Sermons on Type A Personality:

Thank God For Grandparents

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

All of the Patriarchs of the Old Testament were grandparents, and practically every famous person in the Bible was a grandfather or grandmother. Every person in the genealogy of Jesus was a grandparent.

Professor Gordon Rupp, the British historian, was asked how the church could survive the decades of persecution and communist propaganda in Russia. His answer was, "It's largely due to grandparents." The communists made the big mistake of thinking that because the church was only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Joy

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ.

Joy Joy is a delight that comes from focusing on Jesus. It is independent of our circumstances or His gifts . Joy does not come from personal comfort or emotional highs. It only comes as a response to the person of Christ. The counterfeit of joy is happiness or elation. You feel good as long as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost: The Evidence Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025

The coming of the Holy Ghost is not just a spiritual event but a transformational experience that changes a person’s nature, lifestyle, and power to live as a true witness of Christ.

PENTECOST: THE EVIDENCE OF THE HOLY GHOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:14-16, John 16:13-14, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 INTRODUCTION: The coming of the Holy Ghost is not just a spiritual event but a transformational experience that changes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

9 Traps Of This World Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008

The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Words Worth Dying For! "i Love You."

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 1, 2021

This sermon focuses attention on the kind of relationship that God desire each of us to aspire to in order to enjoy genuine relationships. It uses the story of the friendship between Jonathan and David to illustrate the type relationship God blesses.

Three simple words, words worth dying for! “I Love you.” Ernest T. Bass, a character from “The Andy Griffith Show” gives us a glimpse of a friendship moment: “Malcom, I ain’t gonna touch a hair on your head. You’re my friend, my true friend. I don’t care if you did take my job away from me and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007

The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Always Choose God's Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2009

Because God is a Gracious God, He will love every person, whether that person is like Jacob who was promised by God, or ordinary people like Leah, Rachel, and Laban; but every person can choose to separate from God’s blessings.

Last week, we learned about God’s grace through 2 women, Leah and Rachel. We noted that biblical grace is undeserved favor. Let us learn more about this gracious God through 2 men, Jacob and Laban. Since we will cover much Scripture today, we will first briefly look at the character of the 2 men, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 16, 2020

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself? But what if you are a married person who wants to get out of the marriage?

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?: (1) Channel your energy through physical work and spiritual service. (2) Don’t seek to be married, seek to love and let marriage come as a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Invitation

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 18, 2001

An exploration of the invitation that Jesus Christ issued to come into a personal relationship with Him.

25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered unto me of my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says "Go" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Words Of Jesus Verses The Words Of Our World.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 1, 2017

There are two types of people in this world: those who relate to the beatitudes of Jesus, and those who do not. The beatitudes are not rules or laws, but something that causes us to react with whatever spirit is driving us within.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 29th January 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 15 Matthew 5:1-12 Please join me in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Calling Of God In Our Lives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2007

CALLING OF GOD IN OUR LIVES! This outline deals with the calling that all believers have upon their lives if they will listen to the voice of God in their hearts. There are three types of Christians who respond to the call of service: 1. Rowboa

CALLING OF GOD IN OUR LIVES! (Exo 4:2 KJV) And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. (Exo 4:17 KJV) And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs. Exo 14:16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-16

These Things #6 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #6 1ST TIMOTHY 6:1-12 INTRODUCTION: THERE ARE TWO OTHER PLACES IN THE BOOK OF 1 TIMOTHY THAT PAUL USES THE PHRASE “THESE THINGS”. BOTH OF THEM ARE FOUND IN CHAPTER 6. TAKE YOUR BIBLE AND TURN WITH ME TO THE 6TH CHAPTER OF 1 TIMOTHY. LET’S STAND TOGETHER AS WE READ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005

An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Who's The Boss? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2020

I need to submit to "that person?" Seriously? Why?

A man once said: “I am not the boss of my house. I don’t know HOW I lost it. I don’t know WHEN I lost it. I don’t even think I ever had it. But I’ve seen the boss’s job, and I don’t want it.” The text we’re looking at today has been debated for centuries. It seems that the only part anybody is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ