Sermons on Ghoulish People:

The Peculiar People

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 24, 2002

This sermon addresses the mission of Christians in the world as a royal priesthood.

THE PECULIAR PEOPLE Text: First Peter 2:2-10 The King James Version of the Bible distinguishes the wording of God’s people, calling us "a peculiar people" as opposed to other versions of the Bible. The Greek word that is used here is peripoiesis which means "possession--- purchased ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

In His wisdom God can, and will use ordinary and unlikely people to work in His kingdom.

Ordinary People Joshua 2 God has a way of working through very ordinary and unlikely people. Like the two spies, for instance. Who were they? Nobody knows. They remain anonymous. They were ordinary people and had nothing that set them apart from anyone else. The same was true of Rahab. There was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People At The Cross Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

There were all kinds of people at the Cross. What distinguished these groups of people? The condition of their souls, their spiritual heart attitudes. Around the Cross of Jesus, we can see people who demonstrated some contrasting heart conditions.

People At The Cross (Matt. 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43, John 19:25-27) 1. A father and daughter we walking through a spacious prairie. 2. In the distance, they could see fire all around them. They knew they could not escape it. 3. The father knew there was only one way to escape: set fire to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36-44, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changed People

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 9, 2002

A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 A sermon about how many times should one forgive

17th Sunday Pentecost Proper 19 Matthew 18:21- 35 "Changed People??" 21* ¶ Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. 23* ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The People Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

God has chosen us so that we can become a distinctive people, helping others come to know His love for them.

If we stopped people on the street of Nashville and asked them what they think of when they hear the name “Nashville Christian Church” what would come to their mind? (Pause) Some might mention our parking lot, maybe others a pretty building in the middle of town. If we are a little more optimistic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Holy People Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 14, 2004

A look at what Holiness isn’t and what Holiness is.

You ever feel like you’ve just received an impossible mission? A goal that is just too great, a target that’s just too far away. I would suspect that when the people of Israel heard the prophet Isaiah make the proclamation that Mike read this morning that is how they felt. It’s one thing to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A People Of Devotion Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the sixth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A People Of Worship Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the seventh sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our churh.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-24

Denomination: Church Of God

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

A People Of Blessing

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 17, 2011

God wants His people to be “A Blessed People.” Happily this blessing is not restricted in usage or potency to God’s ancient people but brings great joy, grace, and peace to Christians as well.

NUMBERS 6: 22-27 A PEOPLE OF BLESSING [2 Corinthians 13:14 / Ephesians 1:3] God wants His people to be “A Blessed People.” A blessing is God’s way of asking for His divine favor to rest upon others. This benediction before us is most beautiful. The ancient blessing evoked in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

To The Rich People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 29, 2011

Wealth won't last. Wealth will testify. So who are the rich that James talks to? In part, it is us. We are the rich and how we use our wealth is a statement about our spirituality.

A Sermon To the Rich (James 5:1-6) Introduction: A. There has been some political debating over how much taxes individuals who make over $200,000 should pay. That group of people make up 3% of the American population or approximately 3.4 million households. For many, that is what we call ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priviledged People Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 11, 2011

Study through 1 Peter

A Privileged People – 1 Peter 1:10-16 Have you ever thought about some of the ways the saints are referred to in scripture, i.e., beloved, brother, called out ones. All of these titles show that we are privileged people. We need to make much God’s saving grace shown toward us. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

We The People Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Mar 16, 2012

We do not have a financial problem in our country. We have a discipline problem. We have a greed problem. And the solution begins in your home and in our communities and in your lifestyle and at work.

Find additional Free Resources for This Sermon Series: http://store.northpoint.org/recovery-road-starter-kit.html Let me begin by welcoming all of those who are joining us online from all over the country, and more and more from all over the world—twenty-five or thirty different countries, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:5, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A People Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 18, 2012

God made certain promises to the nation of Israel, which He will fulfill. For even though they've blown it badly, God has promised to see Israel through on the basis of His own integrity and faithfulness.

ROMANS 11: 1-10 A PEOPLE [REMNANT] OF GRACE The thrust of Romans 9–11 has primarily been Israel's rejecting Christ and rebelling against God, and God's choosing and turning to Gentiles in grace. These themes continue in chapter 11, but God's sovereign choice also involves His restoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

People Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 7, 2011

God's people are those who trust Him for their righteousness and receive their praise from Him, not from man. The true Jew (from Judah- Praise) is one who is experiencing transformation from the inside out.

People of Praise Romans 2:17-29 Intro: One of the lessons I’m beginning to learn in my life and ministry is that less can often be more. Less exercise can become more health problems. Less food can become more quality of life. Less is also more when life becomes too complicated and we try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God