Sermons on Ransomed People:

Pontius Pilate: Stuck In People-Pleasing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

Pilate was a classic people-pleaser, who found that his behavior produced popularity that masked contempt, pessimism, and powerlessness.

The story has it that during creation, as God was sitting up in heaven turning out all these creatures, some of the angels asked if they could help. It looked like fun, making plants and animals, birds and beasts. And so God, who had just finished fashioning something, said, "All right. Come ahead. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Advice From Good People Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009

Exposition of Acts 21:1-15 about Paul hearing from two believers that he is out of the will of God, and how he goes on to Jerusalem as planned

Text: Acts 21:1-15, Title: Bad Advice from Good People, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, AM Opening illustration: Pastor’s Conferences. Never have more children than you have car windows. Never loan your car to someone to whom you have given birth. Pick your friends carefully. A “friend” never goes on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Let Those People In?

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE REACTION OF THE EARLY CHURCH LEADERS TO PETER AFTER THE HOUSEHOLD OF CORNELIUS.

HFL SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 ACTS 11;1-4 1The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Want To Get Rich

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013

To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to get rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:9 (Amplified Bible) 6:9 But those who crave to be rich fall into temptation and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin Of The Leader Brings Guilt To The People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you living holy lives? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (Amplified Bible) 11:1 PATTERN YOURSELVES after me [follow my example], as I ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Matter More Than Rules.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2011

Jesus questioned regarding the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Sabbath: (2). In the field (vs 23-28): (3). In the synagogue (vs 1-6): SERMON BODY: Ill: • A student sat through an exam; • The teacher supervising said time up but still the student carried on. • The teacher said; “Hand your exam paper in now ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Achieving Excellence Through Lay People Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 11, 2020

Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong leadership and excellence.

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Introduction Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, John 21:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Some People Scandalize My Name Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2020

Sometimes we cannot be cleared of accusations – at least immediately – before all onlookers; but we can take our case to God. David does just that.

Some People Scandalize My Name (Psalm 7) 1. Larry Norman, the father of contemporary Christian music, wrote a few songs some of you might know: I Wish We’d All Been Ready, Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation, and Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music. 2. Although musical purists in the 1970’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Things People Say About Jesus Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 4, 2021

You cannot be neutral about Jesus. You can admire Him or loathe Him. You can try to understand Him or have nothing to do with Him. You can listen to Him or ignore Him. The truth is that you will face Him one day, and what you have done with Him will decide where you will spend eternity.

Wherever Jesus went, He caused a riot or a revival. The work and words of the Lord Jesus Christ have affected lives, changed the course of history, made us face our mortality and grow up in terms of character, morals, thought, and living. For countless millions of souls who have trusted in Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-31, Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:20-35, Luke 11:14-23, Luke 8:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Midst Of His Own People

Contributed by Gabriel Luigi Bautista on Feb 5, 2021

ANG STORY NA ITO AY ISANG FORESHADOW NG PAGLILIGTAS NG DIYOS SA SANLIBUTAN.

Proposition: ANG STORY NA ITO AY ISANG FORESHADOW NG PAGLILIGTAS NG DIYOS SA SANLIBUTAN. PINAPAKITA DITO NA SI JESUS AY ISANG MABUTING ASAWA NA MAGPOPROVIDE NG WINE, PARA SA LAHAT SA PAMAMAGITAN NG KANYANG DUGO. Context: NAGBIGAY NG MATINDING EMPHASIS SI JOHN THE BELOVED KAY JESUS AS THE WORD OR ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Will People Say That You Were A Pointer? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 14, 2019

I don’t know what you will say about me when I am gone, but I like what could be said about John the Baptist, and I wish that could be said about me. He was a man who pointed people to Christ.

Introduction The Bible says in the Book of James that life is like a vapor that appears for a little while and then disappears. The longer that I live, I realize the truth to that statement. I went to bed one night, a young man, and it seems like I woke up an old man. Time just disappeared. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor Who Loves His People

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 8, 2021

Moses, a Pastor of the same congregation for his entire ministry. A Pastor who often dealt with much of the problems the Pastor of today faces. Such as: commitment, conflict, confusion, and compromise.

Every church needs and deserves a Pastor who loves God and loves his people. God has given him to Pastor. I. He Listens to God with the Ear of a Servant 1. A servant recognizes his master’s voice. John 10:27 a. Moses became remarkably familiar with the voice of God. 1) Mt. Horeb 2) Midian 3) Red ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:10, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2021

1. God wants us to be saved (vs. 12-13). 2. God wants us to be sent (vs. 14-15). 3. God wants us to be strong (vs. 17). 4. God wants us to be submissive (vs. 16, 18-21). 5. God wants us to be secure (vs. 21).

The Kind of People God Wants Us to Be The Book of Romans Romans 10:12-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 11, 2016 (Revised April 21, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 10. Most of you know that the big picture in Romans 9-11 is that Paul was led by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why People See Christians As Weak Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Boasting or bragging is excluded because it elevates you to the pinnacle of importance. It’s sad to say this, but religion is a great place to do just this – to brag about one’s morality

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist