Sermons on personal transformation: showing 931-945 of 153,072

Changing Jesus, And Muhammad's Personal Problems Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 27, 2015

Muhammad does not claim to be a perfect man, and the Koran confirms that for us. Also see Muhammad's attempt to pull Jesus down, and the changes in the Gospel story that he (or his "angel" ) has manufactured.

Lesson 29, Muhammad, Show Us Proof! Today we cover suras 14-17 . Sura 14 is called "Abraham" but only mentions the patriarch at the end, as the author of a prayer that, per the Bible, he never prayed. The chapter opens up with great promise, describing Koran as a book "we have sent down to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Person God Chooses....and Uses

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 15, 2016

"Take this rod in thine hand" Weak and Meek Ones Can Reach Hurting People for Christ.

Introduction A. Moses Called to Deliver Enslaved, Hurting People (1) He was God's man of the hour (2) All Christians have a similar call B. Needed : Millions to Be Used Like Moses (1) What kind of man was Moses? (2) Can God use you and me? Body A. In Speaking, He Was WEAK (Ex. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Of Three Physically Challenged Persons

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 12, 2015

Here Jesus heals three physically challenged persons. Jesus' power over sin, sickness, and demons would prove Him Messiah to some, to others His empowering would prove Him intolerable.

MATTHEW 9: 27-34 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] THE HEALING OF THREE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS [Isaiah 35:5-26] Following the account of the miracle within a miracle where Jesus takes time to heal a woman while on His way to raise a dead child, are Jesus' healing of three physically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Three Friendships Every Person Needs

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 27, 2014

When we go through life’s valleys, we need good friends who will call forth our destiny, encourage us in the Lord, and speak the truth to us.

THREE FRIENDSHIPS EVERY PERSON NEEDS REVIEW LAST WEEK: We starting looking at David last week and Psalm 23 – learning how we can experience Jesus as the Good Shepherd in our darkest valleys. QUESTION: Did you ever wonder how David – the runt of the litter, youngest of eight brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: *other

Daniel 5: Being A Person Of Substance Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Belshazzar is "weighed in the balance and found wanting," while Daniel is strong in his faith in God. Our substance is found in the kingdom of God, as described in the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount.

BEING A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE—Daniel 5 ***A few years ago, a best-selling book was titled, “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It gave advice from experts in a variety of fields, all telling “How to”: How to…fend off a shark, deliver a baby in a taxicab, jump from a moving car, survive if a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, Matthew 5:1-10, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Online Versus In-Person Service”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 12, 2020

After more than six months, our congregation enjoys the convenience of online services, would that create a new habit that will continue even after the pandemic ends? Can on-line replace in-person Sunday service?

“Online Versus In-Person Service” Opening: A 2019 survey published by Erin Duffin on Jan 17, 2020, showed 23 percent of Americans attend a church or synagogue every week, 10% almost every week, and 12% at least once a month. So, 45% ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:46, Acts 5:29, John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Sealed Believers In Their Personal Past

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2017

The “gift” of the Spirit is to be distinguished from the “gifts” of the Spirit. The latter are special endowments given to men by the Spirit; but the former is the Spirit himself, given by the Father through Christ.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/9/17 Title: The Spirit Sealed Believers in their Personal Past (1:13-14) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV) 13 And you also were included ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Truths Vs Personal Preferences Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 21, 2017

Our personal preferences do not hold the same weight as Biblical truths.

GUIDANCE Genesis 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Christian people are often keen to know the leading of God in their lives. But how are we to know what God’s will is? We may find the answer to this important question when we look at Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24. First, though, what do we know about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stupid Breeds Stupid... As A Person Thinks....

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 14, 2017

They say: 85% of people never think? 10% of people think they think? 5% of people think? It is that 5% that think that change the church and the world!

STUPID BREEDS STUPID...AS A PERSON THINKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in several parts. While the USA has the highest standard of living in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Timothy 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is A Special Person In Your Life

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 15, 2019

Jesus is not just any normal person in our lives. Let's not ignore Him to lose Him and now be struggling to get acquainted with Him again.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *JESUS IS A SPECIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE* Romans 10:18-21 King James Version (KJV) 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 19 But I say, Did not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:18-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Peter Speaks - A First Person Narrative Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017

Peter speaks about some of his experiences with Jesus over the past three years. He recounts the struggles and emotions of what happens during Holy Week. Where is Jesus? Is he really alive? What does the mean?

Peter Speaks Various accounts from the gospels about Holy Week EASTER – April 16, 2017 You are welcome to use this first person narrative. It was a joy to write and a joy to share. I was just finishing a series on Peter but it could be used anytime but especially around Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-38, John 13:21-38, Matthew 27:11-66, Luke 23:1-55, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Liars, Crooks, Insensitives And The Person In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 27, 2017

All believers share the same foundational Christian ethics, at least to some degree So let us consider some piercing ethical questions of ourselves.

Know A Compulsive Liar, Crook, Proverbs 25:18-20 1. The stereotypical pastor is old, has a collar around his neck, and never cracks a smile. He exists to spread gloom and cap joy. 2. Stereotypes are, by nature, ridiculous. For example, we associate many stereotypes when we think of dads. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am Just An Ordinary Person?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2007

WE CAN HINDER GOD BY THE PERSPECTIVE I AM JUST AN ORDINARY PERSON. I MUST SEE BEYOND THE PERSPECTIVE THAT I AM AN ORDINARY PERSON, BUT I HAVE TO SEE THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD.

WE CAN HINDER GOD BY THE PERSPECTIVE I AM JUST AN ORDINARY PERSON. I MUST SEE BEYOND THE PERSPECTIVE THAT I AM AN ORDINARY PERSON, BUT I HAVE TO SEE THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. ORDINARY: So common to become boring. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patriarch, Potentate Predict Perfected Person Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 1, 2007

The Patriarch Abraham and the Potentate Melchisedec predicted and pointed to the Perfect Person who would later come and supercede their time on this Earth.

HEBREWS 7:1-10 PATRIARCH, POTENTATE PREDICT PERFECTED PERSON I. PATRIARCH: A. Progenitor. B. Prostration. C. Passing. II. POTENTATE: A. Positions. B. Pronouncement. C. Prototype. III. PERSON: A. Promise. B. Provision. C. Permanence. We come to the third time in this short ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Peter (A First Person Monolgue) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015

A first person monologue looking at the life of Peter in the last week of Christ.

Peter and the Cross March 22, 2015 (I dressed up as Peter in this first person monologue) It was time for the Passover celebration. We knew something big was happening. Even though Passover is a huge celebration for us, we knew there was more going on, but we just didn’t get what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

Denomination: Baptist