Sermons on Influence:

Called To Be Salt Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 11, 2017

God has called us to be salt in the earth. If we are not hungry for a move of God then we are not salty enough.

Salt Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan | 3-12-2017 Matthew 5:13  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. Introduction: Look at the last beatitude… ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom Isn't Free

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 25, 2019

Memorial Day is the time of year that we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor them today and pray for their families. We also remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on Calvary.

INTRODUCTION • Memorial Day is the time of year that we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor them today and pray for their families. • Today however, we celebrate two entities. • The American Soldier who gave their life so that we can live in freedom, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Matthew 18:14, Romans 6:3-4, Romans 6:11-14, Romans 6:22-23, Hebrews 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Behold The King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2018

When Jesus returns and reigns on earth, what will it be like? The Jewish people largely understood their Messianic King would reign, but did not understand He would come twice, first as sacrifice for sin, then as the King of the earth.

Behold the King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom (Psalm 72) 1. Sally is flying out to meet her boyfriend. She falls asleep on the plane and dreams about this gorgeous diamond ring he'll give her. When she opens her eyes, she spots an even bigger diamond on the finger of Mrs. Goldstein, a matron sitting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taxing Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A reminder to live as a people set apart by God, for God, and for the people; instead of being a people of, by, and for the world.

INTRO This morning, we’re going to dove-tail onto last week’s message. Okay, now if you remember from last week, the Pharisees asked Jesus by “what authority are you doing these things” — these things being the healing the crippled and the lame, feeding the poor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What About Our Sacrificial Love?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jan 28, 2012

A look into the sacrificial love that Christ calls us, as His children, to have for others.

WHAT ABOUT OUR SACRIFICIAL LOVE: 1 Corinthians 8 I want to start out this morning by reminding you of a couple of things that you already know! First, you know about the sacrificial love of Jesus. · He left the glory of Heaven · Came and lived among men to show us how to live! · He also came, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

“being A Peacemaker”

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jul 13, 2011

How can we live in a world that is full of violence and still be at peace. God's word has incredible instructions for us to be able to live a peaceful life.

“BEING A PEACEMAKER” By Kevin Call ________________________________________________________________________ Think back to the old west and about a lawman named Wyatt Earp. What do you think his definition of a peacemaker would be? I’m sure it would be his two pearled handled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: *other

Raising Children Who Are Difference Makers For God Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 9, 2016

What made Jochebed such a great mother? These four verses in Hebrews 11:23-26 will give us insight into answering that question. How did Jochebed raise such a difference maker for God?

Raising Children Who Are Difference Makers For God Hebrews 11:23-26 Introduction: 1. Mothers, can you imagine how you would feel if you were pregnant, and the authorities in your country made a decree that every male baby born would be thrown into the river like nothing more than a piece of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Bible Church

Reflections

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2020

We cannot master the word of God, it must master us. It provides a mirror to help us see ourselves more accurately and act accordingly.

1. In his book, Glorious Finish, Daniel Henderson challenges us to imagine a world without mirrors, reflections, or pictures. There is no way to see how we look to others. Is our hair messy? Are we in need of make-up? Does our beard need trimming? Do these pants make me look fat? a. When Jewish ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay The Course Sermon I: The Christian's Motivation For Staying The Course Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord God, living for Jesus God's Son and our Savior in a hostile environment is both advisable and doable.

THE CHRISTIAN'S MOTIVATION FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH A fond memory of my father-in-law was a remark he made to me at the age of 85 as he signed on the dotted line of a contract for the purchase of his new car: "Well, that ought to do me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-8

... In The Heart

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 22, 2020

The heart of man is the meeting point of the forces to slog it out and man struggles to hold back the forces from the dark world but the Grace of God is sufficient to renew the attacked heart.

I. It is a fact that the heart is the source of power. In medical perspective, it is the pumping station of blood to the body/flesh. The power is in the blood and in the blood is life (Leviticus 17:11). And the scripture describes the heart as place that accommodate the issues of life (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-15, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dont Lose Your Head

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 6, 2013

Jesus is the head of the body

Expository or systematic teaching is explaining scripture verse by verse and exegesis is to explore the meaning of the text which then leads to discovering its significance or relevance. We will do both tonight. Col 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Displeasing Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 26, 2015

There are many ways people to displease our Lord, but even His most sincere followers can trouble Him in unique ways.

Displeasing Jesus (Mark 10:13-16) Blog stories: “Today, I went to my new job at a pre-school. I was really excited because everything was going so well, and a little boy even said he was drawing a picture of me. He even gave it to me when he was finished. Well it was me, but I was also on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fathers Day - Gifts From The Father

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2021

THE Blessings of THE FATHER extend to HIS Children. GOD, our HEAVENLY FATHER has a storehouse of Good Gifts to those who ask.

2021.06.20 FATHER’S DAY – GIFTS from THE FATHER WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC Matthew 7:11; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:8-13 Proverbs 20:7 Galatians 4:6 James 1:7 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 5:15-18; Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 5:19 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 1:6 FATHERS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:8-13, Proverbs 20:7, Galatians 4:6, James 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 4:7, Romans 5:15-18, Romans 6:23, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:11, Psalm 23:5, Ecclesiastes 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Was Afraid Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 9, 2021

Jesus Christ has all authority over both the natural and supernatural world. He brought freedom to a tortured soul, stirred a local crowd into anger, and calmed a raging sea. His ministry brought grace, mercy, love, hope, and for some, fear. Why would anyone fear Him? You would be surprised.

Chapter 4 of Mark's Gospel presented to us the authority that Jesus had over the forces of nature by rebuking a storm on the Sea of Galilee. He and His disciples were in a boat heading to the eastern shore of the Sea when a violent storm erupted, which was a common occurrence according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 5:1-20, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2022

NASB

1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. 4 By referring to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard