Sermons on Godly Influence:

The Church That Was Built By Christ

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

It is indeed a fact that Christ built the church. That is undeniable in its biblical and spiritual premise. However, when considering this subject in a contemporary prism, I feel it necessary to make a comparison through an illustration of modern home

EVANGELIST HERMAN E. WESLEY III The Church That Was Built By Christ Matthew 16:13-18; Psalm 127:1 PRELIMINARIES I think it necessary that when we come together for functions such as this that we spend time sharing lessons that will have a meaningful impact on our ministries and on our service. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Managing Christian Trials-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 14, 2010

1 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But how are Christians to manage their trials properly? Tackling trials properly involves managing

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-I—James 1:1-27 Attention: A plane is on its way to Los Angeles when a blonde in Economy Class gets up, moves to First Class & sits down. The flight attendant watches her do this & asks to see her ticket. She examines it, then tells the blonde that she has paid for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Discouragement

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Sep 25, 2010

Dealing with the discouraging situations in life.

When our two kids John and Caitlin who are now in their twenties were only about three and four Sally and I bought them a book and we used to read it to them almost every night. Now, I know you’re probably thinking it was a Bible and we did read that but this one was called, Alexander and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Two Eyes To See God

Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009

There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2010

I can't always control my reaction but my response is my responsibility. For nothing is impossible with God.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Woman Luke 1:26-56; 2:19, 33-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/5/10 All of our daughters were home last weekend and we had a blast buying a tree and putting up all the decorations. Unlike last year, our tree is still standing a week later and we’ve avoided any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Victory Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 24, 2010

Finally we get to the fun chapters of Revelation, more the good news about the future. Babylon has been destroyed, the world system of Satan is no longer, and in chapter 19 now we hear the rejoicing in heaven over this victory.

Finally we get to the fun chapters of Revelation, more the good news about the future. Babylon has been destroyed, the world system of Satan is no longer, and in chapter 19 now we hear the rejoicing in heaven over this victory. We must be very careful in chapter 19 and 20 not to read this in ...read more

If I Were A Rich Man Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

How A Person Feels About And Handles Wealth Is A Test.

OPEN: Have any of you seen the play or movie "Fiddler on the Roof" about Tevye, a Jewish man who was married and had 5 daughters. He worked in a small town as a milkman, and often dreamed about what it would be like if he were rich. And he sings a song, "If I were a rich man," in which he sings, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Elements Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010

Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Favored Son, Hated Brother Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 15, 2010

In this lesson, we introduce the person of Joseph, telling a little about his family background that caused his brothers to sell him into slavery.

Introduction: A. This morning I want to start a new sermon series on the life of the Old Testament person named Joseph. 1. As we will see, he is a man of great faith, integrity and grace. 2. You might be surprised to know that the story of Joseph occupies more space in the book of Genesis than any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work Out Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 8, 2010

The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ.

Series: What Now Title: Work Out Text: I Corinthians 12:1-30 Truth: The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ. Aim: To encourage them to find and use their spiritual gift. INTRODUCTION Use a child’s puzzle with big pieces so people can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study: Zacariah And Elisabeth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Character Study: Zacariah and Elisabeth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Quote: “The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills”. Ill: You know when you are growing old when… • Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work, • Your knees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Brethren

Because God's Contracts Don't Expire Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 23, 2009

Before our Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., I was prompted at 5:30 AM Saturday morning to change my planned sermon text to consider Israel’s harvest festival. This sermon is full of details, to be avoided by those who don’t like teaching in preaching.

This sermon needs a disclaimer and it doesn’t need to be one of those bits of legalese that we see in 6 point type in a print ad, appears briefly in barely legible type at the bottom of a television screen, or is read as rapidly as possible by a radio announcer: “Offer listed is manufacturer’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: *other

Home Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 28, 2009

Learning how to overcome the feeling of loneliness through the example of Joseph of Nazareth.

SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “HOME ALONE” MATTHEW 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-21 OPEN This morning we start a new series called Christmas Classics. This series is developed around well-known movies based around the theme of Christmas. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels In Your Life

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

Showing the evidence of angels in our lives by scripture and experiences.

ANGELS IN YOUR LIFE 2/14/2010 ANGEL (Heb. mal`ak; Gk. angelos, both meaning "messenger"). In some cases the word is applied to human beings <Mal. 2:7; Rev. 1:20> or even figuratively to impersonal agents <Exo. 14:19; 2 Sam. 24:16-17; Ps. 104:4>. The connection must determine its force. In its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arrival Of The Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011

Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord? Christ the Lord is reve

ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-I—Luke 2:1-20 Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. The circumstances/events surrounding/dealing with the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord are revelatory. What are the revelatory/telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist