Sermons on Picking People:

"Work Ethic: You're Not Working For People”

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Jul 28, 2007

We are working for God, the ultimate authority.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Ephesians 6: 5-9 “WORK ETHIC: YOU’RE NOT WORKING FOR PEOPLE” We as Christians believed in our hearts that we are special in the sight of God. His only begotten Son Jesus Christ died for us, He love us so much and we are so thankful about the reality that He willingly gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Why Are We Losing Our Young People

Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 16, 2007

Both the Church and parents face a growing problem of losing kids to "the world". Why is this happening and what can we do to prevent it?

Why Are We Losing Our Young People? (NIV) On April 20, 1999 in the small town of Littleton Colorado, two high school students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold enacted and all out assault on Columbine High School. The boys plan was to kill hundreds of their peers using guns, knives, and homemade ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter People Living In A Good Friday World

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Contrasts how we are living in this world.

Easter 2006: Easter People Living In A Good Friday World Scripture: Mark Chapters 14-16 Introduction This morning we celebrate one of the most important of Christian holidays, Easter. Christianity rests on the foundation that Christ died and was resurrected. The celebration of His ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should Young People Serve God?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

This passage of Scripture raises a very interesting question. WHY? Why should the young remember God and serve Him in their youth?

WHY SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE SERVE GOD? Eccl. 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Every day we live, we grow one day older. There are some old people who wish they were ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 2

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 10, 2010

In this message we look at verses nine and ten and the phrase "if his son asketh".

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 2 (If His Son Ask) Matthew 7:7-11 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Mathew Seven- Seven People (Part 3)

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 16, 2010

Seeking Jesus Christ everday will turn lives around and cure a lot of problems in our life.

Mathew Seven- Seven People (Part 3) Seek And You Shall Find Mathew 7:7-8 Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Mathew Seven - Seven People Part 4

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 24, 2010

We must beleive God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 4 And He That Seeketh Findeth Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 5

Contributed by Ken Crow on Feb 1, 2010

Jesus names the most distinguishable characteristic of a Mathew Seven-Seven person in this final sermon of this series.

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 5 Knocking On The Door Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

What Happens When God's People Pray Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010

When we pray for Jesus’ kingdom to come, it results in serious consequences that we must respond to with faith.

For those of you who have had the privilege to join us on Thursday nights, you’ve been exposed to the power of prayer and hopefully been encouraged to develop a deeper prayer life both personally and corporately. But perhaps nowhere else in the Scriptures do we see the power of prayer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Doug Humphrey on Nov 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to help people trust God in the midst of life’s suffering and trials. Rather than focus on the "Why" question, I encourage them to focus on the "Who" question. For behind life’s trials stands a God who is good, loving and sov

When Bad Things Happen to Good People Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: The Bible teaches that we live in a fallen world. This is not the world as God originally created it. It is not the world as it will be one day. But when Adam and Eve sinned everything changed. The Bible says that creation itself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Take To Make People Move?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 18, 2008

GETTING THE CHURCH UP AND OUT.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MOVE PEOPLE? INTRO: A QUESTION ASKED BY EVERY PASTOR IN AMERICA. 1: WHAT MOVED THE DISCIPLES? A) BEING AT THE FEET OF JESUS B) WALKING WITH HIM DAILY C) HAVING ONE ON ONE CONSULTS WITH HIM POINT: THEY ALL HAD A DEEP REAL PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. THEY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-9

Denomination: Other

W.w.w Praying For People. You

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009

Praying for saints and sinners alike

W.W.W. PRAYING FOR PEOPLE.YOU I. WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE MUST BE CLAIMED (Mark 10:27) A. REVIVING the Backslidden (Psalm 85:6) B. REGENERATING the Lost (Romans 10:1) II. WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE MUST BE COMMISSIONED (II Corinthians 10:3-6) A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Still Comes For His People Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Where is God when we’ve messed up? God is there with compassion. That is the word in the passage. God is there with restoration. God is there to strengthen. God is there to answer. These are powerful, amazing words! Let’s not run past them!!

The God Who Still Comes For His People October 19, 2008 Zech 10 Intro: A little over a month ago, I was sitting on the LRT late one night after a football game, feeling a profound sense of sadness. No, it was not because the Eskimos lost, though they had. I’m getting used to that… and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Things Happen To Bad People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist