Influence – Sermon Illustration Ideas

Dry Sponges

Children, Growing, Influence, Parenting

As a visual illustration, consider having a table with three large, dry sponges and three large pitchers of water. Two of the pitchers should…

The Manchineel Tree

Community, Influence, Negative, Words

The Manchineel tree is the world’s most dangerous tree. Its fruit looks like a delicious apple, but it is thoroughly poisonous. It can cause…

Rubbing Off

Christian Life, habits, Influence, Jesus, Jesus' Teaching, Learning, The Life of Jesus

Growing up, you may have heard your parents say, “Don’t let your friends’ bad habits rub off on you,” if they were worried about…

Distractors

1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 7:35, 1 John 2:15, Colossians 3:1-2, Distraction, Ephesians 5:15-16, Evangelism, Friendships, Hebrews 12:2, Influence, Like 8:7, Luke 10:38-42, Mark 4:19, Matthew 14:28-31, Matthew 7:7-11, Obedience, Prayer, Praying, Proverbs 4:25, Relationships, Romans 12:2, Technology

Technology advances have played a vital role in resources that have enhanced our quality of life, but technology has also become a significant distractor…

Golden Faith

1 Chronicles 16:11, 1 John 5:14, Christian Life, Dependence, Encouragement, Ephesians 6:18, Faith, Family, Humility, Influence, James 5:13, Motivation, Prayer, Praying, Psalm 17:6, The Olympics

The Olympics continue to be an anticipated spectacle of human ability, strength, and courage. More encouraging is watching athletes of Christian faith live it…

Church Shopping

Acts 2:42, Acts 9:31-32, Church, Colossians 3:16, Commitment, Communities, Ephesians 4:11-13, Hebrews 10:24-25, Influence, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, Preaching, Small Groups, Spiritual Life, Vulnerable, Worship

“If I had never joined a church till I had found one that was perfect, I should never have joined one at all, and…

Paradigm Shift

2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 1:21-22, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ezekiel 18:31, Ezekiel 36:26, Grace, Influence, Mercy, New Life, Outlook on Life, Perception, Psalm 51:10, Redemption, Romans 12:2, Salvation, Titus 3:5

“Christianity isn’t something you add. It is an explosion that changes everything you had” (Timothy Keller [@timkellernyc], Twitter, November 10, 2017, 1:30 p.m.)To follow…

Identity Theft

1 John 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9, Belief, Ephesians 1:5, Faith in Christ, Galatians 3:27-28, Genesis 1:27, Identity, Influence, John 1:12, Life Lived, Perception, Relationships, Respect, Romans 15:7, Romans 6:6, View

According to the United States Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 17.6 million people age 16 and up were victims of identity theft in…

Unquestioning Obedience

1 Corinthians 15:33, Acts 20:30, Authority Figures, Conscience, Control, Discernment, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Influence, Leadership, Mark 13:22, Matthew 24:24, Obedience, Proverbs 12:26, Word of God

In 2015, a movie called Experimenter was released. It covered the life of psychologist Stanley Milgram, known for his experiment that walked the line…

Distractors

1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 7:35, 1 John 2:15, Colossians 3:1-2, Distraction, Ephesians 5:15-16, Evangelism, Friendships, Hebrews 12:2, Influence, Luke 10:38-42, Luke 8:7, Mark 4:19, Matthew 14:28-31, Matthew 7:7-11, Obedience, Praying, Proverbs 4:25, Relationships, Romans 12:2, Technology

Technology advances have played a vital role in resources that have enhanced our quality of life, but technology has also become a significant distractor…

Golden Faith

1 Chronicles 16:11, 1 John 5:14, Christian Life, Dependence, Encouragement, Ephesians 6:18, Faith, Family, Humility, Influence, James 5:13, Motivation, Prayer, Psalm 17:6, The Olympics

The Olympics continue to be an anticipated spectacle of human ability, strength, and courage. More encouraging is watching athletes of Christian faith live it…

Elie’s Testimony

Ephesians 5:2, Galatians 2:20, Genesis 50:20, God's Plan, Grace, Humility, Influence, Mark 10:45, Passion, Peace, Psalm 130:7, Redemption, Remembrance, Testament, Vulnerability

Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel passed away on July 2, 2016, at the age of 87. He is remembered for…