Sermons on Influences:

Influence And Conformity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 15, 2010

We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?

Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Influence

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014

Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Influence

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 16, 2016

Mother's Day sermon for 2016 of how mother's have a tremendous influence on children's lives.

A Mother’s Influence 2 Tim 2:5-7 Today is a special day – celebrate mothers and grandmothers Mothers and grandmothers are the most special people on earth – closest to God’s love for children I personally believe they have the hardest job that has ever been created They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Influence

Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on May 22, 2016

Timothy had the influence of his mother, grandmother, father and the Apostle Paul. This message takes a look at how we as Christians play a roll in helping the unsaved become mighty for Christ through our influence!

SLIDE: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Influence

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 29, 2014

The Christian is the salt and light and has more influence than he can imagine

“Christian Influence” June 1, 2014 Matthew 5:10-16 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Holiness

Mothers Influence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 2, 2016

A sermon for Mothers Day in which we realize the powerful influence for good that mothers can have on their children.

1. One man described his mother's influence in his life: * My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." * My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that's why." * My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!" * My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2016

If you want to influence others to follow Jesus, commune with Him and let Him change you from the inside out.

Once upon a time, a man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt – Morton ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Influence Of A Mother

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 13, 2018

A Mother has the greatest influence on their children as they grow up.

THE INFLUENCE OF A MOTHER SCRIPTURE: II Timothy 1:5 “When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” INTRODUCTION: Anna M. Jarvis was the eighth child born into a family with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Chronicles 22:2, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Kingdom Of Influence Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 31, 2014

As believers we are empowered and called to be people of influence. We are to be salt and light in this world

We will be looking at Matthew 5:13-16 this morning. If you do not have a Bible please take out the insert in the bulletin and the Scriptures will be on it. (ME) I have several continual prayer requests. One of them is simply, “Lord, let me a person of influence to my family, my church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Of Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 25, 2015

Influence, Lifestyle, Accountability, Transformation

FOLLOW THE LEADER – A Life of Influence 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (pg. 825) August 30, 2015 Introduction: There is a huge difference between love and lust that this world will never grasp...Love always flourishes and grows when “the need and desires of the other person are put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generational Influence Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

Great men and women of God often have a rich heritage to build upon. Be a building block for your kids, not a stumbling block.

Ruth 4:13-22 A Happy family CAN influence the world for generations WHILE ONLY GOD CAN GRANT THE GIFT OF LIFE, YOU CAN ALWAYS BE BLESSING! Listen there are people who always look for faults to comply about, but they never seem to find the time to correct their own problems. Listen, we should not ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Innovative Influencer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2014

Don't limit God to one place and to one plan if you want to continue to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Two moose hunters in northern Canada shot an unusually large moose. It was a real trophy animal, but there was only one problem. The moose was too big for their packhorses to carry out of the woods. That didn’t bother the hunters, though. They just used their cell phone to call in a tiny ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life Of Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 12, 2012

Influence, purity, integrity, witness

A LIFE OF INFLUENCE 1 Thess. 4: 1-12 (Veterans’ Day) November 11, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I have a really good friend named Junior that lives in Lawrenceburg, but works for Toyota in Georgetown…when I knew him he was a deacon at our church…he now serves as an Elder. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ