Sermons on Not To Please People:

"a New Way Forward"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2018

A sermon about loving people the way Jesus does.

“A New Way Forward” Mark 6:30-44 Jesus liked to eat. The disciples of John the Baptist noticed this enough to ask Jesus why He didn’t fast. Jesus’ enemies noticed this enough to ask the disciples why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. They called Him a glutton and a drunk. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

"exciting Enough To Be Contagious"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2019

A sermon about being caught up in something bigger than yourself.

“Exciting Enough to be Contagious” Matthew 4:18-22 Early last week I sat in my office and listened, for several hours, to a woman who lives in her van with her 32-year-old son. She was probably about 50 but looked much older. She had an extremely low view of herself, and had been abused by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Rich Young Ruler Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

None of us are perfect workers, praise God for using imperfect people.

A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He had the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Israel: God's Chosen People...still? (Pt. 1 Of 2) Series

Contributed by Matt Tison on Dec 5, 2023

On October 7th, 2023, the Palestinian terror group, Hamas, opened a gruesome and brutal attack upon Israel. Innocent people, from both nations, are still dying. This has led to many asking the question, will God still preserve His people, Israel?

The Nazis established Auschwitz in 1940 in the Polish suburbs, building a complex of camps that became central to Hitler’s pursuit of a “Final Solution to the Jewish question.” Nazis would end up murdering over 6 million Jews throughout the holocaust. As prisoners arrived, young children, elderly, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:16

God Is Keeper

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 2, 2023

God keeps people safe, secure, watches over people our God takes care of all our stuff.

Psalm 121 God is the Keeper 1. The word Keeper a person who manages or looks after something or someone. • It’s used to refer to someone who has an obligation — imposed by the family or one’s culture — • to protect and provide for someone else. • “keeper.” In the Bible, when Abel doesn’t show up ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Aquila Priscilla Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 7, 2025

We have many best examples of couples jointly using their skills, abilities to he betterment of administration and advancement of the cause they have opted for.

Text: Acts 18:1-3 Theme: Family Principles Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: The couple Priscilla and Aquila are friends of Paul, and teachers to Apollos. They demonstrate the daring and innovative possibilities of family working together for the flourishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

How To Deal With People Who Don’t Like You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today we are going to talk about David being pursued by his enemy Saul

How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

D-I-V-O-R-C-E And How To Stop It

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 25, 2025

I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of.

D-I-V-O-R-C-E AND HOW TO STOP IT INTRODUCTION A. My assigned topic is “Divorce and How to Stop It in Christian Homes. B. I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of. C. This sermon will touch some more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9, James 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reunion With The Saints.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 28, 2004

After Peter’s release from prison, he began to seek the Saints, God’s people. When you turn people lose to go wherever they please you soon discover their character.

The reunion with the Saints. Acts 12:12 -- 17. 04/28/04 We are finishing up our study about the life of Peter. This is the third study in acts chapter 12. We started by talking about the repression of the King. We saw how that king Herod had James killed and it pleased the ungodly Jews and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2003

In a world of injustice, it is appropriate to pray a prayer of anguish; God gives us memories of His grace to sustain when He seems absent, and may force us to rock bottom so that we can heal fully.

There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. People have felt from time immemorial that they were not being treated fairly. Just about everybody thinks that they deserve a better deal than they’re getting. There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Leads And Guides His People Through

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 2, 2003

God leads his people through difficulties to the promised land

I often think that change and the future are two things that strike fear into a person’s soul. It is the uncertainty of not knowing what lies ahead. For in the familiar there is security. We have all experienced it I am sure. There are times when our relationships suddenly seem to be uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

How To Pick Your Friends To Influence People Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO FULFILL GOD¡¦S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES WE MUST GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO HOW WE PICK OUR FRIENDS

How to Pick your Friends to Influence People Mark 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high school and college ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Can People See Jesus In Your Face?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

Christ’s love is reflected in the lives of those who are his disciples.

Remember the day when Moses came down from Mt. Sinai and the people couldn’t bear to look at Moses because they saw the reflection of God’s glory in his face? I hope and I pray that it might be so with every one of us! We have seen God, in the face of Jesus. We have known his mercy and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Be Your God, And You Will Be My People

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

We must be made new, fresh--sometimes every day. We must then renew over and over again, our intimate relationship with our God and we can continue to be God’s people, living in community with one another, signified by the meals that we share.

“I will be your God, and you will be My people” April 9, 2000 Text: Jeremiah 31.31-34; John 12.20-33 Opening · Only through death can there be life: · The seed dies in order that the plant may grow. · Construction re-modeling--everything is gutted so that a whole new house may be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Why Bad Things Happen To God's People"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 9, 2002

Painful things have happen since the beginning - but why?

“WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE” By: Dr. Dennis Deese Genesis 4:1-8 Bad things happening to God’s people is not anything new. To the contrary, they have been happening since the very beginning of man’s decision to sin. Next to being separated from God (Genesis 3:24), Adam and Eve, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8