Sermons on Pleasing People:

When God Chooses The Unthinkable - Me

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 25, 2021

Have you ever wondered, "Why Me?'" Well, you're not alone! In this message, Dr. Vorce shares other Bible characters that seemed unqualified. God chose them anyway.

• Today is the last Sunday of 2021, and 2022 is upon us. It is a season for new beginnings. • Today I want to encourage you to embrace the call of God upon your life in 2022. The days of excuses and kicking the can down the road is over. • A journey of 1000 miles begins with “one step.” (You may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022

Unlike any other nation, the Hebrews had a conviction, seared into their collective consciousness by the mighty deeds of God, that the one God, ruler of heaven and earth, had picked them out to be His special people.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 1 Sam 15: 16-23; Mark 2: 18-22 One of my friends who can’t attend daily Mass but devoutly reads the lessons each day was commenting on “how boring” the recent readings from Samuel are. Well, it’s good to be candid about your understanding of Scripture, but it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23, Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

I Love Sundays (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020

David got excited when he was invited to the house of the Lord. He was glad! He rejoiced! Why? Because he loved the PEOPLE of God!

Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/31/16 • Bumper Video: I Love Sundays (People) A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!” “Why not?” asked his mother. “I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Trick Or Treat?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 6, 2014

AJ was born on Halloween and described as a "Treat" according to his mother (or so he said). He passed away with a heart attack after shoveling snow. He was a real people person and leaves a huge gap in the lives of people who knew him.

Family Enters and is Seated Be with Me Lord I Stand in Awe Welcome by Perry Greene We were all shocked to hear of the passing of AJ Clements. We have gathered here, as is our custom, to conduct a service to remember AJ; to comfort his family; and ultimately honor God. 25 Jesus said to her, "I am ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Chosen Generation

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 12, 2014

The Church is to be a Seperated People

A CHOSEN GENERATION 1 Peter 2:6-10 Here is a thought for tonight; you can’t land a helicopter in a forest of trees. Here are some words to remember, Chosen, Royal, Holy Nation, Peculiar People, Darkness Light and Praise. I mentioned that you can’t land a helicopter in a forest, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-10

Denomination: *other

Connecting To Community Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 18, 2014

We make an impact in the community that we live in when they see that God's people love each and desire to reach out to those that are around them.

Connecting to Community Part two Selected Scriptures Introduction- Last week we started a series called Vital Connections. These connections are the people and things that we hold important. We live in a society that doesn’t want connection. People want freedom! The freedom to say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Is Your Treasure? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

The first thing we have to realize is that there are two places to store our treasures: 1-On this earth 2-In heaven

Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

“holiness Doesn’t Mean Isolation!”

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Oct 7, 2014

STOP HIDING IN CHURCH!!! Go outside and share Jesus!

One problem with man’s denominational teaching is that HOLINESS in many churches and groups means stay away from them sinners! The only way sinners can see Jesus Christ is through the Church (The Body of Christ). The local church is a part of the larger body of blood washed believers. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Ran To Meet Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015

To show that GOD rans up to meet us and reached out to save us from our sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you chosen GOD? No. GOD chosed me. John 15:16 John 15:16 (Amplified Bible) You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Square Pizza And Mystery Meat

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2013

Acts is the record of incredible miracles by incredible people. But what if the greatest miracle took place in the lunch line? The guy pushing square pizza and mystery meat shows us that the Holy Spirit can use us too!

Square Pizza and Mystery Meat I. Introduction On this very important day . . . a day that distinguishes us - on this Pentecost Sunday I want to take you back into the book in which it all started. I want you to join me in Acts 6 & 7 as we talk about Square Pizza and Mystery Meat! II. Text Acts ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peering Into Pentecost Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 20, 2013

Pentecost is a mysterious, relatively unknown feast to Christians. It was given by God to the Hebrews in Leviticus 23 and plays an important role in the history of God's church in in Acts 2.

1. Joy in serious times A famous motivational speaker was once asked about his most difficult speech. He answered, "Well, it was when I was asked to speak at a national convention of undertakers. My topic was to explain to them how to look sad during a $20,000 funeral." You see, when there is joy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 14, 2019

Our job as Christians is to seek out the lost and rejoice as they return to God.

Lost? Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: There is an old Jewish story of a farmer to whom God granted three wishes with the understanding that his neighbor would get double what the farmer wished. Wish number 1 was for 100 cattle / the neighbor got 200. Wish number 2 was for 100 acres of land / the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sinful Men Hate To Be Rebuked! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins.

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins. They also have numerous unbiblical excuses to commit sin and to defend their sinful ways. When you question them they mock and boast about their sins also they try to tempt others and they either blame God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 24, 2019

God provides the fire, but it's up to us to keep it burning.

KEEP THE FIRE BURNING Text: Lev. 6:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. "Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!" it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Methodist