Sermons on Will Of The Person:

Becoming A Forgiving Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2002

This is a revamp of a 1997 message. Jesus shares with us insights as to how to become a forgiving person. I do not remember where I got the wording for the 5 point outline.

INTRODUCTION • A man lay on his deathbed, harassed by fear because he had harbored hatred against another. He sent for the individual with whom he had had disagreement years before; he then made overtures of peace. The two of them shook hands in friendship. But as the visitor left the room, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Faith First

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-39

Denomination: Mennonite

#3perspective:personalities Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002

Today the perspective of great personalities as spiritual stars could be dangerous.

#3 Perspective: Personalities. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#3 of 4. TEXT: Philippians 3:3 ... and have no confidence in the flesh." Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; AND THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST. We are pondering perspectives or view points and how these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3, Matthew 19:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Loving Person Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002

A message based on the fruit of the spirit with a primary concentration on Matthew 22:35-40. Pracitcally speaking, this message encourages people to love one another.

Series: Being the Best You Can Be Sermons: Becoming a Loving Person Dr. Marty Baker Matthew 22:35-40 June 23, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net Becoming a Loving Person Imagine that you have just been told you have only a few days to live. No chance the prognosis was wrong; no chance the files were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding The Person Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on Feb 4, 2007

Introduction to the Holy Spirit and how does He engage believers.

Understanding the Person of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 1 John 14:15-16, 26 Jesus Christ is about to leave his disciples. He is about to go. He tells them in 14:1, “Let not your heart be troubled; I am going to leave you to prepare a place for you. I will come again to receive you unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Personal Testimony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 12, 2007

A sermon about the need for more personal testimonies, and the need for more involvement on behalf of Christians, both in and out of church, to tell others. This precedes our STEP 3 class, which will help us to understand our Spiritual Gift(s).

In JOHN 19:34 it tells us that, as Jesus hung on the cross, a guard pierced His side. In JOHN 19:35, it says that the one who loved him saw it personally and knows it is true. It says he testifies "SO THAT YOU ALSO MAY BELIEVE." Going over to ISAIAH 43:10, it tells us - ‘You are my witnesses, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006

When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Catholic

A Missing Person Report

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Exposition of 1 Sam. 27:1-28:2

The Missing Person 1 Sam. 27:-28:2 A woman went to the police station with her next-door neighbor to report that her husband was missing. The policeman asked for a description. She said, "He’s forty-five years old, six foot three, has blue eyes, blonde hair, an athletic build, is soft spoken, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Person God Is Looking For

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 16

The Person God Is Looking For 1 Samuel 16 When Mike Kollin, a graduate of Auburn University, was linebacker for the Miami Dolphins his former college coach, Shug Jordan, asked him if he would do some recruiting for him. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Loving Person?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2006

John doesn’t leave room in the kingdom of God for anyone who does not love his brother.

Are you a loving person? Do you see yourself as someone who people would describe as loving? I’m not talking about warm and fuzzy, but loving… stubborn, sacrificial, I care about you and what is best for you and will do whatever I can to see that you get it– loving. As we look at God – what about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A 2 part message on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 14: 15-24 Sunday, May 19, 2002 Today being Pentecost, we are going to begin a series on the Holy Spirit. In preparation for today I was reading a book by Dennis Bennett, a wonderful writer, called The Holy Spirit and You. In the first chapter he tells a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Person Of The Trinity

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 12, 2005

What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Second Person of the Trinity? What are some of the errors of understanding that have sometimes confused or deceived people?

In the midst of his earthly ministry, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Jesus then asked them, “What about you? Who do you say that I am?” The gospels ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acknowledge God's Person Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

Jesus has given us the blueprint for how we should pray through teaching the disciples the Lord’s Prayer

Acknowledge God’s Person Series: The Blueprint for Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction More good is accomplished in ten minutes of genuine prayer than in ten hours of our human labors because when we work, it is just our efforts but when we pray God works. The primary role of prayer in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God