Sermons on Verbal Influence:

Faith, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011

Part 3 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on utilizing our faith to praise the Lord in every circumstance; and ensuring that our focus is on giving Him glory and honor always.

Psalm 100 There was a preacher that was trying to sell his horse. A potential buyer came to the church for a test ride. "Before you start" the preacher said," you should know that this horse only responds to church talk. Go is praise the lord and stop is amen." So the man on the horse says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday Night Failures

Contributed by Walter Miller on Jan 14, 2010

There are many ways we fail Jesus, and we need to ponder on these failures, so that we can mature into what Christ calls us to be.

Bulletin and Sermon Notes/Outline: This is the full service outline for Good Friday , with several mini devotions inserted, instead of one long sermon. Atmosphere - Service is to start out: 1. joyful (disciples singing praise songs while leaving Passover/Seder meal), then turn to 2. ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Golden Living

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

Christians are called to treat others as we want to be treated

Have you ever wondered how we are supposed to treat one another? Every day we see people behaving in ways that is nothing short of deplorable. You know exactly the kind of person that I am talking about. They seem to go out of their way to cause problems. They like to pour out insults and stick you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Agreement!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 31, 2007

Israel could not expect communion with God, unless they first sought peace with him. Where there is not friendship, there can be no fellowship. God and man cannot walk together, except they are agreed. Unless we seek his glory, we cannot walk with him.

Agreement! Text: Amos 3:1-3 1 Hear this word that the LORD has spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying:2 “ You only have I known of all the families of the earth; Therefore I will punish you for all your ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accomplish The Impossible

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jan 8, 2007

When the task seems to big, look to God for the Victory

When we read about the story of the children of Israel entering the promised land and conquering the town of Jericho we see three steps to “Accomplishing the Impossible” In our own lives these three steps will guarantee our success in the work and the will of God the Father. • In our lives we have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Unspeakable

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 9, 2006

You can’t explain it, but there are ways to express it.

The Unspeakable! The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." JESUS John 14:6-7 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way(straight and narrow, holy, safe), the truth, (the only thing that can lead and guide you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 19, 2006

This message explores the power and work of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit Gives Power I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

God On Trial Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 20, 2006

the creed says that Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Why is this mentioned? What kind of suffering was this?

suffered under Pontius Pilate Q: Why is this phrase included in the creed? I. -demonstrates that the crucifixion of Jesus is a historical event -- Pilate really did live, and really was governor of Judea at the time of Christ, from AD 26-36. -there are references outside of the Bible of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007

A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 30, 2014

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

A cartoon on the cover of the 11/2013 issue of the Reports For Science Education depicts a be-robed bearded figure holding a diagram labeled “flagellum”. The figure quips, “All right, it could be that stars, galaxies, living species, the eye, the immune system, and all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Terribly Mistaken Young People

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 23, 2014

There is a real danger in pretending the power of a Person who you really don't know.

Seven Terribly Mistaken Young People Acts 19:13-19 It is never a game to play with His holy name. Mark 16:17,18 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of Relational Environments For Making Disciples, Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6 We started the series seeing that Jesus tells us the win for us is making disciples. Then we saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; a disciple is being changed by Christ; and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confrontation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 31, 2015

Jesus confronts the world's powers with the truth of God's Kingdom. As at his birth, the results are fear and violence.

Matthew 21:1-13 “Confrontation” INTRODUCTION We all have our fits of anger even the most mild mannered and calm among us. We may stomp out of the room and slam the door behind us, or yell and pound the table. Some of us may pout, or do the passive aggressive thing of saying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

More Opportunities

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 18, 2013

Paul gives us more opportunities.

Opportunity To Work Verse 4-5-But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another (NKJV) Verse 4-5-Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won't need to compare ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant’s Heart (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 14, 2015

This opportunity to teach one of the most valuable lessons, a lesson that the disciples would struggle with, a lesson they were struggling with (James and John wanted to sit on the right and left hand in His kingdom) and a lesson that you and I struggle with!!

John 13:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist