Sermons on Verbal Influence:

Listen To Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2004

In our society, dads have almost become irrelevant. But in God’s mind, fathers are almost indispensable. Find out why.

OPEN: A writer named Donald Ogden Stewart, had a son away at prep school. When his son reached the age of 14, Stewart wrote him the following letter: "Dear son, now that you have reached the magic age of fourteen, the time has come to tell you about the flowers and the bees. There is a male and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 Of 5: Why Do Some People In The Church Think Differently From Me? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

There’s an awful lot in the Bible about the church being united, but there are so many differences between people that affect the church. Why is that?

Series: Questions About the Church Part 2 of 5: Why Do Some People in the Church Think Differently from Me? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7, 11-12, 26; 3:1-2,4 Introduction Last week I started a series of messages dealing with questions people may have about the church, and I talked about “What the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like...

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 16, 2011

Jesus, during one day of preaching used six different parables describing what Heaven was like. This sermon examines the parable of the leaven and how it relates to our mission as followers of Christ.

Good morning. There was a pastor who was preaching on going to heaven. He said to his congregation, ‘How many of you would like to go to heaven tonight?’ Everybody raised their hands, except a little boy up in the balcony. The pastor tried again, ‘How many of you would like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING?

BIG IDEA: GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING? I. (:1-6) GOD SPEAKS IN NATURE -- NON-VERBAL NATURAL REVELATION REVEALS THE GLORY OF GOD A. (:1) Natural Revelation "the heavens" "their expanse" "publish, declare, proclaim" -- very conspicuous, noticeable revelation; not hidden B. (:1) Content: The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because We Care!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 2, 2006

Consider the role "caring" ministries play in the work of God’s kingdom.

Are there activities in your spiritual life that communicate "caring and concern?" These activities go beyond a verbal witness. These activities give legitimacy to a witness. We see much of this taking place in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. People in those areas ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contagious Christians

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Better?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 29, 2011

It is human nature to compare ourselves to one another. We do it all of the time very naturally and almost without noticing it. That's what was happening in Corinth and it was giving the Corinthians a false impression about who to trust.

There is an old saying “appearances can be deceiving.” Or: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In the case of the Corinthians, those sayings apply very well. They fell into a trap that many of us fall prey to, using human senses to judge spiritual realities. In this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thank God It Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The primary proof that the Bible is the Word of God is practical. All who truly believe it and have perfect confidence in it, experience its power.

In his book God’s Word In Man’s Language, Eugene Nida tells of young Belgian parachutist who was dropped into this country during World War II to work in the underground against the Germans. He was captured by the Gestapo and put in solitary confinement. In the cell next to him was a Belgian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

What A Difference Godly Moms Make!

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Honoring and helping moms on Mother’s Day

What a Difference Godly Moms Make! 2 Tim 1:1-7 INTRO: *Yakov Smirnoff, the Russian comedian, wrote a book, "Seeing the USA on Six Rubles a Day." In it he tells about being overwhelmed when he first entered an American supermarket & saw the great variety of products there. He just couldn’t believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024

Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-4, Exodus 14:21, Joshua 3:14-17, Philippians 4:6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, James 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008

There is a right way and a wrong way to handle anger!

1. Illus. of my first church • Tensions in the church over last pastor. • Found out later that some were so angry that they were bringing firearms into the worship service! 2. The church is a divine/human institution. It is divine because Jesus is the head. It is human because we are the body! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Love The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 13, 2006

Many people say they love the church, but do their actions support that? The church has some flaws and problems, but I love the church and here is why I love her

“Falling in Love With the Bride of Christ…Why I Love the Church?” Introduction: A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is claimed to be the world’s worst dog. He crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity. He went berserk during thunderstorms, destroying everything in his path. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Vision For His Church Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: Our witness takes place in a post church society... 2nd sermon of two.

In Jesus Holy Name May 31, 2009 Text: Acts 2:1-5 Pentecost - Redeemer “God’s Vision For His Church, Part II” “Telling the Good News” What did Peter preach? Standing in the streets of Jerusalem, Peter spoke these words: “Men of Israel, listen to this Jesus of Nazareth …was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Faithful Mother

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 8, 2008

A truly faithful mother does three things that impact her children for eternity.

A Faithful Mother Griffith Baptist Church – 5/11/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:5 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist