Sermons on People Perspective:

Dealing With Issues Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

We must be sure that we are in God’s will and not our own.

Dealing with Issues Part 1 Text: Acts 15:1-12 Introduction 1. Over the past 27 years of ministry, I’ve learned a lot of lessons, and some of them were hard lessons. One of the most important lessons has to do with problems within the church. I’ve tried the just ignore it and it will go away and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Prejudice Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 20, 2009

Overcoming prejudice by learning to see the way God sees, to treat others the way you want to be treated, and acknowledge and accept the differences.

We are all susceptible to this problem – prejudice. We look at people with coloured glasses. • We find it hard to relate to people who differ from us. It can be cultural, racial or simply some preferences. • It is based on a preconceived notion. We can’t run away from it. Anyone can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 5, 2019

This is an updated (2019) treatment of a message previously submitted that I think better covers the subject of encouragement.

Sylvan Way Baptist Church August 4, 2019 Pastor David Welch “The Art of Encouragement” Introduction The number of times something appears in Scripture often indicates importance. Today I want to direct our attention to a topic that at least makes the top ten. I think it is a crucial key to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joy Of The Lord In Every Situation

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 3, 2014

This sermon looks at five essentials for joy: 1. Look at life from God’s PERSPECTIVE 2. Live life with God’s PRIORTIES 3. Seek God’s POWER to live on 4. Live a life of God’s HOPE 5. Find God’s PURPOSE for your life

Joy of the Lord Philippians 1:12-26 Scripture: Philippians 1:12-1:26 (add scripture) A. Most people don’t really enjoy life – they endure life. 1. Most people go through life with no real sense of joy. Life becomes a series chores and obstacles that one must go through – just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Try Turning The Pancake?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2018

What are we going to do? A new day? A new week? A new year? No matter how flat the pancake there is always two sides. We need a greater insight to realize this obstacle is a new opportunity to trust God. Faith does not jump into darkness, faith steps into the LIGHT!

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGH ABOUT FLIPPING THE PANCAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (Two part lesson: GOD CAN) WHATEVER THIS DAY HOLDS, THIS WEEK, OR THIS YEAR: REFUSE TO LIVE IN DOUBT AND FEAR, FLIP THE PANCAKE… If the pancake is burning on one side, WHY NOT TURN IT OVER? TRY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 1:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mixed Messages? Confusing Sounds?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2018

What kind of messages are we sending from the church to the world? Saul sent some very confusing perspectives. Saul lost his spear, cruise of water and his skirt. (Power, essentials, covering) The perspective of potential was lost. The Yellow Brick Road.

MIXED MESSAGES? ARE WE GIVING A CONFUSING SOUND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I once heard mixed message define: A mixed message is watching your mother in law drive over a cliff in your brand new 200,000 dollar Mercedes? 1 Corinthians 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christians Are God's Special People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2023

The Lord has made us holy by his love. The Lord has made us holy to show love. Christians are God's special people.

CHRISTIANS ARE GOD’S SPECIAL PEOPLE (Outline) MARCH 19, 2023 – Lent 4 – DEUTERONOMY 7:6-11 INTRO.: People like to feel special. We feel good know that we matter to someone. How comforting to know how much we matter to the Lord. Today’s text reminds us that our loving, heavenly Father considers ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"An Introduction To Real Worship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2017

What does real worship look like?

"In the experience of too many Christians, Sunday morning starts at 11:00 AM sharp and ends at 12 o'clock dull." - Anonymous How can we avoid the experience of dull worship? Learning how to make worship meaningful is the goal of this series on Real Worship. (READ TEXT) Today, let's consider what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life.

"Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective" Introduction: The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life. Emphasize that this perspective helps us align their goals and actions with God's will. Proverbs 29:18 "When people do not accept divine guidance, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:28-31, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Live The Kingdom Way Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

Explore how we can go and live the Kingdom way by embracing justice, living with an eternal perspective, serving others selflessly, and praying with purpose.

Go! And Live the Kingdom Way Introduction Church, today we stand before the living Word of God, ready to be challenged and transformed. The command to "Go!" is not just a call to action; it is an invitation to live out the very essence of God’s Kingdom here on earth. In Isaiah 1:17, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:17, Revelation 21:4, Mark 10:43-44, Matthew 6:7, Micah 6:8, James 1:27, Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:5-7, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Merry Heart Does Good Like A Medicine

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2020

Depression, anxiety, and fear are 3X what they were. God has a remedy -- a Merry Heart! We must reject negative thinking and focus on God and His promises. The key is a heart-connection to Jesus Christ; this us from outward circumstances.

A MERRY HEART DOES GOOD LIKE A MEDICINE Prov. 17:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A young man went to the drug store to buy three boxes of chocolates. The pharmacist said, “What size do you want? Small, medium, or large?” The young man said, “I want to buy one of each.” “Why?” 2. Young man said, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Eternal Home

Contributed by George Van Popta on Dec 28, 2017

This is the text of a sermon I hope to preach on New Year's Eve at Providence Canadian Reformed Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

We all have an address, even several addresses. If someone wants to send you a letter, they just need to put your address on an envelope, stick on a stamp, and throw it in a mail box, and no matter where in the world they do that, sooner or later the letter will arrive in your mailbox. Your email ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There's Something About The Resurrection

Contributed by David Baeder on Apr 23, 2011

At this year's Easter prayer breakfast, President Obama started by saying "There's something about the resurrection that keeps everything else in perspective." That may well be the understatement of the millennium.

“There’s Something About the Resurrection” Sunday, April 24, 2011 am Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 ESV: "Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. (2)And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace & Joy: Keeping It Real Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

We often hold inaccurate perspectives on things. Paul reminds us today of a few things: the importance of real joy, the power of real peace, and the disciple's mentality that secures these two.

I. Intro: Perspective A. Newsweek magazine recently made a side-by-side comparison of "threats" of which people have an inaccurate perspective: 1. Murders: 14,180 (2008)—Suicides: 33,289 (2006) 2. Children abducted by strangers: 115 (1999)—Children who drown in pools: 288 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Five Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

In this sermon Dr. Tow outlines 5 reasons to rejoice. This sermon will compel you to nurture an attitude of gratefulness and encourage you to view life's events through an eternal perspective.

Five Reasons to Rejoice 
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Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Charismatic