Sermons on People Pleaser:

The People Of The Covenant Lord: The Church Is The People, Not The Steeple Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

This sermon as part of the series on the covenant relationship of God and His people, explains the form and function of the church as the people, not the steeple.

INTRODUCTION: C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, writing, of course, as an elder devil to a younger devil, "One of our great allies at present is the Church itself. Do not misunderstand me. I do not mean the Church as we see her spread out through all time and space and rooted in eternity, terrible as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judge People? No! Love People And God!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 15, 2015

"Love" has degenerated in our society. Only God's love can fill the emptiness. Satan hates love and has always tried to destroy it.

Judge People? No! Love People and God! by Kelly Durant 2-15-15 Matt. 22:35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hurt People Hurt People, Be Kind To The Unkind

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Few learn the lesson that hurt people hurt people, so we react to their actions instead of acting in love. BE KIND TO THE UNKIND and break the cycle.

BE KIND TO THE UNKIND... THEY NEED IT THE MOST... Hurt people hurt people? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pencil to give to each person with an eraser on it... INTRODUCTION: It is very hard to give kindness away... it seems to always return... WHY NOT ERASE UNKINDNESS WITH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s People Are A Persecuted People

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People

Daniel 3:8-30 1: God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People from discrimination in the workplace ……….to government mandates against our beliefs….. to imprisonment, physical torture and even execution. 1. The Reason For It. (a) They were persecuted for their STANDARDS. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer Of Jabez - Hurting People Hurt People Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022

Message of how people who are hurt hurt others.

Title: Hurting People Hurt People Theme: To show how Jesus helps us overcome our pain. Text: John 4, Acts 9, Luke 8, Each morning she would get up with one task on her mind, “How to avoid people?” You see she had been hurt. Deeply she had been scared. Whether it was abuse by the 5 husbands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons About Little People And Big People Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2023

In this section of Mark, Jesus encounters mothers and their children, and then a rich, young ruler. Both encounters give Him the opportunity to teach lessons about little people and big people.

Introduction: A. One day, a 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming lesson. 1. When her dad came home from work that evening, her mom handed her dad the certificate and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way We Were, Pt 8 Seized With Fear Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 2, 2009

The Fear of The Lord also means we should have a terror in our hearts because God is not the nic pink fluffy God people say he is.

Church as it was meant to be, was a community of saints who feared God. (Acts 9:31) In doing these studies, we want to discover and do church the way God has designed His Church to be, without personal preference, cultural influence or denominational perspectives. A person’s experience of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Contrast In Heart Attitudes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2018

Dealing with people means adjusting to a variety of responses. Some are just nasty, bitter, agitators; others more open-minded/gracious. Some are open to the Gospel, others become adversaries, while others do not embrace the Gospel but are not hostile.

A Contrast in Heart Attitudes (Acts 17:1-15) 1. “On a highway in Indiana, about 20 cars were trailing behind a slow driver in the passing lane who wouldn’t change lanes. When Indiana State Trooper Sgt. Stephen Wheeles noticed the line of traffic, he decided to do something about it. “Wheeles, … in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Call: It Is Never Easy Working With People... Hurt People Hurt People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2017

Idleness really hurts families, churches and our nation. Idleness is a learned behavior that leads to hurt people hurting people. What are we learning? What are we teaching?

IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13, 1 Timothy 25:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Refuge

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Sep 29, 2008

Re-inforcement

REFUGE I remember when I first sought refuge in the church. My life was completely unmanageable and I really didn’t care if I lived or died. It seemed as though everything I had tried to do had failed. When I first accepted Jesus as my Saviour, I didn’t find life easy. Whilst the church and my new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Please God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2014

Let us make God number one in our lives and please Him today. Friend, do you understand that HE is the source of our blessing?

Please Him! 2 Corinthians 5:9”….we make it our aim to please him.” Well, the whole world is scheming, plotting and manipulating to please others! There are few who hang around the office with genuine work, there are others who pretend to be hard working but doing nothing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You Serving? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Mar 4, 2007

Part 5 in the Series from Colossians

Who are you serving? Colossians 1:23-29 When a person has a life changing experience with Christ they also: I. BECOME A SERVANT OF CHRIST. But you must continue to believe this truth and stand in it firmly. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: *other

Jesus And The Pharisee's Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 11, 2014

Jesus confronted the Pharisee’s with straight talk to get them to change their ways. He wanted them to see the error in their thinking, behavior and change. He wanted them to see their legalistic – non grace attitude which was driving them away from Heaven and not toward Heaven.

Video from sermon central: Shoes and Judging Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? Straight talk from a redneck: 1. Darlin. You’re hotter than donut grease at a fat man convention. 2. Duct tape is like "The Force." It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Biblical Warning Against Fellowship With Sinful Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways.

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways. In Psalm 1:1, the psalmist writes, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Justice And Equality

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2022

What are principles for Christian working relationships? Regardless of employment positions, Christians are to bring unity within the church body.

This passage of scripture mirrors that of Ephesians 6:7-8. Paul does not censure nor support slavery; however, he teaches that Christ rises above all divisions between individuals. Slaves are advised to work sincerely like their lord is Christ himself, yet masters are to be fair and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible