Sermons on Connecting With The People:

Games People Play: "Sorry!" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 21, 2006

From a "Games People Play" series on the Sermon on the Mount, this is a message about forgiveness.

Games People Play: “Sorry!” Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: "Sorry!" is a board game based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Players try to travel around the board with their pieces faster than any other player. The game title comes from the many ways in which a player can negate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God, Loving People.

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

The two great commandments: 1- Loving God 2- Loving People

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a not-too-bright fellow who decided to become a counterfeiter. He hired an engraver of equal intelligence, and they proceeded to produce some counterfeit money. By some mix-up, the money turned out to be $11 bills. Not wanting to waste the effort, the crook decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Joy To All People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

For hundreds of years, the world waited in darkness. The earth waited for God to shine His eternal Light down from heaven.

Merry Christmas, everyone! Finally, it is Christmas. The one day out of the year we all have waited for. My daughter told me the other day that my 6 year old grandson has been getting up every morning telling her how many days are left until Christmas. Isn’t it great how excited the children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God In The Midst Of His People"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 4, 2004

We see the human error and frailty of the church, but God has promised, and He is in our Midst still.

Then Moses said to the LORD, "See, You say to me, ’Bring up this people!’ But You Yourself have not let me know whom You will send with me. Moreover, You have said, ’I have known you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.’ "Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Orthodox

God Uses Imperfect People

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jun 19, 2004

From the book of Judges, we see the story of Ehud and how God uses imperfect people (like you and I) to accomplish his purposes.

Now, this is not a true story—mind you, but an apocryphal writing in which the pope in medieval times was persuaded by some of his more conservative advisors to endure no longer the presence of Jews in the very heart and core of world Christianity. The Jews of Rome were evicted from their homes by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving People With God's Heart Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

A message that challenges us to Love People as Christ has loved us, with His heart, with forgiveness.

Loving People With God’s Heart Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 9, 2003 COL 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2004

The more we identify with Christ and His ministries the more we will share in His empowerment, purposes, and processes.

How to Deal With Difficult People Romans 12:18-12:21 Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "As far as it is possible, be at peace with all men. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Change People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Third in a series on popular illusions. We think we can change others, but shaming them will not work. Nor will forcing them. Only a spiritual-relationship crisis will do so. Help them see how sin injures Christ and they will change.

There have always been folks who have thought they could change the world, people who were unwilling to leave things as they are, who want to make a difference, who want to get things done. They want to change the world. The trouble is, they usually run up against harsh human reality. Eighty or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of God's People In Christ

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him.

THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN CHRIST Colossians 2:11-15 Proposition: Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be experience the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Dies For The People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

LENT 5(A) - One Man dies for the people because of the plot of a wicked court. One Man dies for the people because of the plan of a perfect Judge.

ONE MAN DIES FOR THE PEOPLE (Outline) March 21, 2010 - Lent 5 - JOHN 11:47-53 INTRO: “All for one and one for all!” was the boast of the three musketeers. They pledged their allegiance to one another. Whatever was a threat for one of them would involve all of them. Any ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Promises For A Weary People

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 18, 2008

Weariness often makes us lose heart and forget God’s Promises

GOD’S PROMISES FOR A WEARY PEOPLE 9/17/08 Psalm 125 S__ L__ R__ 1. Many Days on way to Jerusalem to Worship a. thoughts of home b. thoughts of remainder of trip c. bone tired – weary – perhaps ready to turn back 2. Life gets like that a. trials and tribulations b. swimming against the stream ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

People Of God As God's Chosen

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2008

This is part of a 100 year celebration of the Church of the Nazarene. The main part of the message is God’s people as the church.

The church as the chosen people 1 Peter 2:1-11 Intro- 1 Peter 2:1-10 Read Church of the Nazarene in Middletown, Pa. Is one of 63 churches in what’s called the Philadelphia district and one of 428 districts that make up the Church of the Nazarene ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Way Of Reaching People Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010

The best way to reach people with the Gospel is to do it the way Jesus did.

Jesus Way Of Reaching People John 4:3-30, 39-42 Intro: Have You Ever Had A Chance Encounter? Ill. I Met Reggie White In Mcdonalds. This Passage Has Been Described By Some As A A Chance Encounter. Hardly, Every Step Jesus Took On This Earth Was Planned From Before The Beginning Of Time. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-42

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort, Comfort My People

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Dec 12, 2010

“All flesh is grass,” proclaims the Prophet. And like our flesh, the grass is not always coursing with life. Yet, God has promised through His Son, Jesus Christ: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of My h

Intro “All flesh is grass,” proclaims the Prophet. And like our flesh, the grass is not always coursing with life. When we see a field of grass, we see areas of green beauty, but we also see many brown and brittle blades. We see grass withered and wasted away by the sun’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prodigal People And A Pleading God Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Prodigal people are prodigal because of a broken commitment which leads to a brazen contempt and a blinding confusion.

A PRODIGAL PEOPLE AND A PLEADING GOD JEREMIAH 11-13 INTRODUCTION: Jeremiah has gone from his own shelter to the square; from the square to the sanctuary; from the sanctuary now to the streets (11:16). He lived in a day where there was no love for God, no loyalty to God and, therefore, no light ...read more

Denomination: Baptist