Sermons on People Oriented:

God Wants Us To Live Like The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2021

1. We need Paul's sincerity (vs. 1-2). 2. We need Paul's sorrow for the lost (vs. 1-3). 3. We need Paul's sacrificial way of life (vs. 3-4). 4. We need Paul's Savior (vs. 3-5).

God Wants Us to Live Like the Apostle Paul The Book of Romans Romans 9:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 14, 2016 (Revised February 8, 2021) BACKGROUND *We have been going through Romans verse-by-verse, and we just finished chapter 8. That great chapter includes some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Debunking The Just World Theory

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 24, 2019

Who do bad things happen to good people? There are no easy answers; yet Jesus teaches there is not always a direct link between misfortune and sin. And every calamity is a wake-up all for all of us.

Luke 13:1-9 Debunking the Just World Theory [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] In a “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip sometime back, Calvin says to his dad, “Why can't I stay up late? You guys can!” Then with a wide-mouthed protest he declares, “IT'S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Job 4:7, John 5:14, Romans 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Approval, Not Man's. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As Christians, we often struggle with seeking approval from others. We desire to be liked, accepted, and praised by those around us.

As , Christians we often struggle with seeking approval from others. We desire to be liked, accepted, and praised by those around us. However, the Bible teaches us that our primary focus should be on seeking God's approval, not man's. Dangers of Seeking Man's Approval Seeking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25, 2 Corinthians 5:9

Understanding Who You Are Part #1 Your Identity In God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2025

For far too long we have as black people (a term that by the end of this lesson I may not use, and you may choose not to use anymore) have been lied to, left out, belittled, tricked, bamboozled, made to feel insignificant, worthless, useless, and cursed by God with blackness.

Opening: - For far too long we have as black people (a term that by the end of this lesson I may not use, and you may choose not to use anymore) have been lied to, left out, belittled, tricked, bamboozled, made to feel insignificant, worthless, useless, and cursed by God with blackness. That’s not ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Most Important (Revised 2025)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 4, 2025

There are three things that should be the most important in everyone's live. I try to preach this message near the first of every year as a reminder to our church members and to inform our new members and attendee.

The Most Important Things Colossians 1:12-19 That in all things He might have the preeminence… Preeminence - To have first place in rank and influence. There are three things that are the most important. We must not loose sight of them. I. The Great Commandment. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 A. To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 28:19-20, Psalm 29:2, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rejoice In God’s Love - Zephaniah 3:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

We serve a God who is not distant or indifferent—He is a God who delights in His people, who rejoices over us with singing.

Go! And Rejoice in God’s Love - Zephaniah 3:17 Go! And Rejoice in God’s Love Zephaniah 3:17 We serve a God who is not distant or indifferent—He is a God who delights in His people, who rejoices over us with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) declares: "For the Lord your God is living among you. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 43:11, Psalm 149:4, Isaiah 62:5, Romans 10:9, Psalm 139:7-10, John 10:28-29, Romans 5:8, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can't Go To Church!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 23, 2006

IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE!

I CAN’T GO TO CHURCH! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE! TEXT: Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following The Crowd

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

The crowd in Jerusalem that day was made up of ordinary people, people like you, people like me.

I wonder how many people in the crowd who shouted for Barabbas had also been in the crowd that shouted “Hosanna” a week before. Crowds had followed Jesus throughout his ministry. Crowds pushed their way into the little house in Capernaum so that the only way a paralyzed man could get to Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Urgency Of Commitment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline.

Introd.: Some people work best under the pressure of a deadline. I'm one of them. There's a special urgency when you know you only have a limited time to produce. It seems to sharpen the focus of my mind and help my concentration level. I'm definitely more committed to the task at hand. You think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stay The Course

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001

Attributes of people who finish what they start.

The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Christ: The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 11, 2023

This is a series on people who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: A Centurion’s Servant is Healed” Script: Lk. 7:1-10/Mt. 8:5-13 Type: Series Where: GNBC 2-12-23 Intro: This morning we heard Jim Schlott one of our elders, recounting his encounter with Christ. Everyone who is a Christian has had to have had an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bloom Where You're Planted

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007

The third sermon of the ‘People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

Last week I shared with you the challenge that I sometimes face in sermon preparation when there is an abundance of material and you begin by asking the Lord to help you focus in the direction He would have you go so as to speak what He would have you speak. But there are also times of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Nation Is Waiting

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Sep 21, 2005

To let people know that they are a chosen people for the strengthen of the nation.

TOPIC: THE NATION IS WAITING! SCRIPTURE: JEREMIAH 1:5 INTRODUCTION: THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT THIS TEXT IS IT DEMONSTRATES FOR US THE POWER OF GOD AND HIS MAGNAMUS AUTHORITY. MANY LOOK AT THE TEXT OF JEREMIAH AND WE CONJECTURE THAT IT IS DEALING WITH JEREMIAH’S CALL, AND THEN EVENTUALLY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

It's More Important Than Baked Beans!

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 2, 2006

A message emphasizing the importnace of the Gospel to people’s lives.

Introduction When you go shopping you have a choice – you could go to Sainsburys, or perhaps you prefer the Coop, you might like the trip to Asda or like us you may be spend you’re your hard earned cash at Tesco. Consumerism is alive and well – relax I’m not going to give one of those messages ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring The Integrity Of Leadership Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

People take notice when people of integrity lead

Restoring the Integrity of Leadership Nehemiah 5:1-19 Rodeo Road Baptist Church September 28, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: *other