Sermons on Indigenous People:

Point People To Jesus (John 1:19-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2022

John the Baptist understands that Jesus is important, and he is not. His sole job, is to point people to Jesus.

Last week, in John 1:1-18, AJ (Author of John) started his gospel by focusing on 2 people, telling us who they are, and what they came to do. The first, and easily more important, is Jesus. Jesus is the Word become flesh. He is the preexistent one. He is Life. He is Light. He is God. To ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

People Ask For Many Things But One Thing Is Meaningful

Contributed by Pr Charles Omoi Raphael Nyakundi on Oct 20, 2022

People desire many things but few things are benefiting to the person.

This world comes with a lot of desires and many things one can ask for, thinking that they will satisfy their deepest desires. People desires big lands, big houses, expensive clothing, beautiful cars, big titles and many other things. In fact, if you want to know what people wants in life, ask them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

The Luckiest People Alive - Matthew 5:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2024

There is controversy surrounding how the Sermon on the Mount should be interpreted. Is it law? Grace? Is it binding on us today? How can we possibly live that way?

The sermon on the mount makes some very hard demands on us. The introduction to the sermon (the beatitudes) is designed to provide motivation for the hard demands of righteous living throughout the sermon. The first half of the message focuses on how the sermon on the mount should be interpreted (a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Can People Tell That We Have Been With Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Our Lives Should Resemble the Life of Christ.

1. INTRODUCTION. A PERSONS CONDUCT, CHARACTER, AND SPEECH CAN OFTEN TIMES TELL US A LOT ABOUT A PERSON WITHOUT HAVING AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THEM. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU CAN TELL IF A PERSON IS FOOLISH BY THE WAY THAT THEY CARRY THEMSELVES, AND BY THE THINGS THAT PROTRUDE FROM THEIR LIPS. YOU CAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon: When Good People Die Young Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

As we reflect on the untimely death of a good person, let us remember that their departure is not in vain, and God has a purpose that is beyond our understanding.

Funeral Sermon: WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DIE YOUNG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 57:1-2 (KJV) The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lifting Up Christ: Drawing All People To Him

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2023

A reflection on John 12:31-32

Today, we reflect upon a powerful and illuminating passage from the Gospel of John. In these verses, Jesus speaks of His impending crucifixion, and He reveals a profound truth that remains relevant for us today. Let us turn our hearts and minds to John 12:31-32, where Jesus says, "Now is the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-32

Denomination: Anglican

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 19, 2024

The deep philosophical question that many Christians have asked. After this teaching, no one will be left wondering why and will be equipped to minister to others who ask this question.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Why do bad things happen to good people? The deep philosophical question that many Christians have asked. Some Christians have left their church or even their faith over this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Gratitude In Action: Catching People Do The Right Things!!

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 13, 2025

We may think that expressing gratitude is easy. But think again. It might turn out to be a difficult task. And there is a reason for that. And there is a solution for that. Let us look at the solution.

Gratitude in Action: Catching People do the Right Things!! One of our (Leslie and I) constant prayers is to enable us to bring up Arvi and Aarav (our grand children) in the fear and knowledge of God. Towards this, we recently tried asking them to list of a few things they want to thank God for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:12-15, 2 Samuel 22:50, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 107:22, John 14:2, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Put In The Way Of Setting People Free Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2025

Jesus came to set people free, but often we put things ahead of that. What are the specific ways we do that?

“THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE”: Jesus came to set people free from Satanic oppression. - Luke 13:10-13; John 8:32. - There was more to Jesus’ mission than this, but one of the biggest things that He did was to set people free from Satanic oppression. - This is true both in terms of exorcisms, like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: Good News Of Great Joy For All People Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025

The birth of Jesus Christ announces heaven’s joyful message of salvation, hope, and redemption to all humanity without limitation.

CHRISTMAS: GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key Verse: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; John 3:16; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Unfailing Provision For His People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 21, 2024

Throughout the Bible, we see numerous examples of God's provision for His people.

As believers, we are often faced with challenges and uncertainties that can leave us feeling anxious and unsure about our future. However, we can take comfort in the fact that God is our Provider, and He has promised to meet all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, 1 Kings 17:1-16

Why Church #2 Praying Produces Powerful People Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

A lose connection to God cause a lack of power for many of God’s followers. To learn how to tighten the spiritual connection …

~ Intro: Loose connection … Missionary, Herbert Jackson used to tell how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Will God Go To Reach Lost People?

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 13, 2025

This is a narrative message about the conversion of Cornelius - and the conversion of Peter to reaching outside the Jewish world. God shows Peter that the gospel is for everyone.

Text: Acts 10 Title: How far will God go to reach people? Subject: How did God overcome barriers to reach the gentiles? Complement: by extraordinary means – including the “conversion” of Peter! Big idea: How far will God go to share the gospel? Story - Joe Rogan podcast (Largest audience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elevate To The Next Level - "The People God Uses”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2025

One of the greatest needs in the church is for people who will not only serve, but who will also lead. It is about those who will invest themselves in the lives of others. I see four examples in Nehemiah’s first actions that separates him, not only as a leader but as a person that God uses.

Elevate to the Next Level “The People God Uses” Nehemiah 1:1-4 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJZK53osJuw Turn in your Bibles to Nehemiah 1, and stick your bible ribbon or bookmark there, and then turn to Matthew 25. I was actually developing this teaching for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Matthew 25:34-40, John 5:19-20, Matthew 25:23, Luke 16:11, Luke 7:13, Luke 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

How Did Jesus Treat People With Disabilities In The Bible?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2025

Every human on earth has some type of disability. Many can be seen with the natural eye. But the more important disability is the spiritual one.

How Did Jesus Treat People with Disabilities in the Bible? John 5:1-15 The story is about Jesus healing the lame man at the pool. During this timeframe of this event, there were three feasts that required all Jewish males to come to Jerusalem: (1) the Feast of Passover and Unleavened Bread, (2) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible