Sermons on Influence:

Turning Victory Into Defeat

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 21, 2020

Turning our victories in Jesus into defeat

Turning Victory into Defeat Joshua 7:1-5 Introduction: In the open chapters of Joshua, the Children of Israel finely crossed Jordan into the promise land. They had a resounding victory at Jericho. (Joshua 6) You know the story. They followed God’s instructions and the walls ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

It's All About Jesus (Colossians 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/6/2016 For the last couple of weeks we’ve been making our way through the book of Colossians, which is all about Jesus. In the first chapter Paul spotlights Jesus with a poetic declaration of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Slaves Submit

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Feb 13, 2024

1 PETER 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

1 PETER 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. WHAT??? Does the Bible justify slavery??? In 2019, The 1619 Project was published. The 1619 Project, by former New York Times writer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Christs And Doctrine Of Demons Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2023

It is evident that for the last several decades our world has become a place of increasing demonic activity

Introduction Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-29

Denomination: Brethren

Be The Light Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023

Seasons have come and gone but God has been good to us. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION Be the light! Praise the Lord! We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus. Welcome to our New Year Service. In a few minutes, we are going to say goodbye to this year and a great year is awaiting us. Let’s thank God for 2022. God has been faithful. Seasons have come and gone but God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:11, 1 John 1:5, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life No One Expected Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024

Moses wanted to pass on this lesson from the garden to God’s people so they would learn from it, live by it, and thrive.

Genesis 1-2 begins with the orderly creation which forms the content of the scriptural vision for the future. Genesis 2 is a more detailed account of the creation narrative where we see Adam and Eve in paradise, in the midst of an incredible garden prepared for them by God Himself. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be The Greatest In God's Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

It was great for me, a breath of fresh air in fact, to escape that rat race, and find myself in an entirely different system, a system called the kingdom of God.

We’re coming into the primary season that will lead up to a presidential election in about a year, and there was a debate recently, and many interviews on television, and Trump and tucker talking on Twitter, and Biden and RFK Jr. and various others on both sides of the political debate getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go! And Honour Mothers - A Mothering Sunday Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2025

Mothering Sunday is a time to reflect on the gift of mothers and the role of nurturing in our lives. It is a day to celebrate, appreciate, and honour the mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and all who nurture others in the love of Christ.

Go! and Honour Mothers - a Mothering Sunday Message Introduction Today is Mothering Sunday, a time to reflect on the gift of mothers and the role of nurturing in our lives. It is a day to celebrate, appreciate, and honour the mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and all who nurture others in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:4, Proverbs 31:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 1:38, 2 Timothy 1:5, Isaiah 66:13, Matthew 23:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In The Holy Spirit”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 4, 2025

This begins our last series in our vision and deals with the process of taking discipleship to the next level. Here we’ll explore how to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit based on Paul’s benediction to the Corinthian Church and our communion with the Holy Spirit.

 Elevate to the Next Level “Living In the Holy Spirit” View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/past-live-streams/ Or YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2lgQAdZtdY Today, we’re beginning the last series of our vision we started out on in 2024. And in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 5:18, Acts 1:4-5, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Foursquare

The Crowd Or The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The second message in this series deals with peer pressure.

I. Introduction a. “If your friend jumps off a cliff would you?” b. Personal Story c. The World’s view of Peer Pressure i. You must look, act and dress a certain way ii. Live the way you want d. Statistic – 26% of student find Peer Pressure to be a major issue in their life II. Effects of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Naturally Supernatural: Power For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 3, 2006

#6 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061008. Let’s review our main premise... Jesus’ mission & ministry is a FULLY TRANSFERABLE MINISTRY. Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plan The Job Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Preparations for Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

Introduction: Book of Nehemiah One of my favorite books along with the Book of Acts, Man’s faith and God in action. Resume of Book: Nehemiah’s prayer Neh.1 Artaxexes send Nehemiah to Jerusalem Neh.2 1-10 Nehemiah inspects the walls of Jerusalem Neh.2 11-20 Builders ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Uncompromised And Uncovered

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

What did Jesus mean when He said you are the salt of the earth, you are the light of the world?

Uncompromised and Uncovered Read Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 NIV You are Salt - most effective and most widely used of all food preservatives - Medieval and ancient societies used salt as a preservative for food because they didn’t have refrigeration to keep it from spoiling - one source said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

As Our Soul Prospers

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000

As we seek first the kingdom of God and all it’s righteousness, everything around us begins to prosper. Spiritual Prosperity

As our Soul Prospers Text: Ps 139:13-16 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational