Sermons on People Oriented:

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This sermon deals with the serious nature of sin, and what leads people up to that point.

How did I get here? Introduction: Have you ever did something wrong and wondered, how did get here? You know what I mean. Life is great one day and then BANG your world is turned upside down. Patrick Means wrote in his book, Men’s secret wars: 9 years ago my world turned upside down. I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renewing Your Vows Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 18, 2002

Before beginning the battle for the promised land, God’s people recommit to the covenant

Renewing Your Vows Joshua 5:1-12 Intro: It has been a wonderful weekend of celebrating our Lord and all He is doing among us. We also want to celebrate fathers today, and I’d like to do that in prayer. Kids, we are very glad to have you as part of this whole service. We wanted ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want?

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon gives three things tha God wants form his people.

I. Introduction a. Who is Micah? i. Micah preached during the eighth century BC. ii. He preached to the Common people of Judah. iii. His name means “who is like Yahweh?” b. The People of Micah’s time were in a formal religion. i. Assyria to the North – Strong Military had already taken Israel ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dead-End Detours Along The Road To Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 10, 2002

This message unpacks 4 of the common reasons that people do not persevere on the journey of forgiveness.

Text: Galatians 6:1, 7, 9. - Our text sets the stage for what we want to discuss today. - Verse 1 places before us the call to forgiveness. This passage actually can be used in a much broader way, but given our immediate context this morning we’re dealing with the way this text applies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002

This sermon encourages people to find and fulfill God’s call on our lives.

The First Missionary Journey (Part 1) Acts 13:1-52 July 14, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration; source: Today In The Word, August, 1989, p. 33.] The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With The Father

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon seeks to lead people into deeper intimacy with the Father as we abide in Him.

In the book of Philippians, we read about Paul “pressing on” in His relationship with God. Pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ! Yet, for so many of us, the word “stuck” would do a much better job describing where we are in our relationship with God… where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19

Harvesters In The White Fields

Contributed by David Tijerina on Sep 5, 2001

The Harvest Is White. What are the white fields? They are people. Seeing through Jesus’ eyes.

Harvesters In The White Fields June 24, 2001 Ill: Was reading about a man who had bought a lottery ticket. He had bought it early and so he was just waiting for the day the numbers were called. During this time, he broke up with his girlfriend. This caused a lot of turmoil and distress in his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Past The Past

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

All the promises of the Bible for God’s people were claimed by pleading the blood

Past The Past The Bible says come and let us reason together. • There is something we have to reason together so that we are the victorious people we were saved to be. Pleading the blood has been a part of the faith of the old-timers when they experienced attacks from the devil or needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Bricks

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

 Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Perfecting Processes

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 8, 2001

God knows why people do what they do and how to change them.

Gods Perfecting Process or How to Profit from Your Problems James 1:1-8 Murphy’s laws: * “Nothing is as easy as it looks; everything takes longer than you think; if anything can go wrong it will.” * “A day without a crisis is a total loss.” * “The chance of the bread falling with the peanut ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.

Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gambling With The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Far too many people are playing around the edge of faith and gambling with the cross

Gambling with the Cross Luke 23:26-43 Good Friday Service April 10, 1998 Introduction I. Poem by George MacLeod A. We have come to commemorate the crucifixion: We need to put this event into perspective, focus needs to be on content not cosmetics - we want to look good, focus on christ rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Being An Example For Jesus

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

To show how believers are suppose to live in front of other people as examples for Christ

1 TIMOTHY 4:12 "BEING AN EXAMPLE FOR JESUS" INTRO: Timothy was a young man, therefore there was the possibility that some in the church would have difficulty in accepting his ministry. How could he overcome the opposition to his being so young? There was only one way: he had to prove that he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

This sermon will teach you how to relate to people that are hard to get a long with.

HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 9 James 3:13-18 ===================================================================== Every day you encounter many different kinds of people. Some are very delightful. Some are very difficult. Some of them are inspiring. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Beginning... God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001

What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ