Sermons on Reaching People:

The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2004

When attempting to reach people of other faiths, we recognize that: 1. There is some truth in all religions and there are good people who follow them. 2. God has placed a longing for himself inside every human heart. 3. Jesus is the universal Savior.

This is a confusing time in which to live. It was not long ago that America was a place where we, for the most part, understood each other and where other people were coming from. We shared common standards of ethics, and whether or not we followed those ethics, we understood them and agreed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

Preaching Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

This passage gives the first message ever preached to the Gentiles by one of the apostles. It’s the message that opened the door of salvation to all the people of the world.

Last week left us in the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who, while in prayer, received a message from God to send some men to bring back Simon Peter. Peter along this same time had also received a message from God while in prayer to go with these men. Cornelius tells Peter in verse 33 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Go Fishing"

Contributed by David N. Clay on Aug 27, 2013

The "why" and "how" of reaching and teaching people for Jesus.

Let’s Go Fishing. (note: This sermon appears in different forms in my files. I believe I have not copied or stolen anything from anyone else. But, if I have please forgive me. I have either lost the contributor or failed to carry it into the next emended sermon.) One warm summer day some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Peculiar People

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 1, 2004

There is a lot of belief in the world today that the church is impotent, cannot do anything worthwhile. Psalms 126:5-6 will give us, very succinctly, six characteristics of a focused individual ministry.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a Fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships -------------------------- February 1, 2004 -------------------------- Amos was the prophet who preached against the “good ‘ol boy” religious system. I preached a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Classes Of People

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

A Comparison of the Saved and Lost

TWO CLASSES OF PEOPLE -- PSALM 1 Introduction to Psalms: The Hebrew word for Psalms means “praise” or “hymns. ” This book was the National hymnbook for the Israelites. It has been called the heart of the Bible.” Martin Luther called it “The Little Bible. ” It has also been called “The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

People Of The Chalice

Contributed by Arthur Mavrode on Nov 2, 2001

As people of the chalice, Disciples of Christ come together each Sunday to commune in perfect harmony together and with our Risen Lord to be empowered by His Holy Spirit. Discover with us the mystical action of God’s Holy Spirit in the life of His church

People of the Chalice Matthew 26: 26-29 Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, Massachusetts, tells of the time her brother-in-law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People With A Vision

Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008

We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Priority Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by name, will humble themsleve, and pray, and seek my face". We are called to make the main priority of our life to seek after God.

PRIORITY OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:18-20 INTRO: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Exodus 34:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Desired By The People Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 4, 2017

As Jesus' ministry grew in popularity, He often was forced to minister in the outlying areas to accommodate the crowds that gathered. The church needs to capture this passion and desire to be in the presence of the Lord.

Desired by the People Mark 3: 7-12 The rapid pace we have become accustomed to in Mark’s Gospel continues. Jesus seldom stays in one place for extended periods of time. He is continually on the move, ministering to different people, with varied needs, in different places. Such is the case with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

No Perfect People

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 20, 2013

How many of you have noticed the poster hanging at the end of the office hallway. 16 months ago when my family and I were asked to come and see if this was the church and the community that God had prepared for us to minister in… The caption that is pri

Video Chairs Slide #1 Prayer How many of you have noticed the poster hanging at the end of the office hallway. 16 months ago when my family and I were asked to come and see if this was the church and the community that God had prepared for us to minister in… The caption that is printed on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

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

7 Reasons To Reach The Lost For Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 13, 2014

REASONS TO REACH THE LOST

7 REASONS TO REACH THE LOST FOR CHRIST Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Summary: Zacchaeus was like many other people around us. Smiling in the outside but hurting and crying in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Loving Locally... Reaching Globally Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 7, 2018

As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the International/Global heart of Jesus. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world…”

Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. INTRODUCTION: • As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:43, Luke 4:38-41, Romans 12:19, James 4:7, Luke 4:35, Hebrews 11:6, John 15:13, John 3:16, Matthew 24:14, Luke 4:31-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Reaching More-We Have A Dream

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2013

This is a sermon on why two churches should merge and come together as one new congregation.

Reaching More- We Have A Dream Glenville/Calvary Joshua 3:1-7 Luke 4:14-21 How many of you have had the experience of wanting something really badly but you couldn’t get it right then because there were a few things you had to have in place that were not yet quite in place. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

9 Steps To Reach Your Goal

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 18, 2010

To get where you believe God wants you to go and be what you know God wants you to be, there are several steps you need to take that will get you focused

9 STEPS TO REACH YOUR GOAL (I was blessed and inspired as I read the daily devotional from Rick Warren that’s why I uploaded it here after little editing. I’m sure that you will be blessed and inspired also as you read the wisdom from God given to Rick. All credit to the original writer and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational