Sermons on Imperfect People:

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

If My People

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Caring For People Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 10, 2009

Trust in God is a must for caring for people and for being provided for.

Our Scripture of the Week is 1 Timothy 5:8; it is a command from God to Christians: If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. We are to care for people, especially our loved ones! How do we do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Peculiar People Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009

The bible tells that God will purify us into a peculiar people. I grant you that there are peculiar people here in this church…that is not the peculiar that god is talking about.

A PECULIAR People 03/13/05 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Text: Titus 2:14 INTRODUCTION Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. KJV Periousios: per-ee-oo’-see-os being beyond usual, that is, special ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If My People

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2009

Using our greatest weapon in order to defeat our greatest enemy and bring revival to our land.

If My People… 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. The sentence, as it continues, forms what is probably the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People With A Mission Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 2, 2009

Jesus gives his disciples and his church one mission--to love God with all our heard, and to love our neighbor. This is a mission lived daily--that takes a lifetime to fulfill.

Mark 12:28-34 “People with a Mission” INTRODUCTION I used to think that I was the only Kevin Ruffcorn in the United States and perhaps the world. Several years ago, to my surprise, I learned that there was another Kevin Ruffcorn in Texas. About that same time I received a copy of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Lutheran

"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

Everyday People

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Feb 26, 2015

Be Godly Everyday People

Title: Everyday People Scripture: Romans 12:5 KJV: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Introduction: In 1969, a musical group named Sly & The Family Stone recorded this song entitled, "Everyday People." This song talks about Sly Stone plead for peace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015

The Series of Colossians, entitled "The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ" God gives His Church a New Identity. God gives His Church new resources.

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 1 The People of God Colossians 1:1-2 David Taylor January 25, 2015 We start a new series today in the book of Colossians, I have entitled “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ,” as Paul sees Christ Supreme and Sufficient for the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurting People

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

Whether you have been hurt or have hurt someone else, you seek reconciliation for the glory of God.

In Paul’s brief correspondence with the Philippians, as he drew his letter to a close, he mentioned an issue of some importance in his mind. There were two women in the church – dear women, women who had “labored side by side” with Paul in the gospel, women “whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Annoying People

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 7, 2015

To enable the listener to see people as Jesus does!

Do you have any annoying people in your life? A spouse does not count because in the “for better or for worse clause” we accepted certain irregularities. Shelby shared a video with me this past week that I would like to share with you this morning. This video is of a South Carolina ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

"Fishing For People"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2015

Why do people not follow?

"Fishing for People" Mark 1:14-20 Do we make it seem too easy? Do we not give enough explanation? Or perhaps, do people have an inkling of how difficult it is, and therefore make the decision to either "put it off," ignore it, or say "No. I refuse to believe it," when in reality the refusing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

People Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 10, 2014

In the midst of judgment, The Lord moves to establish a Covenant with Noah, his family, and the animals of the ark. Out of death and destruction there is new life.

Genesis 6:8-22, 9:8-15 “People of the Covenant” INTRODUCTION One of the best known Bible stories is the story about Noah and the flood. Recently Hollywood made a movie that was loosely based on the story and that featured Russell Crowe. That’s just the latest in a long list ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankful People Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 23, 2011

How do we show God that we are truly thankful people?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Did you get enough to eat over the Thanksgiving holiday? My scale said GET OFF! • As I reflect on the issue of be thankful I want to share a few things I am thankful for. • I am thankful that there are not twice as many congressmen and half as many doctors. • I am thankful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ