Sermons on Rounding Up People:

So Why Are Bad Things Happening To Good People? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 9, 2019

Trying to get even with the enemy will turn a simple lesson in humility into a huge humiliation which is never God's plan for us. So the sooner we walk away from our oppressor without any retaliation; the sooner we give God the opportunity to right the wrong.

God created a special place for his beloved children: the garden of Eden where we were meant to have an eternal fellowship with him. He made us after his own image and decorated us with his own attributes such as the ability to think; reason; speak; create; love; increase; experience the many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons Learned From God's People - God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 17, 2009

If there’s one thing we can learn from God’s dealings with the Israelites, it’s that God is FAITHFUL.

TEXT: Various TITLE: TOPIC: God’s faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 17, 2009 PROP.: God is faithful to His promises and his people and he shows his faithfulness through his power, his plans and his purposes! INTRODUCTION: Our sermon series is called: “Lessons learned ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Saying "No” To People Is Saying "Yes” To God Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Exhausted. Empty. Enslaved. Do those words describe you? I believe that God never piles on more than we can handle. What to do when you are overbooked, overworked, and overstressed. I’ve simply got to learn to say “no” to some of what I’ve been sayi

Several years ago, Maryanne was out of town visiting her family in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I was here at home with Alan who was in school. He was about ten and I was trying to do things that were fun with him. One of those was skateboarding. We live on Wallings Road between Ridge and York in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Joy #4: Rejoicing In Loving And Serving People Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2013

God created us as relational beings who experience abundant joy when we focus on loving and serving other people.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #4: REJOICING IN LOVING AND SERVING OTHERS INTRO TO SPEAKER: This past week, Liza and the family and I went camping at Wild Oaks. INTRO TO TOPIC: This summer, we are studying the Book of Philippians, a letter written from the Apostle Paul while he was in prison. The letter is all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Isaac And Jacob – God Calls A People For Himself Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Isaac and Jacob / Israel – God calls a people for Himself

Genesis 22-36 Isaac and Israel Manuscript I remember when I was a new Christian and I read Genesis and the rest of the Old Testament for the first time. It was pretty interesting to read about these people from so long ago - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and then later on: Moses, David, Solomon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Faithful People (Joshua 5:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 22, 2021

Joshua isn't simply about the conquest of Canaan. God is shaping his people, into truly becoming "his" people. (They'd been neglecting circumcision, and the Passover.)

Let's start today by simply reading our passage, Joshua 5:1-12: (1) And then, as soon as all the kings of the Amorites heard, who [were] on the other side of the Jordan to the west, with all the kings of the Canaanites who [were] at the sea, that Yahweh had dried up the waters of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12, Genesis 17:1-14, Exodus 12:43-49, Numbers 9:1-14

God's Help For Hard-Hearted People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2019

Here God shows us: 1. the harm that comes from hard-hearted people. 2. the habits of hard-hearted people. 3. the help Jesus can give to hard-hearted people.

God's Help for Hard-hearted People The Gospel of John John 2:12-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2016 (Revised June 28, 2019) *Have you ever been hard hearted toward God? That spiritual madness has been spreading like wildfire over the last few decades. And I know ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

When People See Me - What Do They See?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024

When people see us they immediately develop impressions of us. If we are a Christian, they will begin to look for Jesus in us. When that happens, will they see Him in our actions; our decisions; and our love for others?

When People See Me – What Do They See? Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43; John 13:34-35 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is, “When People See Me – What Do They See?” Now of course the obvious answer is they see us right? But is that true? Do they see “us,” or do they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014

I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bridges And Ditches: People Of The Way (Sermon #2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2015

The reason the first century church turned the world upside down was not because of some religio-socio-economic “perfect storm” that made their message ripe for the but rather it was the fixed and unswerving centrality of Jesus Christ as their message.

Welcome & Call to Worship Good morning. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. In September of 1985, The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

How Far Will God Go To Reach Lost People?

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 13, 2025

This is a narrative message about the conversion of Cornelius - and the conversion of Peter to reaching outside the Jewish world. God shows Peter that the gospel is for everyone.

Text: Acts 10 Title: How far will God go to reach people? Subject: How did God overcome barriers to reach the gentiles? Complement: by extraordinary means – including the “conversion” of Peter! Big idea: How far will God go to share the gospel? Story - Joe Rogan podcast (Largest audience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bondage Or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 29, 2015

The rules or laws of a nation or a church is not our main message, our main message, rather it is Jesus Christ’s liberating and soul saving love!

Bondage or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People! Re: 4th of July Kelly Durant 7- 2015 John 8:36 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Salvation Army

Matthew 6: 24 How The Lord Leads People.

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 26, 2020

A message about being led by the Lord. Looking at the basics of life and seeing the desire that the Lord has for us to show His love in these days of trails and tribulations. Getting the drive we need to persevere in the times we are facing here on earth.

Today’s message is called; Leading people. Good Morning Let’s cast our cares on the Lord today and be encouraged by His word. Amen? Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:12, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Allow People Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The second thief: "Difficult People."

DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO ROB YOUR JOY ILLUSTRATION: A PREACHER told about his nine-year-old daughter who one day JUMPED off the SCHOOL BUS as it stopped in front of her house and SLAMMED her way through the front door. She MARCHED up the stairs into her ROOM and again SLAMMED the DOOR. All the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ