Sermons on relating to people: showing 1,666-1,680 of 190,736

Leaders Who Are Purpose And People Oriented

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented.

Moses’ Last Journey – Numbers 27:12-23; Deut. 34 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to choose leaders who are both goal-oriented and people oriented. Illustration:In The Christian Leader, Don Ratzlaff retells a story Vernon Grounds came across in Ernest Gordon’s Miracle on the River ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Are People Worth To You

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

Challenge people concerning their brokeness for the lost

How Much Are People Worth To You Say People -Not Just Wife/Husband/Kids/Best Friend/Not Just People You Like-PEOPLE Websters-A Mass Of Persons-Not Just A Single Individual-ALL HUMAN KIND President Bush Has Been Questioned A Lot About The War This Week -Why is the war taking so long? -Why are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word From God For Sensible People

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

This sermon is designed to emphasize the importance and the benefits of the Lord’s Supper.

A WORD FROM GOD FOR SENSIBLE PEOPLE. 1 Cor. 10:14-21 Int: The Apostle Paul was a man whose approach to life was totally reordered by his personal experience with the Lord. The wisdom, which he gained through this experience, had enabled him to see through the pressures and preferences that tend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Young People Driving Under The Influence

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2005

It’s dangerous to drive while intoxicated: dangerous for the devil that is

2 Kings 9:20 And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for (he driveth furiously). The word furiously = Mad, heated, To make warm, To show madness. To heat oneself. There is a world that is furious, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter People – In A Good Friday World

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

It was Resurrection day, but the disciples were still living like Jesus was dead. What is it like to be stuck in a Good Friday World? What does it mean to be an "Easter People?"

EASTER PEOPLE – In a Good Friday World Mark 16:11 • Mark 16:11 (NIV) When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it. I. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus. 1. Jesus talked plainly about His death and resurrection in advance! • Mark 10:33-34 (MsgB) [33] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let God's People Move Up Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how to bridge the gap between clergy and laity and restore the value and usefulness of God’s people

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) This morning’s message title could be better stated as “Let God’s People Move Back Up.” We’re not talking about promotion, but rather restoration, as we continue in our series on The Dynamics of Church. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Local Church - God's Missionary People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 20, 2003

The DNA of the Local Church is made up of core values, vision and mission. If someone were to walk up to a member of the church and ask: "What is the mission of this church?" What would you answer be?

The Local Church – God’s Missionary People CHURCH SIGNS The best vitamin for a Christian is B1." "Soul food served here." "Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk!" "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

7 Habits Of Highly Holy People

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Jan 11, 2003

The men and women who have made a difference for God throughout history were intentionally and habitually holy people. They share some common traits. You and I can make holiness a habit as well by participating in 7 simple activities.

(Note: after the service I had people placed at each exit to hand out laminated bookmarkers listing the 7 Habits and supporting scripture. People really liked this reminder and many still have them in their Bibles) Seven Habits Of Highly Holy People Introduction In 1989, a book hit the shelves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. He we answer the old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?".

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People Introduction: A. In the wake of tragedy... 1. Why do bad things happen to good people? 2. Why does God allow it? 3. What is the Biblical view? B. "All things work together for good..." (Romans 8:28) We know that in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faithful God Faces A Faithless People Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 18, 2003

We must have the courage to confess sin.

A FAITHFUL GOD FACES A FAITHLESS PEOPLE Nehemiah 9:1-37 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFESS SIN. ?: What? When we confess sin, what do we confess? KW: Truths (about God) TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 9:1-37, five truths about God we acknowledge when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Turkeys And Other Ungrateful People

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

Thanksgiving is a matter of the heart.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I felt that we should take some time today to consider our hearts. I’ve affectionately titled today’s message: "Thanksgiving Turkeys and Other Ungrateful People." As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

God Uses Ordinary People: Asa Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 6, 2008

God strengthens those who are sold out to Him.

God Uses Ordinary People: Asa 2 Chronicles 14-16 Rev. Brian Bill 7/6/08 When I was in junior high, I remember one of my teachers being frustrated with our class because we had a hard time following directions. Can you imagine that? One day when we stumbled sleepily into our classroom, she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 13, 2008

Be a devoted disciple who does good deeds and helps the hurting.

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Acts 9:36-42 Rev. Brian Bill 7/13/08 Believe it or not, I just recently learned what the three letters AKA stand for – “Also Known As.” Famous people often take on different names. Here are a few I came across this week. * Chevy Chase is really Cornelius Crane ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist