Sermons on Negative People:

‘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

Ready To Go!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to communicate Jesus to people.

READY TO GO! John 1:19-28 S: Preparing others for Jesus Th: “My Life as God’s Light” Pr: WE ARE TO COMMUNICATE JESUS TO PEOPLE. ?: How? KW: Ways to communicate TS: We will find in John 1:19-28 four ways to communicate Jesus to people. The ____ way we communicate Jesus to people is as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Myth: Christians Are Better People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: Christians are Better People

MYTH: Christians Are Better People Series: Myths: Exposing the False Beliefs that Bind Us Brad Bailey - April 7, 2013 Intro: (Could open with humorous story came out this week about poodles being sold that were actually weasels on steroids.) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing God Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 18, 2009

God’s servants need to focus on God’s activity rather than the negativity of God’s people.

1) And Yahweh proceeded to speak to Moses, “Go, ascend from this place, you and the people you caused to ascend from the land of Egypt toward the land which I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘To your seed, I will give it 2) And I shall send a messenger (angel) before your presence ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: *other

Only God Knows Her Name Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 26, 2016

A sermon based upon the little Jewish servant girl who told Naaman where he could find help for his leprosy and the events of the story.

INTRODUCTION: 1. It was the day before Thanksgiving when an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother & I are getting a divorce. Forty-five years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel & Who We Are Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2018

In Galatians 1:10–12 the Apostle Paul shows presenting the Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People (Gal. 1:10); 2) A Human Centered Message (Gal.1:11); nor a 3) A Human Devised Message (Gal. 1:12a), but a 4) Christ Centered Message (Gal.1:12b).

Canada is presently in a fierce diplomatic fight with Saudi Arabia. The government’s confrontation over several human rights issues has resulted in Saudi Arabia, to cut off diplomatic ties, withdraw students and begin a trade war. Critics say that this conflict is over the issue of Saudi Arabia ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Does This Sitiuation Define The Moment?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2008

Bad things happen to good people? Good things happen to bad people. The situation is neutral, it is what we do in negative situations that define the moment!

DOES THE SITUATION DEFINE THE MOMENT? OR DO WE DEFINE THE SITUATION? RENEW! RESTORE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Good things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. What ever happens is neither good or bad it is what we do as we face the negative? Often the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Strength Of Sex And The Silence Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014

THERE IS THE NEED FOR CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS TO KNOW THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF SEX ON PEOPLE'S DESTINY. PEOPLE TAKE SEX FOR GRANTED AND ARE PAYING DEARLY FOR THE CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR INDISCRETION.

THE STRENGTH OF SEX AND THE SILENCE CONSPIRACY The energy of sex is so strong that its intensity is said to be matchless by any emotions ever known to mankind. It is a phenomenon that is greater and more pervasive than alcoholism, drug, food, football and gambling addiction combined. If not so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 0:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020

When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:16, Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 18:19, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 15:16, James 1:5-6, James 1:17, 1 John 3:22, Matthew 16:20, Romans 12:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Asleep But Not At Rest

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

Dealing with negative dreams

ASLEEP BUT NOT AT REST “But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way” Matthew 13:25 I have taught on the subject of dreams and their consequences many times but I felt strongly in my spirit that we should look at it again today, and more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary

RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-44, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018

The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-40

Denomination: Charismatic

"People From Every Tribe, Tongue, People, And Nation Worshipping The Lamb” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“As the prophecy of Revelation unfolds, the events concerning the kingdom rule of Christ over all nations are true. All peoples will worship, and those who desire to obey the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20) may experience a glimpse of what eternal worship will be.”

I. The Lamb Alone Can Open the Book of the Seven Seals (vv.1-4) II. The Lamb Has Authority to Judge (vv.5-7) A. He is the Lion of Judah (v.5) B. He is the Root of David (v.5) C. He has Overcome to open the Book (v.5) D. He Has Received Authority from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Why Innocent And Good People Suffer At The Hands Of Scammers And Evil People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals.

In a world where evil and scams abound, it's natural to wonder why innocent and good people suffer at the hands of scammers and evil individuals. The Bible provides insight into this age-old question, offering guidance and hope for those affected. The Reality of Evil (Matthew 7:15-20) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, James 1:2-4

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Light destroys the negative.

The Light of the World John 1:1-14 Christmas Eve 2004 (Begin message by using flash from camera as introduction.) Christmas time always brings lots of photographs. There are pictures of the children opening the packages, pictures of family and friends at office parties and family reunions. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist