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Can A Person Interpret Scripture And Give Their Own Meaning?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 23, 2019

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Some believe that the 66 books that make up the Bible are insufficient, so they continuously look for private prophetic words, dreams, or visions for a more meaningful personal experiential revelation from God. - A Multi-Part Message

There is a growing belief in the church today that a person can interpret and give their own meaning to Scripture because Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27-28 ESV), as well as, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16, John 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Person Commit Suicide And Still Go To Heaven

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 16, 2004

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This is not a sermon like the title would have you think. It is talking about Spiritual Suicide and not physical.

Can a Person Commit Suicide and Still Go to Heaven? 9/11/04 Mark 10:17-22 A question that I have often been asked is if a Christian commits suicide will they still go to Heaven or not? The answer to the question is in the question itself. If you are truly a Christian, no matter how you die, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Personal Revival: Revival Only Begins Within Yourself

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 14, 2009

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After Revival in a church revival starts, and it starts with each individual person or it fails in each individual person, we have to make a choice to make it work!

Psalm 85;6 and Psalm 51:10-13 WHAT ABOUT NOW REVIVAL? 11-15-09 This morning we are going to focus in on What now…What do we do now that we have experienced a worship called revival. How do we move forward to continue the revival celebration we experienced last week. Many times after a revival ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

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pt. 2

Words I’m Thankful For John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WordsThankfulFor.html The first reason to believe in eternal security is because Salvation is of the Lord. We looked at that last week and with an open mind, asking God to correct our position if need be. The goal for any preacher ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Personal Ambition For God’s Agenda Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

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Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override God's agenda, it leads to division, betrayal, and destruction.

LETTING GO OF PERSONAL AMBITION FOR GOD’S AGENDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-39 Supporting Texts: James 3:14-17, Philippians 2:3-8, Proverbs 16:2, Psalm 75:6-7, Romans 12:10 INTRODUCTION: Ambition in itself is not evil. However, when personal ambition is allowed to override ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Jeremiah Personally (Jeremiah 1:1-5) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 20, 2023

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Few Bible readers would say their favorite book is Jeremiah. But we need his message. #33 in the series 66 in 52: A One Year Journey through the Bible

Note: I benefitted greatly from Skip Heitzig's sermon on Jeremiah from his "The Bible From 30,000 feet" series. Good morning. Please turn to the book of Jeremiah in your Bibles. INTRODUCTION: Anyone want to guess what the number one song of 1971 was? You’ve probably guessed, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-5, Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004

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1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

(Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 5 - The Difference One Person Can Make Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 13, 2025

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As Paul shares with the Colossians some of the aspects of his ministry, he provides for us an excellent example of the difference that one person can make. Let's follow his example.

Introduction: A. Let me start today with a story you may have heard before. 1. One day an old man was walking along the beach in the early morning and noticed the tide had washed thousands of starfish up onto the shore. 2. Ahead, he spotted a boy gathering up the starfish, and then one by one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Revival Personally (Lesson #7 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 4, 2008

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When the subject of sin arises, we tend to externailze it rather than take it personally. True revival only come when we see ourselves as God does.

1. When the subject of Sin arises – Avoid the issue… Externalize – see how the lesson applies to others but not to us 2. David after he had received a great promise from God. God had promised to establish a kingdom through the linage of David that would stand forever. Because of Gods promise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does Personal Spiritual Growth Connect To The Church? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2020

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Paul closes out his second letter to the Corinthians with a plea from his heart for their spiritual growth. Why do we today so seldom see that at a practical level in our churches?

- I should note as we begin that v. 8 is a difficult verse. Its meaning is not clear. It’s not essential to grasp that verse in order to be able to understand the larger point that Paul is making, so we’re just going to lay it aside this evening. There’s not any benefit tonight in spending a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Pain Becomes Personal - Job Chapter Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 6, 2007

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This is a study into Job chapter two.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #2 1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the Lord. 2 And the Lord said to Satan, "From where do you come?" So Satan answered the Lord and said, "From going to ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003

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When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:8-17

Denomination: Congregational

A Eulogy For A Young Person Who Died Of A Drug Overdose

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 28, 2024

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Perhaps this can help those trying to come up with something to say in devastating circumstances.

A Eulogy for a Young Person Who Died of a Drug Overdose God brought Ware and Maggie Hart to Red Bank United Methodist Church in Chattanooga, TN a year or two before the Pandemic, and we immediately became close. Ware is the only person who has ever referred to me as Rabbi. At Ware’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Trust And Love Bring Out The Best In A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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If you want to have the greatest impact on others then let love and trust be your emphasis

Why Trust and Love 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 whether ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help! I’ve Married The Wrong Person! Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

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Jacob rolls over in the morning and the woman beside him is not the woman of his dreams. The same thing has happened to many couples. We wake up one day and think we’ve married the wrong person. What are you to do?

Help! I’ve Married the Wrong Person! Genesis 29:15-30 Bob Moeller writes: "I never met my grandmother. She died on the dusty, lonely plains when my father was 17 years old. Yet my father credits her with pointing him toward God. A few summers ago, when I attended a large family reunion, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Methodist

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