Sermons on Good Influence:

Why Want The Word

Contributed by Larry Pruitt on Feb 17, 2006

Reasons we should want the word of God in our lives today and the benefits we receive from God’s word.

(The thoughts and ideas for this lesson are attributed to Tommy Vernon (now deceased) who encouraged me to preach as a young man. Psa 119:105 Thy word <is> a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Paul told Timothy the preacher to preach the word "in season and out of season".......Do we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Of God And The Word Of God

Contributed by C Reola on Mar 3, 2006

We are living in a post modern world, a world wherein only change is constant. THerefore, Christians should and must remain steadfast to the Unchanging Word of God in this Changing World

“THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD” II Timothy 3:14-17 A pleasant morning to everyone! I have great admirations to those who where mightily used of God in His church. Among them are church fathers like- John Chrysostom, Theodore and Jerome. The list goes on with Martin Luther, Zwingli, John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 2

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

7 churches

Revelation 2: the Letter to the Churches Review: We are looking at the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, written by the Apostle John in AD 95. John the Beloved had been boiled in oil, then exiled to an island named Patmos, a little ways off the coast of Asia Minor. Our Basis for Study: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Ways Of Life

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

How we approach God’s Word will determine which path we take.

Introduction: The Old Testament book of Psalms is perhaps the best-known and best loved book in all the Bible. The various psalms describe so many emotions from joy and enthusiasm to depression and discouragement. G. Campbell Morgan once raised the question, "Why is it that this book has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Word Makes All The Difference In The World

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

God’s Word makes all the difference in the world changing us from “out of reach outsiders” to “outreaching insiders.”

God’s Word Makes All the Difference in the World Introduction: Have you been reading God’s Word lately? WHAT have you been reading  I have been reading John’s Gospel o Gems like 3:16 and the woman at the well o Reassuring verses like: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Sound Doctrine & Secure Fellowship Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 5, 2005

Part 10 of a series in the 119 Psalm

Sound Doctrine and Secure Fellowship Part 10 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 18, 2003 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 73-80 Introduction It seems as if I have been repeating myself over and over again in one particular aspect of this study, but I believe I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Baptist

Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

We live in a day when everyone loves to Judge. · The trial of O.J. Simpson in 1995 opened a door. · Everyone has their opinion on weather O.J. is guilty. · Johnny Cochran, F. Lee Bailey are names that we remember. · Regardless if O.J. is guilty or

Luke 6: 37 "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means to surrender to the truth of God’s Word

Jimmy Stewart made a great comment in the movie Harvey. “I’ve wrestled with reality for years…and I’m happy…I finally won out over it” It summarizes one of the desires of many of us—to overcome the reality that confronts us. We want to be happy and the various things that life throws in our way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Literary Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 17, 2007

A factual lesson on the great attributes of the Bible to show how critical it is for us to read, study and apply God’s Word.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE BIBLE, I FOUND THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF GOD’S HOLY WORD FROM AN ANONYMOUS AUTHOR: “THIS BOOK IS THE MIND OF GOD, THE STATE OF MAN, THE WAY OF SALVATION, THE DOOM OF SINNERS, AND THE HAPPINESS OF BELIEVERS. ITS DOCTRINES ARE HOLY, ITS PRECEPTS ARE BINDING; ITS HISTORIES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Last Choice - God's First Choice: David The Shepherd Boy Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Part 1 of a series on the Life of David.

Insights from the Life of David – Part 1: Our Last Choice – God’s First Choice: David the Shepherd Boy I Samuel 16:1-13 I’ll never forget the feeling. It haunts me to this day. I know that some of you can relate because you too where there. You’re standing on the sideline of the basketball court ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom Is The Answer That You've Been Looking For

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 13, 2005

Freedom is the answer that you’ve been looking for.

Have you ever thought of taking time for your heart? What power their is in dwelling in your heart? In truly opening the flood gates and allowing the Lord to come in and heal the broken places in your life. Lets stop just for a few moments here. Write down what your thinking right now as you read ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 2, 2001

an exposition of Philippians 3:17-4:1

Islington Baptist Church September 30, 2001 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Scripture reading: Hebrews 10:19-33 Please turn with me to Philippians 3:17-4:1 (read). A few weeks ago we talked about how important it is to have godly Christian examples to look up to and model ourselves after. Remember ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Something You Can Count On

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

There is much that you cannot count on in this world. But God’s Word is one thing that will always stand the test of time.

Jan. 2, 2000 Hebrews 4:12-13 “Something you can count on” INTRODUCTION Friday morning and afternoon, I watched a little bit of ABC’s news coverage of the coming of the new millenium. Due to the fact that there are 24 different time zones on the earth, the clock struck 12 o’clock at 24 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks To Reveal Himself Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2003

Part 4 of a series on Blackaby’s Experiencing God: God speaks through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.

The children were gathered for Sunday School, and the teacher knew that she had a particularly hard lesson to teach that day. She was to teach about the Trinity. She was supposed to teach the children that God is one but in three persons, and how do you explain the concept of the Trinity to young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist