Sermons on Social Influence:

Cyber Talk - Communicating Through Email, Texts And Social Media Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2016

This sermon is about how the use of electronic communication is changing us. The last point has to do specifically with our cyber talk. A lot of the sermon is based on this article: “Six Ways Your Phone Is Changing You” Article by Tony Reinke, desiringGod.org

A. One day a man whose wife was addicted to her online activities sent her this email: 1. Dear Wife, I’m sending you this email to bring up to date on the events of our family. I tried to talk to you while you were on your computer, but you just kept telling me that you would B-R-B... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Social Distancing: What Jesus Has To Say About It! Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 20, 2020

Social Distancing may be a new term to me, and it may be a new term to you; but mankind did not need a virus to teach us how to Social Distance. We have been practicing Social Distancing for the longest time.

Introduction With the onset of the Covid 19, I learned a new term that wasn’t in my vocabulary until this virus outbreak occurred called “Social Distancing”. I looked up the definition, and it defines Social Distancing as the practice of keeping space between yourself and others to reduce the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Mountains Of Influence In Society: The Arts & Business Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Sean knows what it’s like to face the impossible. Twice he beat unbeatable odds. At age thirteen he came down with Hodgkin’s disease.

“Sean knows what it’s like to face the impossible. Twice he beat unbeatable odds. At age thirteen he came down with Hodgkin’s disease. The doctors didn’t think he would survive, but he did. When he was sixteen, he contracted Askin’s sarcoma, a rare cancer that attaches itself to the walls of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Ministry: It Power, Its Activities, Its Influence Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 18, 2016

Jesus Ministry Jesus' sphere of activity Jesus' daily activities Jesus' fame spread Jesus' power. Jesus' following

I. Introduction: I used the outline found in the "Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible" A. Several women, each trying to one-up the other, appeared in court, each accusing the others of causing the trouble they were having in the apartment building where they lived. The judge, with Solomon-like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mark #9: Uncommon Fellowship Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 17, 2001

This sermon details the fellowship that the first church had and many churches today lack.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Uncommon Fellowship Acts 2:42-47 August 19, 2001 Intro: A. [Welcome and Do-Si-Do, Citation: Cartoonist Sandy Silverthorne in Leadership, Vol. 11, no. 4]. "And now here’s the point in our service where I’d like you all to rise, turn to the person on your right, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Does It Hurt? Society Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson finishes the "Where Does it Hurt?" series with a look at the importance of families in society and the church.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Text: Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:22-6:4 INTRODUCTION: 1. In this series we have tried to discuss some of the attributes of families and the individual responsibilities of each family member. 2. We have looked at these areas: a. We defined the family b. We ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Does God Want?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2017

A sermon about mercy, justice, humility.

“What Does God Want?” Micah 6:1-8 18 years ago I was an Associate Pastor at a big church in Macon, Georgia and also going to seminary at the same time. I felt God calling me to reach out to a community of folks I had just recently heard about. It was a homeless shelter for ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Your Axe Together Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2017

God wants us to have hearts that are concerned about others, especially fellow believers. We see three principles that help us do so.

Getting Your Axe Together (2 Kings 6:1-7) 1. A saw mill advertises for a timber worker. A skinny little bloke shows up at the camp the next day carrying an axe. The head timber worker takes one look at the puny bloke and tells him to get lost. "Give me a chance to show you what I can do," says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tears Of Rage (Tears Of Grief)

Contributed by Wayne Stewart on Sep 21, 2019

How to turn tears of Rage and Grief into tears of Joy.

The vicar and I have this ongoing debate about whether you need to include every reading in each sermon. She reckons you should, I think that if they aren’t obviously related then pick one or two and concentrate on them. Jeremiah 8.18 - 9.1; Psalm 79.1-9; 1 Timothy 2.1-10; Luke 16.1-13 That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-10, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Wisdom Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on Feb 21, 2021

Part of a Lent series

During Lent we are encouraged to think more deeply about Jesus, his teachings, works and the real meaning of the cross and resurrection. The first response to Jesus was:- “ rabbi, you are a teacher sent by God” ( John 3:2). If we had been better students of his wisdom, the world would be a much ...read more

Scripture: John 3:2, Luke 12:15

A Conversation With A Centurion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

The Lord Jesus had many wonderful things about Him that we can’t help but admire.

The Bible tells us that every day Jesus went about doing good. He did that in several ways, for example: • He healed the sick • He fed the hungry But he did something else that we overlook when we consider all the good things He did. HE TALKED WITH PEOPLE. But He not only talked to people, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Privilege Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 27, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#3] THE PRIVILEGE OF A NATION Amos 2:4-8 Introduction: In the book of Amos, we encounter the warnings of a prophet sent to the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of relative prosperity. Amos highlights the dangers of privilege, especially when that privilege ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Complacency Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2024

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#9] THE COMPLACENCY OF A NATION Amos 6:1-14 Introduction: About 25 years ago, I heard a young man that was struggling with a call to Ministry preach an interesting sermon. Since then, I have heard this illustration used many times; but it is still good every time. His ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2024

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#10] THE VISION OF A NATION Amos 7:1-17 Introduction: In the Book of Amos, we find a powerful message directed to a Nation that has strayed from its moral and spiritual foundations. Through vivid visions, God communicates the impending judgment that awaits due to the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist