Sermons on People In Our Lives:

People Of His Pasture

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008

Like some gigantic tuning fork the vibrations pulse through every part of the body and for some reason we can no longer stand. We often find ourselves on our knees overcome by a feeling of love that has washed through our entire frame. In a word we feel

People of His Pasture Scripture Readings: Psalm 95 and John 10:1-18 Today we celebrate the sacrament of communion and we receive eight new members into our church family. There are still others who also desire to join them in this commitment and we happily look forward to their celebration as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Casting Our Net Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Just as the dragnet sweeps in all kinds of creatures, the kingdom will contain all kinds of people; meaning that God isn’t picky about who enters into heaven, so long as they confess Jesus as Lord and are committed to living for Him.

This evening we will be looking at “The Parable of the Dragnet.” What in the world is a dragnet? William Barclay says, “The dragnet is what we know as the seine net, a large net which has corks at the top and weights at the bottom so that it stands, as it were, upright in the sea. Ropes attached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Needy People Need God

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

Our felt need is not our real need.

Audio is at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/05/needy-people-need-god-1-samuel-1.htm Introduction Welcome to the family. Want you to share in our joy. We unashamedly love kids here! Joy of new birth only matched by the pain of those that couldn’t. You are here - some of you to share Ant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People? Let Us Study People... God Loves People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2021

In ministry there are times we run across hard to love people. God desires us to LOVE PEOPLE. Hard to love people matter to Jesus.

LET US STUDY PEOPLE, GOD LOVES PEOPLE! DO YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CRUSHED? DO WE SEE THE LITTLE PIECE OF THE PUZZLE? MAYBE TO UNDERSTAND WE NEED TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE. JOB WAS UNDER STRESS, PROBLEMS, TRIALS, DEATH AND SICKNESS UNDER A CRUSHING LOAD. … JOB ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:10, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15, Proverbs 18:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church-Equipping People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2015

Our vision also includes helping one another mature, unite and serve through the presence and power of God's Spirit.

1. Who is better equipped? [PPT of Soldier with weapons and without; Football player with pads and without; Christian with armor of God and without 2. Vision and Mission -- Destination and Steps to get there a. God Led b. Outreach Centered 1) World Bible School opportunities 2) Other ways to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Wise People Build Wealth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

The book of Proverbs is Principles from Heaven for Life on Earth. And God gives us some amazing counsel inside the pages of Proverbs on how to handle our money. Money is such a powerful issue in our lives that we must address it.

On January 19, 1901, few knew the future of the Texas economy was about to experience a seismic shift forward. In a matter of days, the oil geyser in little Beaumont, Texas, called Spindletop, produced more oil than the rest of the world’s oil wells – combined. In fact, everything that runs on oil ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

How do we stay true to our identity as God's people, in a culture that does not support godly values or faithfulness to Christ? Jacob faced that in Egypt. Don't be too easily...impressed...influenced...satisfied.

Living in a Strange Land—Genesis 46:31—47:31 If you have kids, you know the feeling. Saying goodbye on the first day of kindergarten. Dropping them off at college, and then finally forcing yourself to leave the campus. Praying for them as they move into their first job, or their own home. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Shadows? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 10, 2019

Are we still allowing our old life which stunts our spiritual growth to be more like Jesus Christ?

Let’s continue our worship of God by learning from His Word in Hebrews 10…. page… Again, the letter to the Hebrews was written to Christians who had a religion handed down from Moses and likely practiced their faith in the Temple (show picture) in Jerusalem about 2000 years ago. The Temple likely ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

Five reasons why God wants our church to welcome all kinds of people who share a common faith in Christ with us.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with a powerpoint presentation set to the song "All Kinds of People" written by Sheryl Crow, Kevin Gilbert and Erick Pressley and performed by Susan Ashton from the "A Distant Call" CD). Why is it that the Christian community is divided over many of the very same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholehearted Living Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011

If Jesus is our Master, we cannot continue to do our own thing or indulge in a lifestyle of sin. It just doesn’t work! If Jesus is our Master, His values and His leadership will be evident in our lives. Christians can only serve one Master wholeheartedly

Wholehearted Living Intro: Previously, we looked at the first 14 verses of Romans 6 and talked about the fact that we’ve been freed by grace. The former person that I was before Christ found me and transformed me is dead and gone! I’m not the same and never will be by the grace of God! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007

Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will People Remember ?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2023

Memory, it can get away from you. But when all is said and done, what will others remember about you? Will their memories be pleasant and good-natured, or disagreeable and unpleasant? It all depends on how we live and act around other people, doesn't it.

Alba 9-17-2023 WHAT WILL PEOPLE REMEMBER? I Thessalonians 1:1-5 Do you ever have trouble remembering things? That is not a trick question. Someone said, “I always forget things at the grocery store. Maybe I should start bringing a list – oh wait, I always forget the list too.” Someone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God, Our Guide

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2009

We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our lives will show us every step of the way, if we will only let Him lead.

Our God, Our Guide Griffith Baptist Church – 3/15/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 48 Key verse: Psalms 48:14 - For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death. Premise: We all need direction to get us where we need to go and the divine compass and guide of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Little People (Or People Eyes)

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Dec 10, 2003

Zacchaeus was a litle man in his own eyes and in the people’s eyes; but not to Jesus. There are no insignificant people to Jesus, nor should there be to us. Jesus can give us "People Eyes" like his.

NO LITTLE PEOPLE (or PEOPLE EYES) Luke 19:1-10 Intro: A young woman’s car stalled at a light. The light turned green. The car behind her actually had room to go around but didn’t. Instead the person in the car kept on honking the horn. After attempting to start the car, the young woman got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 18, 2012

What happens in our families infuences what happens in our culture. If ever there is a place for quality relationships, it's the family.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Family - Living With Order in Your Home” Ephesians 6:1-4 If I asked you if you thought you could subscribe to the Communist Manifesto, you’d probably be inclined to say “No,” even if you didn’t know what it contained. And if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed