Sermons on People In Acts:

Seven Points Of Serious Prayer Series

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 18, 2001

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,

Ezekiel 22:30-31 I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 107

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 8, 2006

A breakdown of Psalm 107 looking at four types of people the Lord rescues in their distress.

May 7, 2006 200% Sunday Psalm 107 Have someone read Psalm 107:1-32 Every now and then we need to be reminded of where we come from, and of the unconditional love God showed us in that place. It keeps us humble, or it should, and it prevents us from looking down our noses at those who have not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-32, Psalm 107:26-30

Denomination: Mennonite

Will The Real Man Please Stand Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 15, 2005

This message looks at three typoes of people described by Paul, and their standing before God

WILL THE REAL MAN PLEASE STAND UP! 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRODUCTION: the apostle Paul has spent the beginning of his letter laying down his foundational thinking regarding the necessity and priority of the message of the cross. He has declared that divisions in the church were a result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Church For Today

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009

This message calls the church, collectively and individually, to be "up to date" in their mission of reaching people.

“A Church for Today” 1 Corinthians 9:19-24 * Among the church culture in America it has become common to identify local churches with some troubling terms; “Contemporary or Traditional.” Why do I say these terms are troubling? Because the meaning of these words in this context has little to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Your Easter Sermons

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Mar 15, 2023

Sharing the Gospel during Easter needs to help people know who Jesus is

INTRODUCTION We preach about the passion of Christ year after year. And we read the same passages year after year. Each year is expected to be unique and different. Yes, and the emphasis is usually different when a lot of time is spend in the presence of the Lord, to seek His guidance and strength ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:26-27, John 1:14, John 10:30, John 1:29, 2 John 1:7-11, Colossians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Corrupted - Unleavened Vs. Leavened

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2015

To show that we need to live lives in an unclean world. James 1:27 (Amplified Bible) External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care

I. EXORDIUM: Are you leavened or unleavened? I'm unleavened because I walk by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To Live A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus? Is salvation through grace by faith in JC alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free from adherence to the law going to cause people to sin more?

GALATIANS 2: 17-21 THE POWER TO LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE [Romans 8: 1- 4] What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus¡¯ life, death, and resurrection? Is salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Engage: "Being Missionary”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 23, 2025

The Bible teaches that every believer is to be missionary. Not “a” missionary, but missionary, which is telling people about the wonderful, amazing grace of God. In our message well look at the reasons why and how we go about being missionary.

Time to Engage “Being Missionary” 2 Timothy 4:1-5 One Sunday morning, a pastor began his sermon saying, “I’d like to make three points today. First, there are millions of people around the world who are going to hell. Second, most of us sitting here today do not give a damn about it.” After a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Acts 1:8, John 20:21, Luke 24:49, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Go! And Sow With Generous Hearts Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2025

In Scripture, harvest is not just about crops—it is about souls. It is about lives transformed by the grace of God. And here’s the truth: God calls His people to live with generous hearts so that His harvest may be plentiful.

Go! And Sow with Generous Hearts Introduction: The Overflow of a Generous Heart Let me begin with a question: when you think of harvest, what comes to mind? For some, it’s golden fields ready to be gathered. For others, it’s full baskets of fruit and vegetables. Harvest is a time of joy, of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, John 3:16, Galatians 6:7-9, John 4:35, Romans 5:8, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guess Who Came To Dinner

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 15, 2002

The woman who anointed Christ regardless of what others knew or thought about her, and her act of love is memorialized by Christ. I believe that scripture shows us this woman has a name -- Mary the sister of Martha and Lazarus.

By Pastor Milton O. Bradford, Good Hope Baptist Church Cleveland Ohio Luke 7:36-50 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Religion Of Evolution

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 25, 2009

Evolution is basically a religious philosophy. Cunningly devised fables, A fairytale for grownups. I am explaining to people that both creation and evolution are religious views of life upon which people build their particular models of philosophy, scien

The Religion of Evolution Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma 2 Peter 1:16-18 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Divided We Fall

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Church conflict dishonors the Lord and can do great damage to people's souls

RYAN: Oh, don't give me that, Andy! Anyone with half a brain knows that I am right. ANDY: Are you saying I am stupid? Listen, Ryan, you better take back what you said or I'll throw you halfway across the room! RYAN: Yeah? You and what army? ANDY: Don't get me mad, Ryan. These hands are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

a 3 part series helping people to resolve conflict. part 1 of 3

Matthew 18:15-18 Conflict We can name a great number of things we would like to avoid in our lives, standing before a crowd and giving a speech, going to the doctor, getting a shot, going to the dentist, and going to an IRS audit are some. One other thing most of us would do anything to avoid is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments For Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand some of the reasons why God gave the Ten Commandments.

Unit 17 – Travelers Lesson 51 – God Gives the Ten Commandments – Exodus 19-24 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand some of the reasons why God gave the Ten Commandments. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Paul the apostle explains why God gave us the law of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Ponderosa

Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 13, 2003

The building of the Temple was a high water mark in the spiritual development of God’s people.

BUILDING PONDEROSA – 1 Kings 6:11 “Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying: Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgements, keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you which I spoke to your father David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:11

Denomination: Baptist