Sermons on Relating To People:

Holding Hands In The Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020

When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow.

When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Only People Understood What Jesus Was Offering Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 9, 2021

The problem here is not so much that the religious leaders didn't understand Jesus. It's more that they actually do understand Him. What's He saying that is so provocative?

THE CLIMAX OF THE CONVERSATION: The more they understood Jesus, the more they thought He was crazy. - John 8:48, 52a, 55-57, 59. - This is the climax of a long conversation in John 8 that we’ve handled in several sermons because there is so much content there. The further the conversation went, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

When Good People Do Bad Things

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

An examination of how good people can make bad mistakes. This is a personal illustration of the 51st Psalm

When Good People Do Bad Things Generous in love- God, give peace! Huge in mercy- wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, Soak out my guilt, Soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; My sins are staring me down. You’re the One I’ve violated and you’ve seen it all, Seen the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships And Tasks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2004

The Lord has a way of filling, controlling and coordinating our personality in a way that our task or relational style can be blended in to the body of Christ in the most efficacious way

Wisely Balancing Our Relationships and Tasks James 3:18 - "And the harvest of righteousness (of conformity in God’s will in thought and deed) is the fruit of the seed sown in peace by those who work for and make peace in themselves and in others, that peace which means concord, agreement and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying God's Approval - Psalm 4:1,3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 5, 2025

This message is for times when you are being mistreated by people and you can’t do anything about it. Four attributes of God that can restore joy even if people continue to mistreat you

Psalm 4:1-8 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God (lit God of my righteousness). Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1, Psalm 4:3

Wanderer.rebel.fool. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ty Vanhorn on Mar 8, 2016

We are on a mission to reach and equip ‘everyday people’- that is our target audience and our mission field. Not so ironically we, as a church, are made up of those same ‘everyday people’…This sermon series explores how to reach everyday people.

“Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People” 2015 Summer Series: A Study of Psalm 107 Part 1 All Scripture References are from New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers Inc. Today we’re beginning a New Summer Series called: “Wanderer. Rebel. Fool. Everyday People.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-3, 1 Chronicles 16:1-4, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Following The Polls?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 6, 2008

People have different opinions as it relates to religion. That’s what makes faith real and authentic. People should not be coerced into believing something; they must come to their own faith.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Perfected Praise Worship Center, Oklahoma City, OK Delivered on Sunday, February 3, 2008 Title: Are You Following The Polls? Scripture: St. Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Honor - Philippians 2:3-5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

Honor is the relational idea. It's how you get along with other people. When you honor them or value other people, then good things happen.

I also want these young men and young ladies to know that my target audience on Sunday morning is between ten and twenty-six. That’s who I'm trying to speak to. The rest of you old folks can listen. But that's what I'm targeting the sermon because I just am very interested in reaching ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Chosen Ones Can't Be Around Lot Of Ungodly People And Worldly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 11, 2025

As believers, we are called to be separate from the world and its ways.

As believers, we are called to be separate from the world and its ways. While we are in the world, we are not of the world (John 17:14-16). Here are few reasons why chosen ones can't be around a lot of ungodly people and worldly people, along with biblical verses to support each point: 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Need For Speed Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 28, 2009

We can experience God by learning to be silent.

Need for Speed January 28, 2009 What is the most thrlling, exciting thing you have ever experienced? How did it feel? How long did that feeling last? Why do we need speed? Roller Coasters: We wait an hour for a 30 sec thrill. We all have a need for excitement, thrills, but that need can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness God’s Standard For All People

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Jul 16, 2011

The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is legalism.

Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people. The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

When God's People Care Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 27, 2024

An examination of a new start from the book of Nehemiah

Most of us are familiar with football, and with how it is played today, but in its early days it was a very different game. In football's early years, yardage was tough to acquire; points were even scarcer. Wearing little padding and protective equipment, players who used their bodies as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We There Yet: Hope And The Curious People Of God Series

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 21, 2007

In Luke 21.25-28, Jesus turns the curiosity about the end times into living in the present with hope for God’s purposes.

Sermon for the first Sunday in Advent 2006 Like a similar passage in Mark, today’s Gospel forms part of Jesus’ response to discussions about the end times. For some people curiosity about the end has continued unabated down through the centuries despite Jesus’ encouragement to concentrate on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: Anglican

"people The Light Shines Through"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2022

A sermon for All Saints.

John 11:1-6, 17-44 “People the Light Shines Through” One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

All We Like Sheep Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

We, as Christians, can go astray like sheep. Sin keeps zapping us like an electric fence, but we eventually become numb to it and cross over to enter the dangers of the world. The Shepherd will then react. So, how will He react?

To begin this evening’s message, I would like to share a verse from the Old Testament. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” All of us have gone astray from God at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Baptist