Sermons on Those People:

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

II. We must understand how destructive sin is. A. How are we supposed to “mourn”? 1. Like at a funeral of a lost family member? 2. Like when we did something wrong by accident or on purpose?

Introduction: As we continue our series, let’s back up for a moment and consider what has just transpired in the life of Christ. In the last two verses of the previous chapter we can see that Jesus had become very famous with His healings and miracles. “Great multitudes of people” from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Advent is a time of preparation and repentance, and it turns out that Joseph’s story has a few things to teach about those very things.

Joseph…the husband of Mary. The Bible doesn’t really tell us that much about Joseph. Legend has it that he was an elderly widow. Supposedly that explains why he was able to honor Mary’s virginity during the first months of their marriage and why he quietly disappears from the narrative sometime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Those Dry Bones

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

What man cannot do, God can. He is the ultimate Sovereign.

Those Dry Bones (Ezekiel 36-37) Intro 1. Being human is a privilege, but sometimes its limitations get to us... 2. Sam: lost control in Ohio, I lectured him; next week, me at Purdue... 3. In reality, no one can handle things like God.... 4. The Old Covenant w/Israel---problem not the Covenant, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying For Those In Authority Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

As believers, we are instructed by Scripture to pray for those in authority. This includes government leaders, rulers, and anyone who holds a position of influence. Our prayers are not only for their guidance and well-being but also for the peace, stability, and righteousness of the nation.

PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 21:1, 1 Peter 2:13-14, Jeremiah 29:7, Daniel 2:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Appealing To Those In Authority

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

In life, each and every person will be under some kind of authority. Yet, “authority” is often misunderstood.

In life, each and every person will be under some kind of authority. Yet, “authority” is often misunderstood. Those in authority bear great responsibility. God has placed these people in our lives to help us — either to direct our lives or to help us learn life lessons. The good ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Those In Ministry

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 12, 2018

What criteria do we need to choose someone in ministry?

Acts 1:15-26 Story: The vicar in a certain parish developed a rather strange habit . Regardless of what he was doing, at 5pm if he was at home, he would rush out of the room he was in and go into his study for five minutes and then return. After a bit the parishioners started to notice and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Those That Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

part of series on the Beatitudes

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #4: BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 5:6 I. THE CHARACTER OF THIS APPETITE A. The Source of Hunger 1. Not a desire for some outward system of religious ritual and rules ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Certainty Of Those Things

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history.

THE CERTAINTY OF THOSE THINGS Luke 1:1-4 Proposition: God wants us to be certain regarding spiritual matters and our salvation since our faith is rooted in history. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be certain regarding their spiritual relationship and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

How is it that those who mourn are blessed? How is it that the one who mourns will be comforted? What exactly are the blessed mourning? How is it that we mourn? The truth is that there is a godly sorrow that brings repentance that leads to salvation a

Those Who Mourn - Matthew 5:4 - July 17, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #2 / Communion Some 2000 years ago Jesus shook up the world in which He walked when He called those who would follow Him to a radical way of doing life. Now, He didn’t espouse violence. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

Appointing Those Elders Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011

Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are Those Guys?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

Jesus Himself gives us the secret to winning the lifelong battle with evil.

November 1 Feast of All Saints In the cult classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” there is a great pursuit of the outlaw-heroes across the Old West. The forces of law and justice are relentless, exhausting the bank robbers. At one point the two stars of the show stop to look across miles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 24:1-6, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Those That Left Him

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding when families or members of the Church leave.

THOSE THAT LEFT HIM Jn. 6:66 “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.” INTRO: We know that Jesus is the Son of God. His ministry here on earth was successful even unto the cross. But, his earthly ministry still wasn’t one without problems. We read many ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Who Morn Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Witnesses Of Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2022

These heroes of faith teach us how to trust and live the life of Faith.

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Those Witnesses of Faith 1. The cloud of witnesses (Testifiers, those who offer Affirmation) Hebrews 12:1: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses …” testify • A great cloud of witnesses surrounds us, says the apostle. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

Those Summary Attributes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2022

When we ponder God in light of the Scriptures, we are overwhelmed with Who He is. Some of His attributes are lesser known than others, including what we call “summary attributes.”

Those Summary Attributes 1. There is a joke that is so old some of you may never have heard it. I don’t think I’ve told it – at least during a sermon – for twenty years. 2. In the foyer of a church, a young boy was looking at a plaque with names of men and women.. He asked the pastor, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 11:30, 1 Samuel 15:9-23, Psalm 18:30, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 4:8-9, Psalm 73:25, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible