Sermons on Societys Influence:

The Significance Of Indiscretion-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 24, 2012

1 of 2. Genesis records the significance of the indiscretion of Noah’s younger son, Ham. Understanding the significance of indiscretion imparts wisdom/ is instructive to God’s people. Indiscretion holds significance for...

The SIGNIFICANCE OF INDISCRETION-I—Genesis 9:18-29 Attention: Our American society seems to be drifting farther & farther from under the umbrella of discretion. Discreet— ‘Careful & circumspect in one's speech or actions, esp. in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Citizens Of Heaven, Impacting Earth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 13, 2002

A message given on Faith and Freedom Sunday, urging active involvment in a society in bad need of Jesus.

Citizens of Heaven, Impacting Earth Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 3:20 October 6, 2002 Introduction Today is Faith and Freedom Sunday, a special day of prayer and instruction started by the Alliance Defense Fund, founded by such people as Dr. James Dobson, Bill Bright, and Larry Burkett. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

4 Arrows

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2015

To grow our area and influence people for God we have 4 arrows in our quiver to use.

4 arrows In a passage that was making waves a few years ago 1 Chronicles 4:10, an honorable man named Jabez made a request of the LORD, he said: Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blurred Lines Between The Church And The World Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 30, 2025

How can we, as Christians, maintain our distinctiveness in a society that often opposes our values?

As followers of Christ, we are called to be a peculiar people, set apart from the world. However, it's increasingly evident that many within the Church have adopted the values, behaviors, and lifestyles of the world. This phenomenon raises important questions: What does it mean to be "in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

Using Your Tongue For Good

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 13, 2009

God has given us a wonderful gift of a tongue. Unfortunately without God’s influence it is used for evil...this sermon explores how God influences our tongue to be used for good.

Many years ago in a Scottish village a man shared stories that he had heard about another man. He didn’t care to check that what passed his lips were true. When the story got around the village, it utterly destroyed the other man. His family, his job and his integrity were all devastated by the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Life After Death

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 1, 2024

Those who have escaped earthly judiciary with their money and influence will meet with the Divine justice of God there. No money, influence or human power will stand up there. No sinner will escape the wrath of God.

There is a life after death. Life after death is more important than life on earth. It is because, even if we live the maximum allotted time, we may live up to 120 years. But life after death is living in the eternity-unlimited number of years! Eternity is more important than time. We cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, John 5:24, John 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light Witnessing Series

Contributed by Jose Marin on Oct 22, 2001

We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives.

“Salt and Light Witnessing” Matthew 5:13-16 THEME: We are the salt the silent work of influence and the light the visible manifestation of God in people’s lives. INTRODUCTION: a) There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant but are part of our survival. We either complain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 15, 2003

The importance of God’s Word is reiterated throughout its pages and no more powerfully than in Romans 10:7 where it states, "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God"

FAITH COMES BY HEARING ROMANS 10:8-17 INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how little people know about the Word of God, especially here in America where virtually everyone has access to the Bible. Back when Jay Leno was hosted the Tonight Show, he frequently did "man-on-the street" interviews. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking A Sign

Contributed by Malcolm Lambert on Apr 26, 2003

Thomas is given a sign, and responds in faith.

John 20.19-31 Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2002

We incur certain liabilities when our relationship to Jesus is eclipsed by technique. Part 2 of a 3 part sermon.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. Jesus reprimanded the Ephesian church because their first love for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happened To The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

Things we can learn from DAvid about giving our life for the cause of Christ.

Today, many people are busy living there lives and are completely leaving out Christ. I am not talking about the unsaved, but rather the saved! There are many causes that we are concerned with; however, we have forgot the most important cause we could give our lives to---the cause of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-54

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Present Time

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

What time is it in my life? What time is it in the church? What time is it in my nation & the world?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Someone told me a long time ago that the older you get the faster time flies. If that is true, then it is no wonder that I no longer seem to have enough time to get everything done that I need to do. ILL. Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blood Walk

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 7, 2001

When the High priest entered the Holiest of Holies, he had to pass the veil, which acted as a door to that room.

--------------------------------- Heb 9:7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: --------------------------------- The High Priest of the Mosaic ritual of sacrifice in the Old Testament was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians Effectively Minister Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Christians are called to make mature disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit and the word

CHRISTIANS EFFECTIVELY MINISTER A CHRISTIAN IS… Colossians 1:24-2:3 OBJECTIVE: Christians are called by God to minister to others and He equips them to minister effectively. Let’s begin today’s message by correcting a misunderstanding of ministry: MINISTRY BELONGS TO PASTORS AND CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What The Bible Does For Us

Contributed by Roger Pearce on Jul 2, 2008

This sermon describes how the Bible is profitable for us.

WHAT THE BIBLE DOES FOR US 2 Timothy 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Bible is God’s revelation of Himself to man. Without the Bible, we would know very little of the person and nature of God. The Bible is the Word of God. “20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist