Sermons on Barbarous People:

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

We Are A Peculiar People

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 27, 2019

ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;

Brothers and sisters, in my lifetime, I’ve known many people from many walks of life. I’ve traveled to Africa, Spain, England, Caribbean, Australia, and many other countries and states. In this walk, I’ve known people who didn’t believe in technology and refused to have any of the conveniences ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Deuteronomy 14:2, Deuteronomy 7:6, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Deuteronomy 26:18, Titus 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Religious People Beware Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 30, 2018

Religious People Beware (Hypocrisy) – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Woe #1: For focussing on small matters while overlooking the big issues (vs 42). Woe #2: For making it all about me (vs 43). Woe #3: For deceiving others into becoming defiled (vs 44). Woe #4: For adding to others guilt without assuming any themselves (vs 45-46) Woe #5: For faking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Brethren

Live As Free People Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 3, 2023

Based on 1 Peter 2:13-17 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to live free in Christ.

“LIVE AS FREE PEOPLE!” 1 Peter 2:13-17 FBCF – 7/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – On this 4th of July weekend, we celebrate the freedoms that we enjoy as citizens of the USA. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those men & women who have served our nation’s armed forces to fight for & protect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1, Matthew 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

Are People Born Gay?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2023

The purpose of this message is not to put down or stand in judgment of any particular lifestyle but to open our minds to just how dangerous sexual sins can be and expose them for what they are including what is lurking behind pornography and sexual practices.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16) " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (Galatians 5:19-21) NIV (19) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:8, Proverbs 7:21-23, Hebrews 10:31, Romans 1:26-32, Galatians 6:7, Romans 1:21-25, Romans 1:28-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Desperate People Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 15, 2020

Message in series Miracles of Jesus. Here we discover two desperate people from different backgrounds. Both needed a miracle from Jesus.

Title: Two Desperate People Theme: To show how Jesus cares about who we are no matter what our status is. Text: Mark 5:22 - 33 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. (Mar 5:21) (This was after Jesus crossed over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Extraordinary—ordinary People.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2021

Can you picture the prophet Elijah driving on Red Bud Road or Hwy. 53? Can you see him in line at McDonald's, ordering a Big Mac and french fries? Rather hard to imagine, isn't it?

Extraordinary—Ordinary People. James 5:17-18TPT. Can you picture the prophet Elijah driving on Red Bud Road or Hwy. 53? Can you see him in line at McDonald's, ordering a Big Mac and french fries? Rather hard to imagine, isn't it? Yet, James says that "Elijah was a man just like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023

You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Problem People

Contributed by Doug Newton on Aug 24, 2018

How can you pray for problem people? Yes, Paul’s example is good. But it won’t happen until Jesus makes you really, really want to pray.

Imagine you are an avid long distance runner and someone comes up to you who has never run a marathon and asks, How can I run a marathon? What would you say? You’d probably ask them about how much they currently run to diagnose how far along they are and then you’d start talking about the kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

People Without Veils Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2011

Being under the New Covenant means changing from the inside out.

People Without Veils (2 Corinthians 3:7-18) 1. Sometimes there is no winning. A man recounts a time when he had to enter the military while the draft was still in place: I didn’t enlist in the Army — I was drafted. So I wasn’t going to make life easy for anyone. During my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible