Sermons on Peculiar People:

Why Does God Want His People To Be Holy?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 30, 2003

We need holiness to cure the ills of our day.

“The King’s Highway” Once a king had a great highway built for the members of his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many as desired to participate. Their challenge was to see who could travel the highway the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2001

Why do bad things happen to good people? Let’s look at Job to see if we can find the answer

INTRODUCTION  Open with the “A Hero’s Faithful Final Hour.” (www.crosswalk.com)  Why did this have to happen to all these good people?  I could sit up here today and read you story after story about the good people who died in 911 2001.  Many people are asking ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy The People The Lord Has Chosen To Be His Own

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2004

EPIPHANY 4(A) - Happy are the people who seek Jesus’ salvation, who imitate Jesus’ life and who suffer for Jesus’ sake.

HAPPY THE PEOPLE.... Matthew 5:1-12 - February 1, 2004 MATTHEW 5:1-12 51Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying: 3"Blessed (HAPPY) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005

Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Would A Loving God Really Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006

4th in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 4 “Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?” Matthew 10:28 and John 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: A church that was seeking a new Pastor asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon and gave them the same topic and same text. The topic? Hell. Well, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Winning With People: Say The Right Words At The Right Time Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

It all happened so fast, it was difficult for Esther to draw the conclusion that she had to act. Wouldn’t her position as queen keep her safe? Or, could Haman take her life, too?

25 Ways to Win With People How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks By John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott III 1. Start With Yourself – King Solomon (I Kings 3:5-14) 2. Practice the 30 Second Rule – Jesus and Simon Peter (John 1:42) 3. Let People Know You Need Them – Paul (II Tim. 4:11) / ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "why do bad things happen to good people?"

INTRODUCTION There is no question that evil exists and that it is rampant. And yet Christians would say that God is good, and all-powerful. So why doesn’t God do something about it? Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question many people ask God. Why do bad things happen to good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

How Did People Go To Heaven Before Jesus? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005

A saving faith in Jesus is still the only way to heaven.

How Did People Go to Heaven Before Jesus? Gal. 3:6-8July 10, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7 Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 20, 2005

This sermon attempts to give an answer to this often asked question. We need to learn a few things about God’s will in order to understand why things happen. We must also remember that God can make good come out of the bad. Is there really any good peo

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE We know by reading ( Rev. 20:1-10) that God will ultimately destroy satan and his host . As Christians we look forward to that day with hope, many other people reject God and the gospel because of the fact that evil is still in the world. They might say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - What Is Our Purpose As God's People Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 11, 2005

Part 3 of our Finding Purpose series will focus on the top commands from God to us on how we are to be. Loving God with all of our heart, mind and soul and loving our neighbor as we love ourselves.

FINDING PURPOSE Part 3 – What is our Purpose as God’s People? † SCRIPTURE READING This week we will be looking at what our purpose as God’s people is. This very question was posed to Jesus in our scripture reading today, an expert in religious law asking Jesus this question trying to test Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Must Warn People Of God's Judgment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2004

If you knew that a poisonous snake was crawling around in your back yard, it would be most cruel to allow your children to go out and play. Similarly, God wants us to warn others of the dangers of sin in the world, the flesh and the devil that seek to bri

Ezekial 33:1-25 – Why We Must Warn People of God’s Judgment "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, O wicked man, you will surely die and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Mean, Ugly, Back-Stabbing People

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 2, 2008

King David’s experience with his son Absolom and his counselor Ahithophel from Psalm 55 provide the backdrop for this message.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church (An Assemblies of God Fellowship) cholt@gt.rr.com HOW TO DEAL WITH MEAN, UGLY, BACK-STABBING PEOPLE Psalm 55 I want to begin with a trivia question. Question: Who was Spike Jones and the City Slickers? I remember them as a musical hodge-podge band ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is Calling His People To Pray Fervently For The Nation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 13, 2008

PRAY FOR 1.OUR NATION 2.THE PLANS OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED 3. LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND INTEGRITY 4. BLESSINGS OF GOD UPON THE NATION5. 5. INTERCESSORS STANDING IN THE GAP 6.DIVINE STRENGTH AND DISCERNMENT 7. DIVINE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE PLANS OF THE ENEMY

THE LORD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE NATION ************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE 2. PRAY FOR THE PLANS AND THE PURPOSES OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are People Still Asking...we Want To See Jesus?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 25, 2009

Reflections on this text and our pluralistic culture with quotes from John Stott, Leonard Sweet "Soul Tsunami". We are not living in the world our parents grew up in. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, artifical life, nano technology are all around but

Lent V John 12:20-21 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2009 “Are People Still Asking to See Jesus?” When I was a kid in the 1950’s people’s minds and actions were saturated and wrapped in Christian values. The worship of God and honesty were important ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran