Sermons on The People Of The Way:

Places, Things, Traditions Or People

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009

Looking at what is important via they eyes of God...what is our mission?

Places, things, traditions or People Matthew 28:18-20 Since Easter we have been attempting to look through the eyes of God, using scripture to help us to have his vision for each of us and for the church. Last week we listened to Peter’s description of believers as being a Royal priesthood. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

How To Deal With Mean People Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Sometimes when your enemies treat you wrong, you try to get revenge. You would hurt those people who have hurt you. It may be that Jesus tells you to put your sword away. Some of you just need to put it in the scabbard, because God is going repay evil.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to the book of Romans 12. This is a great, great chapter. As I have been telling you, this chapter 12 of Romans is very practical. It teaches us about relationships. Since we’re going to finish chapter 12 today, I want to do a little review. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Flawed People And A Flawless God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

A flawless God often uses flawed people to accomplish His will

ENGAGE This last week I listened to a podcast that featured an interview with Carlos Whittaker, a well-known contemporary Christian recording artist and worship leader who was caught up in a battle with pornography that led to an inappropriate relationship that removed him from that ministry and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Leads His People Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 17, 2021

Sermon based on Ex. 13:17-22 - Helps hearers understand that God has always led His people, & He still does today.

“GOD LEADS HIS PEOPLE” Ex. 13:17-22 FBCF – 5/16/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – What do all these have in common? - Hide & Seek - Kickball, Wiffle ball - Four Square - Kick the Can - Duck, Duck, Goose - Freeze Tag - Red Rover Children’s games. Played everyone of them at some point in my childhood. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

We The People: Rediscovering Sabbath

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2010

Fall 1987: Sabbath is about far more than doing whatever you feel like doing. It is a chance to be authentic, in relationship with God, and it is meant to be a delight and not a burden.

Be honest now. This morning when the alarm rang or when your wife nudged you in the ribs; when your mom screamed something about being late -- what was your reaction? What did you feel about getting up and going to church? I asked you to be honest – but not necessarily out loud! Now thus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The People Of God, Submit Not Submerge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Will we submit to the directions of God or allow ourselves to be submerged in the world?

By Garrett Edwards This first letter and this passage is a very clear and powerful summary of Christian belief and practice isn’t it? But its also long isn’t it, I really struggled trying to tackle everything in this in one talk, but I’m going to try without glossing over too many ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Messy People Joining Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2008

Christianity is not a spectator sport.

Matthew 9:35-38 “Messy People Joining Hands” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor--Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org As we saw in the video we watched earlier and as we see in our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we, the Church are called to go outside!!! Recently, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Love God Love People Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 3, 2021

Our life is all about relationships and the Word of God teaches us how to handle these relationships. This is the 1st of a series of messages on the topic, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

# 1 Love God Love People If we think about it, human life is all about relationships, which begin at birth and ends only when we die. This is so because that is how God created us - to be in relationship with Him and with one another. Some of these relationships are those between husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36, Matthew 22:37-40, John 14:15, 1 John 4:19-21, Mark 12:30, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

The Games People Play - Clue Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with the personality of God.

The Games People Play – Clue Recognizing God When I mention God what do you think about? DO you see: A Sheriff Who’s whole purpose is to catch you sinning so He can put you in jail? A Mechanic who’s so busy running the universe that he has no time for you? A Butler whose only purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 3:1-8, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership To Equip People For Ministry

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 2, 2011

A sermon on Leadership and the Installation of new officers in the church. The focus is on every member being a minister. How an encounter with Christ can give you someone new to follow.

“To Equip People For Ministry” "And Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has healed you." And instantly the blind man could see! Then he followed Jesus down the road." Mark 10:52 (NLT) Intro: A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as the lead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: God's Imperfect People

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News For Lost People

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 11, 2008

Good news about Jesus Mission to rescue lost people illustrated by the story of Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Basingstoke 9th March 2008 GOOD NEWS FOR LOST PEOPLE We often hear of exciting rescue missions about emergency services It can be gripping TV drama as the story is retold – we experience the suspense and feel the relief as the victims are later interviewed expressing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If My People . . . (Part 1)

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2017

Call for Revival. A Recipe for Revival. a look at some of the the IF-THEN Statements in Scripture

OPENING STORY: Wife goes with husband to doctor. Doctor examines the husband and diagnose that the husband is critically ill has but perhaps there might be a slim chance of a cure otherwise he has only one week to live. The doctor takes the man’s wife into the next room and reports his finding to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist