Sermons on People Rejoice:

Why People Reject The Gospel

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Christ's became man to present the good news to the world. One aspect of this was to affirm who He was and why He came. We too are to be Christ's presence and affirm what we believe.

Introductory Considerations 1. This is the 4th message in a series. Peter says "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1Pet 2:2,9. We "declare the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Guide For People With Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Tongues For A New People

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today.

Introduction: God has given us a beautiful gift from the Holy Spirit, and yet it has become one of the most controversial topics in the church today. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are still for today, they have not passed away with the apostles. Ephesians 4:11-16 I don't think we have all come in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

How To Mobilize People For Action

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people are worried about things being done right that they neglect doing the best things. Few lay people think that they have what it takes to be used of God as those who are professionally trained ministers. However, God equips everyone uniquely

How to Mobilize People for Action (Eph. 11-13) "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering People (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Memorial Day is about remembering people.

INTRO.- ILL.- A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the load of an 8-point buck which he was carrying. "Where’s Harry?" He was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are People Really Good At Heart?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Thankful For Difficult People?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

See some things which will help us to be more thankful for difficult people

A few weeks ago it seemed like Brock, our almost two-year-old, was part chimpanzee. Oh, we don't believe in evolution at all, but he seems to have an unusual ability to climb. One day he took the laundry basket, tipped it upside down and stood on it so he could crawl on top of the dresser. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring And Renewing The People Of God

Contributed by Terry Owens on Mar 30, 2001

In this day of trials it’s easy to get weighed down, in this message discover how to be restored and renewed by God.

Restoring and Renewing the people of God Psalms 42 As we’re heading towards the last days there’s a weariness that’s settling in on the Body of Christ. People are growing weary of well doing. Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Standing With The People Of God?

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001

Being counted as one of the Lord’s chosen requires more than just words.

Title: Are you standing with the people of God? 2,550 years ago a book was written that recorded how God used a young woman to prevent the annihilation of His people. That book is called the Book of Esther and it’s a book that contains the story of a people known as the Jews who were being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Forward As God's People

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 13, 2001

What God can do for us when we really trust Him.

GOING FORWARD AS GOD’S PEOPLE Introduction A. Moses and Israel were between the Devil and the Deep Red Sea 1. They were in quite a predicament to say the least 2. What were they going to do? Pharaoh and Egyptians were almost upon them! B. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testing The Faith Of God's People Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jun 10, 2001

Facing the possibility of entering into Cannan God’s people face a test of their faith.

Studies in Joshua Study 5 – Chapter 3 Introduction Last week in our study of the book of Joshua our attention was drawn to and we considered in some detail the faith of an individual, that individual being Rahab, the prostitute from Jericho. This evening as we come to consider chapter 3 we are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Kinds Of People In This World

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001

This Psalm contrasts the wicked man and the righteous man.

Only Two Types Of People In This World Psalm 112 There is the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. "Why aren’t you out there fishing?" he asked. "Because I’ve caught enough fish for today," said the fisherman. "Why don’t you catch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord, The Shepherd Of His People

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE.

THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE I. GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS PEOPLE (VS. 1-3a) A. He provides for their physical needs (v.2) “He makes me lie down in green pastures” B. He provides for their emotional needs (v.3a) “He restores my soul” C. He provides for their spiritual needs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Who Hear God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

A look at why Daniel was able to hear/discern the voice of God and how we can also.

Can You Hear Me Now People That Hear God Daniel 10 We have been talking about hearing God. This is far more important than I believe we make it out to be. If I ask you if you hear our spouse, do you automatically think back to the day he asked you to marry him? Or do you think of this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-12, Mark 9:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible