Sermons on Personal Time:

The Biggest Gambler Of Them All!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

I want to look at a topic that should be a “no-brainer” for Christians. SHOULD CHRISTIANS GAMBLE?

Gambling has become accepted by many, and has become a widespread problem in our society. Sad to say, you can even find it among some churches. Illus: Did you hear about the man that heard a knock at the door. Opening the door he noticed a boy from his church selling raffle tickets. The boy said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Automatic Door Openers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010

For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Construction Of A King's Character (1 Samuel 16:14-23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 7, 2024

God used solitude, secrecy, sameness, and struggle to shape the character and faith of David for his future role as king of Israel. God can use tools like these to shape anyone who surrenders their life to Him.

David had just been anointed as the next king of Israel by the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 16:1-13), much to the amazement of his father and brothers. He had been in the fields of Judea tending the family flocks, seemingly consigned like the majority of the populace to live a life of productive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, Mark 1:35, Matthew 25:21, Romans 8:28-29, Proverbs 15:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Balm Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

May we be people who repent and experience God's abundant grace.

"The Healing Balm of Repentance" Introduction: Today, we delve into the words of God found in 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 (NLT), which says, "At times I might shut up the heavens so that no rain falls, or command grasshoppers to devour your crops, or send plagues among you. Then if my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

“a House Of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015

God’s Presence is found at the place of sacrifice. a Those who are willing to give it all, offer it all, release it all have been blessed to receive ALL of God. b It is this kind of Christian who has allowed God full access to themselves that will make in these last days.

Manifest Presence Series “A House of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) March 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 (NASB) 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Now New Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 8, 2015

God doesn't live in our time zone, there is no time with Him. God's time is "NOW. Do you live in God's "NOW" or in your own time zone.

(Message can be viewed on www.gwafamily.com) (On youtube "The Time You Have" (In JellyBeans) VIDEO – JELLY BEAN CUE – END OF CONNECT CARD ILL: JAR OF Jelly Bean - 1150 A. Average person has 28,835 jelly beans representing their days of life. 1. It’s amazing how quickly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Know God In The Beginning

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 20, 2019

What do you know about God in the beginning?

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Heritage Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2022

2 Timothy 1:3-7 shows us what God uses to fashion us for his service.

Introduction The actor Sean Connery has had many memorable movie roles. He is best known for playing James Bond in six of the James Bond movies. However, Sean Connery has also rejected more than a handful of now-iconic parts. Perhaps most famously, Connery turned down the part of Gandalf in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 12, 2013

Are we using our time to advance the cause of Jesus and to enhance our relationship with Him? Is our time well spent?

Sweet Brown is an Oklahoma City resident who was interviewed by local news station KFOR News Channel 4 after evacuating from her apartment building that was set on fire last spring. Her dramatic testimony of the chaotic scene quickly led to massive exposure on YouTube and became viral. On the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Other

Operation Activate Appetite - 1 Peter 1:23-2:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 9, 2024

The way to increase your appetite for the milk is to abandon appetite-suppressing sins and taste of the goodness of the milk.

1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another continually, from a pure heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, "All ...read more

Thorns That Hinder & Thorns That Help

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2020

Pain can be a gift from God that leads us to sanctification or push us from relationship with Him. It all depends on our response.

Thorns That Hinder & Thorns That Help INTRODUCTION: Genesis 2 tells us, “And the LORD planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there He put the man whom He had formed.” The name Eden means delight. I don’t know, but from what we read there was no such thing in that world as pain as we know it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 2, 2011

This is the sermon #11 in the series Letters From John. In 1st John 4, John describes the love of God. God’s love is PERSONAL, PROVEN, PERFECTING, SAVING.

TEXT: 1st John 4:1-21 TITLE: God IS love! SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: God is LOVE OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church February 25, 2011 PROP.: In 1st John 3, he describes the kind of love WE are to have. And it is to stem from the kind of love GOD has. Because God is love. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demons And Daughters (Mark 5) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 17, 2020

Three people who couldn't be more different-- a man with a demon, a woman with a disease, and a leader with a daughter--all find common ground at the feet of Jesus.

Demons and Daughters Mark 5 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles back to Mark 5. We jumped ahead in the story for Palm Sunday and Easter, but now we are going to pick up where we left off in Mark 5. And honestly, as I’ve been working with this passage this week, what has emerged is a much more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the concept of personal change, questioning whether individuals are capable of significant transformation, and providing examples of famous individuals who have undergone notable changes in their lives.

Can people really change? Are we “hardwired” by our genetics to act or think a certain way? Can we overcome the lack of lessons we learned in our early childhood? Those are some big questions, but I have a few examples that suggest that people really can change. For example, did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Topics: Personal Change, Overcoming Challenges, Life Transformation

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Our Witness Among The World

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 18, 2019

Following a reminder of who believers are in Christ, Peter presented a challenge regarding their walk and witness among the world. We are expected to maintain purity personally, socially, and professionally.

Our Witness among the World 1 Peter 2: 11-20 After revealing the need for believers to abide in the Word, growing thereby, and building their lives upon Christ, the Corner-stone of our faith, Peter reminded us of our standing with the Lord, being positioned in Christ. Those who abide faithfully in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist