Sermons on Be Not Worldly:

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 22, 2006

This message is concerned with trying to eliminate worldly ideas, practices, and goals in churches and in individual believers.

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church" Text-Romans 1:1-17 Sermon by-Rev. Danny Moss dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- The word "world" is used many times in the Bible. It is the Greek word "kosmos," which means "an orderly arrangement of things." -sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Savior

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Dec 17, 2004

The focus on worldly things during the Christmas season has hidden the true reason for the season.

THE FORGOTTEN SAVIOR SW11.28.04am Psalm 106:13-31 INTRO: Friday was the first shopping day after Thanksgiving and is know as “Black Friday”. 1. I’ll confess that I did go shopping yesterday in one store, a book store. (1. It was crowded but I was able to buy a bargain - If you bought two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

What About Hell

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 28, 2008

Looks at the spiritual realities versus worldly realities - and answers the question ’is there a literal hell?’

What about hell? Eternal Realities (2nd Co. 4:16-18) Good morning. Do you believe in a literal hell? An American survey revealed that just one-half of 1% expects to go to Hell upon their death. Try to talk to someone about hell and the reply you get will not be positive. Jesus talked about hell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Peace" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Worldly peace never lasts, only the inner peace from our Lord is forever.

Someone once said: “Peace is the brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.” Isn’t that true whether we’re talking about world peace or inner peace? It seems like it never lasts, and when we have it, we tend to expect that it will only be a matter of time before its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Power Of Failure Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

Moses teaches us that apparent worldly failure can lead to tremendous spiritual victory!

The Power of Failure Exodus 2: 11- 3:1 1. Illus. of La Guardia • Most of us have at least heard of La Guardia airport in New York City. What you may not know it that it is named after Fiorello La Guardia, who was Mayor of that city back in the 1930’s. • On one occasion, he had implemented a new ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Display Godly Outward Appearance? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Many worldly people give importance for outward appearance but inward they are cunning filled with hypocrisy.

ome people Dress properly but their heart is evil and sinful. God is not so interested in what a person looks like outside but he looks what is their inside our heart but that doesn’t apply for justification of inappropriate clothes. Hos 4:6 says My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:10, 1 Timothy 2:9

Abc's Of Faith - Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 11, 2024

Awareness of Christianity begins when we realize worldly pursuits can never satisfy

Today we begin a new 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. So it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025

Divine mercy is of God. It cannot be purchased with money, obtained by good works or worldly wisdom.

TEXT: Romans 9:15-16 NLT "For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose. So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it." DIVINE MERCY IS OF GOD It is God's prerogative to show mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16, Matthew 5:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Potter And His Clay SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

Today, I want to talk about the beautiful analogy of God being the Potter and us being the clay. Sometimes, God needs to break our worldly vessels and reshape us for His purpose and glory. This process of transformation is necessary and beneficial for us as believers. Just like in the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Topics: Reform

Noah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage believers to emulate Noah's complete obedience to God, even in the face of worldly opposition.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:22, where we witness Noah's faithful obedience, God's unfailing guidance, and the challenge of living in an unbelieving world. Opening Scripture Reading – The Scripture reads, "Noah did everything just as God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:22

Topics: Noah, Genesis 6:22

Draw The Line Part Ii PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores making determined decisions, daring to defy worldly norms, and depending on divine direction.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. There's a sense of warmth and familiarity that fills this space, a testament to the unity and love that is born of our shared faith. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, bound by the cords of His redeeming love. The world ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Topics: Convictions

The Church Of Thyatira

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 19, 2021

As the Light of the World Jesus takes us out of darkness and worldliness. Darkness and worldliness does not come because we are the worst we can be; it comes because we are following the distraction of Satan who masquerades as an angel of light.

Message John 8:12 I Am The Light of the World When Jesus describes Himself as The Light we can quickly understand the significance of the metaphor. Light gives direction. Light pierces the darkness. Light takes away fear, uncertainty, and hesitancy. Light reveals truth. We get the metaphor. Those ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Mark. Worldly Wealth But Spiritual Bankruptcy. Esau's Family Genesis 36

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 23, 2024

Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of his grandfather Abraham. But Esau missed the mark. While he had worldly wealth, he was spiritually bankrupt.

2024.09.22.Sermon Notes. Genesis 36. Esau’s Tribes. Missing the Mark. Worldly wealth but Spiritually bankrupt. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Esau was angry because Jacob had received his father’s blessing. But Esau’s family and great possessions prove he received a blessing as a descendant of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 36:1-43, Malachi 1:2-3, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 3:10-13, Isaiah 43:1, Mark 8:36, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Revelation 3:17, Luke 12:16-21, Matthew 6:33, 2 Chronicles 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wake Up Call For Preachers And Believers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 9, 2024

This sermon exposes the dangers of worldliness, the consequences of neglecting true salvation preaching, and the transformative power of genuine salvation.

Many claim to be Christians, but their lives reveal a different story. This sermon exposes the dangers of worldliness, the consequences of neglecting true salvation preaching, and the transformative power of genuine salvation. The Deception of Worldliness 1. Conforming to the World (Romans 12:2): ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 7:21-23