Sermons on Disorderly People:

People Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

Why don’t more people take time to read and study God’s Word. This coming year let’s make Jesus our model. Become a "People of the Word."

People of the Word -Let the Word of Christ Dwell in your richly- Colossians 3:16-17 Our model for Christian growth is Jesus. Jesus grew “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52) Throughout his life Jesus sought guidance from scripture and obeyed the written Word of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Preparing For People

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 26, 2003

Are you ready to receive 3000 people today? 1000?500? 5? 1? What do we need to do to prepare to receive those that God has placed just outside our doors?

Tell the person next to you, “It’s no coincidence… that you are here.” “God brought you here!” We need to understand that the only reason people talk about God, or come to church, is because God draws them. That is why we need to be prepared. Bob called his wife from work in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

A People With Purpose Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 8, 2006

We are to be a devoted people.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE A DEVOTED PEOPLE. ?: What? To what are we to be devoted? KW: Activities TS: We will find in our study of Acts 2:42, four activities to which, as believers in the Lord Jesus, we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

People Of The Chalice

Contributed by Arthur Mavrode on Nov 2, 2001

As people of the chalice, Disciples of Christ come together each Sunday to commune in perfect harmony together and with our Risen Lord to be empowered by His Holy Spirit. Discover with us the mystical action of God’s Holy Spirit in the life of His church

People of the Chalice Matthew 26: 26-29 Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, Massachusetts, tells of the time her brother-in-law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purification Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it says, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves". If we are going to have revival there needs to be a humbling of the people of God.

PURIFICATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:11-14 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRO: Stubbornness In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:11-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Performance Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray". I we are to experience revival we need to be people of prayer.

PERFORMACE OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:15-17 INTRO: 2 Chron. 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray …” ILLUS: The Struggle with Prayer One day a boy was watching a holy man on the banks of a river in India. When the holy man completed his prayer the boy went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:15-17, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Priority Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by name, will humble themsleve, and pray, and seek my face". We are called to make the main priority of our life to seek after God.

PRIORITY OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:18-20 INTRO: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Exodus 34:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Presentation Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by my name will humble themsleves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways". There are wicked ways the church needs to turn from to experience revival.

PRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:21-26 INTRO: God will not bring revival to those who harbor sin in their lives. READ TEXT There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature which showed little George Washington standing with an axe in his hand and lying next to him ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:21-26, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Connecting People Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

Rescasting the vision of the church - Honoring God by connecting people, growing believers and sharing hope.

Seeing the BIG Picture October 8, 2006 CONNECTING People Video: Passion of the Christ – Garden of Gethsemane Trans: What a powerful scene! You might be asking what this clip has to do w/ the mission and vision of our church – EVERYTHING! Note: Jesus has invested (3) years of His life into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Priestly People Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

The final sermon from Zechariah’s Fifth Vision-a statement to all the priests of God-the Born Again children of God-the anointed ones.

God’s people are: A Priestly People EOLS: We have been anointed by God to function as His priests to transmit his love and forgiveness. Introduction: Have you ever known a person who seemed to be the “go to” individual when things went wrong? This person was real, touchable-far from perfect, but ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

People Of Faith Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

We should Look to people of Faith as a source of encouragement for the future.

HEBREWS 11:1-40 “Faith…this is what the ancients were commended for.” (NIV) FAITH Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. HEBREWS 11:1 PAST HEREOS OF FAITH The Examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah The Faith of Abraham The Faith of Moses The Faith of Other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's People

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 7, 2009

FIRST TEN CHAPTERS OF NUMBERS. GOING OLD TESTAMENT ON YA FOR SOME HELPFUL INSIGHT!!!!

GOD’S SPECIAL PEOPLE NUMBERS 1:1---10:10 FOCUS: TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK OF NUMBERS; TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE IN SERVICE FOR GOD. CROSS REFERENCE 1 COR 10:1-13 INTRO: BOOK OF NUMBERS 1: 3 PARTS A) PREPARATIONS TO LEAVE SINAI 1:1—10:10 B) THE WILDERNESS WANDERINGS FROM SINAI TO ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Chosen People Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

For millennia the Jews have suffered oppression, slavery, genocide and many, many more hardships to numerous to list. Yet the Bible records them as being the chosen people. Just what they have been chosen for?

The Chosen People Romans 9:1-5 Genesis 12 1 Please Pass the Patriarchs Last week I presented a message called The Right Place at the Right Time. I was using the life story of Jacob in the bible to illustrate how some of us try to put ourselves in what we think is the right place at the right ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Regular People"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 5, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that God uses regular people to do His work.

5 April 2009 Sixth Sunday in Lent/PASSION Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: One of the common themes throughout the Bible is that God uses regular people to do His work. REFERENCES: Jeremiah 29:11 ESV ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal