Sermons on Critical People:

The Downward Climb Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 14, 2025

In this parable, we will see that one man came to the temple that day to worship himself. The other man came that day to worship the Lord.

LUKE 18:9-14 "THE DOWNWARD CLIMB UP" September 14, 2025 This sermon is inspired by my time with the late Crawford Kimble. He told me a story of a young preacher, fresh out of seminary, a model student. He was given an opportunity to preach at a small church. He proudly and boldly walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

‘friends, Romans, Countrymen’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2025

'Friends, Romans, Countrymen' - Colossians chapter 4 verses 10-18 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Principle #1: We need people. • Principle #2: We need people to do things. • Principle #3: We need to serve people. SERMON BODY: ‘Friends, Romans, Countrymen’ • Our title for this talk is, ‘Friends, Romans, countrymen,’ • Question: Can anyone finish the quote? • Answer: “…lend ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Average American

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2024

Jesus knows ordinary folk need rest, help, healing, and he also knows they need compassion.

The Average American Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 1. Average folk that’s who and what we are • Average folk live normal lives • Average folk work mostly blue collar jobs • Average folk are concerned and caring • Average folk Believe in God, and goes to church at least 2 or 3 times a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

Loving, Living And Leading God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of loving God's people, living in God's will, and leading God's flock with humility, as we understand God's love for us and resist the devil's temptations.

Good morning, family! We're gonna dive head first into God's word today, focusing our hearts and minds on the beautiful truth found in 1 Peter 5:4-10 and Romans 5:8. As we explore these scriptures, we'll be talking about loving God's people, living in God's will, and leading God's flock - three L's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4-10, Romans 5:8

Topics: Will Of God, People Of God

A Culture Of Prodigals PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of creating a global Christian community that actively seeks out those who have strayed from their faith, and joyously welcomes them back, fulfilling our responsibility as a church.

Good morning, church family. I am so glad to see all of your beautiful faces this morning as we gather here to explore some profound truths from the book of James. Today, we are going to delve into James 5:19-20. "My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Topics: Gathering, People Of God

Redemption! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, Church family! I hope y’all are ready for a deep dive into the living Word of God. Today, we’re going to be exploring Jeremiah 31:23-34, where we’ll see three beautiful facets of our Lord: His faithfulness, His love, and His promise in the process of redemption. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:23-34

Topics: Redemption, God's People

What Is In Your Hands? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize and utilize our God-given resources and talents for the advancement of God's kingdom and His glory. Key

Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today, let us not forget that we are more than just individuals. We are a family, united in faith, love, and a common purpose. We are a community, a body, each with our own unique roles, but all working together for the glory of our Lord. Just as the body ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:3, Judges 3:31, 1 Samuel 17:49, Judges 15:15

Topics: God's Use Of People

Some People Scandalize My Name Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2020

Sometimes we cannot be cleared of accusations – at least immediately – before all onlookers; but we can take our case to God. David does just that.

Some People Scandalize My Name (Psalm 7) 1. Larry Norman, the father of contemporary Christian music, wrote a few songs some of you might know: I Wish We’d All Been Ready, Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation, and Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music. 2. Although musical purists in the 1970’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Know You By Your Character Series

Contributed by Joel Curry on Nov 4, 2001

When some people in the church at Corinth accused Paul, he built his defense on the Christlike character by which they knew him. The people who know us best know our character.

<b><center>Introduction & Background</b></center> In our studies in 1 Corinthians, we saw that Paul had been pretty tough on the Christians in Corinth about their need to correct a lot that was wrong in the church. This included theological error, selfishness, their relationships with God and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Cautious About Judging Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

When believers criticize each other, it can actually drive people away from the church. Jesus warned about the consequences of criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement.

This morning we are going to look at the spiritual issue of judging others. The applicable definition for the word “judge” in our main passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Things People Say About Jesus Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 4, 2021

You cannot be neutral about Jesus. You can admire Him or loathe Him. You can try to understand Him or have nothing to do with Him. You can listen to Him or ignore Him. The truth is that you will face Him one day, and what you have done with Him will decide where you will spend eternity.

Wherever Jesus went, He caused a riot or a revival. The work and words of the Lord Jesus Christ have affected lives, changed the course of history, made us face our mortality and grow up in terms of character, morals, thought, and living. For countless millions of souls who have trusted in Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-31, Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:20-35, Luke 11:14-23, Luke 8:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Brings Blessings Out Of Burdens Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2019

Jesus wants us to: 1. Be careful about criticizing other people (vs. 1-3). 2. Submit to the sovereignty of God (vs. 3; 32-38). 3. Be wise in the way we spend our time (vs. 4). 4. Shine for our Savior (vs. 5).

Jesus Brings Blessings Out of Burdens The Gospel of John John 9:1-7; 32-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 8, 2017 (Revised September 24, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 9, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, John 9:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Change The Way You Look...at People Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 7, 2009

God gave Peter a vision to change the way he looked at people. We need to see people the way God does.

CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK...At People: Unclean to Clean Acts 10:1-16 January 7, 2009 God gives Peter a vision to help him see people like God does. God can change the way we look...at people! • How would people describe you in one word? (The truth is you probably don’t really know!) • Would you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

And All God's People Said Amen

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 15, 2015

There are times when our lives move so fast, that we need to slow down and let our souls catch up with our bodies. In the midst of our busyness we need to slow down and go to that solitary place for prayer. And then let your Amen prepare you for Action.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39 (Parallel Verse is Luke 4:38-44) A Pastor had a conversation .... concerning Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Anglican