Sermons on A Hostile World:

9 Traps Of This World Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008

The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Whole New World Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 24, 2008

Exposition of Rev. 21

A Whole New World Rev. 21 The year was 1516, when Sir Thomas More (who later became patron saint of politicians) first wrote a novel about a perfect society on an imaginary island off the coast of South America. Its people lived in 54 identical towns. They gardened, devoted their spare time to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Verdict That Saved The World Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

This sermon is to put the verdict that was handed down to our Savior that night, as a blessing to the Christian Church.

THE VERDICT THAT SAVED THE WORLD Matthew 26:57-68 My brothers and sisters, as we approach the greatest moment in the history of mankind, we should consider the verdict that was given to our Christ. Sure from our perspective, it was senseless, brutal and inhumane, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

A World Without Grace

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Mar 30, 2008

• Like the city dwellers who no longer notice the polluted air, we breathe in the atmosphere of ungrace

A world without Grace John 8:1-11 Jn 8:1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Jn 8:2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. Jn 8:3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

World Changing Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 21, 2008

Stephen had incredible faith. We can have a faith that changes the world!

World Changing Faith: October 19, 2008 This world may shake our faith, but faith can shake the world! What is Faith? The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1 Faith is not just an idea... The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008

In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

In Jesus, the Light of the World, we see ourselves as God sees us, and we see God as he desires that we see him.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 Intro On the evening of the first night of the Feast of Tabernacles, there was a ceremony called the Illumination of the Temple, which involved the ritual lighting of four golden candelbras in the Court of Women. For additional reflection, each person ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Book

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 1, 2008

In this sermon you will examine your commitment to studying God’s word.

The past month we have celebrating the ministry of the Sunday school. The Sunday school ministry is focused on studying the greatest book in the world. I want to begin by giving you a test to determine the strength of your Bible knowledge. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Adoption That Changed The World

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 24, 2007

An adaptation of another contributor, with personal applications and illustations

The Adoption that Changed the World Matthew 1:18-25 Christmas changed in a hurry for Mike and Tiffany Bailey from one year to the next. In 2001, their neat house with the white picket fence was fairly quiet. Like all of their past Christmas seasons, Mike and Tiffany had gone to parties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Love The World

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 24, 2007

Exposing the seductive ideas the world presents us and envisioning reality as it is revealed to us.

Love not the World Sunday Evening – Lynn Haven COC – 06/25/06 FOCUS: 1. Exposing the seductive ideas the world presents us and envisioning reality as is revealed to us. FUNCTION: 1. To correct or remind of faulty thinking that can creep into our lives and affect our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World Is Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 2, 2008

Christmas message.

INTRODUCTION There are lights everywhere at Christmas. The tragedy is that most people are in darkness - spiritual darkness. But Christ has come to dispel it. He is the great Light of whom Isaiah spoke. 1. LIGHT IS PURE There are no impurities in it. The Lord Jesus Christ has no impurities. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

The Power To Change A World Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

There is a power to change the world of the cosmos that is shell-shocked and decaying because of all that is evil. The great news is that Jesus Christ has come into this world not only to take away the soul-sickness of men but also to bring the Kingdom of

The Power to Change a World ľ The eyes. They eyes tell it all. There is an entire world within every eye we look into. These amazing beings God has created, these humans, each represent for us an entire cosmos, a galaxy of potential beauty, of ability, of love, and creativity. As we gaze into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: *other

Becoming World Changers Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 24, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Introduction Fourth part in a series about the Kingdom of God. Again- work from the book of Ezra- Chap 4-10. Building God’s Kingdom requires faith. Today- faith means I believe Jesus died for my sins and I am going to heaven. The faith Christ inspires not only gets us to heaven when we die, but ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus: Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 30, 2007

This message is the second in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It focuses on Jesus’ statement, "I am the light of the world" and our desperate need for this light to shine on our darkness-filled lives.

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 2 – Light of the World NewSong Church – 07/29/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is There Any Good In This World?

Contributed by Davidson Goh on Aug 7, 2007

There is only one Good and he is God.

Is there any Good in this world? Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 Theme: Evangelistic – There is only one Good and he is God Prayer: Introduction: Today we are looking at the topic of “Is there any good in this world?” The assumption is that there is evil in this world – so there is a need for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational