Sermons on A Hostile World:

Kneeling Down In The Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 1, 2005

The habit of private prayer will help us have a Godly life in an Ungodly world. In prayer, we 1) Kneel under God to withstand the ungods; 2) Kneel in private to stand in public; 3) Kneel heavenward to walk earthbound. The intent of this message is to enco

vacMidway - Aug. 28, 2005 1) {Tell the story} 1a) {Open illustration – start with a clip of our Summer Sport Tournament } You remember this basketball game. One minute left, we lead by 8 points, then lost the game because the other side start pulling technical fouls and we couldn’t score enough ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Being The Lighthouse In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

In the midst of the darkness of our society, Christians must be lighthouses to guide folks to safety.

Intro: I heard a supply plane pilot flying into New Orleans just after Katrina one night say "I’ve never seen this place so dark." I was also viewing a friend’s homemade video of Biloxi/Gulfport MS area, and amidst all the rubble, there stood the Old Biloxi Lighthouse! The contrasts were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In A Hope-Less World

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

“We can live forty days without food, eight days without water, four minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”....How do we understand and therefore respond to the kind of world we are living in today?

Our world is experiencing an uncertain time, a defining moment in the history of this planet. That is not an over dramatization of the events of the last month but rather a prophetic perspective of the years ahead. It seems summed up by the lament of a volunteer rescue worker in New York City, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The World Needs Now

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

A famous lyric from a 1965 Burt Bacharach song says, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of; what the world needs now is love, sweet love; No, not just for some, but for everyone.” Thirty-nin

What the World Needs Now A famous lyric from a 1965 Burt Bacharach song says, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of; what the world needs now is love, sweet love; No, not just for some, but for everyone.” Thirty-nine years later, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Wrong With The World?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006

1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian Church

God Responds To Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

In this series I break down Noah’s life into 4 parts. I began by looking at how evil the world was during his time and trying to apply that to our time.

God Responds to Evil in the World! If I was Satan Convince the world it is good What a great tactic Andrew Murray Result = a world full of evil (Video) The life of Noah Read Gen. 6:5-11 1. The World is Evil! I’m a good person- Ps. 14:1-3 God uses some very descriptive words in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's The World Coming To?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 29, 2005

We can make a difference in this world today.

WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? ACTS 10:34 - 44 1. INTRODUCTION You can’t have a conversation in England without talking about the weather – perfectly understandable when we seem to have all the seasons in one day – except for summer of course! Similarly it seems we can’t have a conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Changeless God For Changing World

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

God is God in the midst of crisis

Intro: someone said to me this week, it only takes a second for the world to change. This week the world changed for the Barrett family, the Reese family, our youth group, our church and this community. People have suffered significant loss, for some the world seems to be spinning out of control. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shout Heard "Round The World

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 18, 2006

Jesus died and rose on purpose to save us, and His salvation is already with us. The cross and the empty tomb are necessary for our forgiveness.

“The Shout Heard ‘Round the World: HE IS RISEN!” Acts 10:34-43 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Easter brings up life-and-death concerns. A Canadian scientist said, “I have only two questions to ask: One, has anyone ever defeated death? And two, did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Congregational

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Specific God In A World Of Options

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 13, 2006

We are the Burger King generation. We are used to being told to "have it your way." But if we are going to be saved or helped by the Lord, it will be in his way.

Day after day we are confronted with a vast array of options. So many options that it will make your head spin. A question as simple as, “How do you want your hamburger?” can be quite a challenge. According to Burger King, the home of the Whopper, there 1024 different ways for a customer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest In A Restless World Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 28, 2005

5th in series on restoring joy to life. Deals with the importance of resting & observing a holy day each week.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 5: Finding Rest in a Restless World For the past few weeks, we have been looking at reasons why so few Christians have joy in their lives. Jesus said He came to give us “abundant Lives,” and yet we see very few people living abundantly. The Devil has a plethora, an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 16, 2006

Have you ever wondered how much God loves you? Ever wondered why He loves you so much. Reread this most wonderful of verses and find how much God really loves the world.

For God So Loved the World John 3:16 A couple of weeks ago while I was on vacation I had the opportunity to visit in my old home church. The young pastor spoke from the passage in John’s Gospel where Jesus asks Peter three times, “Peter do you love me?” He challenged us in our love for God. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

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