Sermons on Personal Sacrifice:

God's Secret Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 25, 2012

Jesus is God’s secret for us becoming full and complete persons. Discover in Christ, and only in Christ, everything you need to realize your hope, to grow in your love, and to become strong in your faith.

Campus Life magazine was one of those great magazines for Christian students that I really enjoyed when I was in High School. It’s no longer being published, which is too bad, because it had a lot of helpful articles for students along with some good humor. There was a column in it called ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Shrine Of Flesh

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011

The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aging—the World’s Oldest Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 13, 2019

Methuselah has become the biblical symbol of longevity. His life was long but thin as a string. The two Q's of life are important, quantity and quality. A certain quantity of years is important in order for a person to develop quality.

6 April 2016 Title: Aging—the World’s Oldest Man (Genesis 5:1-32) Who would you identify as the first senior adult? The Scripture text will give you a clue. You may have had the question when playing Trivial Pursuit, "Who is the oldest person in the Bible?" Now you know where I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Do You Love Me?” (The Interests Of Jesus Resurrected.)

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 8, 2018

The account of Jesus' personal encounter and conversation with Peter after His resurrection reveals His interest in dealing with Peter, but also with us for whom He died. For Peter and us to love Him is the most important matter to Jesus.

“Do you love Me?” (The Interests of Jesus Resurrected.) John 21:15-17 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

On The Edge Of Nothingness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

A sermon on the belief that there is nothing beyond a person's individual life. Then we discuss how David dealt with the nothingness and how this brought him to belief in God. Then we see how this influenced his life especially in regards to Goliath

HoHum: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush noticed a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Just as the soldiers touched the lid, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bond Slave Of Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2017

The more deeply a person surrenders to Christ and becomes dependent on Him daily, the more likely they are to finish the spiritual race in victory. Early Christians described it with the metaphor "bond-slave." It's what we're supposed to be!

BOND SLAVE OF CHRIST 1 Cor. 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A SURE-FIRE SOLUTION 1. "I could sure do with your help, Steve," Isaac said to his best friend. “All right, so what's your problem?" replied Steve. 2. "Whenever I talk to my wife," replied Isaac, "she never seems to be interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Really Your Choice

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 9, 2023

John 12:44-50 says that each person has the choice to follow His word or not. The problem in the church over same-sex marriage is one of those choices. It is difficult for the Preacher to be on one side or the other.

It is Really Your Choice John 12:37-50 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Thankful For Grace And Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 20, 2023

There are a lot of people that live under this same heavy burden. But the good news that I share with each of these persons is the same good news that is available to everyone. Jesus came to forgive and to give grace to all who will trust in Him.

If you were here for our service last Wednesday evening, you know that we studied the same passage that I'm looking at this morning. The passage comes from the Gospel of John 8: 2-11. That passage is all about God's grace and forgiveness. This passage is an excellent example of how ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Just Wants Me To Be Happy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 21, 2023

This is a common myth that is repeated often - it indicates that our personal happiness is the paramount good - what God wants more than anything else. Like each of the myths we will explore, there is a kernel of truth in there - but it is overcome by the misunderstanding of the saying.

- MYTHS CHRISTIANS SOMETIMES BELIEVE - God Just Wants Me To Be Happy Introduction We are continuing our series of Myths Christians Sometimes Believe. In the last message, we talked about the myth that “God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle.” Our myth in this message is a common one: “God Just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effectual Fervent Prayers

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2023

James 5:16 tells us 3 things about prayer: 1). The Kind of Person we must be to pray it, 2). The Kind of Prayer which must be prayed, and 3). The Effect of a persistent, believing prayer.

EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYERS James 5:16B-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Preacher’s Kids often Play Church 1. Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. The cat was sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. 2. A while ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On A Mother's Special Day

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 24, 2023

Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother’s Day is a day when most offspring will give thanks and show appreciation for all the efforts and love given over many years from a very special person.

William Makepeace Thackeray, a British journalist and novelist once remarked: “Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” Proverbs 31:25-29 confirms: Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Isaiah 66:13, Psalm 127:3, Isaiah 49:15

Removing The Cover From Your Christian Relationship

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough?

I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough? Do we really spend real time with God everyday? Do we really dive deep into the word? Do you in your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Removing The Cover From Your Christian Relationship

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021

I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough?

I want to challenge you to develop a more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As much as we talk about how it's about a personal relationship, do we really take it far enough? Do we really spend real time with God everyday? Do we really dive deep into the word? Do you in your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:8, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fruit Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021

“Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the Spirit. Three important controls needed are Control of your body, control of your spirit and your mind/soul.

Theme: Fruit of Self Control Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Introduction “Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Uniqueness Of Jesus - The Man Without Sin!! (Sermon #3) Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 19, 2021

Everyone who is born on the face of the earth are guilty of sin. No one can ever say that they are sinless. But there's only one person on this world who was born in flesh as a man and yet lived as sinless, that is JESUS!!

Romans 3:10 says, “There is none righteous, no, not one". Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God... Except Jesus who was born with NO sin, lived and Died sinless. Only the blood of Jesus is Pure & Holy in all the Human Race. Because He was born of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-35, 1 John 3:5, John 8:46, Luke 1:24, Matthew 3:15, Acts 4:30, Acts 4:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 23:47, Luke 23:41, Luke 23:14-15, Matthew 27:19, Romans 3:23, John 19:4, Matthew 26:59-60, Matthew 22:15, 1 Peter 2:22, John 18:38, Matthew 27:4  (view more)  (view less)