Sermons on Influencing Society:

Be A Doer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 27, 2008

A sermon outlining the steps involved in being a "doer of the word." Text / audio / communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

Today, we will be reading from the book of JAMES. So if you want to open your Bibles to James, chapter 1, we will begin in a few minutes. The book of JAMES was written about 48 years after Jesus ascended back into Heaven. And even though there were several men by the name of ‘James’ at that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: *other

Christ Is Able

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008

Christ can do all things if we will let him do them.

1. To Save the Uttermost Heb:12:25 ------------------------ (a) We look at people on drugs and think they don,t stand a chance. (b) We look at a killer thinking they need to die. (c) We look at the Harlot and think she can,t stop (d)If we will look at the word God can do all things. 2.Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Three Godly Principles To The Path Of Life

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 11, 2008

Like the yellow and white lines on the road, guardrails on the shoulder, and a dashboard of guages. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set guidelines that we might guard and gauge ourselves by on the path to our eternal home.

8.10.08.Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC THREE TOOLS 3 Tools to Godly Principles for life When we drive along the roadway, we have lines to guide our vehicle. Guardrails to keep us from going over, and Dashboard Gauges to make sure the engine is running smoothly. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Torah-Torah-Torah

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009

Israel’s "Shema" is not only an exhortation for Jews to make God’s teaching an integral part of their lives, but it serves as a good reminder for Christians to internalize the Word as opposed to merely using it for "adornment."

I think I lasted three practices with the freshman high school basketball team. What good is a 4’ 10” guard with limited vertical leap, so-so jump shot skills, and only a slightly above-average ability to steal the ball? But I well remember those three practices. We would change into gym clothes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: *other

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 2, 2009

This is the 7th message in our series. Today we are looking at the only offensive piece of spiritual armor, the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.

Sermon Notes: July 05, 2009 Sermon Series: Spiritual Warfare Sermon #07: The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 V#17 ‘& take the helmet of salvation & the sword of the SPIRIT, which is the WORD of GOD.’ Introduction: A house church in a city of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Strapped To God (Teffilin/Phylacteries)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

Jewish people wore/wear the tefillin (or phylacteries) to remind them of their relationship to God. There are lessons from the tefillin for Christians as well.

1. Mendel’s Tefillin As the Nazis forced Jews into the death camps in WWII, they stripped their captives of even their most meager possessions. The Tefillin were rare ans precious commodities in the camps. Mendel’s Tefillin were confiscated as soon as he arrived at Auschwitz. Even in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Bible And You

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011

Here are the ways that the Bible is important in the life of any believer. Here are some guideline to help people get something helpful from their Bibles.

Your Bible and You Pastor Eric J. Hanson 1. This collection of books is our written authority for life. (II Timothy 3:16-17) 2. We must use it rightly in order to gain accurate insights -using quotes from the guys in Job as though God said it, is just wrong. It can lead you astray. -Do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Food Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2010

Basic sermon on how to grow in Christ- Keep feeding on the milk of the Word (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)

Sermon for 10/17/2010 1 Peter 2:1-3 Soul Food HoHum: Have children come up front. Do you see this cooler? This is what I used to take to work when I preached in NC and when I worked for a time at Wal Mart. My wife, Crystal, would put my lunch in it. Let's see what I have for lunch today. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 20, 2011

Jesus teaches us about the "narrow door" of salvation. We are warned to avoid the "broad" way that leads to destruction.

Are You Listening? Luke 13.22-30 The Bible is the most important book in the world. It is God’s word, and it clearly reveals the truth of this world. It is the cradle of Christ and the message of salvation. Of all the things we do in this life... work, eat, sleep, care for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Welcoming The Word

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

The Bible is full of great truths. But, these truths can do you no good, even if you know them, if you don’t receive them.

Introduction I want you to take your Bibles now and turn to James chapter 1, and we’ll begin reading where we left off this morning. And, that is with verse 21, James chapter 1 and verse 21. We want to speak to you on a truth that we studied together some time ago. But, since we’re ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About The Wall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2010

The wall is finished, but the real work has just begun. It's not about the wall, it's about the Word and the Worship that will be shared within the walls. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

It's Not About the Wall Nehemiah 8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAboutTheWall.html We've spent 18 sermons on the rebuilding of the wall. But it's not about the wall, it's about the Word, and the worship. In spite of all the dirty devil's efforts to prevent it from taking form, the wall was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Article 1: The Holy Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK.

WE ARE STARTING A SERIES THROUGH THE 32 ARTICLES OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. A CONFESSION OF FAITH IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE OF WHAT WE BELIEVE AS BAPTISTS - IT SO HELPFUL BECAUSE WE CAN SO EASY SLIP ANCHOR AND DRIFT OUT OF DOCK. IT WAS CH SPURGEON IN 1855 WHO ORDERED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In The Word

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Today we’re going to focus on the impact of the Word on our lives when we read it, study it and act on it. When you allow the word to penetrate your life on a daily basis, it has the power to transform. We see several things the Word can do in your life.

Rejoicing in the WORD Nehemiah 8: 9-18 A young girl became a Christian in a revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her grandfather yelled at her, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. You just joined the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Faith On Display Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 15, 2009

Faith lived out has far reaching effects.

A new survey came out last week which reveals that Christian are losing their influence in the United States. “The nation has grown less religious in the last two decades … with a 10 percent drop in the number of people who call themselves Christians and increases in all 50 states among those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice Jerusalem

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2010

To receive the full power of the Scriptures, we need to celebrate with the "little texts" of the Mass.

Lent 4th Sunday 2010 “The Other Scriptures” “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and assemble together, all you who love her. Rejoice with great joy, all you who were mournful: that you may exult and be satisfied by the sweet milk of your consolation.” The words of the Introit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-11

Denomination: Catholic