Sermons on Personally:

Authority And Respect

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 16, 2019

Respect authority as instituted by God. Consider not the humanity of a person in authority but the divinity working through him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *AUTHORITY AND RESPECT* 1 Corinthians 11:2-3 King James Version (KJV) 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Adultery Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jul 18, 2016

Adultery is immorality and adultery causes great destruction, hurt and pain, both within and without the person

I. Introduction A. A reporter was visiting an old folks home and met three very old looking men. The reporter asked the first fellow what was the secret of his long life. The man replied that he never smoked, never drank alcoholic beverages, never caroused around and was happily married to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Arguing? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 12, 2017

Each one of us can be that argumentative person; how should we handle them as Christians?

Before reading our passage this morning in Mark 9, let’s note a few facts: First of all, why did Jesus leave heaven and come to earth?? Jesus came to earth to become a human being and die for the sin of people! And did Jesus remain dead? To reveal God’s power over life and death, Jesus rose from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

A person is converted when he turns from the darkness of sin to Christ who is the light of the world.

SCRIPTURE: Acts 26:18 "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me." INTRODUCTION: Repentance and faith are fundamental to ...read more

The Peace Of A Vision

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS A PERSON CAN HAVE IS NOT TO HAVE A CLEAR SENSE OF DIRECTION OR VISION IN THEIR LIFE.

THE PEACE OF A VISION JOHN 14:27 PROBABLY ONE OF THE SCARIEST FEELINGS A PERSON CAN HAVE IS NOT TO HAVE A CLEAR SENSE OF DIRECTION WHEN TRAVELING IN A BIG CITY, LIKE MONTREAL OR TORONTO. THIS WOULD BE SMALL IN SCALE IF YOU WERE TO COMPARE WITH NEW YORK OR CHICAGO. THERE IS A GREAT SENSE OF ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Midst Of Three

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that whenever two or three persons gathered in JESUS's Name, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is in their midst.

I. EXORDIUM: How GOD relates to us? He relates to us as a Person: the LORD JESUS CHRIST. 1 Timothy 2:5 (Amplified Bible) For there [is only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Results Of Partaking Of The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 3, 2023

Jesus tells us of five wonderful things that a person receives when he accepts Jesus.

Last week we talked about the way a person partakes of the bread of life. Jesus spelled out for us in verses 41-51 what a person must do to partake of the bread of life, that is, what a person must do to come to know Jesus personally. Tonight, in verses 52-58, Jesus tells us of five wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-58

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Bad Dogs

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 3, 2022

Anyone such as a ….Mail man, Insurance salesman, Paper boy, UPS Delivery person, Milk man…

knows when they pull up in front of a house and see a sign on the fence that says, “Beware of the bad dog”, that sign means “BEWARE OF THE BAD DOG!” The background for this Psalm is found in that passage of scripture known as 1 Samuel 19:8-17. There are many things about this passage that are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Dad Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 19, 2023

Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

The Power of a Praying People June 18, 2023 1 John 5:13-15 NIV I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15, James 4:8, Matthew 7:7-12, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Sin is a corrosive to the mission of Christ because it ruins the person, the fellowship and the movement from the inside out.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shallow Hal

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2022

Jesus teaches us to look at a person's inner beauty instead of just the physical.

Shallow Hal John 6:60-71 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this said, "this is a difficult statement; who can listen to it?" 61 But Jesus, conscious that His disciples grumbled at this, said to them, "Does this cause you to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: United Methodist

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2016

If you want to experience the true joy of Christmas, experience Christ personally and share Him with others.

In the classic movie, A Christmas Story, young Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but his mom’s only response is, “You'll shoot your eye out!” In fact, all the adults in Ralphie’s life have the same response, including his teacher and even Santa Clause. Take a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Jesus Saves” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 26, 2018

Our God is a God who saves; and He has done so in the person of Jesus Christ.

On television or radio, it is not uncommon to hear a pitchman tell you that the particular opportunity to purchase whatever product he is promoting is “the greatest opportunity ever offered!” You know that isn’t the case, however, because you know that next week you will see the same product ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What God Teaches About Time Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God has given the gift of time to every person, at every place, for each evolving time.

A. WHAT GOD TEACHES ABOUT TIME “There is a time for everything . . . a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019

Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist