Sermons on Good Influence:

Salvation Is Free (But Not Cheap)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2015

Salvation is a free gift of God that came at great expense to Jesus.

Salvation Is Free (But not Cheap) March 15, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation is a free gift of God that came at great expense to Jesus. Focus Passage: Ephesians 2:8-10 Introduction: When someone gives their friend a gift, it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Watches Over Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015

Jesus referred to himself as the good shepherd so that the people would know what he was talking about. Jesus was preaching in Palestine, and sheep were quite common in that area. Sheep are not very smart though. They were easy prey for wild animals.

How many of you have pets? I have three of them at my house right now. I have three cats. One is a sixteen year old male named Rusty because he is rust-coloured. My family also calls him Tubby because he is fat. He loves to eat, and he loves begging for food whenever anyone is in the kitchen. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

My Journey Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 29, 2015

We all have stories. This is my story about where God has taken me.

My Journey Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So the life I now live in the body, I live because of the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." I grew up in a Catholic church and when I was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Messiah, Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 20, 2016

Over Holy Week we looked at how Jesus was framed and the events that led up to it.

For most of us the lead up to Easter begins with Palm Sunday, in case you missed it that’s today. But really the stage was set before the celebration of the triumphant entry. Most of you know that I am a Jesus Christ Super Star nerd and in the past I’ve shown the Palm Sunday clip from the 2000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Whole Earth Was Dark"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2016

A sermon for Good Friday.

"The Whole Earth Was Dark" Mark 15:25-39 In Mark 15:33 we are told that "the whole earth was dark." "From noon until three in the afternoon the whole earth was dark." While Jesus hung on the Cross, for your sins, for my sins--"the whole earth was dark." Way back in the very first verses in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25-39, Mark 15:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Woe Unto Them

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2016

To show that GOD the LORD JESUS found me when I was lost and healed my eyes so I can see when I was blind.

I. EXORDIUM: Did JESUS found me? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the LORD JESUS found me when I was lost and healed my eyes so I can see when I was blind. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 5:20 (Amplified Bible) Woe to those who call evil good and good ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 25, 2016

Describes who Jesus is

“Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-20 David P. Nolte A preacher visited a Nursing home that had some patients with Alzheimer's. He went around and greeted the people and he walked up to one lady and asked, "Do you know who I am?" She said, "No, but if you go to the Front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Speaking God

Contributed by Hubert Joseph on Jan 30, 2012

An examination of Genesis 1 in the context of Divine Communication

THE SPEAKING GOD OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS Gen. 1:3 "And God said," 1. This phrase is repeated at least ten times in the first chapter. 2. God is a speaking God -- a communicator 3. God is a creative communicator a. "Let there be - and there was" 4. God is a powerful communicator 5. God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Eating Chicken In A Seafood Restaurant"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 16, 2012

A sermon about experiencing God.

"Eating Chicken at a Seafood Restaurant" 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 The summer before my Senior Year in high school I was asked to work as a Counselor at a United Methodist Church Camp in Upstate New York. It was similar to, say, Camp Lookout. As some of you who have seen old pictures of me on my ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

How to Be Blessed Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival September 25, 2011 What does it mean to be blessed? Have you ever asked yourself that question? • finances? • health? • lovely family? • lots of friends? • good looks? • All the above? And ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Awe-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016

Most words are valuable because they communicate more than facts. They communicate feelings.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 5 An Awe-Filled Church Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. (Acts 2:43 NIV) And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. (Acts 2:43 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Giver Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2011

Having pointed out that God is not the source of anything that is evil, James now proceeds to show that God is the source of everything that is good.

James 1:17-Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Nothing is more tragic than for a person to have a wrong conception of God, for this will effect one’s thinking and who they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared By Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Peace prepares you for battle! 4 Progressions of Peace that will help us better understand what it means to be prepared by peace.

Prepared by Peace Ephesians 6:13-15 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Giving Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Two basic thoughts about giving. 1- Giving to God 2- Giving to man

INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of a very wealthy man who, on the occasion of his daughter’s marriage, sent a check for $5,000 to the bridegroom as a wedding present. He sent it by the hand of the bride’s sister and when she returned, the man eagerly asked: “What did your new brother-in-law say ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Messengers Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2010

Confess your sins to God often, follow Jesus Christ and share His message to the world.

Why do we call it Good Friday when someone died? The reason of course why it is a Good Friday is that there is a message of Good News. What happened on Good Friday is part of the Gospel, God’s Good News! What is this message? God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and gave that message in Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible