Sermons on Personal Purity:

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost?

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 24, 2003

How a Christian can know for a fact that he or she is saved according to the Scriptures.

I. Scripture Introduction: 1 John 5:11-13 Body: Many times we have heard individual christians say, "Oh, God, at last in heaven, save us!" If we’re ever going to get to heaven, we’re going to have to get saved right here! That indicates that this individual does not know whether he or she is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Spiritual Person You Want To Be

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 20, 2003

The intent of this sermon is to allow persons to evaluate their relation to the Spirit of God.

I. THE SPIRITUAL PERSON v.15, 12-13 A. Received the Spirit of God v.12a B. Growing in the Grace of God v.12b C. Speaking the Truth of God v.13 II. THE NATURAL PERSON v.14 A. Remains in his Unregenerate State v.14a B. Refuses to Accept the Things of God v.14b C. Renders no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006

The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: United Methodist

You Can Become A Better Person

Contributed by W F on Feb 1, 2006

God’s goal for your life is to become like Jesus. Will you be more like him in 12 months time than you are right now? Here’s how you can be.

YOU CAN BECOME A BETTER PERSON You can become a better person this year. But why should you want to? Because you are not yet the person God created you to be. God wants you to be like Jesus Christ. As long as we are unlike Christ we are living below our created potential. That’s why you want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: *other

Once An Athiest - My Personal Testimony

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

This is my personal testimony describing how I went from being a hardened athiest, to becoming a child of God.

PERSONAL TESTIMONY Frank J. Gallagher Abiding In The Word [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/testmony.html] I was born in 1950, and from 1956 through 1964, attended a Roman Catholic elementary school. I was taught my Catholic faith by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Even The Religious Person Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1.

EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON (DEVOUT JEW) CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT--TRUE SPIRITUALITY IS MUCH MORE THAN POSSESSING RELIGIOUS PRIVILEGES AND PRACTICING RELIGIOUS RITUALS 1. True Spirituality is much more than Possessing Religious Privileges (:17-24) a. Religious Privileges can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Attitudes When A Person Falls?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2006

Failure is part of life. What will we do when we fail? There are 3 examples of handling failure: Saul, David, Ahithophel. Which will you follow?

LEARN THE THREE LESSONS FROM THOSE KNOCKED DOWN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. I have a piece of paper, 8 1/2 by 11. I draw a real black spot about the size of a quarter right in the middle. I ask people that have seen this illustration to please not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Person Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

I am only one,but still I am one. I cannot do everything; but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.

TEXT: Esther Chapter 4 TITLE: ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE In an overpopulated world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. There are so many people who have so many gifts and skills who are already doing so many things that are so important, who needs me? What can I as one ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, 1 Samuel 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Third Person Of The Trinity, The Comforter, The Helper

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 15, 2003

How the Holy Spirit owrks in the world today

The third person of the Trinity, the comforter, the Helper John 16:7-14 {7}However, I am telling you the truth: It’s good for you that I’m going away. If I don’t go away, the helper won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. [8] He will come to convict the world of sin, to show ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Placing Priority Upon Personal Repentance

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 1, 2004

Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Thus repentance is to take priority in the lives of all, but How is it to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance.

PLACING PRIORITY UPON PERSONAL REPENTANCE—Luke 13:1-9 Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Repentance is to take priority in the lives of all. How is repentance to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance. *Previously(12:35-48 & :49-53 & :54-59) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Choice; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 11, 2002

Our rights and responsibilities are like the tension on the trigger of a loaded gun; properly handled they are a blessing -- improperly handled they are dangerous.

February 10, 2002 1Now let¡¦s talk about food that has been sacrificed to idols. You think that everyone should agree with your perfect knowledge. While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church. 2Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn¡¦t really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Story Of Esther - A Heroine In Personal Crisis Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The book of Esther is the biblical answer to Walt Disney’s story of Cinderella. An orphan girl from an enslaved nation ends up marrying the king. It’s short story at its finest.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: One of Megan’s favorite stories is Cinderella. She was the abused, ophaned house slave with no hope of a future or ever attending the royal ball much less luring the handsome prince into marrying her. Her fairy god-mother magically helps her to not only attend the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Removing The Masks Of People, Culture, And Personality

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Case Study - One afternoon, one of my seminary students took me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I A Religious Or A Christian Person

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 28, 2006

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after pentecost Proper 17

13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 "Am I a Religious or a Christian Person?" 7:1* ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2* they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming A Better Person Even If It Hurts Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006

God wants to bless us. The more we allow Him to change us the more we will enjoy His blessings.

NIV Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. God desires for us to live an abundant life. However, He has given us the way that we must follow in order to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational