Sermons on Reactions Of People:

When People Trick You Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Two wrongs never make a right.

A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Bridge Builder: Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

This shepherd was able to rejoice with his friends and neighbors because his lost sheep was found. He was overjoyed with the rescue of this one, lost sheep.

Opening illustration: Did you ever have a kid in your neighborhood that always hid so good nobody could find him? We did. After a while we would give up on him and go off, leaving him to rot wherever he was. Soon or later he would show up all-mad because we didn’t keep looking for him. And we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Promise To True Loving People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them.

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them. In a world filled with division and strife, it’s easy to lose hope for unity and reconciliation. But as believers, we have a powerful tool at our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Jesus Used The Word To Focus People On Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2018

Jesus used to word to try to get folks to place their focus on what was important to God so that they would do what God called them to do for the right reasons!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Imagine that you have lived your whole life with a particular worldview, then one person comes along and lets you know that your worldview is built upon a false premise? • Today we are continuing our Diving Deep in the Word with Jesus. • In Matthew 22, the chapter we will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"let My People Go" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 26, 2021

Sermon based on Exodus 5 - Encourages hearers to consider that God has a plan for our deliverance.

“LET MY PEOPLE GO” Exodus 5:1ff FBCF – 4/25/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – The delivery business is big business these days, especially during the months of the pandemic: - UPS – 2020 revenue up 14.2% to $84.6 billion - FedEx – 2020 revenue was $69.2 billion - Grub Hub, Door Dash, Uber Eats - I was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Warning Against Helping Toxic And Greedy People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

I want to write about a crucial issue that affects many of us.

It's a trap that appears noble on the surface but can lead to spiritual and emotional exhaustion. I'm referring to the danger of helping toxic and greedy people. We've all been there - wanting to assist someone in need, hoping to make a positive impact, and showing compassion. However, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 6:2-3, Matthew 22:39

Real People - Real Problems - Wrap Up Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 4, 2017

Final sermon in our 1 Samuel study

Real people – Real problems Wrap up 1 Samuel chapters 1-15 For the last several months We have been studying the great book of 1 Samuel and looking at Real People of the bible Who like us- had real problems We will continue our study of these writings next year when we began a study on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"hope And Restoration For A Hopless People"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 24, 2019

The message shares with us that our God restores hope to us that are at times hopeless.

Isaiah 55:1-9 Hope and Restoration for a Hopeless People 1. This part of the readings found in Isaiah offers a vision of hope and restoration to a nation suffering in Babylonian exile. This book is even sometimes called “Second Isaiah,” • The date of the writings is near the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

8 Reasons Why People Leave The Church

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 11, 2019

Are you surprised when you hear that a once faithful Christ follower has turned away from the faith and now doubts whether scripture is true or not? If you are like me, you wonder how this happens but then you remember this is nothing new. Apostasy appears throughout the bible.

In Hebrews 6:4-5 the writer notes some will turn away from the gospel although they once tasted the good Word and received the Holy Spirit. Jesus knew we would be tempted to turn away from the truth but He reminds us to remain faithful to the end (end of our lives) if we want to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 People Most Pastors Will Encounter In Ministry

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Apr 11, 2021

Leadership will always experience highs and lows knowing your inner circle can make the difference between success and setback

10 People most Pastors will encounter in thier Ministry Leadership (This is intended to be useful as an outline) If a Pastor is in ministry long enough he will inevitably encounter these relationships in his life: JOHN - this person always listens to your heartbeat and thus knows your heart. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Future For His People Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 1, 2019

god promises to establish His Kingdom through Israel. The blessed nation will become a blessing to the world. God will make that happen by His sovereign grace and will.

Two years after the night visions and about halfway through the rebuilding project, a delegation from Bethel came with a question for the priests and prophets. • “Should I mourn and fast in the fifth month, as I have done for so many years?” (7:3) • Zechariah gave them these FOUR messages from ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Who Turn The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2025

Acts 17:1-15 teaches us what characterizes people who turn the world upside down.

Introduction Years ago, I saw an advertisement for the “perfect” pastor. Here is what it said: • The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes. • He condemns sin roundly but never hurts anyone's feelings. • He works from 8 AM until midnight and is also the church janitor. • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are Sinners More Successful Than Godly People?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Sinners may appear to succeed, but it is a shadow without substance. Their end is sorrow unless they repent. The godly may seem to struggle now, but they are building an eternal reward that cannot be taken away.

ARE SINNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN GODLY PEOPLE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:1-17 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 12:1-3, Job 21:7-15, Malachi 3:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, one puzzling question believers have asked is why the ungodly seem to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Be The People Of God - Psalm 33:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2025

Israel was chosen, yes. But now, through Jesus Christ, all who believe become part of God’s covenant family. We are the new Israel—not by blood, but by the blood of the Lamb.

Go! And Be the People of God - Psalm 33:12 (NLT) “What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.” Introduction Let me ask you this: What defines a nation? Borders? Language? Culture? Scripture declares that there is a nation—not bound by geography or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 9:6-8, Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When People Trick You Lesson 9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Don’t trust a trickster or their promises; look at their deeds, track record.

A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus God stopping up the Jordan River, they made a covenant to fight together against Israel. The nation of Gibeon decided not to join the covenant but to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist