Sermons on Ordinary People:

Healthy People Have Problems But Healthy People Deal With Them

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Dealing with Problems in Relationships Scripturally

Healthy People Have Problems But ... Matthew 18:15-17 Healthy people have ... friends Friends ... have problems The test of a true friend is ... what he does when the problems come. When ... your friend does something wrong What do you do? Matt 18:15 A true friend ... goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Good People Grow Weary Of Unjust And Ungrateful People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Good people, by nature, are empathetic and compassionate, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Good people, by nature, are empathetic and compassionate, always willing to lend a helping hand. However, even the most patient and kind-hearted individuals have their limits. The Bible acknowledges this reality and offers guidance on how to navigate such situations. The Parable of the Unforgiving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 109:1-5

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

Christmas And Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2006

1. This kind of King elicits fear in us. 2. This kind of King inspires hope in us. 3. This kind of King makes us heirs with him.

Very often, at Christmas, we hear stories retold, like Mark Twain’s "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court", where King Arthur dresses in peasant’s garb and visits the subjects of his kingdom. The king lays aside his royal robes and privileges in order to identify with life outside the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7

Denomination: Methodist

The People Who Made Christmas

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love For All People

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 12, 2011

“And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him saying ‘have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon possessed’. But He answered her not a word” Matthew 15:22-23.

Theme: God’s love for all people Text: Gen. 45:1-15; Rom. 11:1-2, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 We live in a world full of activity and noise both at home and outside even at night. Modern society has to live with sound systems, radios, TV’s, DVD’s, CD players, videos and video games. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From A Free People To Slaves Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 30, 2025

Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt.

February 01, 2025 Last week we concluded Genesis with Joseph’s death at 110. By that time his family had been living in Egypt for 70 years. Much like Genesis, there are things in Exodus that God has chosen to leave out – things not important to the story he is trying to tell. In the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:22-23, Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Love For His People

Contributed by Clint Carr on Aug 15, 2001

This outline shows how God’s people hurt Him, and how God responded.

If there is one thing that I have learnt over this summer, it is that there is No life apart from God! If you don’t have Jesus, you don’t have anything! I am just a college student, but luckily God has opened my eyes to his beauty. He has shown me that you can have all you want in this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13, Jeremiah 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Saints Go Marching In

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 2, 2015

Christians are not isolated individuals who live in the world alone. We are connected. We pause to remember those who have passed on, but in whose memory we hold dear. We also remember their impact on us and our own impact as people of God.

handing it to a clerk at the cash register. “Was it a gift?” asked the clerk. “No, I bought it for myself,” he said, “and I made a mistake. “Didn’t you like the translation? Or the format?” “Oh no,” the man said, “the format was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Anglican

God's Word & God's People Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Part 8 in a series on the 119th Psalm

God’s Word and God’s People Part 8 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: March 16, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119:57-64 Introduction As I have looked and studied this section, these 8 verses of the 119th Psalm, the dominant theme which runs through this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57-64

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For People Like Me Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

We are overloaded!!! Americans are living their lives at a break-neck pace, pushing the limits to live up to the expectations put on them by society. When compared to lives fifty years ago we see that there is something conspicuously missing. Our lives have very little time and space; if any. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found In The Field Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025

God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances.

FOUND IN THE FIELD OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Even in our most ordinary moments, God is weaving together His plan. 2. God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances. 3. How do we see God at work when nothing miraculous seems to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Go Tell My People

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 23, 2003

“So they went out and preached that people should repent And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them” Mark 6:12-13.

Theme: Go tell my people Text: Amos 7:12-15; Eph. 1:3-14; Mk. 6:7-13 Life always follows a very basic pattern. It consists of first learning and then putting into practice what has been learnt. A baby first learns how to walk and then puts into practice what he or she has learnt by actually taking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sackcloth And Ashes (Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 3, 2020

Reflection is on the grace of God’s forgiveness in our lives.

Sackcloth and Ashes (Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:4, Romans 14:7-9, Jonah 3:5-7, Jonah 3:9, Jonah 3:10, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 30:11, Genesis 4:24. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us now listen to the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18: 21-35): ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:24, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 3:9, Jonah 3:5-7, Romans 14:7-9, Luke 17:4, Psalm 30:11, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When Ordinary Faith Won't Do Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Within seconds, Elisha decides to leave all of his wealth and family to follow this radical prophet. Elisha went from the CEO of Elisha Farms to being Elijah’s apprentice. He went from inheriting a fortune to making copies and getting coffee for the prophet

Trusting God in really challenging times in your personal life is really difficult to do. When marriages break up, finances fail, and good friends desert you, God’s seeming absence is really difficult to bear. When you are going through a foggy time in life, you want to see God’s bright light to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist