Sermons on Social Influence:

The Personal Price Tag Of Being A Social Climber Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 24, 2015

If you desire to be among the prestigious members of society, you have to pay a steeper price than meets the eye; to climb socially, you may have to drop spiritually. Yet there are a few other reasons to question social climbing.

The Personal Price Tag of Being A Social Climber (Proverbs 23:1-8) 1. In her book, The Overspent American, Harvard professor Juliet Schor informs us most people are concerned about social status, but they live in denial. 2. She claims they rationalize to themselves they need a new car because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Is Not A Social Club, But A Sacred Community Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The Christian faith, once rooted in Scripture and tradition, is facing a crisis in modern churches

As I stepped into the church, I couldn't help but feel like I was entering a clubhouse rather than a sacred space. The atmosphere was lively, but it lacked the reverence and awe that comes with being in God's presence. This experience got me thinking – have we lost sight of the true purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

A Godly Mother's Influence

Contributed by David Nolte on May 10, 2022

Many well-known individuals have attributed their success to their mothers. Consider the impact of s Godly influence.

A seven-year-old boy, separated from his mother in a supermarket, began to call, “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she admonished, “You shouldn’t call me ‘Martha’, I’m ‘Mother’ to you.” “Yes, I know,” he answered, “but there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fly In The Ointment (Life/Social Skills, Part One) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2004

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

A Fly in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:1-10) 1. And sometimes problems occur at just the right time: (1) the pain bothers you or the fever spikes right when you are seeing the doctor (2) or take this news story: "A flight in the United States proved lucky for a British woman who suffered a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ignoring Those On The Edges Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

An overview of how central it is to our Christian faith to care for those on the edges of society.

LOOKING OUT FOR #1: Sometimes we let an “I got mine!” attitude come into our spiritual lives. - Our society in general has a lot of the “I got mine!” mentality. Everyone looking out for themselves. - That can easily creep over into a spiritual attitude that is simply focused on “me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Young People Driving Under The Influence

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2005

It’s dangerous to drive while intoxicated: dangerous for the devil that is

2 Kings 9:20 And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for (he driveth furiously). The word furiously = Mad, heated, To make warm, To show madness. To heat oneself. There is a world that is furious, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Lose Friends And Influence People

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

What God has to say about friendship

Intro: We’ve been talking the last few weeks about times when the world looks at us and sees failure, but where also God can see success. Almost everyone here has heard of a man called Dale Carnegie. He won notoriety and became rich teaching people a few basic principles of how to relate to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Devil's Influence In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006

The Devil has the full intention of ruining our lives but we can overcome him through Jesus Christ and His powerful Word.

NLT 1 John 3:8 But when people keep on sinning, it shows they belong to the Devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy these works of the Devil. Jesus came to set us free from the bondage and power of sin. He came to destroy the works of Satan in our lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Gives You Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 20, 2003

In this message, we will see that God gives people influence so we can come to know Him better. In knowing Him, we’ll be able to better handle both the well-being and the calamity that comes our way as people of influence.

“Why did God make me? Why am I here? Why do I have the influence that I have?” I’m betting that you have wrestled with these questions. For most of you in this room, God has given you some measure of influence. You may be a teacher, a coach, a mom, a dad, a boss, an officer in a club, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Influence - Winning Souls For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 10, 2007

As Christians, we must understand that we are people of influence. We have what most people are looking for...The Answer Jesus.

Introduction · Through the Word of God and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has given us the ability to influence others for Christ. · As a child of God, you have inherited the blessing, which includes the ability to influence people for God and His kingdom. · A person of influence ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Article 20 The Gospel And Its Influence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010

This sermon uses John 3:1-15 To unopack the gospel and its influence to bring about new life in the heart and life of the unregenerate.

ARTICLE 20 . THE GOSPEL AND ITS INFLUENCE 1. THE COVENANT OF WORKS BEING BROKEN BY SIN, AND MADE UNPROFITABLE FOR LIFE,(USELESS FOR GIVING LIFE) GOD WAS PLEASED TO PROMISE CHRIST, THE SEED OF THE WOMAN(1), AS THE MEANS OF CALLING THE ELECT AND BRINGING TO LIFE WITHIN THEM FAITH AND REPENTANCE (2). ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing People Through Holy Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2008

Our witness and our testimony is the greatest gift of evangelism. How we present Christ is how the unchurch will see Christ.

Influencing people through Holy living Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction- This morning we will be looking at Colossians 4:1-6. The book sits between Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. If I had to sum up the book in a few words, I would say the supremacy of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Pray For Friends And Influence People

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers explaining the importance and efficacy of a "righteous man's prayer."

Now, turn to James chapter five and we begin now where we left off last Sunday night in verse sixteen. James chapter five and verse sixteen: “Confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021

In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Influence Of Passion & The Promise Of Ministry

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2023

This is the final message in a month-long series preparing the congregation to take a course called Network: Ministry gifts and Passions by Bruce Bugbee.

The Influence of Passion & The Promise of Ministry Have a look at this: "Vocation is the place where our deep gladness meets the world's deep need." - Frederick Buechner. We’ll come back to it. When I was a very young Christian, just beginning to sort out myself and developing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational