Sermons on Affect:

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 14, 2014

How we understand God affects how we see time.

What Time is It? Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Many of us “baby boomers” can still remember the song sung by the Byrd’s, “To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn written in the 1960’s in which the poem the Preacher writes here is the prominent text. Pete Seeger, who adopted the words for the lyrics for the song was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trivial Pursuit

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bethlehem’s Promise

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus entered the world not to demand our allegiance but to display his affection.

Title: Bethlehem’s Promise Date: 12/24/17 Place: BLCC Text: Philippians 2.5-11 CT: Jesus entered the world not to demand our allegiance but to display his affection. [Screen 1] FAS: In his book Hidden in Plain Sight: The Secret of More, author and pastor Mark Buchanan illustrates God's love through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian Church

"how's Your Hearing?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 28, 2022

The way in which we hear something affects our response to it.

“HOW’S YOUR HEARING? / PSALM 119:33-40 NLT An old man was worried about his wife losing her hearing So he went to an audiologist to ask if he had any suggestions on how to convince his wife to have her ears tested. The audiologist suggested, “Try coming up from behind her about 10 feet away and, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desperate Faith Of A Mother Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

This portion of scripture shows how God's grace affects the hearts of people

Intro: We began last time talking about the exodus as a continuation of Genesis. We see that the creation story did not end it just continued into its fulfilment in the redemption story. Last week we saw a lot of hands involved. God’s hands that placed Israel right where He wanted them. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Living Witness? Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

How your witness, good or bad, affects the community around you.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 2:17-29 “How is Your Living Witness?” November 15, 2009 PRAY INTRODUCTION Play video Romans 2:17-29 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and test in the law, and make your boast in God, And know [his] will, and approve the things that are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning Against Helping Toxic And Greedy People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

I want to write about a crucial issue that affects many of us.

It's a trap that appears noble on the surface but can lead to spiritual and emotional exhaustion. I'm referring to the danger of helping toxic and greedy people. We've all been there - wanting to assist someone in need, hoping to make a positive impact, and showing compassion. However, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Ephesians 6:2-3, Matthew 22:39

So You Want To Go Back To Egypt

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

4 things that had happened to them and how it affected their way of thinking.

SO YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO EGYPT Exodus 32: 1 – 7 1 And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

People want to believe that God's wrath does not exist or that it will not affect them.

Introduction This morning I want us to look at our message entitled “The Wrath of God.” Looking at Romans 1:18 we will see God’s wrath is real. People want to believe that God’s wrath does not exist or that it will not affect them. However, nothing could be further from the truth. C.S. Lewis ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shining A Light On Domestic Violence Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 25, 2024

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world.

Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is a form of abuse that can have long-lasting physical and emotional effects on the victim. In many cases, domestic violence is not just a result of human anger or frustration but also a manifestation of evil ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Mark 16:17

Getting The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 9, 2001

Understanding the sovereignty of God, and how that should affect the way I live.

August 12, 2001 The Sovereignty of God is more than a doctrine. If I have learned anything about how much control God exerts on everything in life it is these two: a. There are no accidents. When a cowboy applied for health insurance, the agent routinely asked if he had had any accidents during ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Prophecy Of Paul

Contributed by James Barrett on Mar 14, 2003

Paul tells Timothy that at the end of the age men will be "without natural affection."

THE PROPHECY OF PAUL 2ND TIMOTHY 3:3 Intro: Much of the focus in church today is on prophecy, in particular, where we are in the prophetic timetable. Much of the attention is centered on the events and trouble in the Middle East. People today are very interested in what the Old Testament prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2004

Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.

The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dangerous Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today, I am looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, fork, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Characteristics of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 22, 2002

What is SPIRITUAL WARFARE and how does it affect the christian and non-christain

ONCE YOU ARE SAVED, THERE IS A BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT: IT IS CALLED SPIRITUAL WARFARE Yet despite Satan’s vast arsenal of devices and deceptions, a few, by the grace of God, come to Jesus when "He" calls. They come by faith and surrender all to Jesus. They follow Him. They have overcome the many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist