SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Positive Christian Influence:

showing 1,636-1,650 of 162,415
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Christian And Civil Government

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,760 views

    This is a study of what the Scriptures teach about the origin and purpose of civil government. We also briefly examine both the Christian’s responsibilities and rights in relation to civil government.

    We Christians have many relationships in our lives. We have a relationship with God through Christ. We have relationships with those who are in the Church. We have relationships within marriage and family. We have relationships with our neighbors or society. We have relationships with our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Source Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 4,403 views

    We are hopeless without God as our Source. He leads and teaches us by His Word.

    Source Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 9th, 2007 Intro: Every light has a source; an origin. Every ray of light has a source and when you trace it back from the object seen to the source that is shining you may understand why a thing appears the way it does. Have you ever ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • gary moore avatar

    Unity: The Christ Model Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    Jesus models unity with the God the Father and requires it of his disciples (cp. John 17).

    May our dependably steady and warmly personal God develop maturity in you so that you get along with each other as well as Jesus gets along with us all. Then we’ll be a choir—not our voices only, but our very lives singing in harmony in stunning anthem to the God and Father of our Master Jesus! ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Bible - God's Word, And God's Power

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    The Bible is highly underrated. Today we will see just how powerful it really is.

    Galatians 1:11-24: The Bible – God’s Word, and God’s Power Last week I could see that Father’s Day was coming. All the advertisements in the paper told me that it was time for me to go out and buy a manly gift for my father. All week long, that’s what the newspapers have been telling you to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Out Of The Saltshaker

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,722 views

    God wants to flavor us with His goodness so we can let others taste and see that He is good. Salty Christians are authentic, maintain their flavor, and aren’t afraid of change.

    Out of the Salt Shaker Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Intro: Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Victory Over Spiritual Problems

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,320 views

    Search for God and victory through problems.

    VICTORY OVER SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you victory is possible. Today, I want to teach you to get victory over problems. The biggest problem facing America is not racism, corporate greed, the budget, environment factors or people being de-humanized ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nowak avatar

    Who Are We? Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    The greeting contained in I Peter 1:1-2 gives us a wonderful description of who we are and how we ought to live in Christ.

    I Peter 1:1-2 “Who Are We?” Intro—Today I’d like to begin a series in the book of I Peter...I Peter is an often overlooked book in the New Testament, and I think one reason for that may be that there is a belief among Christians that Peter, in some ways, is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Edwards avatar

    Power To Move

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    Illustrates the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.

    POWER TO MOVE Acts 2:4 There are all types of power: Man’s own power (our physical ability) Man-made power (machinery; generators; etc.) God’s power (in nature [glaciers; earthquakes; volcanos]; in Spirit [thru us]) We can use one or more of these different powers either separately or in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • gary moore avatar

    Authority And Submission Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    The crisis of authority

    Know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other (Deuteronomy 4.39). As a nation we are in the midst of a crisis of authority. Many people distrust those in political leadership and the natural, albeit sinful, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Heart Of A Man Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 20,044 views

    This is an introductory sermon for the book of Romans. I am looking at the heart of Paul

    INTRODUCTION • It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword. In many cases that can be a true statement. A sword put in the hands of another person has the power to take life, but the sword does not have the power to truly change a life. • The pen put in the wrong hands can destroy a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Strength For The Weak Days Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,674 views

    Part 5 in a series on the 119th Psalm

    “Strength for the Weak Days” Part 4 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: February 17, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, the writer is crying out from the melting pot of trials and troubles. He is experiencing difficulties ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Part 4 Strength For The Weak Days Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,081 views

    Week 4 in a study through the 119th Psalm

    “Strength for the Weak Days” Part 4 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: February 17, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, the writer is crying out from the melting pot of trials and troubles. He is experiencing difficulties ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    Savoring The Scripture Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,070 views

    The Word of God is more than a good guide. It is our only reliable guide. How can we make it the center of our lives?

    Savoring the Scripture II Timothy 3:14-17 Purpose: To highlight the importance that Scripture plays. Aim: I want the listener to determine to saturate their lives with the Word of God. INTRODUCTION: America is having a junk food crisis. More Americans are overweight than ever before and junk ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Receiving The Word Of God

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
     | 3,091 views

    Learning about receiving the preaching of the Word of God

    Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Mark 4:1. And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bryan Hope avatar

    Garments Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Bryan Hope on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 12,932 views

    Fine linen clothing is the only appropriate garment for each guest to wear at the wedding of the Lamb, and it is furnished by the King. There is only one source for the fine linen, just as there was only one source for the covering that Adam and Eve received.

    Both Christianity and Judaism have been called "bloody religions", by those who seek to discredit the Bible. Here is something I grabbed of the internet:- One of the most well known aspects of a vampire is that it must feed upon the blood of the living; Dracula must drink to survive, (akin to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible