Sermons on Personally:

Evidence That Demands A Choice

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 27, 2005

Jesus’ presentation of his person and mission forces a decision for him or against him, a choice which abides with those whom he has rescued from the power of Satan.

Third Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 20-25 Luke 11:14-28; Eph. 5:1-14 “Evidence that demands a choice” Several years ago a Christian apologist named Josh McDowell wrote a book on Christian apologetics entitled Evidence That Demands a Verdict. It is still in print today. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Looking Closely At The Savior Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 22, 2005

Because of lack of personal knowledge and relationship with the Savior, many people celebrate Christmas without Jesus being the center. It’s logical to look at the Savior closer this christmas.

Topic: LOOKING CLOSELY AT THE SAVIOR Text: John 1:1-14 Intro. A. Today, almost everyone in our planet celebrates Christmas. But sadly speaking, the real meaning or spirit of Christmas is not seen in the celebration. Christmas must be a commemoration of the Savior’s Birth, but what is happening is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Trinity Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2007

*As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. *But why does the trinity matter to me?

Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 11, 2006 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. The Baptist Faith and Message puts it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

This is a sermon i wrote around the anniversary of my mentor’s death a couple of years ago, it’s a little personal, but hopefully someone can use it.

Country singer Tim McGraw had a great song a couple of years ago called, "Live Like You Were Dying". The song was written in relation to his father Tug, and his diagnosis of cancer which led to his death a couple of years ago. He brings up a very interesting point in this song…what would you do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Reach People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The early church wanted to share God’s love, spread the good news, and reach persons for Christ. It is the spirit needed by all of us who confess Christ as Lord.

LET’S REACH PEOPLE Acts 6:5-7; 8:5, 35; 21:8-9 INTRO: Rudyard Kipling told of being on a world tour. At one port, General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, boarded the ship. He was sent off by a group of tambourine-beating members of the group. This send off repulsed Kipling. Later, after ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Should I Respond To This Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 9, 2007

A challenging sermon asking all of the congregation to consider their personal and corporate response to Jesus. Have you repented and believed? Have you been baptised? What about the Church?

“The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call” (2:39). Whether you realise it or not, and whether you believe or not, you are all here for a reason this morning! It’s just possible that some of you may be thinking, “What am I doing? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Anglican

Truly Satisfied

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 3, 2008

Some people fill their lives with many things that never really bring full satisfaction. Jesus is the only person who can bring true satisfaction to your soul.

Isaiah 55:1 – 3 reads, “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy, and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen diligently to Me, and eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Child-Sized House

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 2, 2009

Let us commit to building a church building with room for personal response to Christ and not business as usual; with room for spontaneity and not control; with room for those who need healing and not for exploitation.

When our children were small, we often took them to the Smithsonian museums, to try and cram a little culture into heads usually preoccupied with cartoons or sports. The best place to go was the Museum of American History, because there were so many different kinds of exhibits and so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 2, 2013

I think the happiest people on earth are those who have a close relationship to the Christ. Where are you choices leading you to try and find happiness? In a place or in a person?

Quotes: “Choose your love. Love your choice.” ― Thomas S. Monson “We are our choices.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre “Alice came to a fork in the road. 'Which road do I take?' she asked. 'Where do you want to go?' responded the Cheshire Cat. 'I don't know,' Alice ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Scent Of The Unholy And Our Responsibility! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on May 22, 2013

Unlike mankind God cannot ignore sin and He will ultimately move against it in whatever form and wherever He finds it whether in the world, the church or our personal lives.

Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perverse People Spread Strife Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2011

The emphasis of the passage is on the dangers of perversity and the disastrous fate of its perpetrator. We here have a description of a person who deceives and stirs up strife & how to spot the scoundrel.

PROVERBS 6: 12-15 PERVERSE PEOPLE SPREAD STRIFE [Genesis 37:29-35] What and how we communicate is important to God. There are those who are skilled in the methods of communication but deceitfully use their skills to spread slander and strife. This description is not a picture of a real friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Justifying Ourselves? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 10, 2012

Justification of being a good person by comparing oneself to others is foolishness to God and if you don’t repent from this attitude, God will make your death painful and humiliating!

We are now in Chapter 13 of the Gospel of Luke. Again, Luke was not one of the original 12 Disciples but was a Disciple of Christ very early on. Luke was a physician who accompanied the Apostle Paul in his missionary journeys. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Luke interviewed many and reported on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Different Men Who Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 21, 2006

"Meet the Apostles"--unique message presented in first person. Each one was different, but each was used to make a difference! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Different Men Who Made a Difference Matthew 10:1-4 [To be delivered in 1st person, direct address] Hey you twelve. What a motley crew you were. Not the “Dirty Dozen” necessarily. Just ordinary people. Nothing special. Twelve different men you were…but Jesus chose you to make all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Success Self Control Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

How not to fall apart, just one lack of self control can cause the whole person to fall You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

SELF-CONTROL "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control" Prov 25:28 The most important feature of a city in biblical times was its walls. Walls acted as the cities defences bringing security, an inner peace and displaying an outer strength. A city without walls was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Gifts Us Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 3, 2008

Sermon looks at the unique way the Holy Spirit SHAPES us for ministry - through our gifts, heart, abilities, personality, experiences. (Acknowledgement - work of Rick Warren in this area)

o In his autobiography Billy Martin, a former New York Yankees baseball team coach, tells the story when he and his friend Mickey Mantle were going hunting o They stopped at a farm where Mickey Mantle happened to know the farmer, asking permission to hunt on his land o The farmer no problem, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7