Sermons on Once Not A People:

Struggling To Be A People Of Integrity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2009

Preached 1989. A people of integrity will not act as though God is automatically on their side, apart from righteousness; and they will pay attention to the way in which leadership is chosen.

On this Independence Day weekend we think about our nation’s history, our nation’s life. As we do so I want to assure you that we will be wrestling with the word of God, not just scattering political opinions over the landscape like birdseed. I am not here as political pundit, but as a pastor and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Holy People Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2012

The call to be the New Israel is a call to holiness and mission.

Monday of 30th Week in Course Lumen Gentium The Fathers of the Council looked at the Church from every direction, and gave us teaching on all the names of the Church. It seems to me that their favorite name for the Church is “People of God.” It, more than any other, shows the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2012

In our text there's only one follower of Jesus, but he finds someone who found someone, and they each brought someone to Jesus, who in turn did the same. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Bringing People to Jesus John 1:35-51 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringToJesus.html Our missionaries in NYC are seeing some great ministry right now, reaching out to those suffering in their area from the storm damage. People are guarding their possessions in their driveways. Looters have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

"If My People..."

Contributed by Scott Burr on Nov 16, 2012

A call to repentance and holiness for all believers.

“When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people, 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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Joshua 1:5, Matthew 26:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You People Are Dogs Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Purity, desperation, needs

THE TOUGH SAYINGS OF JESUS "YOU PEOPLE ARE DOGS" MATT 15:24-27 (p.693) July 18, 2010 INTRODUCTION: My mom has this picture of Jesus over her bed. It's been there for us as long as I can remember ---so long I kind of take it for granted every week when I look at it while we watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Oneness Of God's People

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on May 26, 2012

Jesus prayed that the believers may be one. he prayed that we all may be one. This is the central theme of our L:ord's prayer, the oneness of God's people.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – January 22nd, 2012 Let us pray Welcome……… ‘This is the day which the Lord hath made;” this 22nd day of January 2012; so “we will rejoice and be glad in it.” “O give thanks unto the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With God And People

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 11, 2013

How is our relationship with God? How is our relationship with people?

Dealing with God and People Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Good afternoon all of you! It’s so good to be with you all this afternoon. Let me begin our time together with some practical questions about our daily lives. How do we deal with God? And how do we deal with people around us? In other ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People That Influence Their World

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Witness, influence, evangelism and service

PEOPLE THAT INFLUENCE THIS WORLD Matt 5:13-16 (page 683) May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I came into my office Monday, went to check out my email and under the headings that scroll by was… "Believe it or not, celebrities are fat and zitty like the rest of us." Well since I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making People Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 13, 2013

Jesus made people thirsty for the Father, and our lives should make people thirsty. (hand out notes included at the end).

Intentional Christianity: Make People Thirsty John 7:37-38 Ill. When we started the Children’s ministry at Desdemona, we noticed that the children did not drink much water. One week, I used an illustration of water, and drank from a bottle of water several times. I would randomly say during ...read more

Scripture: John 3:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming People Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We think that we can approach forgiveness with some half-measures that look pretty good to us. Jesus sets a standard that is incredibly high, but one that He has already met.

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: Few things we can do will have such a powerful impact on our lives. 1. this is an area where the battle will rage with great force, because of what is at stake. 2. there is something about holding grudges that fills a great need in us. 3. there are few thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Rich People In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009

"Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Preaching To God's People

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Preachers don’t want to ruffle feathers, lest folks fly away, startled, and go to a church down the street. And so we preachers often preach anything but God’s Word. But God uses real preachers, not pale, second-rate imitations.

Intro Today, the Church finds herself wandering on dangerous terrain, for she no longer wants to listen to her preachers. Even worse, preachers don’t want to preach. They don’t want to ruffle feathers, lest folks fly away, startled, and go to a church down the street. And so we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Harsh People Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 25, 2010

Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with God!

Please open your Bibles to Romans 10. The first 11 chapters of Romans gave us the foundation for the Christian faith. Look at Romans 10:9………... Do you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is your only Savior? Let us say this together: Jesus is my only Savior and Lord! In Romans 12-16, God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoid Disruptive People

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 13, 2011

Paul writes to his Roman bretheren to warn them against people that cause division and offenses. There are two commands that he gives.

AVOID DISRUPTIVE PEOPLE Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Adulterous People Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012

What does spiritual adultery mean? Several things according to this text. 1- Spiritual adultery means friendship with the world 2- Spiritual adultery means opposition to God 3- Spiritual adultery means giving in to the devil

INTRO.- People commit adultery in various ways. Our world is notorious for committing adultery. It seems to happens in Hollywood often. ILL.- Remember actress Sandra Bullock in the award winning movie, “The Blind Side”? And do you remember to whom she was married? She was married from 2005 to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ