Sermons on Trod Down The Peoples:

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

There are people who need Jesus, but just aren't going to come to church on their own. Here's how you can help them come to Jesus.

Our text for this morning is another one of those stories of an amazing day that stuck vividly in the memories of his disciples. When you follow Jesus you never know what is going to happen. . Our text for this morning is Luke 5:17-26. 17 One day, while he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Let's Reach People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The early church wanted to share God’s love, spread the good news, and reach persons for Christ. It is the spirit needed by all of us who confess Christ as Lord.

LET’S REACH PEOPLE Acts 6:5-7; 8:5, 35; 21:8-9 INTRO: Rudyard Kipling told of being on a world tour. At one port, General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, boarded the ship. He was sent off by a group of tambourine-beating members of the group. This send off repulsed Kipling. Later, after ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are A People Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2017

"To be evangelizers of souls, we need to develop a spiritual taste for being close to people’s lives."

Thursday of 4th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel This is a solemnity, one of the three or four greatest saints festivals of the year, and it comes on the heels every year of the solemnities of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart, and the birth of St. John the Baptist. Today we hear from St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Holy People Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2012

The call to be the New Israel is a call to holiness and mission.

Monday of 30th Week in Course Lumen Gentium The Fathers of the Council looked at the Church from every direction, and gave us teaching on all the names of the Church. It seems to me that their favorite name for the Church is “People of God.” It, more than any other, shows the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

David Is Picked By The People.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 3, 2021

Why is this text important? There doesn't seem to be any great revelation here.

Sermon Title: David is picked. Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. And the Lord told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Here’s how Believers can bring God’s peace in a world of turmoil.

INTRODUCTION Whether it’s the war in Iraq, or millions of displaced people in Sudan, the terrorist bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, or the threat of terrorist attack maybe even in our own country – current world events can play heavily on the minds of people. My grandmother used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Prayer Is For Weak People Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006

Life’s difficulties are often the Father’s appointed paths to spiritual maturity. The positive way forward in difficult and painful circumstances is the way of prayer.

An airliner was bound for New York City. The flight was routine until the pilot began the descent. Then he realizes that the landing gear would not engage. Working the controls back and forth, he tried again and again to lock the gear into place. No success. He circled the landing field, getting ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

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

Equipping God's People

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

In Ephesians 4, we learn of God's plan to equip his people for ministry through people who are called and equipped to do this wonderful task.

Equipping God’s People (The people gifts of Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction: God Wants Us All to Become Mature. The plan of God, as revealed in His word, the Bible, is for every believer in Jesus Christ to grow up spiritually and become more and more like Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making People Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 13, 2013

Jesus made people thirsty for the Father, and our lives should make people thirsty. (hand out notes included at the end).

Intentional Christianity: Make People Thirsty John 7:37-38 Ill. When we started the Children’s ministry at Desdemona, we noticed that the children did not drink much water. One week, I used an illustration of water, and drank from a bottle of water several times. I would randomly say during ...read more

Scripture: John 3:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Will People Remember ?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2023

Memory, it can get away from you. But when all is said and done, what will others remember about you? Will their memories be pleasant and good-natured, or disagreeable and unpleasant? It all depends on how we live and act around other people, doesn't it.

Alba 9-17-2023 WHAT WILL PEOPLE REMEMBER? I Thessalonians 1:1-5 Do you ever have trouble remembering things? That is not a trick question. Someone said, “I always forget things at the grocery store. Maybe I should start bringing a list – oh wait, I always forget the list too.” Someone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confronting Toxic People Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 22, 2009

Jesus confronted toxic people, inviting them to "de-tox" and restoration.

Jesus and Toxic People 2 Galatians 6:1-5 Confronting Toxic People A few weeks ago it seemed that almost everyone who I sat down and talked with were dealing with “toxic” people in their lives. Weeks like that are like “discernment for dummies” for me. I figure if I keep coming across the same ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: *other

Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011

God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Persevering People Of God

Contributed by Sasidaran Kunjan on Nov 26, 2009

To persevere and not give up is the most important ingredient for a believer or a church. Finding common ground is essencial.

Title – The PERSEVERING People of God PP Text Acts 2: 42 – 47 42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44Now all who believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

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