Sermons on Type A Personality:

The Lord’s Prayer 2 - A Personal Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 13, 2024

Prayer is an important part of our daily lives especially in building a relationship with God - its like any relationship it has to be worked on.

The Lord’s Prayer 2 - A personal relationship Do you know that there are two sounds, one that I love and the other I hate which ironically come from the same source! There is nothing more wonderful and lovely, a joy to the ear than to hear a baby laugh. But there is nothing worse than to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4, Acts 17:16-23

The Art Of Sowing

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2008

The various soil types mentioned in the parable of Jesus relate to a person’s receptivity to the Word of God.

Matthew 3: 1 – 12 / It’s Just Beginning Intro: In Directions, James Hamilton writes: Before refrigerators, people used icehouses that had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted door to preserve their food. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I’m About To Encourage Myself

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Receptive Are You?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 2, 2000

The four types of ground Jesus spoke of in Mt 13:18-23 are likened to four personality types seen in people.

HOW RECEPTIVE ARE YOU? © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 13:18-23 n President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether anybody was paying attention to what he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trinity

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 22, 2007

Artists can reinvigorate our understanding of the trinity using the examples of Rublev’s icon and David Hetland’s stained glass.

A Sermon for Trinity Sunday 2007 One of the things I was most looking forward to in moving to Surrey Hills was that coming to a Church named Holy Trinity. Trinity Sunday would then be our patronal festival. This means we always celebrate our patronal festival on a Sunday and don’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A Joy-Full Person Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 4, 2004

2 keys to Becoming a Joy-Full person: 1 Be thankful for what God has done, and confident of God’s ability to accomplish His work 2. Cultivate agape love toward others

Philippians: How to Be Joy-FULL. 1. Grow in love (Phil. 1:1-11) May 1/2, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Joy comes from a thankful heart that is confident in God’s provision. INTRO: In the summer of 1988 I left my home in Redmond, Washington for a 3 month musical mission trip with the Continental ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Person I’m Designed To Be Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 18, 2010

Speaking about a Wasted or wise life, this message calls us to examine ourselves.

The Person I’m Designed to Be James 1:22-25 * Have you ever taken a few minutes to consider this question? “What am I really designed to be?” Think about it this way, according to Jeremiah 1:4-5, the same God who designed the entire universe is the one who formed you in your mother’s womb. (Read ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

America is adrift without a moral standard, a moral anchor, and until we get back to the word of God, we’re going to get further and further away from God’s standard.

INTRODUCTION During World War II when the Nazis were bombing London, there was an Anglican Church that had a statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched on their lawn. The caption below the statue read, “Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden.” As the bombs fell, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Noah

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2001

This is a 1st person re-enactment. It tells the story of the flood from a grandfatherly, though gruff Noah’s perspective.

(delivered in a gruff but loving manner of a dottery old man) My name is Noah, the son of Lamech, who was the son of Methusaleh, and he in turn was the son of Enoch… Now there was a man for you. Enoch. Walked with God he did. They say that one day he and God were out walking and God said: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Personal Encounter Sparks Servanthood

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 8, 2023

I share my story about a time I faced pancreatic issues, marital struggles, and contemplating suicide. As with the Psalmist, I cried out to God and he heard and that began a lifetime of service.

Early august, 2022, I had the privilege of doing a presentation in Denver at the Rocky Mountain Symposium on Addictive Disorders, the Integration of Spirituality and Psychotherapy. The dialogue it stimulated was exciting, especially with the wide range of professionals attending. One counselor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Elijah Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you Elijah? (Matthew 16:14) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Are you...Elihah (Matthew 16:14) Reading: 1 Kings chapter 17 verse 1. Quote: “Socrates was aid to be wise, not because he knew all the answers, but because he asked the right questions.” Jesus knew how to ask a good question: • And when he asked the disciples; “Who do the crowds say that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Brethren

God Uses Our Personality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2018

Many of our conflicts arise because we have different personalities, and thus different perspectives. When an issue comes up — especially one that is neither black or white — we tend to latch onto the response dictated by our personality.

God Uses Our Personality! (Acts 15:36-41) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to our moms! We appreciate you. 2. Moms have a variety of personalities. Here is a true account: My mother is always trying to understand what motivates people, especially those in her family. One day she and my sister were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Month Of No More Barrenness

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

The Lord answered Isaac’s prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant with twins. “Gen 25:21 NLT. I am pleading with God on behalf of someone this month, there shall no more be barrenness in your life in Jesus name.

I welcome you to a brand new month of November, our Month of No More Barrenness. “And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.” Gen 25:21 KJV.“Isaac pleaded with the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2, Genesis 25:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come See A Man

Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014

Sermon to reach the lost and invite them into God's fellowship.

Come See A Man John 4:29 I remember not so long ago when an Army private wanted me to meet his mother and farther after graduating from basic training. He was so excited and thrill to introduce the man who helped shape and mode their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-43

Denomination: Methodist

Person Of One Book-God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2018

God looks for people who can be called person of one book- that great book is Bible. We must follow one God who is our dear Lord Jesus Christ. The unshakable one faith is needed to carry on our work. We find all these in Joshua 23.

Text: Joshua 23:1-16 Theme: Enjoy the Rest Introduction: Alexander the great farewell speech; 1. My Coffin to be carried by my Doctor 2. My graveyard path to be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones of my treasury 3. My hands dangling out from coffin. Reasons: No doctor on the earth can ...read more

Denomination: Methodist