Sermons on People Will Not Listen To God:

The Games People Play - Risk Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. Here we discuss if you can risk if God is a liar or does He tell the truth

The games People Play – Risk Does God really mean what He says? Introduction: I was at a Barnes and Noble book store in Nashville one day when I heard a young mother call to her young son. He looked to be about three and was standing at the top of the stairs making faces at his mom. She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It May Take A Storm To Find God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2023

Let us study Acts 27. The old preacher warning goes unheeded. There is a a terrible storm that has a hidden lesson about trusting God's plan.

IT MAY TAKE A STORM TO FIND GOD’S PLAN… WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE TARGET OF THE GOSPEL. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. When I was teaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-11, Acts 27:44, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People.calm

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 25, 2006

Too often God’s design for victorious living is replaced with fear, depression and anxiety. What can be done about it?

My preparation took some interesting twists and turns – where I started on Tuesday morning is not where I ended up last night! I feel drawn to today’s subject and couldn’t seem to get around it. I trust this as God’s leading and proceed accordingly. Whoever you are this is for you from God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Sends Us To Persons

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 27, 2015

To show that only GOD can send out everything and everyone.

I. EXORDIUM: Can GOD send you? Yes, He sends out everything and everyone He wants to use. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only GOD can send out everything and everyone. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 9:16 (Amplified Bible) 9:16 Tomorrow about this time I will send you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hurting People

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015

Whether you have been hurt or have hurt someone else, you seek reconciliation for the glory of God.

In Paul’s brief correspondence with the Philippians, as he drew his letter to a close, he mentioned an issue of some importance in his mind. There were two women in the church – dear women, women who had “labored side by side” with Paul in the gospel, women “whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Games People Play - Clue Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with the personality of God.

The Games People Play – Clue Recognizing God When I mention God what do you think about? DO you see: A Sheriff Who’s whole purpose is to catch you sinning so He can put you in jail? A Mechanic who’s so busy running the universe that he has no time for you? A Butler whose only purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connecting People Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

Rescasting the vision of the church - Honoring God by connecting people, growing believers and sharing hope.

Seeing the BIG Picture October 8, 2006 CONNECTING People Video: Passion of the Christ – Garden of Gethsemane Trans: What a powerful scene! You might be asking what this clip has to do w/ the mission and vision of our church – EVERYTHING! Note: Jesus has invested (3) years of His life into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Wake The Town And Tell The People

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2002

The love of God impels us to share it with everyone, everywhere.

Wake the Town and Tell the People I John 4:7-21 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

People Of Prayer

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God works wonders through people of prayer.

God works wonders through people of prayer. • Why? Because people of prayer knows God’s heart; they understand His will, and they trust Him. • People of prayer have faith in God, because they have been spending time with Him. They have an intimate relationship with God. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 12, 2020

This is a sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, February 23, 2020. In it we can come to the realization that we are called by God to listen to Jesus and be changed into the people God wants us to be.

Changed Matthew 17: 1 – 9 Intro: A husband and wife were watching a football game together. As usual there was a coin toss to decide which team will kick off and who will receive. When the game was over the wife looked at the husband and said that she thought the whole thing was just stupid. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Choosing People

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 9, 2020

Israel was God's "chosen" people but they still had to choose Him. We choose God and necome His chosen

1. One man tells of driving a long and lonely road, the last 65 miles of it unpaved, in order to watch Hopi Indian ceremonial dances in Arizona. After the dances, he returned to his car only to find that it had a flat tire. He put on the spare and drove to the only service station on the Hopi ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are A Peculiar People

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 27, 2019

ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;

Brothers and sisters, in my lifetime, I’ve known many people from many walks of life. I’ve traveled to Africa, Spain, England, Caribbean, Australia, and many other countries and states. In this walk, I’ve known people who didn’t believe in technology and refused to have any of the conveniences ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Deuteronomy 14:2, Deuteronomy 7:6, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Deuteronomy 26:18, Titus 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Loving People And Using Things Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 7 of 7.

LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LK. 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is Les Miserables, the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial, and selfless man late in his life. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Temptation Of Pleasing People Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

When we start out wanting to serve God it is so easy to get distracted by what will please the people around us. But we have to choose one or the other, please God or please people.

I had quite a dream last night. Spring training hasn’t even started yet, but in my dream I saw the final game of the 2007 World Series. It was in Wrigley Field. The Cubs were winning in the bottom of the 9th. Two outs, bases loaded. Kerry Woods is on the mound, looking to cap a phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

When God Calls Your Name: Martha Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Martha Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/21/2016 For the last few of weeks, we’ve been talking about how you might respond if God called your name—not just once, but twice. As I mentioned before, God calls plenty of people in the Bible often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church