Sermons on A Hostile World:

Seeking The World

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022

Some of us are lost in a sea of material things, and bills, and debt, feeling like we’re drowning and that the very life is being sucked right out of us. In order to have abundant life, we must seek life in Jesus instead of life in the world.

Eddie Rickenbacker was America’s most famous army aviator during World War I. During World War II he was appointed special consultant to Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson; and it was Rickenbacker’s task to inspect the various aspects of war. During one tour in 1942, Eddie and seven companions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Love Not The World

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Feb 13, 2022

You CAN NOT LOVE THE WORLD AND LOVE GOD AT THE SAME TIME

Our relationship with God is the most important and critical relationship we can have in this life. It has no expiry date. Yet, you cannot take it for granted as if you will live for a million years. Like our other relationships, our relationship with God is a matter of personal choice. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Christian And The World

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 23, 2021

WE are given to Christ so we are not of this world.

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE WORLD Matthew 28: 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The World In The Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The church to whom the Epistles were written were already far from the ideal. The battle with the world in the church began immediately, and it was just this battle that was the cause for much of the New Testament to be written.

Theodore Reik tells of how an Austrian Jew was trying to find a refuge from Hitler. He went to a travel office to select a place to which he could flea, and with the help of the clerk he began to consider the possibilities. But each country had some difficulty connected with it. In one you needed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 24, 2017

As Jesus is the Light of the world so are you too

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 9:5King James Version (KJV) 5  As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. Hallelujah beloved, how glorious is it to know that we serve, love and worship the Light of the world who has made us to also be ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

What In The World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 8, 2024

There is a lot in this world that is out of joint with common sense. But that is nothing new. The apostle John gives us a warning about how things can go haywire. He makes it clear that many things in this world get in the way of good living.

Alba 7-7-2024 WHAT IN THE WORLD? I John 2:15-17 Have you ever been in a situation that makes you say, “What in the world!” There are some crazy things out there that could cause you to say that. James Snyder in a sermon entitled, “What a Crazy World We Live In” shared some things that made him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 24, 2023

Every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. So man’s great need is to see the Light of the world. Thus, our study.

Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. - We can’t see into the future or into the next world. - We can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - We can’t see the real ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2023

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#5] LIVE IN THE WORLD 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: 1 Peter 2:11-12 It should be no surprise to Christians that we are 1 of the main reasons lost people have no interest in Jesus Christ and the fact that He can save them. Why is this true? It is because of the way we live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 16, 2022

The theme of this week’s morning message what it takes to be overcomers in this world we live in. In our study we’ll get a clearer view of what is this world we must overcome, what prevents us from overcoming, and then what and who helps us become overcomers.

Overcoming the World 1 John 5:4-5 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iY0xWf7KuQ In the desert we’re not accustomed to creeping vines, but over the years we’ve seen our share. I remember living in Las Vegas that had a shaded part in the front yard next to the house, that had not only bushes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Joy To The World

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 26, 2024

Joy to the world, the LORD is come

Joy to the World Psalm 98 Good Morning In 1719, English minister and hymnist Isaac Watts published his work titled, Psalms of David, along with the song he wrote titled, Joy to the World, which was a direct result of Psalm 98. The song “Joy to the World” is a deliberate Christological ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 15, 2024

Mark is the only writer to record the healing of the of the deaf/mute and the healing of the blind at Bethsaida. John only teaches about the man born blind. What ties these three lessons together is that the Bible records Jesus using His spittle to heal them.

John 9:1-7 (NKJV) "The Light of the World" December 15, 2024 The four Gospels record more than 35 miracles, but apart from Jesus’ resurrection, feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle mentioned by all four. Not even something as amazing as the resurrection of Lazarus was recorded by more ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 19, 2024

Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? 

JOY TO THE WORLD Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress: emotional, financial, decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Have you ever been tempted to skip it? John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposed By The World Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 17, 2023

I find this very interesting because so many believe that if we are doing what God wants there should be no problems and everyone should be excited that you are doing the right thing

“Opposed By The World” Nehemiah 4:1-6 5-21-2023 As we continue to look at prayers in the Bible; I was reading about a great uproar that happened because the Jews were following the Lord. I find this very interesting because so many believe that if we are doing what God wants there should be no ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A New World Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 7, 2024

To get to know God, we should start at the very beginning. What does the creation narrative teach us about our God?

This morning we’re beginning a new series titled “Making All Things New.” We’ll be spending eight weeks looking at how God interacted with His creation and chosen people, laying the groundwork for everything to be in place to send His Son into the world. Growing up, we watched “The Sound of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

In John 8:12, Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of the world, the One who rescues us from the darkness of sin and guides us to eternal life.

"The Light of the World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound message found in John 8:12, from the New Living Translation. Point 1: Jesus, the Light of the World Scripture: John 8:12 (NLT) - "Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, 'I am the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal