Sermons on Picking People:

Oh No! I’m Becoming Mean! Help Me! Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on May 29, 2022

How do you live when you've got mean people around who are doing things that are mean or critical?

In your bulletin you have an insert about the family summer family nights. Notice that one of the choices you have for adults is the Complement option. I'm concerned about your marriage. It's a small group about marriage. And I would encourage you if you're married to sign up for that. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two People, Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 21, 2021

There are two kinds of people in the world - the righteous will prosper and the wicked will perish

Jesus’s Playlist A Summer in the Psalms Psalm 1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-13-2021 Happy This song, from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack by Pharrell Williams, was the number song of 2014. In fact, it went number one in 19 countries and the video has been watched almost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wonderfully Made Sermon Iv: Remade To Be Christ's Representative Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God made us to be His People and that He remade us to be our Lord's representative in these times of uncertainty is to take my task of sharing the gospel and ministering in Jesus' name seriously as never before.

REMADE TO BE ROCK-SOLID REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST “To be or not to be, that is the question.” (Shakespeare) Question to ponder: Did you decide at some point in your life what you wanted to be . . . only to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Anchor Away

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001

four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: *other

Woe To Those Who Call Evil Good And Good Evil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

The consequences of calling evil good and good evil are severe.

In the book of Isaiah, chapter 5, verse 20, the prophet Isaiah declares a stern warning from God to those who call evil good and good evil. This passage serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of moral clarity and the dangers of moral relativism. The Warning "Woe to those who call ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

Frustration’s Shrapnel And Friendship’s Blessings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2019

Wise people anticipate and adjust to the foolishness around them and seek out constructive, spiritual relationships

Frustration’s Shrapnel and Friendship’s Blessings (Proverbs 27:14-17) 1. Life can be frustrating. 2.A boy asks his father to explain the differences among irritation, aggravation, and frustration. Dad picks up the phone and dials a number at random. When the phone is answered he asks, "Can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

When facing a challenge, learn from God’s Word, see it as an opportunity to grow, be clear about who God called you to be, pick the right people to help, and then release them to solve the problem.

How many of you have ever had a problem? Let’s just stop there. How many of you have ever had a problem? Okay. All right, good. We’re all in. We’re all in. How many of you have ever had a problem, and it was urgent, and because of the urgency, you came up with a solution, and it ends up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rahab, Example Of Deliverance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 27, 2015

To show that GOD saw us from eternity and He has chosen us before the foundation of the world and brought us out to be His own.

I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS saw you before you believed? Definitely Yes, from eternity He has already chosen me Ephesians 1:4 (Amplified Bible) Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Moses: "I Can't Speak So Good" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 8, 2017

Excuses, God's Provision, People Who Support Us

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Moses: “I Can’t Speak So Good” Exodus 4:10-17 (p. 41) August 13, 2017 Introduction: I had someone this past week ask me if I would do something I really didn’t want to do…it was to attend a luncheon and discuss social media and it’s effects on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007

What’s so special about Mary that she got picked to give birth to the Messiah?

There’s Something About Mary December 24, 2006 The Cost of Christmas I heard that Jesus went to the mall and watched a movie Saturday. It wasn’t exactly the real Jesus, but it was a life-size cutout of Jesus. The youth group from “Lamoni United Methodist Church” in W. Des Moines, IA., went to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Studying The Bible

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 20, 2017

Many pick up the Bible and read a passage regularly; but how many really study the Word?

How to study the Bible 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (NIV) How often do you read the bible? . . . . How do you read the Bible? – • Out of duty? • Just read the passage and close the book? • Only when you need to because you just don’t find it that interesting? And what about more than read – you ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Privilege And Neighbourly Kindness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2024

He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

PRIVILEGE AND NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS. Luke 10:23-37. 1. Living in an age of Privilege (Luke 10:23-24). Jesus told His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.” We cannot imagine what the Old Testament saints might have given to share in the privileges of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Blesses The Little Guy!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 10, 2001

Some times it is great to be a nobody!

God Blesses the Little Guy! "No one ever looks out for the little guy!!" Ever hear that before? It usually comes after looking at a tax bill or listening to a politician, but the attitude affects a lot of areas. It is obvious that the big guy or the guy with the looks, talent, money or power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Baptist