Sermons on Worldly Influence:

The Word As Seed

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2020

Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.

Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The Parable Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Plain Truth About Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus says plainly that He will be rejected, and so will his followers as they carry out the mission of spreading the Gospel.

The Plain Truth About Following Jesus Mark 8:31-38 RCL Year B 2nd Sunday in Lent Introduction: Following Jesus seems simple enough. Read your Bible. Support your church. Be a law-abiding citizen. Raise a family. Don’t sin. Simple enough. Or, is it? At a moment when Jesus’ experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

How will you respond when living the Christian life becomes especially difficult--when compromise is clearly required in order to just get by in life? Take some cues from Daniel!

Once again, what a year 2020 has turned out to be. Evidence of that is obvious this morning. Who among us could have possibly predicted that a Sunday morning service at Risen King Community Church in 2020 would look like this? If we had taken a photo of today’s service in the future, I suspect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Putting Off The Old Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2024

Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.

Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Taught By Grace

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010

The Grace of God instructs us not only renounce ungodliness and worldly lust; we must also replace those desires with positive characteristics. We must also say yes to active service for Christ.

Taught By Grace 06/14/09 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Introduction B. Read Titus 2:11-14 1. "The Grace of God"--free favor and good-will of God, not merit 2. "Brings Salvation"--salvation from sin and wrath, from death & hell 3. "has appeared"--in the form of Jesus in his life, death, burial, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Opposition In Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 26, 2007

Exposition of Neh 4 about the external opposition he faced as he and the jews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem

Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23, Title: Battling Opposition in Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see bottom of page, Someone said that you can only tell what a leader is made of when he faces opposition, B. Background to passage: After the rebuilding of the walls commences in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Right Words At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 28, 2013

“A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11

The Power of Right Words “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11 Words, when well chosen, have so great a force in them that a description often gives us more lively ideas than the sight of things themselves. — Joseph Addison. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Stand Firm In Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

The Apostle Paul reminds us that the battles we face are not merely physical but spiritual. We live in a world where unseen forces are at work, influencing thoughts, actions, and circumstances.

Go! And Stand Firm in Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) says: "For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Ephesians 6:13, Romans 13:12, Ephesians 6:14-17, Ephesians 6:18, James 5:16, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation 1-17

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2022

Revelation is apocalyptic literature, a symbolic genre. Who and what does this book reveal?

Students of Revelation fall into four broad categories, those who believe it’s mostly 1) past history, 2) foretells Christian history, 3) mostly future or 4) symbolic. Revelation is apocalyptic literature, a symbolic genre. Who and what does this book reveal? “The revelation of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Principle Of The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 16, 2022

Most are familiar with the Golden Rule. Bible skeptics argue there is nothing special about Jesus' teaching on this principle. His teaching, however, is unique and much different than the worldly views.

The Principle of the Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 We come to a statement our Lord made while preaching the Sermon on the Mount that we are all familiar. No doubt each of us has heard this principle as long as we can remember. The Bible skeptic would argue there is nothing special about our Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Strength With No Power

Contributed by Caleb Sowers on Dec 29, 2018

Power. The world puts a lot of value into the word. For us power can mean many things; the amount of influence a person has or the amount of physical capability a person possesses. It can mean how much a vehicle can move or haul, or the ability to influence world politics. It can mean many things.

I know a lot of people who are sports fans. Whether you are a fan of football, baseball, hockey, or soccer. Some people are fans of boxing, although I will admit I am more of a fan of UFC then boxing. And for every person who is a fan of a certain sport, they also have favorite teams and players. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Kingdom Mindset Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

A Kingdom mindset is a powerful tool that shapes how we live, make decisions, and interact with the world.

THE POWER OF KINGDOM MINDSET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:5 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." – Romans 12:2 "Let ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Whom We Know

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 10, 2018

What do we know about God? Does what we know influence our response to Him and to others? These are the issues explored in this message.

“We know him who said, ‘Vengeance is mine; I will repay.’ And again, ‘The Lord will judge his people.’ It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” [1] Few portions of the Word are calculated to give the Christian pause as is this one verse. The Living God does not ignore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting In God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2014

Jonathan Edwards wrote “God is glorified not only by His glory’s being seen, but by it being rejoiced in. When those that see it delight in it, God is more glorified than if they only see it…” The question before you is "Do you truly delight in God?"

Delighting in God Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Have you ever asked yourself - "Why was I created? What is the purpose of life?" In 1 Peter 4:11 we read. "That God in all things may be glorified." The chief end of man is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Struggles With Sin Show That We Belong To Jesus

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 22, 2009

Our struggles can be brutal, we slip, we confess, we are forgiven. We do not cave in and submit to sin but we surrender to Christ.

13th Sunday after Pentecost -- Aug 30, 2009 Text Ephesians 6:10-20 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let us pray: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran