Sermons on Peculiar People:

Second Mile People

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount"

Second Mile People "If anyone forces you to go one mile go with him two miles." Matthew 5:41 Intro: This Scripture ... is part of a very well known passage .... called the "Sermon on The Mount". This teaching ...was shared very early ... in our Lord's ministry. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Collection For God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore and understand the concept of courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve deep into a message that's all about generosity. Yes, you heard me right - generosity, but not just regular 'ol giving, we're talking about courageous, watchful, and abundant generosity. It's a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 16: 1-18. As John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Topics: Generosity, Poor

A Reminder To The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's challenges as opportunities to deepen our faith and reliance on God, who promises to be with us in all circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful that you are here today, that you have chosen to gather in this holy place and to be in fellowship with one another. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, and it is in His name that we come together ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Topics: God's Presence, Challenges, Life

Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Colossians 4:1, Ephesians 6:9

Topics: Love, Enemies

To You Who Believe

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What priviledges and benefits we have in Christ

1stBBC To you who believe 1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 1. Privilege “chosen generation” 1Pe 1:23 Being born again, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Ordained By Christ

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Sharing in the person of Christ

Ordained by Christ John 17:6-11, 15-19 Setting: Last supper- conclusion, teachings; The High Priestly Prayer Christ forewarns His disciples that He will soon be departing, but He doesn’t leave them empty handed. For three years Christ has walked with them, talked with them, prayed with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-11, John 17:15-19

Denomination: Holiness

If You Can’t Stand The Heat…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

We live in the day of change! The world we live in is not the world into which we were born.

Now we must admit that some of these changes are for the better. For example: • None of the ladies would want to go back to washing their family’s clothes on a scrub board • Mothers would not know what to do without their microwave ovens • Men would not know what to do without our T.V. remote ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

America And All Nations Wait On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Dale Mcanally on Dec 30, 2014

The mature children of God in Christ Jesus, the church or called out ones, the body of the Anointed One and the Anointing, are the hope for the people of all nations in the Earth.

The body of Christ is made up of all people that have made Jesus Christ the Savior and Lord of their lives. The word, Christ, translated from the New Testament Greek means, “the Anointed One and the Anointing”. The word, anoint, means, “to rub on one with oil”. Oil in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Romans 8:18-21, Revelation 2:25-26, Isaiah 60:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Choices

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes the strange choices some of God's people have been called to make.

STRANGE CHOICES 2 Co 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) INTRODUCTION: The Christian life will involve choices that may seem at odds with the world, and even the "believers" around you. If we walk with Christ, the Bible warns us that others will think we're strange. 1 Peter 4:3,4 "For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Laity 'move Out'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches the simple reality that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Laity ’Move Out’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-10, KJV Purpose: The simple reality is that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry. INTRODUCTION This Sermon Series This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

"Covenant Leadership”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not.

“COVENANT LEADERSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese, Evangelist - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 2:1-9 This covenant was an agreement between God and His people the Priest. God had been faithful to His end of the agreement but His people (namely the Priest) had not. SERVICES OF PRIESTS Keeping the charge ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

The Highest Form Of Faith

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Learning to "stand on the Word" can be a hard thing, but when our total confidence is in the Word of God nothing can stop us

Introduction: >Grew up in church since I was 4 >Always heard: Apple of His eye, Chosen people, Blessed and highly favored What does that really mean? 1 Pet 2:9 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Your God?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004

As many people get involved with, movie stars, pop artist, Money Mogoles and polotictions ,who becomes more important in their lives?

Who is Your God? The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Who are some people making a god of? Acts 12:20-23, Lets read these verses. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon; but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stigma Of Being Holy Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Nov 26, 2012

There are so many thoughts of half truths pertaining to our own orthodoxies that many get a false sense of what makes us a peculiar group of people to the rest of the world.

“The Stigma of Being Holy” I Peter 1:16 Over the past few weeks we have interacted with the subject of Stigmas. We’ve talked about the Stigma of what it meant to be Christian. Last week Pastor Chad spoke about the Stigma of a Missionary. So to conclude this Stigma series I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From Stephen's Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal a

Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal and spiritual aspects of their lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational