Sermons on Picking People:

Christians Are God's Special People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2023

The Lord has made us holy by his love. The Lord has made us holy to show love. Christians are God's special people.

CHRISTIANS ARE GOD’S SPECIAL PEOPLE (Outline) MARCH 19, 2023 – Lent 4 – DEUTERONOMY 7:6-11 INTRO.: People like to feel special. We feel good know that we matter to someone. How comforting to know how much we matter to the Lord. Today’s text reminds us that our loving, heavenly Father considers ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Loves Divorced People

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 3, 2009

Jesus hates divorce but He loves divorced people. How do I know -- The Bible tells me so

The Bible is a big book. It contains over 31,000 verses and lots of words. Some verses are difficult to understand and some are so clear that we wish they were harder to understand. Peter addresses this subject when he talks about some of Paul’s letters in particular and all scripture in general. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Healthy People Have Problems But Healthy People Deal With Them

Contributed by David Heasler on Mar 8, 2004

Dealing with Problems in Relationships Scripturally

Healthy People Have Problems But ... Matthew 18:15-17 Healthy people have ... friends Friends ... have problems The test of a true friend is ... what he does when the problems come. When ... your friend does something wrong What do you do? Matt 18:15 A true friend ... goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Encouraged People To Seek The Mentorship Of Godly People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People (Luke 6:40) We all tend to acquire the best and worst traits of our most influential teachers. Jesus urges us to adopt mentors that are Christ-like in their thinking, attitudes, and behavior. Illustration: It is better to train ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Good People Grow Weary Of Unjust And Ungrateful People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Good people, by nature, are empathetic and compassionate, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Good people, by nature, are empathetic and compassionate, always willing to lend a helping hand. However, even the most patient and kind-hearted individuals have their limits. The Bible acknowledges this reality and offers guidance on how to navigate such situations. The Parable of the Unforgiving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 109:1-5

Do Not Live Like Worldly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 10, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the call to holiness and separation, and providing practical guidance on how to live a life that is pleasing to God.

As believers, we are often tempted to conform to the patterns and values of the world around us. However, the Bible teaches us that we are called to live a life that is distinct from the world, a life that is characterized by holiness, righteousness, and separation from the sinful values and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Building People,questions Of Leadership? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003

Building people? Are we asking the right questions? What must we consider?

BUILDING PEOPLE --- questions of leadership By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in three parts. I went searching for a beautiful tree, I searched all through the forest, I learned one thing in the forest, it is hard to see a tree, I can’t see a tree. We are so busy, we run ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Never Easy Working With People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2017

A good potter never throws away the clay, he will try again. Sure, hurt people hurt people... But we cannot give up and throw away the baby in the dirty water. God's focus is about people! Never give up!

IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25, Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Wants Ordinary People To Spread His Word

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Oct 14, 2010

Sermon uses Gideon as motivation for ordinary people to tell others about Jesus.

Judges 61-6,11-16 You know, we hear a lot of people in churches say that it’s not just the pastor’s job to go out and tell people about Jesus. They say that anybody can do it, and that we all should be doing it. But I’m not so sure, you see I’ve often thought that maybe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Count (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 29, 2001

People count most of all.

PEOPLE COUNT II Tim. 1:3-5 INTRO.- ILL.- Ron was a fifteen-year-old teenager, a tenth-grade student at Granger High School. It was game day, and he was the only sophomore suiting up with the varsity team. Excitedly, he invited his mother to attend. It was her very first football game, and she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flawed People And A Flawless God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

A flawless God often uses flawed people to accomplish His will

ENGAGE This last week I listened to a podcast that featured an interview with Carlos Whittaker, a well-known contemporary Christian recording artist and worship leader who was caught up in a battle with pornography that led to an inappropriate relationship that removed him from that ministry and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Covenant People (2017)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

…. one of the four Servant songs. The message seems to be about the nation of Israel at face value. However, the message can be applied to when Jesus came in the first advent. Jesus literally embodied what this text meant as a prophecy that was fulfilled through Him.

Isaiah 42:1-9 1. "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. 2. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. 3. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

All Sold Out Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

4th in long series on Joshua. It speaks of Rahab the prostitute, and why God picked her to help His people.

‘BE092902 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 4 There’s No “I” In Team. (Opening SLIDE) When was the first time you saw the gift of tongues or prophecy in operation? Some of you without much church background don’t have a clue what I’m talking about! You’ll know more in 30 minutes. - Others of you have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Short People Got No Reason

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 2, 2004

It isn’t Zaccheaus size or that he climbed the tree that matters, it is that he was willing to come down and meet Jesus and transform his life.

Zacchaeus’ story reminds me of a song made popular by Randy Newman called short people: Short people got no reason Short people got no reason Short people got no reason To live They got little hands And little eyes And they walk around Tellin’ great big lies They got little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Who Live On Milk

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 30, 2014

Milk is a wonderful, but only till age 5. To grow past that, we must have solid food. The same is true in the spiritual realm. But many Christians live in perpetual infancy. They want only milk. They're geriatric spiritual babies. See God's directions!

PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON MILK 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Cor. 3:2; Heb. 5:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Cow Jokes Q: What do you call cattle with a sense of humor? A: Laughing stock. Q: What do cows get when they are sick? A: Hay Fever Q: Why do cows wear bells? A: Their horns don't work. Q: What kind of milk comes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God