Sermons on Personal Time:

"Once Upon A Time"

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 17, 2005

This sermon demonstrates how god still accepted us even though "Once Upon A Time" we use to be whoremongers, theives, liers, homosexuals, drunks, etc. He still gave us a chance to repent of our sins and to come back to Him.

Introduction: Looking at the sermonic theme of ‘Once Upon A Time,” I know you are probably thinking on the lines of the Grimmes Fairy Tales. One that comes to mind is the fairy tale called “The Three Bears.” Once upon a time there were the three bears. There was the father bear, the mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Troubling Times Are Coming Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 30, 2009

Chapter 3 reveals certqain signs of coming trouble in society, church and home

TROUBLING TIMES ARE COMING 7/29/09 Esther 3:1-15 1. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CRONYISM 1 A. Questionable Advancement 1. No Mention of Haman before this 2. Not recognizable as man of prominence a. possibly passed others more qualified 3. All - conjecture - believe its close to reality B. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking After God

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

Those who call themselves Christian today often seek an experience rather than seeking God. An experience can be had quickly on Sunday morning, seeking God requires great sacrifice.

I. When should Christians seek God? (v.6) A. Psa 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. B. We should seek God early or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Recieve From Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Mar 2, 2014

This sermon is talking about the number one requirement to get into heaven!

1. To become a new person in life you must become saved. 2. Salvation is free to you and I, because Jesus paid the price for us to be free when he went to the cross. 3. Salvation does not mean you will not have hard or rough days, it means you will not suffer forever. SALVATION IS A REQUIREMENT TO ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:20

Denomination: *other

Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

Jacob told them his testimony: what you were like before salvation, what you did to receive Christ and how you were changed.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Obadiah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 25, 2020

All verses with some commentary, footnotes from Biblegateway.com

OBADIAH - Edom Will Be Humbled (border of Israel and Jordan) 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord [a]GOD concerning (A)Edom—(B)We have heard a report from the LORD, And an (C)envoy has been sent among the nations saying, “(D)Arise and let us go against her for battle”— 2 “Behold, I will ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Embracing God's New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

1. Embracing a New Personality 2. Deepening Our Piety 3. Adopting New Principles 4. Pursuing New Goals 5. Receiving New Provisions 6. Gaining New Popularity 7. Experiencing New Power

BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." 1. A NEW PERSONALITY 2. A NEW DEVOTION 3. A NEW SET OF VALUES 4. A NEW DIRECTION 5. A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Personal Transformation, Spiritual Growth

From The Shout To The Story

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025

God leads us through the fire not just to refine our faith, but to give us a powerful story of His faithfulness to tell

Introduction: The Story in Your Soul Good morning, church. Every single one of us is a storyteller. We are surrounded by stories. On our phones, we scroll through the curated stories of others—perfect vacations, smiling families, career successes. We tell our own stories about our day, our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bless The Lord, O My Soul: A Journey Into Psalm 103 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2023

Today, let's embark on a soul-enriching journey through the timeless words of Psalm 103:1-2. This passage, penned by David, beckons us to reflect on the boundless blessings of the Lord and invites us into a profound encounter with His grace.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul: A Journey into Psalm 103 Introduction: Today, let's embark on a soul-enriching journey through the timeless words of Psalm 103:1-2 in the New Living Translation. This passage, penned by David, beckons us to reflect on the boundless blessings of the Lord and invites ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Know My Sheep And They Know Me” Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2022

All of us can and need to have and nurture a personal relationship with God through Jesus.

Our focus today is that we all can and need to have and nurture a personal relationship with God through Jesus. This is more than just having a salvation experience with Jesus. We can actually know God personally. A. God DESIRES an Intimate Relationship with Us - Verses 1-11 In verses 1-5 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Hard Times

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

“Christians are like teabags. You don’t know how strong they are until you put them in hot water.”

Joy in Hard Times (James 1:2-8) (v2) “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials…” - James is telling us to CONSIDER it joy when we encounter various trials. - CONSIDER is different then BE. - We are not going to be joyful when we are struggling in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mantles For Modern Times

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022

Joel prophesied of a time when the sons and daughters would prophesy, young men would see visions, and old men would dream dreams. We are in those days today. For them to be wholly fulfilled, mantles of power, anointing unique to heaven, must be released in the earth.

Introduction Caution: We are not talking about “Grave Sucking” – the act of lying across the physical grave of a deceased preacher or evangelist for the purpose of “pulling out” the power of the Holy Spirit, a power that was purportedly “trapped” within the body upon the person’s death. Quote: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Resources For Testing Times Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009

Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself & what is available in the natural realm. In vv 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are wisdom, prayer, & faith.

James 1:5-8 RESOURCES FOR TESTING TIMES [Matthew 21:21-22] Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself and what is available in the natural realm. In verses 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In Troubled Times

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 15, 2008

Addresses the world-wide financial crises and how to deal with it.

Your mind is a powerful thing isn’t it? A single thought can cause a smile to come sliding across your face; a single thought can wipe that same smile away. A Single thought, mulled over in the mind can disturb your days and ruin your nights. Our thoughts have a powerful influence over how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Time Has Come

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

Jesus calls his disciples to follow him to become fishers of people. To catch people we need to use the right sort of bait

I wonder how many of you are old enough to remember the refrain: "Time Gentlemen, please!" I don’t mean the phrase you might here on an English sitcom but the Aussie Pub cry that once rang out every night at 6 o’clock. It’s a bit before my time I hasten to add, but it was the phrase that engendered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican