Show us how to swap out the bad stuff for the good stuff you've got for us. In Jesus' name, Amen! You know how it feels when you're carrying a heavy backpack all day? It's exhausting, right? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Topics: Emotional Healing, Self-Awareness, Forgiveness, Personal Growth

A New Thing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God is always doing new things in our lives, but we often miss them because we're too focused on the past. We need to let go of our past baggage and trust God for the future.

Remember the Israelites? They were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. But when God set them free, they kept looking back, wishing for their old lives. Sounds crazy, right? But we do the same thing. We get stuck on the past, even if it wasn't that great. God wants us to drop that heavy backpack of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Moving On, Personal Growth, Embracing Change, New Beginnings

Broken Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus takes our brokenness and makes us whole. He uses our failures and the brokenness of the world to restore and repair us, making us more beautiful and valuable.

Hey guys, ever had a favorite toy or gadget that broke? You know, like when your phone screen cracks or your favorite game console stops working. It's a bummer, right? You might even feel like it's useless now. But what if I told you that broken things can become even more valuable? Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19, Hebrews 9:13-14

Topics: Self-Acceptance, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, Resilience

Saint Patrick's Day: The Trinity

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is a sermon on the Trinity in honor of Saint Patrick who made famous the illustration of the shamrock. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY: THE TRINITY Scott ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Conviction Of Conscious Choices Cause Change Or Continuation Of Your Current Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 26, 2016

The Holy Spirit's conviction causes us to change our circumstances. An expository sermon from the gospel of Mark

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 12: "Conviction of Conscious Choices Cause Change or Continuation of Your Current Situation.” (Mark 6:14-29) June 14, 2015 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Have you ever heard the expression what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Like The Chameleon

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

The chameleon is an unclean creature. Christians should avoid its characteristic of changing opinions to suite our environment.

THE CHAMELEON When the new nation of Israel was getting ready to go into the land that God had promised them, their leader, Moses, gave them instructions on how they should live as God’s people. God wanted them to prosper, but for this to happen, they had to avoid certain animals that could harm ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People – Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Who is good? You and I may have an opinion as to who is - God says only He is good

Who is good? You and I may have an opinion as to who is - God says only He is good: Matt 19:17 (Jesus) ...No one is good but One, that is, God...(and those He rules in) Matt 7:18 (Jesus) A good tree (God) cannot bear bad fruit...(He can’t do bad things) 1 Jo 1:5 ...God is light and in Him ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Trust And Love From God Brings Out The Best In A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003

In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether you ’love’ your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will present

How Trust and Love from God Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personality, Purpose And Power Through Prayer-Luke 9:18-36 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 1, 2014

Jesus knew His identity, and gained strength to take the cross through prayer. Through this He was glorified. We will only see the glory of God if we will also take up the cross and embrace God's will for our lives, finding our identity in Him.

918 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but some say Elijah; and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again.” 20 He said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: *other

"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

Impossible To Restore Part 2: Four To Sixth Qualities Of Apostate Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 6, 2014

To show that JESUS our LORD is compared to food and drink, and every moment we can, we need to consume and drink Him at all times until we are overflowing.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you consume JESUS until you are full? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS our LORD is compared to food and drink, and every moment we can, we need to consume and drink Him at all times until we are overflowing. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:5 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know Him? Do You Know Him Personally?

Contributed by Dwain Wellington Rattray on Apr 9, 2013

Commentary on Matthew 16: 15 - 16 - 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

The book of Matthew recounts a simple exchange in chapter 16 verses 15 through 18 with profound implications. “He (Jesus) saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” No matter our individual situations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: *other

Genesis 24 - How To Find The Right Person For Me - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 10, 2011

What is it that sets Rebekah apart? Perhaps it is that although Kate marries prince William, who in the future will be crowned the king of England, Rebekah marries Isaac from whom will come Jesus, who in the future will be acknowledged as the Prince of Pe

Genesis 24 - HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR ME - Part 5. Both have beautiful jewelry, except that one has a sapphire ring on her finger and the other wears a nose ring. One woman arrives to her wedding in a limousine. The other on a camel. One veils her face as she walks the aisle of a huge ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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