Sermons on Influence:

Jesus, Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2005

A message examining how Jesus interacted with "sinners" and such.

Jesus, Friend of Sinners Matthew 9:9-13 October 23, 2005 Introduction What we’re going to look at today is a great example of one of the things I love most about Jesus and what I try to exemplify most about him. I’m not perfect in this, and I blow it sometimes, but I hope someday that someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"God Can Use Anything” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Through Daniel’s life we learn that it’s possible to stand for what is right even everything around you is wrong!

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 1 & Isaiah 43.10 1. The TIMING of GOD is always perfect. a. God is never late. He’s never early. He’s always on time. b. And the life that you have, the times in which you live, are God’s perfect choice. c. We’re here, in this city, in this state, in this year, in this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examining Our Roots

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2008

Being tooted in God’s Word and Will results in a blessed life.

Title: Examining Our Roots Text: Psalm 1 The Big Idea: Being rooted in God results in a blessed life. Introduction Roots… in 1977 we were introduced to the Roots made for TV Mini-Series based on the book written by Alex Haley. It is the story of an American family that began in the year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Secret Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2007

Honest sincere expression of appreciation is the key to getting along with others.

The Big Secret (of getting along with People) Praise Give Honest Sincere Appreciation 2 Cor. 13:11 Ephesians 4:29 I What do People want or need? I disagree with much of what these men teach, but on this point I think they are correct. Sigmund Freud said everything you and I do springs from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006

Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has already shown power over nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power.

The authority of Jesus Mark 1:21-28 The apostles are with Jesus at this point, going back toward their home base. Here Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has shown power nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Mennonite

The Wise Men

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Evangelistic srmon preached at a Carol Service - PowerPoint slides aere available for this sermon on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

The Wise Men Reading: Matthew chapter 12 verses 1-12. Ill: • Story told of a retired man who bought a top of the range BMW as a present for himself. • It was of course a convertible and boy did it go! • As he took it for a spin on a dual carriageway, and his foot hit the floor and whoosh! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Outlive Your Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011

We are made to make a difference. Do not just spend your life, invest it. Believe that God can use you, and accomplish His purposes on earth.

[The thoughts in this sermon has been taken from Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life.] You were made to make a different. We are not here to just make a living. • If we are called to be disciples of Christ, we are called to make a difference with our lives. Max Lucado shared this story in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honouring Mothers.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2009

Honouring mothers a mothers day message March 22nd 2009

MOTHERING SUNDAY 2009 . HONOURING MOTHERS. PROVERBS 31: 26 SHE SPEAKS WITH WISDOM, AND FAITHFUL INSTRUCTION IS ON HER TONGUE. 27 SHE WATCHES OVER THE AFFAIRS OF HER HOUSEHOLD AND DOES NOT EAT THE BREAD OF IDLENESS. 28 HER CHILDREN ARISE AND CALL HER BLESSED; HER HUSBAND ALSO, AND HE PRAISES ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Can I See Right Through You?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

Christians should be transparent and God should be vivible behing each of us.

Can I see right through you? Ephesians 5:8-14 Well here we are 4 weeks from Easter. Just 4 weeks until kids are on sugar highs and spring will have been completely sprung and summer will be right around the corner. But, we are not there yet. We are on the Lenten journey with a long way to go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Congregational

Caesar Or God? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2015

Leadership, Connection, Priorities

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Caesar or God? 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (pg. 824) August 2, 2015 Introduction: Let me tell you that King Herod was not a very nice man, and about as ungodly and ruthless leader as this world has ever known. He murdered his own family and many Rabbis. He was both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christians Get Sick

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

Scripture does not minimize pursuing medical care, but it maximizes praying with faith.

At the conclusion of the service today, we are going to act upon the Word of God. Therefore, I appeal to you to listen and engage with me completely. In a few minutes, we are going to be part of God doing many miracles here today. We are going to be a part of many people: *Being healed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Judas And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what can we learn from the experience of Judas?

Judas and Betrayal Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50, 27:1-5 When Jesus finished washing the disciple’s feet, he shared a last meal with them and the Scripture says, “Jesus was troubled in spirit…” Why wouldn’t he be? Within a few hours, he would be hanging on the cross, slowly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Pursuit Of Peace And Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

The race or the chase that we are to run as believers is the pursuit of peace with all men and the pursuit of Christlikeness.

The Pursuit of Peace and Holiness Hebrews 12:14 In the opening verses of Hebrews 12 we are told that as Christians we are to run the “race”. But what is that race that is set before us? Verse fourteen provides the answer – it is “the Pursuit of Peace and Holiness”. We are given a command to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

81. Revelation 19-20 - Christ's Return In Majesty Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

At long last, the cry of the martyrs, “How long O Lord?” is answered?

IN GOD'S IMAGE 81 - REVELATION 19-20 - CHRIST'S RETURN IN MAJESTY This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-19, Revelation 16:16-17, Revelation 19:20-21, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 20:1-10, Daniel 2:34-35, Revelation 18:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Most Evil Woman In The Bible

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 21, 2013

As much as he might have feared the ridicule or laughter of his cronies for not keeping the hasty vow, he now faced an even greater fear, because he thinks that Jesus is actually John returned from the dead!

January 6, 2003 The Most Evil Woman in the Bible Mark 6:14-6:28 　 Today, we are going to look at one of the most evil women in the Bible. Her name is the feminine form of Herod—it’s Herodias. That was the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-28

Denomination: Baptist