Sermons on Nice People:

Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007

Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

What did this church do to capture people’s hearts and attention? The first thing they did was that they could not keep their mouths shut about this man Jesus. In fact, the word “Christian” was coined at Antioch because these people could not keep quiet a

UNSTOPPABLE Reaching Our World July 27 The Church that Captures the Heart of the Community Welcoming Worshiping Growing Serving Reaching How would you answer this phrase, "I like church, but...?" Over time, what have been those "buts" in your life? When I was young, for me it was that the service ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakthrough Prayer In Me

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer for ourselves

Rao was a Hindu yogi, a mystic who devoted his life to prayer and holy thought. And through his discipline, he was able to do remarkable things, or so people thought. Finally Rao decided to let the people see him put his faith into action. In 1966, he announced he was going to walk on water. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Hand Of The Lord In Scripture

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2017

The Hand of the Lord: 1. is mighty. 2. is dangerous and deadly against His enemies. 3. empowers His servants. 4. can be heavy to discipline His people. 5. will help His people. 6. will always be with His people today.

The Hand of the Lord in Scripture Exodus 9:1 - 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Study by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *This study grew out of a desire to better understand the hand of the Lord after I preached a message on Acts 11:21. There God's Word says, "the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Onlookers And The Onlooked Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 10, 2017

The abundance of religious art we see may remind us of the cross, but it can also dull us to the reality that the people involved were real people, not figments of creativity. Let’s take a look at some of those real people.

PURSUING THE MARK Philippians 3:4-14 The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy Are The Merciful

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006

People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions.

Title: Happy are the Merciful Text: Matthew 5:7 Truth: People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions. Aim: Encourage others to be merciful. INTRODUCTION There is something enticing about a movie plot dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Time

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 19, 2009

God expects people to use their time wisely. It matters what we do with our time.

Title: The Stewardship of Time Text: Psalm 90:1-7; Ecc. 3:1-17; Eph. 5:8-17 Truth: God expects people to use their time wisely. Aim: To help them use their time wisely. Life ?: What does it matter what I do with my time? INTRODUCTION Maybe you remember the 1974 folk song by Harry Chapin, “Cats in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Your Friendship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2011

Witnessing the firmness of those who share the Faith brings great gratitude to the people of God.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Make The Commitment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2008

What should motivate us to have a burden to see people come to faith in Christ?

When you search the Scriptures for a model of individual commitment to reaching others for Christ, you need look no further than the Apostle Paul. Paul’s passion is heard loud and clear when he says: “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

If Not For The Lord

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 11, 2010

The Lord saves His covenant people. Those He saves He saves perfectly.

If not for the Lord, Psalms 124 Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, tells the story of an incident that occurred during the last mutiny on the land of India, while under British control. The English were besieged in the city of Lucknow, and were in momentary expectation of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Get Recruits Jesus' Way

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 6, 2002

Review how we get people to ministry

How to get recruits Jesus’ way Matt.9:35-38, 10:1-42 1. Serve like Jesus (v.35) a. Proximity: Go to where people are (towns and villages) b. Persuade: Teach God’s people where they are gathered (teaching in the synagogues) c. Preach with reach: Demonstrate what u teach that the good news and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 18, 2000

God refining God’s people to perfection.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 10, 2000 Malachi 3:1-4, Lk. 3:1-6 “The Refiner’s Fire” God has something in store for you. God is not content with us as we are. This is one of Christianity’s basic assumptions – things need to change, and they are going ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Local Hero - Shamgar

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 22, 2000

In a world of uncertainty and insecurity, spiritual people are needed.

A LOCAL HERO - SHAMGAR “After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an ox goad” (Judges 3: 31). In the book of Joshua, God was with the whole nation as they conquered the land of promise. But, in Judges, God turned from the nation and gave victory to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Holiness

Called Back To God Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 15, 2001

In love God calls people back to Himself.

“Called Back to God” Hosea 1:1 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 7, 2001 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. After the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Feeding Of The Five Thousand

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

God loves to bless his people abundantly.

How many of you celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with a special meal? [How many had turkey? "Tofurky"?] Whatever was being served, how many left the table still hungry? Or, how many had to let our their belts a notch or two? It is a tradition on Thanksgiving, not only to have a special meal, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist