Sermons about Social Influence

Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 7,643 views

God wants us to experience an abundant, blessed, happy life. The Psalmist gives us direction on how we can be open to God’s blessings in our lives and be like trees planted by water.

Psalms 1:1-6 “Blessed by God”INTRODUCTIONThe Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like this psalm, talk about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

When A Nation's Godly Light Flickers

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 7,921 views

4th of July Patriotic Sermon

"WHEN A NATION’S GODLY LIGHT FLICKERS" 1 KINGS 22:51 - 2 KINGS 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Some time ago I ran an experiment in my office. I retrieved a candle and matches and took both into my office and turned out the lights. My office has only one window and when the blinds are pulled it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Do We Have Sin In Our Lives?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

based on 14 ratings

| 6,564 views

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Maybe we have sin in our lives because .....

We Christians try so hard to live a good and pure life for God, don’t we? But we are all-too-often beleaguered down with the burden of sin. It seems that the harder we try, the worse we get. And so, we must ask the question, “Why do we have sin in our lives?” PROVERBS 8:13 might give us a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: *other

The Battle Between Spiritual And Worldly Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 47 ratings

| 6,972 views

Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blo

1. Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blood (physical opponents) but against the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:22-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of The Last Days

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 7, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 5,543 views

We are so near the Appearing of Christ for the Church, It could be TODAY!

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is soon to be leaving here. As you look at the scriptural conditions and social confusion of today, one must surely come to the conclusion that it is not long untill the Lord comes after His Church. Let’s look at a few things that lets us know of this sure truth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-6, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Broken For Humanity Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 6, 2024

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It is a reflection for Maundy Thursday on contemporary leadership.

Broken for Humanity Scripture: John 13:1-17 Introduction: It is a reflection for Maundy Thursday on contemporary leadership. Reflection Maundy Thursday marks a significant event in Christian tradition—the Last Supper, where Jesus washed his disciples' feet, demonstrating humility, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other

What In The World Is Going On In Modern Christianity?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

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| 3,243 views

What in the world is going on here? What sort of mass madness has taken hold of us over the last 20 years?

What in the world is going on here? What sort of mass madness has taken hold of us over the last 20 years? It seems like so much has changed. So much has gone down hill so fast. So many firm foundations have rotted away. And so many are coming out to speak about it, including recently Joshua ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

This Is My Inauguration

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jan 28, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 8,333 views

This sermon is about using our God given power and authority to effectively affect our culture, community, and country.

Title: This is My Inauguration Text: Luke 4:18 By Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church In the movie “Gladiator”, the heroic character called Maximus, makes a profound statement that is this, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.” The same can be said of power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Inside The Mind

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 11, 2013

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Spiritually, on the battlefield of Christ or in the world, subject to the flesh; a captive.

Inside The Mind by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/11/2013) “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Friends

Jesus Loving Locally... Reaching Globally Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 7, 2018

| 4,715 views

As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the International/Global heart of Jesus. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world…”

Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. INTRODUCTION: • As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:43, Luke 4:38-41, Romans 12:19, James 4:7, Luke 4:35, Hebrews 11:6, John 15:13, John 3:16, Matthew 24:14, Luke 4:31-37 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Transforming Devastation Into Confident Dependence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2020

| 3,068 views

During bleak, devastating times, God is Rock we can lean on. He is more than a listening ear, though He is that; He can bring new life to demoralized souls.

Transforming Devastation into Confident Dependence (Psalm 6) 1. July 24 (UPI) -- A British police department said officers responding to a report of a "large apex predator" -- a black panther -- in a public park arrived to find the supposed dangerous animal was only a stuffed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Contribution Of The Methodist Churches To The Development Of Our National Character

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

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Content for this discourse has been excerpted from Wikipedia free-content encyclopedia and reworked into a message originally presented at a Flag Day Ecumenical Service held outdoors in the city park in Bird Island, Minnesota, June 13, 2013.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The United Methodist Church and the many other offshoots of the Methodist movement comprise one of the largest groupings of Protestant denominations in the world today. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

I Don't Believe This Stuff Anymore! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 11, 2023

| 1,890 views

Based on 1 Cor. 1:18 - This sermon defines deconstruction & the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

“I DON’T BELIEVE THIS STUFF ANYMORE” 1 Cor. 1:18 FBCF – 9/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Here are some names I want throw out to you: - Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call – now a drag queen who calls himself “Flamy Grant”) - Kevin Max (DC Talk) - John Steingard (Hawk Nelson) - Michael & Lisa Gungor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

"The Danger Of An Undercurrent”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,735 views

We all have an undercurrent working in our life. There is always someone who wants to break down the group or individual rather than build it up

“The Danger of an Undercurrent” Luke 19: 28-40 Introduction: Have you ever been to a party where it seemed like almost everyone was having a good time and enjoying themselves, but there was that one person who kept driving the group downward? Illustration: “Debbie Downer” Saturday Night Live did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How We Vex Our Soul

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 7,817 views

Using Lot as an example we can see how as Christians we can vex our souls.

How We Vex Our Soul? Text: 2 Peter 2:6-8 Intro: Our passage shows that despite Lot’s sins and poor testimony that he was still saved. Notice verse 8 – “that righteous man” Lot is a picture or type of a New Testament Christian- When he hits the judgment seat of Christ finds out that he lost all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

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