Sermons on Influential:

Appreciating Our Mums

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Mums are a special gift from God to all of us. No mum is perfect, but God uses them to bless us in life.

Good morning Could everyone who has or has had a mum please raise their hands? Good I have prepared the right sermon for Mother’s Day. We all have a mum. God has given us many blessings in life. Jesus is the greatest blessing of all, eternal life. And not far behind Jesus would have to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Should I Answer His Call

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 2, 2006

Helpful encouragement to those who question should I answer His call.

Answering His Call What does “the call” feel like and is He really calling me? Two questions rolled into one that many people ask themselves. I can share with you what the feeling of the call to teach the Bible felt like to me. Early in my Christian walk God gave me a hunger for His Word. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Wraps Up His Letter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 20, 2013

Paul wraps up his letter to the church at Colossae by offering an example of how the Christian life should look, if lived out in the right manner!

Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s wraps up letter with Christian Bonding and Prayerful exhortation: Tychicus listed here in v1 was a faithful companion in the ministry with Paul. We find him listed in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

3 Life Changing Truths Based On God's Impartiality

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

"God shows not impartiality." We know this to be true but what difference should it make in our lives? We'll explore 3 life changing truths based on God's impartiality.

I remember growing up hearing from the KJV that, “God is no respecter of men.” I have to admit it sent a rather confusing message. I was supposed to respect people, but God did not. Since then, I have learned a little bit more about God, His relationship with humanity, and I also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35, Galatians 2:6, Ephesians 6:9, Colossians 3:25

Denomination: *other

“a Committed Christian Adores His Savior” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 6, 2014

How should a committed Christian's love for God be seen in his or her daily life?

As begin this series on committed Christianity, it is only proper and fitting that we begin with our thought for today, which is, that a committed Christian adores his Savior. After all, isn’t that the first part of the Great Commandment? “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Broken & Spilled Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

The laws of concentration and diffusion say that “the more of Jesus we are filled with, the more pure will be the presence of Christ in us, and therefore, the greater and more widespread will be the diffusion!

BROKEN & SPILLED OUT Jn. 12:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TIGER SNACK 1. A tiger was walking through the jungle one day and saw two men relaxing under a tree. One was reading a newspaper, and the other was working feverishly on a manual typewriter. 2. The tiger leapt on the man with the newspaper, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whose Report Will You Believe?

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

When you have Faith in God you have Confidence in God. When you have Faith in God you can count on Him.

WHOSE REPORT WILL YOU BELIEVE? Isaiah 53:1 Beyond any doubt, the most powerful, influential people on earth do not occupy elected offices, run industries, or control the government. The most influential people are people of faith. The single most important thing in a believers life is faith in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Save A Nation Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 7, 2008

By obedience, Philip went beyond his place of comfort and brought the gospel to another culture. Salvation of a nation starts with individuals being obedient to God to reach key people in key places.

How To Save a Nation: November 5, 2008 Acts 8:26-40 By obedience, Philip went beyond his place of comfort and brought the gospel to another culture. Salvation of a nation starts with individuals being obedient to God to reach key people in key places. Review: • Pentecost: The early church had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To...

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 6, 2004

A simple message of Jesus’ healing of the bleeding woman on the way to raising Jairus’ daughter. Allowing divine interruptions in our lives.

Luke 8:40-56 – A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to… G. Campbell Morgan, a preacher from the last century said “To me the second coming is the perpetual light in the path which makes the present bearable. I never lay my head on my pillow without thinking that: maybe before the morning breaks the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Just Tenting Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

Also drawing from 2Cor5.1-5, this Fathers Day sermon challenges us to let others see that we regard this life as "tenting."

HOOK Story of an influential teacher... and the legacy that we all might leave. Post-exile emerging generation… What kind of legacy would they leave? Question for every generation. YOU The desire to leave an impact on kids, have them turn out, etc... Identify with the desire to see kids thrive ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unlikely Mother Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Bell on May 11, 2002

God chose a woman never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, to show us some of the qualities that make a woman a great mother.

AN UNLIKELY MOTHER OF FAITH (Mother’s Day) 2 Kings 4:8-17 INTRODUCTION: This woman was never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, yet she is the center of attention in this section of 2 Kings. She had, from a practical perspective, every reason to be skeptical. It would appear that she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Little Maid With A Great Influence

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004

Little maid with a giant voice whose faith inluenced big people.

The story of the little maid has a great lesson to present to every believer today. If rightly understood, it will bring encouragement even to those believers who think they are of no importance in our society. Believers should not underestimate their value and their presence in this present ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Actions,intentions,affections,

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

To master these avenues; to completely control our intentions, to master our actions, to hold in complete control our affections.

ACTIONS, INTENTIONS, AND AFFECTIONS *** This is dealing with the soul’s realm. *** The soul is made up of these three things; Mind, Will, and Emotions. *** Intentions, actions, and affections are each influential to these soul avenues. *** We have a promise from God to posses the promise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Unity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2006

The difference between disagreement & harmony

Philip 4:2 " I exhort Euodias, and I exhort Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord." - Examples of Unity - Ecc. 4:9-12 I. Women’s Impact 1. Women were first preached too at Philippi. (Acts 16.12-15) - They became the first believers in Europe. 2. Lydia was gracious to Paul’s needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I CAME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST? I AM NOT WHAT I WANNA BE. I AM NOT WHAT I AM GONNA BE! BUT PRAISE GOD I AM NOT WHAT I WAS! HERE ARE THE NT PASSAGES STATING WHO "I WAS" B.C.

I WAS... Romans ...still powerless ...God’s enemy ...a slave to sin ...in slavery to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness ...free from the control of righteousness ...controlled by the flesh ...bearing fruit for death ...serving the old way of the law ...bound by the law ...at one time, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Methodist