Sermons on People Oriented:

Cry Out For Help? Turn To Jesus!

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004

The most persecuted people here on earth are the Christians.

10-26-03 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Cry out for help? Turn to Jesus! Isaiah 35: 4 “Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” In Matthew 11: 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4

Denomination: Methodist

Sacrifice

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 12, 2004

To challenge people to a place of sacrifice in their Christian walk.

Sacrifice Luke 21:1-4 Turn to Luke 21:1-4 "Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a bazaar and breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given, it read ’Ham and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Has Your Faith Saved You?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 8, 2001

A sermon encouraging people to come to Christ for salvation.

LUKE 17:11-19 “HAS YOUR FAITH SAVED YOU?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Leprosy was the most terrible disease in Jesus’ day. The leper was considered utterly unclean--physically and spiritually. A leper couldn’t approach within six feet of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Critics In Your Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

People who are critical when Christians suffer

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 4 THE CRITICS IN YOUR SUFFERING Job 2:11-13 Introduction: I am going to repeat a statement I have made in each of the messages thus far. Suffering is a universal fact. Many people suffer throughout the world. If I were to deal with this subject from that ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 2, 2003

A look at the various people in the crowd on Palm Sunday

(I began this message with the triumphal entry scene from Jesus Christ SuperStar 2000) I don’t know how you feel about the Musical Jesus Christ Super Star, but for me that is probably the scene that best depicts what happened on that Palm Sunday so many years ago. The crowd pushing in trying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Are You?

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 15, 2002

Use chairs to show people where they are spiritually.

Where Are You? Introduction A. Genesis 3:1-9 -READ B. This morning, God asks that same question, “Where are you?” C. It’s quite obvious that God already knows where we are! D. The challenge is for us to discover where we are today. 1. II Corinthians 13:5 - “Examine yourselves to see if you are in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 26, 2002

God is looking for true praise in his people.

"Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name." II Sam. 22:50 Last year I was watching a news cast and at the end of the show the reporter looked at the camera and said with a smile: “Everyone have a happy ‘Turkey-day’!” The thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Restoration Of Creation

Contributed by Matthew Hallam on Feb 1, 2006

God uses people to restore his creation.

The Restoration of Creation NKJ Romans 1:2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Attention: You are looking in the newspaper for an apartment to rent. In one of the ads it says, “Beautiful Apartment for rent 2 BR, 1 Bath w/ Jacuzzi, Large LR and Kitchen Area $200 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2

Denomination: Holiness

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 17, 2006

Learn to practice the grace of forgiving other people.

Introduction: Several years ago there was an article in the Tuscaloosa News entitled “Would you forgive these men?” The article mentioned Mohamed Atta, the man who led the attacks on the world trade center; Timothy McVeigh, who bombed the Federal Building in Oklahoma City; Ted Kaczynski, the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

A look at the threefold restoration of people, marriages, and famlies.

Restoration The difference between a preacher and a pastor: You might be a preacher if something you see or hear inspires a sermon You might be a pastor if that same thing inspires a series Why is restoration so important to a pastor? A pastor’s heart: Rejoices: When he sees someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Harvest Pray For Workers.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

The harvest is ripe for us to win people to Christ.

It’s Time to Harvest: pray for workers. MT 9:36-38 1. Jesus Saw. 2. The workers are few. 3. We are commanded to pray. Jesus declared, "The fields are ripe, and the harvest plentiful. It’s time to begin reaping." At that moment, the great, final spiritual harvest began. It started as a harvest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Birth Of Samuel Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

Samuel is chosen by God to lead his people

Great births of the Bible – Samuel Compare Luke 2:52 and 1 Samuel 2:26 Main point: the sovereignty of God in working out his plans of creation Covering the life of Samuel in 25 minutes is a major challenge: effectively one chapter per minute. I don’t think I could read that fast, so instead ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Heart Conditioning God's Way

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005

People have 1 of 4 heart conditions.

Heart Conditioning God’s Way Stand-Alone Sermon July 3, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: I In 1998, 459,841 people (or 1 out of 5 deaths) in America were attributed to coronary heart disease. A The Lord has allowed the medical field to learn about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Forever

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005

It’s important to bring people to Jesus

Friends Forever. Wow those are some very powerful words when you put them together you know? I mean, think about what this phrase means: being a friend forever; always there no matter what. This popular phrase can be found in letters from one best friend to another, on the split necklaces when put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Real Christianity In The Real World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 8, 2005

A message urging people to live authentically for Jesus.

Real Christianity in the Real World: Living Authentically for Jesus in the 21st Century. January 9, 2005 Introduction Do you know what "buzzwords" are? They’re those words or phrases that are used in popular culture and elsewhere that are easily recognizable and have durability. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Wesleyan