Sermons on Independent People:

Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the first message, I preached on having a Happy Church. We saw that the first thing we have to do is recognize the purpose of the church.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH? Many folks have many different ideas about what the purpose of the church is. For example: (1) Some seem to think the purpose of the church is for us to come together and see if we can build a more beautiful church building than the church down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Covid-19, A Learning Experience Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 30, 2020

The current Corona Virus crisis teaches of how important people are.

Philippians 4:10-13 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Difficult Doeg Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 10, 2022

Difficult people are everywhere around us. Difficult people may be us. How do we act and react?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DIFFICULT DOEG 1 SAMUEL 21:1-9, 22:6-23, PSALM 52 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION We are currently in a time when we are looking deeper at the life of King David in the Bible. His life is given to us as a gift in that we see the ups and downs of his life in detail. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Average American

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2024

Jesus knows ordinary folk need rest, help, healing, and he also knows they need compassion.

The Average American Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 1. Average folk that’s who and what we are • Average folk live normal lives • Average folk work mostly blue collar jobs • Average folk are concerned and caring • Average folk Believe in God, and goes to church at least 2 or 3 times a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

Stand Up - Speak Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 22, 2022

With Holy Ghost Power COMES Holy Ghost Problems! When you are at your highest in ministry it is often when the sect of Sadducees (the elite) are filled with indignation! But God calls us to Stand Up & Speak Up!

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25 Standing Up and Speaking Up Let me set the scene. The apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in Jerusalem in Solomon’s Porch, an area just beyond the Gate called Beautiful by the Eastern Wall. Acts teaches us increasingly people believed and were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Way of Blessing

Psalm 67 The Way of Blessing I. The Source of Blessing - 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. The Gift of Blessing - 1 God The Grounds of Blessing - be merciful unto us, The Grace of Blessing - and bless us; The Glory of Blessing ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

‘friends, Romans, Countrymen’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2025

'Friends, Romans, Countrymen' - Colossians chapter 4 verses 10-18 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Principle #1: We need people. • Principle #2: We need people to do things. • Principle #3: We need to serve people. SERMON BODY: ‘Friends, Romans, Countrymen’ • Our title for this talk is, ‘Friends, Romans, countrymen,’ • Question: Can anyone finish the quote? • Answer: “…lend ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Downward Climb Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 14, 2025

In this parable, we will see that one man came to the temple that day to worship himself. The other man came that day to worship the Lord.

LUKE 18:9-14 "THE DOWNWARD CLIMB UP" September 14, 2025 This sermon is inspired by my time with the late Crawford Kimble. He told me a story of a young preacher, fresh out of seminary, a model student. He was given an opportunity to preach at a small church. He proudly and boldly walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Loving, Living And Leading God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of loving God's people, living in God's will, and leading God's flock with humility, as we understand God's love for us and resist the devil's temptations.

Good morning, family! We're gonna dive head first into God's word today, focusing our hearts and minds on the beautiful truth found in 1 Peter 5:4-10 and Romans 5:8. As we explore these scriptures, we'll be talking about loving God's people, living in God's will, and leading God's flock - three L's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4-10, Romans 5:8

Topics: Will Of God, People Of God

A Culture Of Prodigals PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of creating a global Christian community that actively seeks out those who have strayed from their faith, and joyously welcomes them back, fulfilling our responsibility as a church.

Good morning, church family. I am so glad to see all of your beautiful faces this morning as we gather here to explore some profound truths from the book of James. Today, we are going to delve into James 5:19-20. "My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Topics: Gathering, People Of God

Redemption! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, Church family! I hope y’all are ready for a deep dive into the living Word of God. Today, we’re going to be exploring Jeremiah 31:23-34, where we’ll see three beautiful facets of our Lord: His faithfulness, His love, and His promise in the process of redemption. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:23-34

Topics: Redemption, God's People

What Is In Your Hands? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize and utilize our God-given resources and talents for the advancement of God's kingdom and His glory. Key

Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today, let us not forget that we are more than just individuals. We are a family, united in faith, love, and a common purpose. We are a community, a body, each with our own unique roles, but all working together for the glory of our Lord. Just as the body ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:3, Judges 3:31, 1 Samuel 17:49, Judges 15:15

Topics: God's Use Of People

Taking Care Of Our Liberty

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 5, 2009

An independance day theme about returning hope to America

1The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry. 3He said to me, “Mortal, can these bones live?” I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Jul 2, 2014

An Independence Day sermon. The cross is MY Statue of Liberty.

Intro: Independence Day - Video montage Last year,(2013) almost 1 million citizens of other countries became American citizens. This brings the total amount of naturalized American citizens to almost 50 million. Comparing the latest figures of immigrants in different countries, the closest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

A Christian Response To Israel And The Jewish People

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 28, 2011

Many Christians are abandoning their support for Israel. Christians are instructed to support Israel and pray for peace in that country.

On May 15, just 2 weeks ago, a worship service at Cornerstone Church was interrupted for over an hour. The church’s pastor, John Hagee, was conducting a Support Israel Sunday. Unknown to the pastor or congregation, 11 Demonstrators from the “Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational