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All The Wrong Kinds Of People

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus calls all the wrong kinds of people to join his revolution. Apparently, the wrong kinds of people are just right for Jesus.

“All the Wrong Kinds of People” Mark 1:16-20 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: If you were going to start a revolution, what kinds of people would you recruit? What demographic would you target? What character qualities would you look for? I suppose it might depend on what kind of revolution you were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Of Hope For The Valley People

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006

An evangelistic sermon encouraging disciples to go back to valley to rescue those who have no hope.

The Mountain of Hope Isaiah 2:2, 3; Hebrew 12:22-24 I Peter 2:9, 10 1. Isaiah 2:2, 3, Hebrews 12:22-24,28-29; I Peter 2:9,10- As Christians we live in a high and exalted place. 2. We are blessed by God, we are a privileged people. We are the mountain people. 3. Today we gather to encourage each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Games People Play: "Sorry!" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 21, 2006

From a "Games People Play" series on the Sermon on the Mount, this is a message about forgiveness.

Games People Play: “Sorry!” Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: "Sorry!" is a board game based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Players try to travel around the board with their pieces faster than any other player. The game title comes from the many ways in which a player can negate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God.

The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God. This is precisely what we discover in Luke 15:1-2, a showdown between RELIGIOUS PERCEPTIONS AND DIVINE PASSION: “Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Love For Little People

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 30, 2006

These are not little people because of their stature or insignificance

Jesus’ Love for Little People by Gerald Van Horn These are not little people because of their stature or insignificance. I call them little because they often worked in the church and received little credit on earth for their efforts. They were people of blessing. They held churches together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Missing Piece: Other People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006

God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play: Monopoly Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on May 1, 2006

This is a message about serving in the church

Today we end our series on the games people play. Last week we looked at Solitaire. Solitaire is a great game to play, but it’s a terrible way to live. God’s intention for us is to “do life together”. Today we look at another popular game. Monopoly. Monopoly was introduced in 1934 during the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blessed Attitude Toward People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 4, 2006

1- Demonstrate mercy 2- Pursue peace

INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie entitled, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”? It’s just one of many cheaply made, Italian films that helped to make Clint Eastwood famous. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. Have you had a run-in with any of those people lately? If not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort Comfort My People

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Miracles For Real People Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today.

Part 1 - REAL MIRACLES FOR REAL PEOPLE Big Idea: The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today. 1. THE VIRGIN BIRTH/CONCEPTION (Matthew 1:18-25) a. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 b. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is sinless. 1 Cor 15:22; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Ordinary People - Extraordinary Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 24, 2006

When feeding the 5,000 Jesus proved that he loved ordinary people like you and me.

Ordinary People – Extraordinary Christ Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 July 23, 2006 The races are on. In just a few short months, we will go to the polls to elect 435 members of Congress and a third of our Senators. From now until November, we will be bombarded by political messages and promises. We’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

People Do Go To Hell

Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Dec 1, 2005

People are on their way to Hell, and we need to help them change their eternal Home

It’s Not God’s Will for Anyone to go to Hell! • Do you believe in Life after Death? • Where does the person go at death? • Is it God’s Divine will for anyone to go to Hell. • II Pet 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For 'forgotten' People

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2005

This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely. Jesus is good news for ALL people!

[This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly, some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely.] Luke 2:8 to 20 (Luke 2:9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. I am guessing that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican