Sermons on Impact:

How Could One Solitary Life Have So Much Impact - Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

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Good Evening, and welcome again to St. John’s Church. And, as you can tell, I love our Christmas Eve Service. The first one at St. John’s was in 1892, 130 years ago. This is only my 5th Christmas here, and I absolutely love how this service paints a picture. It really has a feel to it. As we close ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Kingdom Leadership And Influence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

Kingdom leadership is about influence, not position. As believers, we are called to lead with integrity, serve with humility, transform our culture, operate in wisdom, and rely on the Holy Spirit.

KINGDOM LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16, Proverbs 29:2 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025

Being the light means reflecting Christ wherever we are—our homes, workplaces, communities, and even in the church.

BEING THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: Jesus declared that His followers are the light of the world. This identity is not just a symbolic title ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Territories For God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

As believers, we are not meant to be stagnant or confined to a corner. We are designed to take territories — spiritually, physically, emotionally, financially, and intellectually.

TAKING TERRITORIES FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 1:3-9 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 11:24, Genesis 13:14-17, Psalm 2:8, Isaiah 54:2-3, Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION: God has not called us to a life of limitation but a life of dominion. As believers, we are not meant to be stagnant ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Corporate Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Corporate giving is a powerful expression of unity and commitment to God’s work.

THE POWER OF CORPORATE GIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Supporting Texts: Exodus 35:21-29, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Acts 4:32-37, Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Corporate giving is a powerful expression of unity and commitment to God’s work. In 1 Chronicles 29, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering And Fulfilling Your Divine Assignment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

Every human being is born for a purpose, but not everyone discovers or fulfils it. God did not create you to merely exist — He designed you to accomplish a unique divine assignment that will bring Him glory and bless humanity.

DISCOVERING AND FULFILLING YOUR DIVINE ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Key Verse: Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of A Woman

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 20, 2025

Women carry extraordinary influence and power that can either build or destroy, bless or curse, depending on how they use it.

THE POWER OF A WOMAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 16:4-21 Key Verse: “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” – Proverbs 14:1 Supporting Texts: Genesis 3:1-6, Ruth 1:16-17, Luke 8:1-3, Proverbs 31:10-31 INTRODUCTION Women occupy a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grandparents: Faithful And Fruitful Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 18, 2001

Grandparents leave a legacy that impacts Grandchildren and future generations in either a Godly way or sadly in an ungodly way.

Faithful Grandparents-The key to faithful Greatgrandchildren Tonight we are beginning our series on Family Relationships and I want to begin with Grandparents because I talked about Fathers, not too very long ago. How many of you in here are grandparents? Do you think your life will have any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24, Genesis 5:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of God

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

Jeremiah depicts the love of God in a marvelous way so as to impact our hearts to turn to Him in humility.

“The Love of God” Jeremiah 31:3 I. God’s Love is IMPRESSIVE. (v. 3a) “The LORD hath appeared of OLD unto me, saying (KJV)”- “The LORD appeared to him from AFAR saying (NASB)” – far-reaching; Deuteronomy 10:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 1 John 4:9-10; John 1:29; 3:17; Luke 9:56; John 12:47-48; ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of The Weeds

Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005

Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Priorities For Today's Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 2, 2006

To have an impact for Jesus, we must have our priorities straight; both as individual Christians and as a church.

A policeman in Los Angeles responded to a call of a burglary in process. It was around midnight when he got there. He saw a young man standing near the front door of the business and when he yelled for him to get down on the ground, the young man raised a gun and pointed at the policeman. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificing Our Rights

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 10, 2003

We may have our rights, but our freedom to exercise them are governed by their impact on a weak brother

1 Cor 8:1-13 – Sacrificing our Rights Ministry Breakup Party  Here’s the scenario – true story  Our ministry network had a breakup lunch at the Gulls Restaurant last month  At the luncheon are Baptists, Pentecostals, Uniting Church, and Church of Christ ministers  I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer To Grow On Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist