Sermons on People Of Light:

How To Talk So That People Will Listen

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who married for love, but over the years have grown apart. What I’m saying i

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Have you ever spoken to someone and had the feeling in your heart that they weren’t really listening to you? This is a complaint that we often hear even from husbands and wives who married for love, but over the years have grown apart. What ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

O Come, People Of Grace Baptist

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2011

A 2nd year church anniversary sermon.

O Come, People of Grace Baptist (Anniversary Sunday, 2006) Chuck Sligh TEXT: Psalms 95:1-11 – “O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Friends And Influence People

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers explaining the importance and efficacy of a "righteous man's prayer."

Now, turn to James chapter five and we begin now where we left off last Sunday night in verse sixteen. James chapter five and verse sixteen: “Confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Response To Israel And The Jewish People

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 28, 2011

Many Christians are abandoning their support for Israel. Christians are instructed to support Israel and pray for peace in that country.

On May 15, just 2 weeks ago, a worship service at Cornerstone Church was interrupted for over an hour. The church’s pastor, John Hagee, was conducting a Support Israel Sunday. Unknown to the pastor or congregation, 11 Demonstrators from the “Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Names His People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

We read in the pages of the New Testament these seven vital words: Believers, Brethren, Disciples, Christians, Saints, Church of God, and Sons of God. These titles and aliases by which God calls His people are all very plain in meaning and universal in sc

Intro: In the NT record of the Holy Bible we don’t read of Christians called by such names as: Catholics, Baptists, or Pentecostals. We don’t read of them called: Charismatics, Methodists, Wesleyans, Lutherans, Calvinists, Presbyterians, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10

Denomination: *other

6 Ways To Give People Hope Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Do you wonder why nobody stays in your company or church for very long? Perhaps there is not much hope for the future. Perhaps they cannot see good things in store for them in the future. There is enough negative news around to keep people down, so deci

Six Ways to Give People Hope 1. Make promises and keep them. Every time you break a promise, you erode people’s trust in you. It is very difficult to make people trust you. When people do not trust you, they will not follow you. The whole of Jesus’ ministry was centered around a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful People Express Thier Gratitude

Contributed by Ron Baker on Nov 22, 2011

We all come to the Lord unclean and in need of His cleasing.

Thankful People Express their Gratitude to God Text: Luke 17:11-19 Date: November 20, 2011 Pastor Ron Baker, West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION ”It is the duty of all Nations to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Please Help Us Rescue People"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

Evangelism is at the heart of the Gospel. This lesson will show "Why" we need to share our faith.

Our new book “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure” will be out of editing next week and then into production for 3 weeks. It will hopefully be finished by December 21st. With any book there are always testimonies and I am very thankful for those people who were able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-10

Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012

A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Of The Leader Brings Guilt To The People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you living holy lives? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (Amplified Bible) 11:1 PATTERN YOURSELVES after me [follow my example], as I ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Let Those People In?

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE REACTION OF THE EARLY CHURCH LEADERS TO PETER AFTER THE HOUSEHOLD OF CORNELIUS.

HFL SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 ACTS 11;1-4 1The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Inhabits The Praise Of His People

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Oct 17, 2012

God inhabits the praise of His people

God inhabits the praise of his people. “Lord what can I do?” Have you ever said that? Have you ever cried out to God in that way? I have said that on numerous occasions in my life… as I am sure most of us have… if not word for word… still we have made a similar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-5, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Book Of The Law And The People Sprinkled With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been sprinkled with the blood of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:19 (Amplified Bible) 9:19 For when every command of the Law had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understand - Pt. 2 - Saved People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 2 – Saved People I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that there is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon's life testifies to the importance of gaining wisdom and understanding! He tells us in Proverbs 2: Tune your ears to the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal