Sermons on Societal Impact:

Devoted Disciples Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2019

The depth of our devotion will determine our awe and our impact.

Devoted Disciples Acts 2:42-43 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2019 Transition from “Me Church” God worked wonders in our services this past weekend as seven people indicated they repented and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Another woman sent me a note later to say she was saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of United Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Unity is one of the most powerful forces for progress in the kingdom of God. When individuals align their hearts and minds toward a shared purpose, great things are achieved both spiritually and physically.

THE POWER OF UNITED LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 12:38-40 Supporting Texts: Psalm 133:1-3; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Acts 2:1-4; John 17:21; Philippians 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Unity is one of the most powerful forces for progress in the kingdom of God. When individuals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of Gentleness

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 30, 2025

Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit. …Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. John 15:2

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 1. What do you think of when you hear the word gentleness? Synonyms - Gentleness is often translated kindness or meekness Opposites – violent, quarrelsome …not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:24, Hosea 11:4, 2 Samuel 22:36, Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 18:35, 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Titus 3:1-7, 1 Peter 2:18-19, Psalm 15:4, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:15, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 3:12-14, James 3:13, James 3:16-18, 1 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Philippians 4:5, John 15:2, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Corinthians 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up With Words Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

We delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace.

Building Up with Words of Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:22-24, Proverbs 16:24, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Church Fails To Conquer The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 17, 2018

What kind of impact is the church supposed to have in the world? Is it a continuing impact or one that ebbs and flows? Does yesterday’s victories guarantee that the territory taken by a church will remain indefinitely?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What kind of impact is the church supposed to have in the world? Is it a continuing impact or one that ebbs and flows? Does yesterday’s victories guarantee that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Revelation 12:17, 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, Jeremiah 7:31

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon 7 - The Necessity Of Relationships Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2025

It is hard to have an impact on people if we don't have a relationship with them. Jesus, Matthew and Paul show us how to have a spiritual impact through relationships.

Introduction: A. One day a rabbi and a priest got into a head on collision with each other. 1. The damage to both cars was considerable, but amazingly neither of the clerics was hurt. 2. After they crawl out of their cars, the rabbi saw the priest’s collar and said, “I see that you’re a priest, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 5:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Chance To Make A First Impression (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 14, 2005

This sermon deals with making an impression for the glory of God. Jonah had a second chance to make an impact for God. I give 4 key areas that show how to make an impact for God.

Title: Second Chance To Make A First Impression Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Tradition tells us that around the time when Jesus was a teenager, there was a rebellion near where he lived. The Roman army crushed the rebellion but they didn’t want it to happen again, so ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are Your New Year's Resolutions Really New?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jan 2, 2007

Everyone makes resolutions each year to lose weight, work less, exercise. But those resolutions have no eternal impact. God gives us resolutions to make that will impact us for eternity.

Are Your New Year’s Resolutions New? Well, how was your Christmas? I know that I had the absolute best Christmas ever! Not only did I get to spend Christmas day with my wife, daughter and parents but Taylor, the greatest wife a man could ever have pulled the biggest surprise for me. Of course ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56-57

Denomination: Wesleyan

Touching The Tassels Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 20, 2008

Our reaching out and touching Christ can profoundly change our lives and the lives of those around us. Would we care to step out of our circumstances, cultural and societal pressures, relying on God in faith to do the impossible for us?

Opening illustration: Healing of a Hindu gentleman [in the Middle-East] who opened his house for prayer and became a Christian at his time of deepest need and crisis. Introduction: The story of this woman has always fascinated me for nowhere else in the scripture can we find a healing literally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact Vi: Joy - Learned From "who Knows" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a renewal of vows to be and do what God would have His people to be and do, for which are promised positive outcomes that bring glory to God and rejoicing by God's people.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT VI: JOY – Learned from “Who Knows?” Based on Zechariah 9-14 They had been through so much. Throughout their entire history, the people of God fought for survival. It ...read more

Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The impact of one person’s sin has an effect on the whole nation.

Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Joshua 7 Nobody likes problems. The fact is, though, that problems and struggles make us more dependent on God. They force us to turn to Him for help. When my finances are low, I pray for help. When my body is broken by illness or injury I ask the Lord for healing, or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's The Weather

Contributed by Garry Code on Feb 9, 2002

As a Individual we have can have a impact on the way others act.

How many of you today are familiar with the song Every where you go you always take the weather bye Crowded House I’d heard this song repeated at work over and over again and asked the question, is this song more than a catchy tune or is there a point the song is trying to make? what’s it saying? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Matter

Contributed by Justin Meek on May 10, 2001

Mothers really do matter, because of the impact they make on our lives.

Mothers Matter Mother’s Day Sermon 2001 We live in a world that is determined to minimize or outright ignore the role mother’s play in their children lives. The world would have us believe that mothers really don’t matter after all. Just last week I was watching one of the news channels and heard a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-4, Exodus 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

How High's The Water Mama

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2004

Looking from the days of Noah to how we can impact today

Have you ever been on a flood watch? Laura tells of such events in her childhood. They lived up river in Idaho with each years spring runoff bringing a watchful eye on the river level since the area experienced annual flooding. The common question for children who live in flood plains is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"We Can't Help It!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning personal witnessing about how Christ impacts lives.

“We Can’t Help It!” Acts 4:1-22 (Sunday, April 22, 2001) Introduction Last week we looked the resurrection, and at the en d, I gave you three options for the truth presented. The first was to reject it. You can choose to reject what you know, but understand that if that is your choice, truth is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan