Sermons on People Of Light:

We Really Do Need Each Other

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2012

We really do need each other.

WE REALLY DO NEED EACH OTHER Rev. 21:1-27 Big Idea: INTRODUCTION OK – pop quiz time. Help me fill in the blanks. Every Christian needs to have ___ types of relationships in their life. (3) • You need a _______ – someone further along the journey than you. (mentor) • ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

"Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 10, 2018

The question we are tackling this morning has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

“Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Doesn't Send People To Hell But Neglect Will

Contributed by James Webster on Jan 30, 2013

This is a short sermon or can be used as a devotional

January 30, 2013 Looking at the parable Jesus gave in Matthew 25:1:13, concerning the 10 virgins that were called to a wedding, I have been thinking about the 5 foolish virgins that were not ready when the call came to go. It was not what they did that excluded them from being ready; it was what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

I See Dead People: God, The Bible, And Ghosts

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Oct 26, 2007

Discussion and teaching about ghosts and speaking to the dead.

“I see dead people.” I bet that’s not a phrase you ever thought you’d hear from a pulpit. Is it? “I see dead people,” is a popular line from a psychological/horror movie called The Sixth Sense. In this 1999 movie a young boy, named Cole, is a clairvoyant who is able to communicate with people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore Jesus' teaching on the greatest commandment, which is to love God and love people, and how we can apply this in our lives amidst the pain and suffering in the world.

Welcome church! Today is a great day as we’re starting up a new 4-week series here called Love God, Love People. And to help set the tone for our series I’ve put together a few of the greatest love quotes the internet has to offer; 'You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Deuteronomy 6:1-19

Topics: Greatest Commandment, Loving God, Loving People

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

Will A Good God Really Send Bad People To Hell?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2010

God warns of eternal separation, not to intimidate mankind, but to reveal His love and compassion for sinful man. The message examines the necessity of divine judgement of sin and God’s provision so that no individual need be separated from Him and His l

REVELATION 20:11-15 WILL A GOOD GOD REALLY SEND BAD PEOPLE TO HELL? “I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use You To Draw People To Him

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 30, 2002

A practical look at relational evangelism that frees people to share their faith without going through a total personality change.

Matthew 5:12-14 April 28, 2002 God Can Use You to Draw People To Him. Last week I talked about God’s heart for the lost: how God loves us desperately and wants to be in relationship with us, how people are spiritually lost, and how they need Jesus. We can know all that, but still have a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

How Can A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon seeks to answer the question, “How can a loving God send people to hell?”

How Can a Loving God Send People to Hell? 2 Peter 3:8-13 Millions believe that God is loving and merciful, but also that He has condemned millions to suffer torment for all eternity. What do you believe? Light a match, then hold your finger in its tiny flame for five seconds. What happens? You'll ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Be Priests

Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013

There are those who are called to be Priests or Pastors, but the whole body of Christians are called to actually be the Priesthood of Believers.

According to Peter, all are called to the Priesthood, the family of God is a Royal Priesthood. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Perfect Gifts - James 1:16-18 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 12, 2015

These verses follow teaching on testing and trials. Is it possible that testing and trials could be considered good and perfect gifts from the Father of the heavenly lights? It all depends if you're walking with Him or away from Him.

(Pastor Steve starts the first section - co-preaching with Pastor Karenlee) The Scripture that we’ll be taking a look at today is … James 1:15-18 “Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013

In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Allow People Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The second thief: "Difficult People."

DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO ROB YOUR JOY ILLUSTRATION: A PREACHER told about his nine-year-old daughter who one day JUMPED off the SCHOOL BUS as it stopped in front of her house and SLAMMED her way through the front door. She MARCHED up the stairs into her ROOM and again SLAMMED the DOOR. All the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Horizons

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 3, 2016

1) A New Trail (Isaiah 43:16–17), 2) A New Thought (Isaiah 43:18), 3) A New Thing(Isaiah 43: 19a), and 4) A New Tender (Isaiah 43:19b-21)

Have you ever gone on a journey not knowing where exactly you would end up? When Lisa and I went on our honeymoon, we left home with a general vicinity in mind, but the route and ultimate destination was to be determined. All we knew is that we loved each other, we were going together and we would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Other

Christmas: Good News Of Great Joy For All People Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025

The birth of Jesus Christ announces heaven’s joyful message of salvation, hope, and redemption to all humanity without limitation.

CHRISTMAS: GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key Verse: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; John 3:16; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God