Sermons on Lay People:

People, Like Pennies

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 2, 2007

Wealth in our lives is measured in many ways. Pennies are a small measure of money, but Benjamin Franklin would have told you that a penny saved is a penny earned. Friends in our lives are another kind of wealth that we may not value highly enough. Wherev

People, like pennies Luke 5:27-32 I watched a hidden camera show some time back. The director had taken two rolls of pennies and dropped them randomly but obviously along a half a city block. Then he filmed people’s reactions. People noticed, but they did not stoop to pick up the pennies. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Mennonite

People Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Here’s how Believers can bring God’s peace in a world of turmoil.

INTRODUCTION Whether it’s the war in Iraq, or millions of displaced people in Sudan, the terrorist bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, or the threat of terrorist attack maybe even in our own country – current world events can play heavily on the minds of people. My grandmother used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Being Where People Are Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006

Using Jesus’ example with Zaccheus, a sermon on moving toward unbelievers with Christ’s claims.

Trinity Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Being Where People Are Luke 19:1-10 One time a fitness center offered a $1,000 prize to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner was a muscle man, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Unusual Group Of People

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006

Stewardship is a hot topic. But the stewardship exercised by the early church looks a little different than ours.

Passage: Acts 4:32-37 Intro: Typically on the first Sunday of the new year, the preacher talks about giving. 1. but honest, that’s just where I am in this series 2. this is a passage that can make Americans very nervous, because even the middle class has accumulated a great deal. 3. houses, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Passion For People In Pain Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 11, 2006

Pain in the soul is a gift that can lead you into ministry to hurting people.

Even though a year has passed since Hurricane Katrina, stories about people who experienced that disaster are still surfacing. A few weeks ago, a pastor told me the story of a church in Louisiana. The members of that church were forced to leave their homes and when they returned, they found their ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2006

Because people matter to God, they should matter to us. In Jesus’ three stories from Luke 15, we learn just how much people matter to God.

A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and offered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gracious Lost People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009

As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pattern For The People Of God

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

It is amazing to look at how even the arrangement of the camp in Early Israel provides a message about the need for leadership, vision, and devotion among God’s people.

Many churches are going through difficult transitions, whether due to the graying and silvering of their constituents, the changing demographics of their neighborhoods, the scheduling demands of a time-shifting society, a change in leadership, a change in vision, a merger with another congregation, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010

Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adding Value To People! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

What it takes to add value to people.

Do you have any difficult people in your life? Ephesians 4:29-32 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of God's People

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 7, 2015

Revelation 7:1-8

A PICTURE OF GOD’S PEOPLE Revelation 7:1-8 In the previous chapter of our study in the book of Revelation, we saw the kings of the earth, the rich and the powerful, and everyone else filled with terror as they witness the unveiled wrath of the Lamb. And in the midst of their hopelessness and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are A People Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2017

"To be evangelizers of souls, we need to develop a spiritual taste for being close to people’s lives."

Thursday of 4th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel This is a solemnity, one of the three or four greatest saints festivals of the year, and it comes on the heels every year of the solemnities of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart, and the birth of St. John the Baptist. Today we hear from St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Focused People

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

The church needs to be focused on the things of God first.

Matthew 13:44-46 Introduction: illustration “BECAUSE THE PRINCE HAD COME” I. What is the Kingdom of God? A. A Kingdom is a realm, place, or territory ruled by a King. B. A Kingdom implies a King. - I Timothy 1:17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

"People Jesus Loved"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2015

Jesus loved some sinful and imperfect people. He can love you with your faults, too.

“The People Jesus Loved” February 22, 2015 Mark 10:17-22 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Holiness

Kingdom Minded People

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to be kingdom minded people

Introduction: I. A Kingdom minded person understands what God’s Kingdom is. A. A Kingdom implies a King B. Entrance into the Kingdom requires a new birth (John 3:5) C. Entrance into the Kingdom requires repentance (Matthew 3:2) D. Entrance into the Kingdom requires a Calling (1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist