Sermons on Influencing Society:

Witnesses And Witnessing

Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 15, 2011

Jesus' 'Great Commission' applies to all; we must get up and get out and share our faith with the help and strength of God so that the number in 'the great cloud of witnesses' can increase and morality and behaviour in society be improved in ways that pol

Hebrews 12: 1 Sermon: Witnesses and witnessing According to the Bible we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. I don’t think this means that we are living our lives on a stage and that the angels and all of God’s people who have died and gone to be with the Lord are up above ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Whining And Start Winning!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 10, 2015

So you think it is tough being a Christian?

Romans 8 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Sociology: The Divine Image, The Family & The Social Order Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

Today we’re talking about family. The official title of this message is “Sociology: The Divine Image, the family, and the social order.”

Today we’re talking about family. The official title of this message is “Sociology: The Divine Image, the family, and the social order.” But ultimately what we’re talking about is family. Society broken down to it’s simplest repeating structure is the family unit. Husband, wife, and children. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Salvation Army

God And Culture

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 17, 2025

Which laws should you follow, God's or Culture's? There are times that culture/society will create a law that violates God's law. Can you follow that Law?

God and Culture Luke 10:38-42 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz The Mary and Martha story can be found in Luke chapter 10 verses 38 to 42. The usual interpretation is that Jesus is telling Martha that it’s more important to listen to him than it is to do the regular household work. And that’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Just as a body has many parts, each with a role to play, so it is with the body of Christ. We need each other, and when we come together, we are stronger than any individual part.

Imagine a puzzle. Each piece is different, right? Some have straight edges, some are curvy, and they all have different colors and patterns. But when you put them all together, they create a beautiful picture. Now, what if all the pieces were the same? You'd just have a boring, blank puzzle. It's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Topics: Cultural Diversity, Global Unity, Ethnic Harmony, Inclusive Society

Domino Effect

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Bad Influence

DOMINO EFFECT (JUDGES 17-18) A man remarked to a stranger standing near him, “Just look at that young person with the short hair and blue jeans. Is it a boy or a girl?” The bystander angrily replied, “It’s a girl. She’s my daughter.” The embarrassed man apologized, “Oh, please forgive me, sir. I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brokeness To Wholeness

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2005

A sermon on brokeness to wholeness, in our relationships and our walks with God.

2nd Corinthians 12: 9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Occult And The Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 15, 2002

In this sermon you’ll learn about the far reaching influence the occult has had on our society, it’s background, three major categories of the occult and what the Bible says about occult practices.

The Occult And The Bible Galatians 5:19-20, “What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20in worship of idols and witchcraft.” (TEV) 1 Timothy 4:1, “God’s Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Generation Of Christian Leaders Riding Into Sunset Spark Reevaluation

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 2, 2009

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should partic

With the passing of Jerry Falwell and D. James Kennedy along with the dissolution of the Center for Reclaiming America and the Center for Christian Statesmanship, the issue has arisen once again as to whether or not conservative Evangelicals should participate in political activity. Since things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Let Music Influence You To Do The Wrong Thing

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 11, 2007

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to let music to cause them to bow down to an golden idol god because it is God who made heaven and earth to be worshipped.

Daniel 3:1-12 Topic: Don’t let music influence to do the wrong thing Whether you want to admit it or not, all of us have been influence by some type of music. Whether it be Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Western, Hip Hop, Classical, or Gospel; all of us has ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed: The Influence Of The Holy Spirit As Foretold In Isaiah 61. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ted Stidham on Feb 3, 2014

Foretold by Isaiah... the role of the Holy Spirit upon the Messiah was a pattern for the Church to follow.

Theme: To Study Isaiah 61 and uncover the amazing Promises of God! Isa 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 32

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 32

Life is filled with choices. Some of those choices are of very little importance and do not carry with them any major, life-changing consequences. Other choices however are quite important, and making the wrong choice could alter our lives forever. Not only our earthly lives, but our eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Basics P2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We continue our study into our Christian basics.

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 2 Basic Law is love (v.8) Love forbids stealing (v.9). Love forbids a false witness (v.9). An Indian Christian, Sandhu Singh, made a perceptive statement when he said, "One day I was sitting on the banks of a river. I took from the water a round stone and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9

Denomination: Baptist

Please Show Your Love... Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005

Part 3 in a series through 1 John

Please Show Your Love… Text: 1 John 2:7-11 Introduction I remember growing up watching “Varity” shows. Variety shows were the entertainment of the time. Shows like Ed Sullivan, Redd Skelton, Flipp Wilson Sonny and Cher and many others. Variety shows had a wide range of performers, entertainers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Next Level

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Dec 2, 2005

This message gives you fundamental truths to help you get to your next level in your walk with God. Remember how Little Red Robin Hood had to go through adversities to finally get to her grandmother? Today, you will find that there are rivers and there

Turn with me to Deuteronomy 1:5-8 Many of us are comfortable with our daily lives. We have nice cars, nice homes, nice kids, right jobs, right clothes, and the right church. You are relaxed in your current situation so why would you want to change anything? I would like to say to you: it’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-8, Deuteronomy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational