Sermons on Idle People:

The People Satan Fears. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

We're going to explore the type of people Satan fears the most.

We're going to explore the type of people Satan fears the most. These People possess characteristics that make them a threat to the enemy's plans, and we can learn from their examples. Firstly, Satan fears people who are unashamed of their faith (1 Peter 3:13-14). These individuals boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-14, Psalm 27:1-3, Acts 1:8, Philippians 1:29-30

A Reminder To The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's challenges as opportunities to deepen our faith and reliance on God, who promises to be with us in all circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful that you are here today, that you have chosen to gather in this holy place and to be in fellowship with one another. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, and it is in His name that we come together ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Topics: God's Presence, Challenges, Life

Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Colossians 4:1, Ephesians 6:9

Topics: Love, Enemies

Holiness - Pertaining To The People Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 15, 2025

Leviticus is all about how Yahweh’s people are to live. They were to be a separate people - different from the nations that surrounded them.

May 17, 2025 Leviticus is all about how Yahweh’s people are to live. They were to be a separate people - different from the nations that surrounded them. Why? God is holy. His people were called to represent him and in order for them to be successful, they must also be holy – set apart – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-17, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Second Mile People

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount"

Second Mile People "If anyone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles." Matthew 5:41 Intro: This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount". This teaching ...was shared very early ... in our Lord's ministry. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feed God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, emphasizing God's provision, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into a familiar passage of scripture, but we're going to look at it with fresh eyes and open hearts. It's a story about God's provision for His people, the power of faith and obedience, and the blessing of sharing with others. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: More Than Stomach

Unity Of God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance, benefits, and joy of unity among God's people, and to encourage the congregation to strive for this unity in their lives.

Good morning, church family! We're diving into a message from Psalm 133 today - it's about unity, something that our world desperately needs more of. Unity among God's people - the blessing it brings, the necessity of it, and the joy it produces. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "Satan always hates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Topics: Unity, Harmony

The Collection For God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore and understand the concept of courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve deep into a message that's all about generosity. Yes, you heard me right - generosity, but not just regular 'ol giving, we're talking about courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity. It's a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 16: 1-18. As John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Topics: Generosity, Poor

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2012

In this last sermon from the series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, we look at Paul's commands about not being idol, but working and obeying until Jesus comes.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with this humorous, puny piece about work. 1. All my life I’ve been looking for the perfect job 2. My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned...just couldn't concentrate. 3. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2019

Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception.

12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009

We need to change our whatEVER to WHATever! Answer these questions for the heart and mind and you’ll find the God of Peace living with you!

Whatever! Philippians 4:8, 9 So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. The popular slacker term of indifference was found "most annoying in conversation" by 47 percent of Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll released ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

I See Dead People Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Faith is a key doctrine in the life of a Christian. The sinner is saved through faith (Eph. 2:8-9), then the believer must walk by faith (2 Cor. 5:7). Without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6); and whatever we do apart from faith is sin (

I See Dead People Illustration: The Sixth Sense 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Of St. Matthew

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 5, 2002

No one is too bad for the grace of God

Hunworth/Brinton 09-06-02 The Call of St. Matthew (Mt. 9:9-13 and 18-26) Story: From 1987 to 1990, the ministry of television evangelists (popularly referred to in the press and the televangelists) in the USA was brought into disrepute by the revelation of a string of frauds, mismanagement of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Have You Seen My Daddy?

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Jun 16, 2002

The discourse between Jesus and His Disciples focusing on the answer, "If you have seen me, you’ve seen the Father."

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org Sunday, June 16, 2002 (Father’s Day) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Text: John 14:9 Subject: “Have You Seen My Daddy?” One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9

Denomination: Baptist