Sermons on Evaluating People:

What God Expects Of His People

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2016

A plea for revival drawn from the words of Isaiah.

“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be The People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2019

God wants us to: 1. Take care of our time (vs. 22-24). 2. Put away our pettiness (vs. 25-26). 3. Humble our hearts before Him (vs. 27-28; 30). 4. Have the full joy of knowing Jesus Christ (vs. 28-29). 5. Trust in the truth about Jesus (vs. 30-36).

How to Be the People God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 3:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2016 (Revised July 17, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight in the last section of John Chapter 3, God's Word puts the spotlight back on John the Baptist. In these verses, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019

"How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are A People-Called To Pray-Now!

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2020

We are HIS Children and HE desires our hearts. We are called to obey, but the question is, do we? IF: two (2) simple letters and “IF” is a big word. “If only” is a desire that GOD has for HIS Children. IF we would only...No longer is it a matter of "IF", the time is NOW.

2020.05.03 We are a people - Called to pray William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: 2Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 6:33; John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Psalm 51:3-4; Psalm 9:1-2; Matthew 6:10; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 82:3-4 We are a people called to pray. We are HIS Children and HE desires our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 6:33, John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:1-5, Psalm 51:3-4, Psalm 9:1-2, Matthew 6:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 82:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Are No Gray Areas Only Gray People

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 9, 2020

There are no gray areas. The Word has a correct answer for every issue. Issues are only gray when people do not want the full light of God but want to tiptoe on the edges of darkness.

“Abstain from anything that sustains prejudice against the Gospel.” - Dr. Robert Delnay Romans 14:1-15:7 Background Holy – Sanctification, Separation Leviticus 19:2 qadosh Leviticus 20:7 qodesh I Peter 1:15,16 hagios 1 Thessalonians 5:23 hagiazo God is black and white! Light in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23, Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Brings Out The Best In People

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

- I believe some of the greatest stories for this pandemic, is all the outpouring of help & love. - If the virus had not have come, I do not believe people would have noticed others like they do now.

Sermon- What brings out the best in people? - If you’re like me, I like to watch the mystery science shows. They present a mystery & then give you scenarios of what that something could be. They finally end up with showing you what the mystery is. Q- What’s the point of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Helping People Find And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 21, 2021

Sermon about the purpose of the Church: Helping People Find and Follow Jesus.

HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS VARIOUS PASSAGES #HPFFJ2022 INTRODUCTION / SITUATION Before we ring in the New Year of 2022, I would like us to pause and focus on the purpose of our Church. The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is to “Help People Find and Follow Jesus.” That is why we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Many People In This City

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 16, 2022

It’s easy to ignore Jesus’ command to witness.Tonight we’re looking at a very provoking command to witness and we’ll hear 3 great encouragements given to Paul (and us) to give us the courage to speak up for Jesus.

I HAVE MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CITY Acts 18:9-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At times people don’t mind taking credit for what someone else is does, especially if it makes them look good. 2. James Avery told about how his wife, a third-grade teacher, noticed that one of her students was wearing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Has This People Turned Away?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

Because of senseless sinfulness and foolish sinfulness God's people turned away.

“WHY HAS THIS PEOPLE TURNED AWAY? (Outline) February 16, 2020 - Epiphany 6 - JEREMIAH 8:4-9 INTRO: The Lord’s question for Israel is still fitting for us today: “Why has this people turned away?” Over and over we turn away from the very goodness of God. Theologians define our condition as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Some People Have Entertained Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 28, 2021

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life.

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6, Hebrews 13:2

Know People As God Knows Them

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 5, 2022

We only see that which is temporal, but God sees that which is eternal, and he wants us too as well.

There are certain people we think we know all about. We recognize them by features, characteristics, conduct and we do know much about them but not all. Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. If we're going to make this year a profitable one, we must know people as God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts John Gives All People

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2021

The gifts John give are not normal but useful. He gives the gift of Truth, Repentance, Hope, and anyone can have or receive these gifts.

The Gifts John give all Humanity | Luke 3:7-18 1. John the Baptist he is the one who will prepare the way for the greatest Gift ever given to us. • Matthew and Mark. They say John wore “clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist” • In describing John in this way, Matthew and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

#2 Thief- People. (Chapter 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 1, 2020

The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then he shows the attitudes or mind-set we must have in order to slay these "thieves."

#2 THIEF- PEOPLE. (CHAPTER 2) Feb. 2, 2020 Philippians 2:4-Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. The Apostle Paul points out the thieves, which would rob us of our joy, and then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Book Of The Law And The People Sprinkled With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been sprinkled with the blood of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:19 (Amplified Bible) 9:19 For when every command of the Law had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19

Denomination: Pentecostal