Sermons on Not To Please People:

Great And Mighty People Of Faith

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

The Lord’s supper is a GREAT AND MIGHTY WORSHIP experience, and I am convinced the Last Supper of Jesus gives us some insights into what it means to be GREAT AND MIGHTY PEOPLE OF FAITH.

In his book, INVITATION TO THE FEAST, Danny Bush says “At the Passover meal with His disciples, directly before His death and resurrection, Jesus changed the meaning of that supper from a reminder of escape from slavery in Egypt to a reminder of the sacrifice He made that brings freedom from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Love People, Use Things

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2009

Thanksgiving Eve sermon 1989: We have a hard time giving up our attachment to things material. We do need to feel, however, that what we use makes a difference for someone -- a way to love them.

When we read that the city of Washington is going to get everybody out of an infamous homeless shelter by Christmas, because that shelter is no longer fit for human habitation, we have a variety of reactions. Some react at the thought that we still have not come very far at settling the issue of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Divorced People

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 3, 2009

Jesus hates divorce but He loves divorced people. How do I know -- The Bible tells me so

The Bible is a big book. It contains over 31,000 verses and lots of words. Some verses are difficult to understand and some are so clear that we wish they were harder to understand. Peter addresses this subject when he talks about some of Paul’s letters in particular and all scripture in general. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Like Priest, Like People Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009

If Israel’s priests were accountable for Israel’s ignorance and wickedness, what does that mean for all believers as priests and pastors in particular?

[Note: I felt led to preach this sermon during the period leading up to Christmas.] Today is the beginning of the Advent season in churches that follow the ecclesiastical calendar. It celebrates the past, present, and future of God’s coming into the world. In fact, “advent” originates in the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-19

Denomination: *other

Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009

Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of God's People In Christ

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him.

THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN CHRIST Colossians 2:11-15 Proposition: Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be experience the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

We The People, Breaking Bondages Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2010

God does not want merely personal religion; He desires our investment in breaking the bondages that imprison others. America post-Vietnam is strikingly similar to Judah post-Exile. Neither can afford to retreat into comfortable religion.

A great nation had been humiliated by something they had never supposed could happen. Because they saw themselves as the people of God, chosen by him for a special role in the world's history, they had imagined themselves invulnerable. God would never desert his people, they believed. God would not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Surrounds His People

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 4, 2010

In a day when Satan and his allies seem to be fully in charge of society and government, it is comforting to learn that this does not surprise God! He will reward those who follow Him, deal with His enemies and put a hedge of protection around His saints.

The Lord Surrounds His People Psalm 125 4th of July Message July 4, 2010 OPEN • One need only look around him today to know that America is in economic, political and moral trouble! • We are plagued with financial breakdown, immigration struggles, and moral depravity. • Were we to bring back one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The People Of God, Submit Not Submerge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Will we submit to the directions of God or allow ourselves to be submerged in the world?

By Garrett Edwards This first letter and this passage is a very clear and powerful summary of Christian belief and practice isn’t it? But its also long isn’t it, I really struggled trying to tackle everything in this in one talk, but I’m going to try without glossing over too many ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

All People Matter To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2010

James speaks abruptly to believers who recognize status. This message teaches that all people matter because the ground is level at the cross.

All People Matter To God James 2:1-12 * Let’s begin tonight by reviewing our “Core Values”. 1) The Bible is our guide book. 2) God loves us and has a plan for us. 3) All People matter to God. 4) We seek to honor God in all we do. 5) The Local church (that’s us) is the hope of the world. We can ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Charge To Sinful People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message challenging us to listen to God when he speaks to us concerning our sinful ways.

GOD’S CHARGE TO SINFUL PEOPLE Hosea 4:1-11 INTRO: We, as people, Christians and non-Christians alike, are ready to listen when God speaks to us comforting things. But when He has to condemn us for the things that we have done, we are not ready to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God' Expectation For His People.

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 12, 2008

This is a sermon that shows that one day there will be judgment of the world and that the purpose of God’s people here is to be a light for the world to see.

God’ Expectation for His people. Isaiah 2:1-22 Central theme of the Message: God expects His children to walk in His light. As children of God we are to be like Him and live a life under the guidance and influence of His Holy Spirit.’ Introduction Mom and Dad how many have you told your children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A House Of Prayer For All People?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 9, 2008

We judge by what we see. God judges by the heart. His way is better. Let us join God is inviting others into His family.

-Is God’s house for everyone? -Is anyone welcome in chapel? -Does God accept anyone and everyone who steps foot in His house? -Before you answer, let me tell you a little story -Last week during fellowship, I told some of you about a scene from the Dark Knight, the new Batman movie -Have any of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross Of Passion... Passion For People! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2012

Jesus' passion was thatGod's house be a place where anyone and everyone could connect with God.

20120311 3rd Sunday in Lent B Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People God Uses - Andrew Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

Ever have someone say, "God can't use me!"? Well, this series "The People God Uses" proves that God can and will use anyone.

“And it happened in those days that He went out into a mountain to pray, and was all night in prayer to God. And when day had come, He brought His disciples together, and from them selected twelve whom He also named ‘disciples.’” (Luke 6:12-13) “And having called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Friends