Sermons on Personal Perspective:

God Speaks Into Our Darkness

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 15, 2014

A perspective on John 8: 12. To live in hope can inversely imply that there is darkness in a person’s life. It reveals a need for a saviour who can speak into that darkness and bring forth light and life.

John 8: 12 God speaks into our darkness In the beginning of the Bible the very first words that we hear God speak are, “Let there be light.” And God saw that the light was good. The context into which God spoke was darkness. From out of the darkness God created light and life. From ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Twelve Phases Of The Spiritual Heroes Journey

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I felt inspired by several factors to engage in writing what the heroes journey might look like from a spiritual perspective. The heroes journey is a fascinating explanation of the journey a person takes through life.

I felt inspired by several factors to engage in writing what the heroes journey might look like from a spiritual perspective. The heroes journey is a fascinating explanation of the journey a person takes through life. Though some view it as merely a narrative tool or a template for fictional ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Priority Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon examines what it means to be entrusted with the very words of God, not from the perspective of its possession but from the perspective of its proclamation.

Scripture When you think of a church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conquering Sin (1): Jesus' View Of Sin Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 16, 2009

Knowing How He views my sin is vitally important if I’m to experience victory over it; this message describes His view of me and my sin and the encouragement to run to Him when I sin.

Relationship with Christ is everything. Nothing “deeper.” How did Jesus respond to Sin? It is vitally important to know and be convinced of how He responds to my sin, so that when I sin I can go to Him immediately. Lk.5:31-32 - “Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have The Right Viewpoint

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 22, 2014

Look at you life today for the future.

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VIEWPOINT ISAIAH 56: 8 The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. 9 All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest. Many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 14, 2012

By his resurrection, Jesus has turned the tables. Rather than be consumed with the present and the temporary, we are able to turn our attention to the hope and eternity. The change in perspective can tyurn our lives up-side-down, or right-side-up.

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION I heard a story recently about a young man who had trouble one Sunday getting up for worship. His mother knocked on his bedroom door and called to him that it was time to get up. The young man rolled over and pulled the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Delays Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2011

One of the hardest things for Christians to do is to wait on God. The story of the resuscitation of Lazarus tells us many important things as we wait on God in what we think is a hopeless situation.

John 11:1-45 “When God Delays” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult situations in the Christian life is when God remains silent to our prayers. Faye and I have good friends who have two teenagers. Their son has been diagnosed with ADD, and he has been treated for this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Visionary View: Rejoicing In Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023

Let's explore the profound message found in Psalm 118:24 from the New Living Translation: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."

Visionary View: Rejoicing in Psalm 118:24 Let's explore the profound message found in Psalm 118:24 from the New Living Translation: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." The Gift of Today As we wake up each morning, we are greeted by a precious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focusing On The Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 4:18, the Apostle Paul, reveals a powerful perspective that can transform our lives.

Focusing on the Eternal 2 Corinthians 4:18 Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a profound truth found in 2 Corinthians 4:18. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, reveals a powerful perspective that can transform our lives. Our focus will be on understanding what it means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, 1 John 2:17, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 8:24-25, Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Of The Present Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Coping is made esier with the right perspective.

SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Thou My Vision

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 2, 2010

On Good friday - a unique perspective on the cross

Concordia Lutheran Church Good Friday, Tennebrae April 2, 2010 Be Thou My Vision! † In Jesus Name † As we contemplate the cross, may we know the gifts of mercy and love that were delivered there, to us. And may we envision and grasp the height, the depth, the breadth and width of the love of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Reason Enough

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Jan 8, 2014

The Christmas story from a shepherd's perspective.

“Another night going to sleep hungry. Why did I ever agree with my father that I would take the flock out this year?” he thought. He’d been away from his family for a long time, taking care of the sheep, making sure they had enough to eat, making sure they were protected, making ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: *other

The World Is Watching You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

LIVING LIFE FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

THE WORLD IS WATCHING YOU 1 THESS. 1:3 I. INTRODUCTION. THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE ON US, THEREFORE, WE MUST ENSURE THAT WE NOT ONLY SAY THE RIGHT THINGS, BUT DO THE RIGHT THINGS. IN TIMES LIKES THESE IT IS PIVOTAL THAT WE WALK LIKE JESUS AND TALK LIKE JESUS. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE EYES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Billion And Counting...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 3, 2011

Biblical perspective on the trend of Population explosion...

SEVEN BILLION AND COUNTING… “POPULATION EXPLOSION” screamed the Newspaper headlines a day after the Seventh billion baby-Nargis Yadav- arrived into the world at 7.20 a.m. on October 31st , 2011 on a cool Monday morning, at a nondescript ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4

Denomination: *other

The Journey Of Joy

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 17, 2023

Three perspectives on joy from Isaiah

As I was preparing to preach this week, I considered giving my sermon the title “Getting Serious About Joy”. Then I thought better of it and came up with “Joy Is No Laughing Matter”. All joking aside, were you aware that joy is currently the subject of a high-level academic examination? Nine years ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal