Sermons on People Of God:

1 Peter Ch. 4 Commentary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2021

In chapter 4, Peter urges Christians to be fiercely committed to fulfilling the purpose of our lives in Christ. Prior chapters made the case that we are a “holy people.” We have been rescued from meaningless lives and set apart from the world to be used for God’s purpose.

And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? —1 Peter 4:18 Text: 1 Peter 4:1-19 (KJV) Living for God’s Glory 1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expecting A Victory

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 31, 2015

Super Bowl Sunday Sermon, to reach the hearts and minds of the people of GOD! An encouraging word to help people feel like winners!

“Expecting Victory” Super Bowl Sunday We should be expecting a victory every day of our lives! We are called to be victorious! John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not but to steal and to kill and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

God's Passion

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Message created for Missions Conference, expanding on the call to be a blessing to all peoples.

GOD’S PASSION WELCOME: Martin Luther once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in mourning clothes. "Who’s dead?" he asked her. "God," she replied. Luther rebuked her, saying, "What do you mean, God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For God Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 10, 2006

to help people know that to have a heart for God means to be willing to be humbled

Opening Illustration (a story built on one by A. Stanley) While in college, Dave came home with me for a Winter Break. Unknown to my parents, though, was what Dave brought in his extra large suitcase: a 40 pound python named ‘Squeeze’. I really never liked snakes, but he told me he had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Continuation With God

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

As young people the missing ability is the continuation, my perseverance... It is not our strenght !

LA CONTINUATION AVEC DIEU Lecture : Actes 2/46-47 A Ils étaient chaque jour tous ensemble assidus au temple, ils rompaient le pain dans les maisons, et prenaient leur nourriture avec joie et simplicité de coeur, louant Dieu, et trouvant grâce auprès de tout le peuple. Et le Seigneur ajoutait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

People want to believe that God's wrath does not exist or that it will not affect them.

Introduction This morning I want us to look at our message entitled “The Wrath of God.” Looking at Romans 1:18 we will see God’s wrath is real. People want to believe that God’s wrath does not exist or that it will not affect them. However, nothing could be further from the truth. C.S. Lewis ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember It Was God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2022

We need to remember it is, it was, and it will be God who helps the Church, the people, and this Great Nation.

Remember It was God Deuteronomy 26:1-11 1. The Scripture passage from Deuteronomy, the Israelites are to remember how they came to be here • they are to remember and recite the story of how they were given their land. • They are to remember Jacob (Israel) "A wandering Aramean was my ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

"But God"!

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Oct 16, 2014

To encourage the people and to let them know that God and only God can help them

But God by Rev. Tim Porter Genesis 37:22-37:27 Introduction: Friends, each of us have encountered situations where we just felt like throwing in the towel. We felt like the whole world was against us. We felt like no matter what we did things would turn out bad. We’ve often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The controlling power of God in His people and in the church.

THE POWER OF GOD IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ONLY GOD’S POWER CAN TRANSFORM THE CHURCH INTO WHAT HE WANTS THE CHURCH TO BE. IT IS HIS POWER THAT QUICKENS US, JOHN 6:63 TEACHES, “IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT QUICKENETH.” WE ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF DIVINE POWER. THEREFORE, ONCE WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.

James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Numbers Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 8, 2021

God chose to wander with His people.

March 27, 2021 The Hebrew title of the 4th book of the Bible is “Bemidbar” or “In the Wilderness”. It is the continuing saga of God’s journey with Israel from Egypt to the border of the Promised Land {The English title, “Numbers” comes from the Greek and is named for the 2 censuses in ch. 1 and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hope - Advent 1, 2011 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2011

For the people of God history was (and is) always going somewhere. Life has ultimate meaning because of this hope we possess.

Dakota Community Church November 27, 2011 Hope Isaiah 35:1-10 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Denomination: Mennonite

God’s Top Ten Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

An overview of the 10 commandments and specifically their benefits for people today. They help us know God, know ourselves, and know love.

God’s Top Ten Exodus 20:1-20 Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. Last year (2007), Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 11, 2014

In the midst of the turmoil and distress of the birth of Jesus, God chose certain individuals to reveal his plan and his Son. This sermon looks at seven people or groups that were selected and why they were.

There was a man who strolled out of a hardware store with a smile on his face and a brand-new chainsaw in his hands. He was told it could cut down five big oak trees in an hour. Twenty-four hours later, however, his smile was gone. Frustrated, he was back at the store complaining that the saw ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare