Sermons on Once Not A People:

An Easter People

Contributed by Gregory Neal on Mar 14, 2005

An Easter Sunday Sermon from 1991, based upon John 20:1-18.

What is there to say on this on this Easter Day? There is an ancient liturgy of the Church, a saying from our grandparents in the faith, so to speak. The worship leader, looking out on the people gathered for worship, would proclaim: "The Lord is Risen!" And the people respond: "He is risen ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

If My People

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009

How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

People Of Promise

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

PROMISE.

The people of promise 1Sa 30:9 So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. 1Sa 30:10 But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passionate People

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 25, 2008

As followers of Christ we must become passionate about loving God and others.

Matthew 22:34 – 46 / The Great commandment Intro: Doris and Buddy lived on a farm in rural Missouri. They had 8 kids in a little 3 bedroom house. Doris told me that when she was in the hospital having their 8th child her roommate asked her if they were catholic. Doris responded, “No. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A People Of Devotion Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the sixth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Church Of God

A People Of Worship Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the seventh sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our churh.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Unsinkable People

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Joseph Said: 1. Yes To All His Responsibilities 2. No To Temptation 3. No To Depression & Despair 4. Yes to God’s Control In His Life

Sun. July 4/93 Gen. 39 UNSINKABLE PEOPLE - They called her the "Millionaire’s Special". - Four city blocks long. Eleven stories high. - Powered by triple screws. - Protected by the latest most ingenious safety devices. - Luxurious and beautiful beyond words, - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Unbelieving People

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

A warning against the church falling away into unbelief like the nation of Israel.

AN UNBELIEVING PEOPLE Hebrews 3:7-19 Key Verse and Theme: “See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talented People

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

If you are not actively pursuing ways to advance God’s work, you are failing your master.

Talented People 01/29/06 AM Text: Matthew 25:14-25:30 Introduction America is seemingly fascinated with talented people. Take for example the show American Idol. This past Tuesday evening over 35 Million people tuned in to see the hopefuls risk their egos and to see what Simon had to say. So many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of Prayer

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God works wonders through people of prayer.

God works wonders through people of prayer. • Why? Because people of prayer knows God’s heart; they understand His will, and they trust Him. • People of prayer have faith in God, because they have been spending time with Him. They have an intimate relationship with God. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Peculiar People Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009

The bible tells that God will purify us into a peculiar people. I grant you that there are peculiar people here in this church…that is not the peculiar that god is talking about.

A PECULIAR People 03/13/05 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Text: Titus 2:14 INTRODUCTION Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. KJV Periousios: per-ee-oo’-see-os being beyond usual, that is, special ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If My People

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2009

Using our greatest weapon in order to defeat our greatest enemy and bring revival to our land.

If My People… 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. The sentence, as it continues, forms what is probably the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Talking

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 8, 2010

The Easter story begins with people talking. How important is word of mouth?

"Returning from the tomb they told all this to the 12 and the rest". The Easter story begins with people talking: "You’ve got to hear this" "You’ll never believe it" "Listen up" "It’s just incredible- I’ve got to tell you about it" The Easter story begins with people talking. Mary Magdalene, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Holy People Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

Holiness is not a popular subject these days. Maybe because there are so few people who count holiness as a goal, or even as a value. But the Bible says a lot about holiness.

Colossians 1:2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We’ve talked about grace & peace in previous devotions (Ephesians 1 & Philippians 1). Today, let’s focus on holiness. Holy People Have you thought much about ...read more

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