Sermons on A Sick World:

World Missions

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus told us to "go into all the world", however everyone must do their part. Here are four componets of world missions.

Missions Matthew 28:18-20 We are told to reach the world for Christ. Win them Baptize them Teach them. Missions involve four components. I. Somebody has to go. -Where? -Into all the world -Next door -Across the street -In the work place -In school -Our city, state, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of The World Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 17, 2005

Jesus bore the full weight of our sin so we will never have to.

I. After His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, not as the Warrior King they wanted and were expecting, but as the Lamb of God, Jesus now moves deliberately to His destiny with His death on the Cross on Friday. Even though He knew what was going to happen to Him this week, as He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

Jesus’ death and resurrection represents a D-Day for Christians, even if V-Day is still a little while off.

“Overcoming the World” John 16: 16 – 33 Introduction: D-Day and V-Day 1. How many people here recognize this date: June 6, 1944? On June 6, 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty armada crossed a narrow strip of sea from England to Normandy, France, and cracked the Nazi grip on western ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 22, 2006

How do you treat the gift that God gave you?

LUKE 2:4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.6And so it was, that, while they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian And The World

Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006

A message warning of the dangers of compromise with the world.

The Christian And The World II Cor. 6:14-17 The primary problem for many Christians could be in the difficulty encountered in being all they know they should be for the Lord. In having the sort of separated life that Paul talks about here and in Romans 12:1-3. If a Christian is not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Frienship With The World Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 11, 2007

A look at the unhealthy relationship between Judah and his friend Hirah.

The Unequal Yoke Friendship With The World Aim: To show how our relationships with the unsaved must be tempered by our understanding of biblical Salvation. Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 & 1 Corinthians 15:33 Introduction: Last Sunday morning we began a new series on the unequal yoke. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of This World!

Contributed by Kevin Hayes on Jan 18, 2007

God wants us to recieve his refining fire to grow within us until the carnal, frail and shakable things of humanity are burned away with only his will remaining

The Fire of this world! While on the one hand fire calls to mind scenes of danger and death, pain and some associate it with eternal suffering. On the other hand fire signifies the life, vitality, passion, even the tenderest of feelings are called forth by a burning love of God. And so we speak ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church In The World Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006

The Church in the world is to posses certain characteristics in order to be effective in the world and fulfill the eternal purpose of God. Part #2

“The Church in the World” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The second phase of the metamorphosis is the maturation phase it is the phase where action happens. It is in this phase that growth happens. Understand that when we say growth we are not talking about numbers, but character. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Apostolic

The Judgment Of The World

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jun 3, 2006

An exposition of Isaiah 24

The judgment of the world Isaiah 24 Scripture reading: Genesis 6:1-8; 7:11-23; 8:12-22. How many of you have seen or heard of the following movies? Armageddon, Deep Impact, The day after tomorrow. What are these movies about? The end of the world! Dozens of movies and hundreds of books have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lights Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2006

Jesus taught of the POWER of the light, the PLACES of the light, the PUTTING OUT of the light, and the PURPOSE of the light. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Lights of the World Matthew 5:14-16 Ye ARE the light of the world…Ye ARE the salt of the earth. In the original language these statements are in an emphatic tense, meaning it would not be wrong at all to say “you and you alone are…” [meaning Christians] The beatitudes were all about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

'meeting The World.' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006

Here we have the fifth in the series of firm foundations ’Meeting the world’ loooking at Christian basics this one focuses on mission.

Meeting the world is mission. Col. 4;2-6. Have you ever picked up one of those children’s books where’s Wally? Where you have to find Wally in amongst the crowds.... As Christians we can be a little bit like Wally so difficult to find in the world in which God has put us! Making little impact on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Strangers In This World

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 6, 2006

This world is not my home, I’m just a-passing through

INTRODUCTION -Science Fiction & Fantasy’s Popularity -This world is full of aliens -I Peter 1:13-21 -Key verse 17 -We, the believers in Christ, are the aliens -We’re only visitors here on this planet I. Strangers Think Strangely. I Peter 1:13 -What you think about shows where your home is A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Show The World

Contributed by Alan Rosenaur on May 24, 2005

In John 3:1-2, the apostle tells his readers that the world doesn’t know them, and therefore they won’t recognize the God they believe in. Based upon this, we as the body of Christ need to realize and not be suprised that when we share the gospel, it is o

The Problem At Hand- The Challenge of the Great Commission Great Commission- We are all familiar with the great commission given by Jesus of Nazareth in the gospel of Matthew before his ascension. It is to go into the world to proclaim and circulate the good news, baptizing the new believers into ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Light destroys the negative.

The Light of the World John 1:1-14 Christmas Eve 2004 (Begin message by using flash from camera as introduction.) Christmas time always brings lots of photographs. There are pictures of the children opening the packages, pictures of family and friends at office parties and family reunions. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Love For This World Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 16, 2005

Part 4 in a study through the book of 1 John...

“Love for This World” Text: 1 John 2:12-17 Last weeks message the writer John, focused on those that said they loved God but hated their brother. We looked three reasons why Christians should love one another: 1. God has commanded us to love 1 John 2:7-11 2. We have been born of God and God’s love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist