Sermons on Artificial People:

Looking For Wounded People

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 18, 2003

JESUS - THE GREAT PHYSICIAN SPENT HIS LIFE IN SEARCH OF WOUNDED PEOPLE. SO IN THE SOCIETY WE ARE LIVING IN TODAY WITH MILLIONS OF WOUNDED PEOPLE, WE NEED TO LOOK FOR THEM SO AS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.

TITLE: LOOKING FOR WOUNDED PEOPLE 12/22/02 TEXT: PSALM 147:1 – 3 INTRO: IN OUR TEXT BEFORE US TONIGHT WE SEE THE LORD DOING SOME 3 DIFFERENT THINGS. WE SEE HIM – 1. GATHERING OUTCASTS 2. HEALING BROKEN HEARTS 3. BINDING UP WOUNDS THAT IS A PICTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF OUR LORD. HE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Ungratefulness Of Religious People

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 28, 2002

In this text, Jesus reveals how prevelant ungratefulness is among religious people.

Introduction: Today many people will be celebrating what is called; "Thanksgiving Day." Parade goers will fill the streets. People will fill their yards with lavish eating and drinking. The smell of barbecue sauce will permeates the air. It is a tragedy that this day like most others have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerless People Of God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002

Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A People Of Change Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Sixth in series. Becoming like Christ involves change. This sermon is how to deal with that change.

"In Christ" "Becoming A People Of Change" Introduction: Valerie getting bigger, smarter remembering her as an infant growing up different stages of her life I. Change Is Inevitable. "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1 Changes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

Becoming People Of Impact

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

What to do to make a difference. Leadership is influence - Here’s help on how to develope it.

27, June 2004 Dakota Community Church Becoming People of Impact Introduction: There are many ways to make an impact. Some large ways: Matthew 4: 23-25 23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Churches Are People, Too

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 7, 2005

Church is the people that make up the Body of Christ. We are the Body of Christ, and He, that is Jesus, is the Head of this Body. Church is two or more believers gathered in the name of Jesus for the express purpose of worshiping God.

Churches are People, TOO Acts 15:22-41 Introduction: Today we are going to look at Church. Church, such a formal sounding word, a stately word, and, according to the secular world, there are many definitions for this word. Here are a few: 1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Becoming A People Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

Becoming People of Purpose for God

This morning we¡¦re going to begin a series I¡¦ve entitled: People of Purpose - We¡¦ll be looking at the purposes God has offered each of us. - Today I want to begin by laying the groundwork; by reflecting on the very nature of being purpose centered in our lives. - Let me begin with an exercise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort My People

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

The Lord is the everlasting God who will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom as He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak and offers salvation to all.

Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyB COMFORT MY PEOPLE Isaiah 40:21-31 Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Anglican

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

Kingdom Minded People

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 7, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Kingdom Minded People 6/24/07 Talk about being … Kingdom minded and having a Kingdom heart, for the purpose of building God’s Kingdom. Ezra 1:1 Cyrus was a mighty king- conquered Babylon. Jews- carried into captivity under Nebuchadnezzar. God calls Cyrus by name 150 years ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Being Where People Are Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006

Using Jesus’ example with Zaccheus, a sermon on moving toward unbelievers with Christ’s claims.

Trinity Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Being Where People Are Luke 19:1-10 One time a fitness center offered a $1,000 prize to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner was a muscle man, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For People In Pain Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 11, 2006

Pain in the soul is a gift that can lead you into ministry to hurting people.

Even though a year has passed since Hurricane Katrina, stories about people who experienced that disaster are still surfacing. A few weeks ago, a pastor told me the story of a church in Louisiana. The members of that church were forced to leave their homes and when they returned, they found their ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2006

Because people matter to God, they should matter to us. In Jesus’ three stories from Luke 15, we learn just how much people matter to God.

A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and offered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Need Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 24, 2007

Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Matthew 9:1-8 “People Need Jesus” “Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.25.07 Intro: VIDEO CLIP – LOST EPISODE “Enter 77” 3/07/07 Starting with: 36:06 Ending with: 40:33 Discussion: (Start with Title and Text) We moved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ