Sermons on People Scattered: showing 1,486-1,500 of 188,116

Seeing God Through The Eyes Of People

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Each person who follows God has their own vision of who He is as they see Him with their own eyes and filters.

When Adoniram Judson graduated from college and seminary he received a call from a fashionable chuch in Boston to become its assistant pastor. Everyone congradualated him. His mother and sister rejoiced that he could live at home with them and do his life work, but Judson shook his head. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Keeps People From Jesus

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

Why is it that not everyone embraces the truth of Christ?

27 Turn to Ephesians Chapter 4:17 So where was the problem with the Gentiles? In the futility of their minds. Their problem was in their thinking. 4:18 What keeps people from following Christ? They are blinded in their mind. When it says they have hardness of the heart, it means that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-27, Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Good People Exempt From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 25, 2000

This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse"

We are beginning a new series this morning based on the book of Job. Even though the book of Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible, it is still very relevant for today. In fact, it will always be relevant as long as there is suffering in the world. You see, this book tackles one of life’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some People Will Never Be Healed

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Dec 28, 2000

Why some people will never see the power of Jesus in there life.

Why some people will never be healed John 5:1-16 Intro: In this scripture we find a perfect example of the healing powers of the Lord. We know that God has all power to remove iniquity from the lives of sinners and make them saints. We are well aware that God is not limited mentally, as he ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Use Ordinary People

Contributed by Guthrie Veech on Oct 18, 2000

By most traditional standards she was a prude.

By most traditional standards she was a prude. She was a conservative fundamentalist. Those are not very popular today. She championed family values. She opposed abortion and was not afraid to voice her opposition. "Yet for from being lampooned by the secular media she was hailed in life and death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Build Friendships With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS.

In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS. Developing a trusting relationship is a process that involves work. A true friend walks in when others walk out on us. Someone who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Help People Trust In The Scriptures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE TURN THEIR TRUST FROM A STRONG LEADER TO THE SCRIPTURES Some Christians have a hard time letting go of the controls over their church members.

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE TURN THEIR TRUST FROM A STRONG LEADER TO THE SCRIPTURES Some Christians have a hard time letting go of the controls over their church members. Instead of helping their members learn how to trust God, some leaders try to foster a dependency in their members. As a result many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Help People Better Their Perspectives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Harmonizes People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result.

1. The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result. Paul wrote, "There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Ministered To People By Listening

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord

Many people are longing to find someone who will listen to their problems. If you want to be an effective counselor it is a good idea to be student of the art and science of listening. Jesus knew the best ways to minister to people by listening. The Lord was not ready to believe everything He heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:17-20, Luke 24:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Power Of People Who Pray"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Prayer is unique

"The Power of Prayer for the People Who Pray" Text: Luke 18:1-8 1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Of Israel, It Is Time To Get Serious

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 24, 2002

This sermon encourages Christians to get serious about their relationship with the Lord. The sermon illustrates three ways to get serious about the Lord

I. Introduction a. Joshua’s farewell speech. b. Joshua’s last words were for the people of Israel to get serious about the Lord. c. God wants us to be serious in our walk with Him! d. In the text we find three ways that we can get serious about the Lord. II. The First way to get serious about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of The Covenant People: True Zion Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

For worship to be fully biblical and experientially meaningful, we must recapture the awe of coming to true Zion. Having the fulness of new covenant revelation, in the Final Word (Heb 1:2), we do not look to a distinct place for worship (John 4:21-23), ra

OUTLINE: - The Awful Unseen Reality of Zion - Zion as the Place of Worship - Zion ON the Lord’s Day > How Then Should We Now Worship? Thus far we have addressed in this series, The Covenant Lord - His Praise The Covenant People: Becoming Like Minded The Covenant People: They are Not the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed