Sermons on People Pressure:

Accepting People Into The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007

When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Other People's Pain

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Is it possible to really feel another person’s pain? When are we willing to allow our selves to feel others pain. How did Jesus demonstrate the feeling of pain?

Other People’s Pain My mother and father both said it. I never believed it and I think I told them so. They would always say it just before “IT” happened…. They would say “this is going to hurt me a lot more that it is going to hurt you!” Has anyone said that to you? Just as they told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Congregational

People God Uses Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 23rd in my series on the Book of Acts.

“People God Uses” Acts 12:25-13:3 November 11, 2007 “People God Uses” – Even as I gave this message that name, I had this thought: God uses whomever He pleases! He used contrary kings and evil empires. He used murderers like David and doubters like Moses, confused people like Samson, liars ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"If My People"

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 9, 2008

How do we have a great life? 1. Restore the temple 2. Restore the people 3. Rely on God.

"If My People" 2 Chronicles 7:11-16 1. Restoration of the Temple When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. The priests could not enter the temple of the LORD because the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16, 2 Chronicles 7:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being A People Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2008

We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BEING A PEOPLE OF PURPOSE! We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

A God Blessed People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 14, 2008

God cared for His people even when they did not call out to Him. He would revive His lifeless people with His life giving Spirit and with a renewal of the promise to Abraham (Gen. 12:2; 13:16) that the nation would bless the world. None need fear that Go

ISAIAH 44:1-8 A GOD BLESSED PEOPLE [Ezek. 36:24-28] The emphasis again shifts from the ill winds of 43:27-28, where God rebukes His people for trying to manipulate Him and become His god, to the glorious prospects He has for His people’s future. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Churches Are People, Too

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 7, 2005

Church is the people that make up the Body of Christ. We are the Body of Christ, and He, that is Jesus, is the Head of this Body. Church is two or more believers gathered in the name of Jesus for the express purpose of worshiping God.

Churches are People, TOO Acts 15:22-41 Introduction: Today we are going to look at Church. Church, such a formal sounding word, a stately word, and, according to the secular world, there are many definitions for this word. Here are a few: 1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leading People To Christ

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 18, 2005

A True Priority

Leading People to Christ January 30, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on “priorities:” A man scrimped and saved and followed his dream to go to the Superbowl. He could only afford the cheap seats though – so at about $500, he purchased a seat high ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope For Hurting People

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

Aujourd’hui nous allons parler de l’espoir pour ceux qui sont blessés. ¶Peut-être vous pensez cela semble merveilleux, mais en ce moment, je ne suis pas blessé, et j’ai beaucoup d’espoir. ¶Bien, ce message est pour toi, aussi. Vous v¶Vousoyez pourrons êtr

¶Espoir pour les blessés 2 Corinthiens 1:1-4 « Paul, apôtre de Jésus-Christ par la volonté de Dieu, et le frère Timothée, à l’Eglise de Dieu qui est à Corinthe, et à tous les saints qui sont dans toute l’Achaïe: que la grâce et la paix vous soient données de la part de Dieu notre Père et du ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preservation Of God's People Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

preservation of God’s people

The first six seals have been opened and now judgment is being executed. This chapter is a break from judgment to set things in order for the ensuing chapters to follow. We shall see in this chapter that in the midst of judgment God is still in control that 1) His wrath is restrained, 2) That He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mountain Minded People

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

Small Thinking produces small living, We have a big God, Let’s think big and God will lead us into large living

Zech. 4:10 Despise not the day of small beginnings. I want to establish the fact that everything starts with a seed, (small), but if the seed follows procedure it becomes a tree, {the mighty oak tree began as a tiny seed.} One of the dangers we face in the church is that of small thinking, Becoming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Street People

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

The motivation and title for this message come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It i

“Spiritual Street People” The motivation and title for this month’s article come from a true story which many of you have probably heard at one time or another. This story best sets the stage for what the Lord has placed on my heart concerning the state of The Body of Christ today. It is the sad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Heart For People

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 4, 2002

The deepest passion in God’s heart is restoring people’s relationship with Him

God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A People Of Change Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Sixth in series. Becoming like Christ involves change. This sermon is how to deal with that change.

"In Christ" "Becoming A People Of Change" Introduction: Valerie getting bigger, smarter remembering her as an infant growing up different stages of her life I. Change Is Inevitable. "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1 Changes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

Two Kinds Of People

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 7, 2003

This passage answers one of the most common questions we have. Why can the gospel be life itself to one person, and a laughable joke to another.

Passage: I Corinthians 1:18-25 Intro: According to Pres. Bush, there are two types of people in the world. 1) terrorists and non-terrorists. 2) For his purposes, he’s right. 3) But terrorists and non-terrorists are really subsets of the only real division in the world, the only one God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free