Sermons on Young People:

What People Want To Hear About Jesus Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

Part 2 of a sermon series preached in Anjung South Korea to encourage and fan the flame for evangelism.

John 4:29-30 ? '"Come, see a Man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?" They went out of the town and were coming to Him.' Let me ask you 2 questions, 'What is the purpose of Man?' And 'What is the purpose of the Church?' These are open questions so be free to shout out your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013

However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011

Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Common Grace: God's Favor On All People Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012

Today we are going to look at a different aspect of God's grace. God has a grace that saves us, but He also has a grace that He shows to everyone--whether they will go to heaven or not. It is called common grace.

Purpose: To explain how God's demonstrates His grace to all. Aim: I want the listener to marvel at God's goodness and never take it for granted. INTRODUCTION: When we think about God's grace our minds usually go to John Newton's words: "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The People God Can't Forget: Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Robert Stone on May 28, 2011

We all love to be remembered by others, but the best remembrance is by the Lord Himself and He wants each of us to be...one of the people He can never forget!

Text: Nehemiah 13:31 Remember me, O my God, for good. Introduction: The bible says, “God remembered Noah,” because of God can’t forget obedience. (Genesis 8:1) “God remembered the covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” (Exodus 2:24) The Lord cannot forget people ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ten Ways God's People Enhance Acceptance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 8, 2011

Ten essential ministries of acceptance performed by the body of Christ

Ten Ways God's People Enhance Acceptance (Romans 15:6,7) "Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory." Many people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

22 Steps To Rally People Around You Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

This sermon will teach you how to lead people without offending and scattering them.

…Rezon, the son of Eliadah... And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band… 1 Kings 11:23,24 This man Rezon became a leader in his time. The Bible tells us that he gathered people unto himself. Every true leader is able to rally a team of people around himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When God's People Pray Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010

When we pray for Jesus’ kingdom to come, it results in serious consequences that we must respond to with faith.

For those of you who have had the privilege to join us on Thursday nights, you’ve been exposed to the power of prayer and hopefully been encouraged to develop a deeper prayer life both personally and corporately. But perhaps nowhere else in the Scriptures do we see the power of prayer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Provision For His Pilgrim People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Paul assures us that the things which happened to Israel are types or examples for us. Like the Israelites, Christians are strangers and pilgrims on earth who enjoy great spiritual mercies. The children of Israel had the types or shadows; we have the subs

Intro: Paul assures us twice in vv. 6 & 11 that these things which happened to Israel are types or examples for us. Like the Israelites, Christians are strangers and pilgrims on earth who enjoy great spiritual mercies (I Pet. 2:11). The children of Israel had the types or shadows; we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: *other

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010

Here is a look at how an all knowing and all powerful God still allows God’s people to suffer

Text: Daniel chapter 8 Title: Why bad things happen to good people Introduction The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God Here again in chapter 8 we have more irrefutable evidence that our God is both all-knowing and all powerful. In Daniel chapter 8 God gives Daniel a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's People Need A Vision Of The Word Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 19, 2009

Paul said that he did not run as one that "beats the air’. He knew the direction that God was leading him. He walked in faith. We too need to walk in faith. How, when we walk in His Word. To do this we must know only have knowledge of the Word, but have a

God’s people need a vision of the Word of God! Paul said that he did not run as one that "beats the air’. He knew the direction that God was leading him. He walked in faith. We too need to walk in faith. How, when we walk in His Word. To do this we must know only have knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-18

W.w.w Praying For People. You

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009

Praying for saints and sinners alike

W.W.W. PRAYING FOR PEOPLE.YOU I. WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE MUST BE CLAIMED (Mark 10:27) A. REVIVING the Backslidden (Psalm 85:6) B. REGENERATING the Lost (Romans 10:1) II. WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE MUST BE COMMISSIONED (II Corinthians 10:3-6) A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Still Comes For His People Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Where is God when we’ve messed up? God is there with compassion. That is the word in the passage. God is there with restoration. God is there to strengthen. God is there to answer. These are powerful, amazing words! Let’s not run past them!!

The God Who Still Comes For His People October 19, 2008 Zech 10 Intro: A little over a month ago, I was sitting on the LRT late one night after a football game, feeling a profound sense of sadness. No, it was not because the Eskimos lost, though they had. I’m getting used to that… and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Things Happen To Bad People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist