Sermons on Positive Impact:

What The World Needs Now... Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001

What the world needs most is the impact joyful Christians make; that’s one of the best ways we show God’s love in a practical way.

Introduction - There are many joy-robbers: IRS Form 1040s, pink slips, overtime, unexpected changes. Paul the Apostle experienced many more things than these (2 Corinthians 11) and still rejoiced (Philippians 4). Joy is: A result of trusting Christ that makes us able to see life from God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Approaches To Truth And Sin

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 29, 2008

People should not be judged by their outward appearances. It is our approaches to sin and truth that make a difference in how we impact others. John teaches us some things in this

Our approach to Sin 1 John 1: 5-10 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Church Can Go Wrong

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

We want to make an impact on our community and on our world. But so many times the church has failed to really do something for God. Why is that?

A man had been commissioned by the king of Denmark to lead a band of soldiers against the pirates who were wreaking havoc upon ships along a certain coastal area. So he set up his headquarters on a lonely, rocky, desolate island just off the coast, and after a few years was able to clear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004

We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Five Reasons You Will Fail To Enter The Promiss Land

Contributed by Big Tommy Sirotnak on Apr 25, 2003

MISSION STATEMENT: TO TRAIN MEN & WOMEN IN THE PATTERNS AND PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIANITY AND ENABLING THEM TO ACT AS ROLE MODELS WHO WILL IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

# DUET.6:10-13, 18-19, 23 “ HE BROUGHT US OUT FROM THERE IN ORDER TO BRING US IN ” GOD NEVER DELIVERS YOU FROM W/O HAVING SOMETHING TO DELIVER YOU TO. OUT IN WORLD KINGDOM LIVING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12, Deuteronomy 6:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Resurrection 2004 Means Rejoicing Everyday!" Series

Contributed by Francis Avila on Apr 9, 2004

I believe that "Resurrection Sunday" must not be just a one day event, then tomorrow its gone. I believe it must impact our life on a daily basis.

"RESURRECTION 2004 MEANS REJOICING EVERYDAY!" TEXT: Matthew 28: 1-10 Introduction One Sunday morning, during the Bolshevik Revolution (Russian Revolution), the Red Guards rounded up all the people of a small village into the town chapel. After a very lengthy lecture about "Communism" the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Great Commission: Populating Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2013

The Great Commission invites us, amazingly, into the joy of sharing faith and, by God's power and grace, having a real impact on the future population of heaven. Weird but true.

Let me ask a couple questions about our home planet and its population to begin today. How many nations/countries are in the world? Anyone want to guess? Ballpark? 196 [ (not incl. Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, Palestine, Western Sahara, and even the components of the United Kingdom (such as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Micah - True Worship Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 4, 2013

True worships relates, it is a relationship, not rituals. True worship obeys. To obey is better than sacrifices. True worship impacts. It changes your life and influences others.

God has chosen to bless His people Israel and through them, the world. • They were set apart to worship God and be His witnesses to the nations. • But sadly, the people have gone astray. God was pleading His case, calling the mountains and hills to be His witnesses. • 6:3 ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Sep 5, 2011

One of the most spectacular events in the record of Scripture is the coming of the Holy Spirit. It was uniques in its nature. So, powerful in its impact! So amazing in its result.

The Filling of the Spirit Acts 2: 1 – 4 1. The OCCASION! v. 1a a. When the day of pentecost was fully come... Why pentecost? What's the significance? 1. As the great harvest festival of the Hebrew Church (Exodus 23: 16), it was a fitting time for the ingathering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Ezra - A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2014

In this sermon, we see that Ezra had an impact on others because he was devoted to the Word of God, he was devoted to prayer and fasting, and he was dependent on the hand of God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a preacher and a NYC taxi driver who both died and went to heaven. 1. The apostle Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. 2. “Come with me,” said Peter to the taxi driver. 3. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed Peter to a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment.....

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 8, 2011

If we, as the corporate people of God, could authentically say we are content in the midst of our consumer culture, it would have a huge impact on the world around us.

Contentment… March 6, 2011 Phil. 4:10-23 Intro: I must confess that I am feeling a little sad that today we will finish our study of the book of Philippians. I don’t know how much you have gotten out of it, but I have really enjoyed immersing in the book, in Paul’s world, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Perhaps no person in history, outside of Jesus Christ, has made such a profound impact on the world as Moses. There are four lessons of life and faith we learn from Moses

Moses Exodus 2:1-10 Both secular and religious sources document the Exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt and the man who led them through the wilderness, Moses. Muslims revere him as a prophet, messenger and leader in Islam. In fact, Moses is mentioned more in the Quran than any other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming Part Of Somebody Else’s Story Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 26, 2016

Your life can have a divine, eternal impact on others. How? Let’s learn from the greatest evangelist that ever lived – Jesus!

Becoming Part of Somebody Else’s Story Luke 8:26-39 Introduction: 1. People love to see before and after pictures. In an effort to get you to buy their product, weight loss programs use these all the time. And the same goes for workout programs, muscle-building programs, wrinkle-removing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Bible Church

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 10, 2017

In order to make an impact for Christ, believers need to be out there serving the Lord with all our heart through the gifts, talents and skills He has given us.

All believers are called to be the light of the world, as Jesus stated in Matthew 5:14. Regardless of where we are in life, we are encouraged to make the best use of our time for Jesus, utilizing the skills, talents, resources, and spiritual gifts He has given us. God desires for us to be worthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Fire

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 15, 2011

The Spirit of God lit the church on fire by baptizing them with fire from above. God gave the church power to extraordinary things; and they impacted the world for all time.

INTRO I read an interesting story from last summer I thought would be a great lead-in for this morning’s, message. The article’s title reads, “Fireworks Blamed for Church Fire.” The story begins, “Fireworks were blamed for a fire that tore through a church in Brush ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran