Sermons on Barbarous People:

Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Colossians 4:1, Ephesians 6:9

Topics: Love, Enemies

Feed God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, emphasizing God's provision, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into a familiar passage of scripture, but we're going to look at it with fresh eyes and open hearts. It's a story about God's provision for His people, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: More Than Stomach

Unity Of God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance, benefits, and joy of unity among God's people, and to encourage the congregation to strive for this unity in their lives.

Good morning, church family! We're diving into a message from Psalm 133 today - it's about unity, something that our world desperately needs more of. Unity among God's people - the blessing it brings, the necessity of it, and the joy it produces. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Satan always hates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Topics: Unity, Harmony

The Collection For God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To explore and understand the concept of courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve deep into a message that's all about generosity. Yes, you heard me right - generosity, but not just regular 'ol giving, we're talking about courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity. It's a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 16: 1-18. As John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Topics: Generosity, Poor

Second Mile People

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount"

Second Mile People "If anyone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles." Matthew 5:41 Intro: This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount". This teaching ...was shared very early ... in our Lord's ministry. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Temptation Of Pleasing People Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

When we start out wanting to serve God it is so easy to get distracted by what will please the people around us. But we have to choose one or the other, please God or please people.

I had quite a dream last night. Spring training hasn’t even started yet, but in my dream I saw the final game of the 2007 World Series. It was in Wrigley Field. The Cubs were winning in the bottom of the 9th. Two outs, bases loaded. Kerry Woods is on the mound, looking to cap a phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Pointing People To Jesus. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 19, 2023

The importance of pointing people to Jesus and the role of the church in sharing the gospel The call to action to share the message of Jesus with those around us.

I. Introduction The importance of pointing people to Jesus The role of the church in sharing the gospel II. The basis of the gospel. John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness - Pertaining To The People Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 15, 2025

Leviticus is all about how Yahweh’s people are to live. They were to be a separate people - different from the nations that surrounded them.

May 17, 2025 Leviticus is all about how Yahweh’s people are to live. They were to be a separate people - different from the nations that surrounded them. Why? God is holy. His people were called to represent him and in order for them to be successful, they must also be holy – set apart – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Restoration Of His People

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 28, 2021

God loved his people though they worshiped false gods and did wrong. He wants to restore his people.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11 We admire that, some people have the skills of restoration. Something that is old and useless will be restored to its original beauty. For example ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving Difficult People Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus taught about dealing with difficult people. He stressed how we should not run away from our problems, or fight back against opposition, but that we should persist with people, so we can one day win them to faith in Christ.

There is nothing easy about the world in which we live. This is a world full of people, and if we are going to succeed in life, or be effective at sharing the gospel, we must learn how to deal with people, especially those who are difficult; and we must learn to love them no matter how they treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Servant To All People Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Believers often get caught up in self-service instead of true service, being focused on seats of power. Jesus demonstrated a powerful act of servanthood that would stand as a reminder concerning genuine kingdom service.

There once arose a dispute among the disciples, as to which of them should be considered the greatest (Luke 22:24). Jesus told them, “He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5, John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven People Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 8, 2021

A message about relationships, forgiveness and the gospel

Title: “forgiven people forgive” October 3, 2021 Text: Matt 18:21-35 Subject: Why do we forgive? Complement: because we too are forgiven. Big idea: Forgiven people forgive. 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Colossians 3:13, James 2:13, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will People Remember ?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2023

Memory, it can get away from you. But when all is said and done, what will others remember about you? Will their memories be pleasant and good-natured, or disagreeable and unpleasant? It all depends on how we live and act around other people, doesn't it.

Alba 9-17-2023 WHAT WILL PEOPLE REMEMBER? I Thessalonians 1:1-5 Do you ever have trouble remembering things? That is not a trick question. Someone said, “I always forget things at the grocery store. Maybe I should start bringing a list – oh wait, I always forget the list too.” Someone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

03 A Holy People Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025

Only Jesus can make us truly clean, freeing us to live in holiness.

Open your Bible to the Book of Leviticus and find chapter 11. I want us to read a few selected verses together that will lay the foundation for our focus today. Follow along with me, beginning in chapter 11, verse 43: Leviticus 11:43-44a – “Do not render yourselves detestable through any of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:43-44, Leviticus 13:45-46, Leviticus 15:31, Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible