Sermons on Godly Influence:

Which Bridge Is Safe?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 8, 2015

Using the analogy of a bridge crossing a chasm, we discuss that even though there seems to be many bridges available, only one really leads to the other side and we must be careful when deciding which bridge.

When you are planning a trip, how good are you at determining which way to get there? Do you just take a guess at which roads to take, or do you actually get a map out and plan your trip? Of course, smart money is always on the one who plans the trip, but I think we would be shocked to find out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-23

Denomination: *other

A Paternity Test

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015

When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Infinitely Good God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Eleventh in a series on the attributes of God focusing on His infinite goodness.

Knowing God Series #11 “Our Infinitely Good God” Review Through the summer we have set out to get to know the God of the Bible better. I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:68

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

¿cómo Dios Usa La Adversidad

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 19, 2015

Si lo supiéramos de antemano que la adversidad es la vía fundamental a través del cual Dios lleva a cabo su voluntad en nuestras vidas, la acogemos?

A trusted servant is the person who gets to wear the key to the King’s house, or like Peter, is given the “keys to the Kingdom.” Un siervo de confianza es la persona que se pone a usar la llave de la casa del rey, o al igual que Pedro, se le otorga a la "llaves del ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Is The Antichrist? The Witness Of The Apostle John Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 24, 2015

Revelation 13 and 17 are John's two clear testimonies about the coming antichrist.

5. JOHN: REVELATION 13 Have you ever considered just how much Daniel and John have in common? As young men, both had a personal relationship with the Lord. They were both considered beloved of God. Defiantly strong for the Lord as young men, they both grew into long-term servants of God whose ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Bodies Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the last message in the series of messages exploring the nature and function of the church.

“HEALTHY BODY Part 6” “Critically Connected” We have been exploring the three essential principles of how God designed the body of Christ to function. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality We have so far considered specific relational commands associated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Galatians 6:1-3, Hebrews 13:1-3, Hebrews 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Faith Of Abraham Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2018

We never judge the Scriptures by our experiences; we test our experiences by the Word of God.

October 12, 2013 Tom Lowe The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Chapter III.A.2.a: The Faith of Abraham (3.6-9) Galatians 3.6-9 (KJV) 6 just as Abraham "believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." 7 Therefore know that only those who are of faith are sons of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Response To Suffering Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018

Message 25 in our James exposition. This message explores Jame's instruction for those suffering 5:7-13.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” REVIEW James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. How we respond to the various events of life reveal the state of our faith. True trust in God’s provision enables us to respond according to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Crossing The Threshold-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

3 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

CROSSING The THRESHOLD-III—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: Hushers: Six-year-old Angie & her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together in church. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so taking advantage of the moment, Joel giggled, sang, & talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had enough. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Less Of Me! The Story That Makes No Sence!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2019

We must make great effort to RETURN KINDNESS to God's people. Are you a nice person that is so kind you reflect the love of Jesus. Mean, razor-blade tongues are not of God!

LESS OF ME! THE STORY THAT MAKES NO SENCE--- UNLESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson as a series. MEAN? HOW EASY IS IT TO BE MEAN AND DIS-LIKE OTHERS? WHAT ABOUT AURA? As a pastor of 38 years, I seem to get surprised on a regular basis. An old man was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12, Romans 12:10, Matthew 25:40-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Epistles Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2019

Jesus told us to make disciples, which requires love and relationship with the body of Christ, as well as with the world around us.

INTRODUCTION ·     SLIDE #1 ·     Today, we almost come back full circle to where started this series back in the first two messages. ·     In the Pentateuch and in the Historical Books, we touched on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lazyboy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2018

The 3rd sin of Sodom was slothfulness. Why does God hate this, and how can we be condemned of this sin? Hint: too many churches and church goers actually do commit this sin and risk His wrath.

OPEN: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo0KjdDJr1c–time stamp 0:0 thru 2:44 - A Millennial Job Interview) Now, how would you describe that young lady? Was she a self-centered, selfish woman?? Well, yeah. It was very clear that she absolutely had to have a specially created coffee latte every ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whom Shall We Obey, God Or Man?

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

In 1954 then senator Lyndon B. Johnson slipped some wording into an IRS bill that made it illegal for a pastor to preach all of Gods Word and call out those who ruled in opposition. Pulpit Freedom sunday was born out of that.

1 Today is a different sort of Sunday her at Praise and across our entire nation, and because some may not be aware of what Pulpit Freedom Sunday is I want to take a few minutes to explain before getting into the heart of the message. Let me state that everything I will say and do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

Is There Any Hope?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Jeremiah gives us Hope

We come here today as people having great needs. There are several things that we can’t live without: food, water, air, love -- and hope. We are going to talk about maintaining hope even in the worst of times. A group of behavioral Scientists once did a study and put some rats in a tank of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shepherd's Promise

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

God promises to be with us

Psalm 23 - Part 4 - 2/5/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational