Sermons on thirsty people:

Setting The People Free

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

God’s Heart for Lost People

READ: Exodus 3:7-10 [Have entire chapter read earlier]. It would serve us well, by way of introduction this morning, to just quickly recap Israel’s history from the end of Genesis (chapter 50), to this point in Exodus chapter 3. You’ll remember, I’m sure, the story of how Joseph was sold into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Assembly Of God's People

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

An lesson designed to encourage the beliver in the struggles of every day life.

THE ASSEMLY OF GOD’S PEOPLE Matthew 16:13-18 INTRODUCTION: READ TEXT This is a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus. Until now He has been a wandering prophet, an itinerant preacher, going from town to town teaching and proclaiming the Word of God. As of yet He has not divulged His true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of The People Of Christmas

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

The people who went through the first Christmas had plenty of reason for stress. But they had peace instead. Here’s how.

Dec. 26, 1999 Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2 The Peace of the People of Christmas INTRODUCTION Today is the day after Christmas, and it may be that this afternoon, many of you will begin taking down the decorations that have sparkled in and on your house for the last couple of weeks. First, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing People For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Fortunes Of God's People Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002

The fortunes of God’s people are not determine by their bank account, but by their relationship with God.

In China many years ago there lived an old man, with his son and a horse. Back in those days, having a horse was like owning a car today, so you can well imagine how valuable a property the animal must have been. One morning, when the man went to his field to feed the horse, the animal was gone. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Frozen People! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

This morning we are going to look at what we can expect in our service for the Lord.

GOD’S FROZEN PEOPLE! Acts 5:17-39 INTRODUCTION ’In spite of being blessed with tons of resources for witness and service, God’s chosen people are often God’s ‘frozen people.’ Now I am not sure what the spirit of that comment is – but I want to look at being God’s ‘frozen’ people because we simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Richest People In The World Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 16, 2002

This is the first sermon in a series on the book of Ephesians.

The Wealthiest People in the World Eph 1:1-3 Hetty Green ate cold oatmeal because it cost to heat it. Her son had to suffer a leg amputation, because she delayed so long in looking for a free clinic that his case became incurable. Yet when Hetty Green died her estate was valued at over $100 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

People Need The Lord! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 17, 2002

This sermon determines to move people towards evangelism in a purposeful way.

People Need the Lord! Acts 8:26-40 May 19, 2002 Intro: [Preparation: Put a board of some type in front of the sanctuary with a sign on the top that says, "People Need the Lord" and put three post-it notes in each bulletin. A. [Unbelievably Good Gospel, Citation: Ken Taylor, New Orleans, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People God Uses

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

This morning we are going to look at the prostitute who placed her faith in God and received salvation from destruction.

Introduction Hey: More and more we are hearing about other religions. False religions that say you must do something in order to be saved. But we serve the true God, who reached out to us to provide salvation. You: Have you found salvation in the Lord today? Or are you still trying to earn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

If My People Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A People Of Change Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Sixth in series. Becoming like Christ involves change. This sermon is how to deal with that change.

"In Christ" "Becoming A People Of Change" Introduction: Valerie getting bigger, smarter remembering her as an infant growing up different stages of her life I. Change Is Inevitable. "To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1 Changes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Holiness

Two Kinds Of People

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 7, 2003

This passage answers one of the most common questions we have. Why can the gospel be life itself to one person, and a laughable joke to another.

Passage: I Corinthians 1:18-25 Intro: According to Pres. Bush, there are two types of people in the world. 1) terrorists and non-terrorists. 2) For his purposes, he’s right. 3) But terrorists and non-terrorists are really subsets of the only real division in the world, the only one God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Powerless People Of God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002

Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes People Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 1 of 5.

PRAYER CHANGES PEOPLE (1 SAM 1:1-22) Kurt Cobain, the founder and leader of the grunge band Nirvana, was the most acclaimed and creative singer of his generation. His parents divorced when he was eight and two of his father’s uncles committed suicide. Marriage and the birth of a daughter were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational