Sermons on Suffering Of People:

Understand - Pt. 3 - Converted People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 3 – Converted People I. Introduction We have been trying to get us all on the same page of understanding. It is essential that we all pursue and gain insight. You will remember that Solomon, the wisest man on the planet, implores us to get involved in the pursuit of wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reason Some People Are Offended By Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012

The Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we will look at tonight, four things in particular that offend peopl

Well it looks like we are going to finish chapter 6 of John before the end of the year. Tonight we see what the Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-71

Denomination: Baptist

Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Reasons People Are Unable To See Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 17, 2012

Why might a person not respond to God’s grace by recognizing the greatest of all signs which is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? DECEPTION or DARKNESS

Sunday’s message was Jesus’ response to the Jewish leaders desire to see Him perform some kind of sign. Jesus responded by reminding them of the sign of Jonah in the OT and how it pointed to a sign that God would give them. The sign that the ‘son of man’ would spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

God Wants His People To Rejoice!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2012

I. When to rejoice: 1. When you serve (vs. 2). 2. When you sing (vs. 2). 3. When you step closer to God (vs. 4). II. Why to rejoice: 1. Our creation by God (vs. 3). 2. Our connection with God (vs. 3). 3. The character of God (vs. 4-5).

Our Favorite Psalms #10: God Wants His People to Rejoice! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2012 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Does God want His people to rejoice? -- Without a doubt, He does. *The first time we ever see the word “rejoice” in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Scandalous Love Affair With Broken People Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

There are skeletons in every closet: embarrassing family members with a checkered past who have missed the mark in God’s eyes. But while some may have fallen short of God’s will for their lives, no one is beyond redemption. And the Bible reminds us that n

A Scandalous Love Affair: With Broken People Matthew 1 The Rockefeller family is considered to be one of the most philanthropic families in the world, helping humanity globally in issues like economics, religion, education and environmental affairs. Yet the Rockefeller family tree is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012

A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian Church

Book Of The Law And The People Sprinkled With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been sprinkled with the blood of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:19 (Amplified Bible) 9:19 For when every command of the Law had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of People We Find In The Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 28, 2014

This sermon deals with the giving to the church by Joseph, Ananias and his wife Sapphira, and the change that came on the church because of God's judgment on a sinful couple.

THOSE WHO ARE FOUND IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Acts 4;32-5:16 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/Ag3PrB INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to make an examination of Acts 4 and 5, looking at three types of people we will find in almost any Church. 2.) My ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Terribly Mistaken Young People

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 23, 2014

There is a real danger in pretending the power of a Person who you really don't know.

Seven Terribly Mistaken Young People Acts 19:13-19 It is never a game to play with His holy name. Mark 16:17,18 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

“he Was Rejected By The People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 14, 2015

The crowd rejected Jesus that first Easter for the same reasons many reject Him today.

That first Easter, Jesus was rejected by the people. He was taken to Pilate; and Pilate found nothing against Him. So, he asked the people the most important question anyone will ever answer. (READ TEXT) Instead of answering himself, Pilate looked to the crowd. But the crowd can be wrong. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Fail To Develop As Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 18, 2015

We need to develop as Christians .

WHY PEOPLE FAIL TO DEVELOP AS CHRISTIANS Jeremiah 7: 25 Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them: 26 Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven A Prepared Place For A Prepared People!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2015

Heaven is real... Jesus is away preparing a place for us, so we must stay prepared and ready for death or the second coming. Either way are time is limited. Think of someone meeting you in heaven and them staying it was you who invited me here.

HEAVEN IS A PREPARED PLACE FOR A PREPARED PEOPLE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE? 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Delights In His People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 29, 2015

God does not grudgingly exalt His people, nor does he do so mechanically. God is extremely delighted to exalt His people — at the right time. [in spite of all the negative baggage we associate with Israel’s past]

When God Delights in His People (Isaiah 62) 1. A Swiss guy, looking for directions, pulls up at a bus stop where two Americans are waiting. "Entschuldigung, koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen?" he asks. The two Americans just stare at him. "Excusez-moi, parlez vous Francais?" he tries. The two continue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible