Sermons on Not To Please People:

Sin Slows Down Progress

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002

The actions of one person, held back several people.

I. Sin defaces the character of God¡¦s people * Moses had to hid 40 years * Achan was destroyed by his sin * Jimmy Swaggart * Jim Bakker II. Sin destroys not only the individual but many times his family and friends * Jim Baker ended up in a divorce * Jessica Hahn wound ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Called To Serve

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 6, 2006

We are called to serve God and God’s people.

Theme Verse Ex 7: 16 “Then say to him, ‘The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the desert. But until now you have not listened.” Call to Serve God in Worship · “Let my people go” · When you are under the bondage of Egypt you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:14-16, Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalmody

Contributed by Tony Grant on May 28, 2002

God’s people sing psalms and hymns of praise.

Psalmody Ps. 145:1-11 05/05/02 by Tony Grant Some History of Psalmody Psalmody is the singing of the biblical psalms in the worship service. Hymnody is the singing of extrabiblical, poetic, and musical compositions in worship. The singing of the psalms is a three thousand-year-old tradition going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Powerful Name On Earth!!!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon reminds people of the Power that is only in the Name of JESUS!!!

“The Most Powerful Name On Earth!!!” Philippians 2:9-11 9. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11. And that every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Becoming A Soul Winner

Contributed by Tim Parsons on May 27, 2006

This message deals with soul winning, and bring people to christ

.” Becoming a soul winner with Jesus. John 4:1 – 42. In the third chapter of the Gospel of John, we meet a man named Nicodemus. He was a lost religious Jew who wanted to talk to Jesus. He came to Jesus at night so no one would see him. In the fourth chapter of the Gospel of John, we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Church Of God

What A Difference A "W" Makes

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH.

"What a Difference a "W" MAKES" ISA. 6:1-8 Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH. Tell the story of the church that let their "W" fall off. A church in a community brought a piece of property and built a building. They were exciting about serving the Lord. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Some Responses To The Word

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 24, 2004

A SIMPLE OUTLINE HOW PEOPLE HEED TO THE WORD OF GOD.

(SOME RESPONSES TO THE WORD OF GOD) (PSA.68:11) THE LORD GAVE THE WORD :GREAT WAS THE COMPANY OF THOSE THAT PUBLISHED IT. (OUTLINE) 1. SOME WILL BELIEVE IT-1ST THES.2:13 2 .SOME WILL OBEY IT- 2ND CHRON. 11:2-4 3. SOME WILL LAUGH AT IT -2ND CHRON.30:10 4. SOME WILL BECOME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:11

Dealing With Disappointment Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps people to deal with the many disappointments they face in life.

When Your Brook Dries Up” Elijah at Cherith I Kings 17:1-16 Last week we talked about desperate times. This week we want to talk about disappointing times. If you open the paper, turn on the TV, attend a family reunion Go to church or just go home. Life is filled with disappointment. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Seperation Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps people realize the difficulty of losing someone they love.

ELIJAH ---DEALING WITH SEPERATION –Crossing Over Jordan II Kings 2: 7-13 As we look out over the Lake. I want you to imagine it being the river Jordan. I want you to imagine that we are the Israelites on this side. And right behind the pavilion is the Egyptian Army. We can’t move forward because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is God When Life Tumbles In?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 16, 2004

This message is given to give people hope in times of hardships.

Where is God when Life Tumbles In? As Christians how do we cope with tragedy and Crisis? What do we do when life tumbles in? We can face crisis in a number of ways: Unreal Optimism: We can become numb to pain and say, "All is okay." If anything good is going to happen it will happen to me. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

5 Easter, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 12, 2003

Branches (people) that do not bear fruit and the love commandment.

Sermon for 5 Easter Yr B, 18/05/2003 Based on I Jn 4:19-21; Jn 15:6 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.” (Jn 15:6) “We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:6, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving Worship

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2003

The message simply encourages particiapatory thanksgiving by the people of the congregation.

Thanksgiving Worship 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 November 23, 2003 Intro: A. Welcome to our Thanksgiving Worship at Somerset Church! B. [Getting Around to God, Citation: Joel Gregory, "The Unlikely Thanker," Preaching Today, Tape No. 110.] One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Refreshed By The Breath Of God

Contributed by Henrik Sonntag on Dec 14, 2005

The breath of God changes us into people who care

Sermon for Sunday December 4 2005 Second Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 A preacher once played his clarinet right before his sermon was about to start. The piece was pretty involved and needed a lot of breath on the preachers side. When he was about to start the sermon, he said that he needed to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Reasons For Disqualification For Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Why some people are disqualified for being used of God

Why Are Some People Disqualified for Positions of Service Acts 1:21-26 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are You?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

A great need exists for the people of God to thank God.

Today we are going to examine some verses in the scripture that contain a very important message. I want to warn you now that not only is the message a very important one, but it is also very strong. It's a message that will make us analyze ourselves and it may very well be that when we are done we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible