Sermons on Cares Of This World:

The Decline And Fall Of A World Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys 1 Kings-2 Chronicles.

Wow! The journey on God’s Route 66 has been quite exciting so far. We have witnessed the creation of the world, got acquainted with the patriarchs, saw the hardships endured by the Israelites in the wilderness, watched as God delivered the Israelites into the Promised Land and witnessed a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2011

If Jesus is the Light of the World, how will that affect YOU?

Jesus the True Light - John 1. 1-14 Story: About 20 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test our ingenuity was this: You are in a plane flying over the desert ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2009

An adaptation of the Seder service: Jesus turns upside down all our common values: sorrow for slavery becomes sorrow for sin; common issues become community; and wandering becomes salvation, all through the Cross.

When great crowds gather in city streets, it is either for a celebration or for a revolution. Throngs do not come together without a purpose; they come together either to celebrate a great occasion or to agitate for what they want. They come to see evidence of a world turned upside down. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

72 Hours That Rocked The World Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 27, 2010

These 72 hours would change the world, spiritually, religious, and physically forever. Jesus did what only He could do, pay the price for all of our sins.

72 hours that Rocked the World Passion Chapters of the 4 Gospels We need to examine all four Gospels to see the entire Passion Week story. By doing this we see the complete story of what transpired in that last 72 hours. In these hours Jesus will change the world like only He can. These last ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Turned On Its Head

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013

The world sees a phrase like "you are just, O Lord" and "sinlessness" and thinks they are a foreign tongue. But we need to turn the world on its head so they can see the need for forgiveness, and its availability.

17th Sunday after Pentecost EF A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians 4: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, 3 eager to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Catholic

Purity In The Church, The World, And The Home Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

First Corinthians chapters 5-7 speak about purity, especially sexual purity in the Church, the world, and in the home.

Purity in the Church, the World, and the Home 1 Corinthians 5-7 INTRODUCTION: Today we’ll spend some time looking at chapters 5 – 7 of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church. On first read, these chapters may seem unrelated. Chapters 5 & 6 deal with guidelines for church ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Needs A Witness Of Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2015

Jesus solves our real problem first--sin.

Thursday of 13th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel At the birth of John the Baptist, his father–who had been speechless for nine months or so because of his lack of faith–broke out into song: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel. Toward the end of this prayer, he speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The World Has Gone Crazy

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 4, 2015

In changing what God has intended marriage to be, we are changing the fabric of society. God's word tells us not to be surprised by this and that we should be happy for the opportunity to respond to theses trials and tribulations.

The World Has Gone Crazy 1 Peter 4:12-16 (NLT) ( for an audio and visual of this sermon go to www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Back in 1995, there was a movie that starred Mel Gibson titled “Brave Heart”. It was about the beginning of the Scottish revolution in their quest for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living For God In A Secular World

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015

Daniel and his three Hebrew friends were thrust into the pagan environment of Babylon. How they served God in this pagan land is an example of how we can serve God in our secular culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A SECULAR WORLD Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction: Recent Supreme Court Rulings • List of Supreme Court Rulings • We live in a world driven by public opinion and public opinion does not always line up with what God’s word to us. Question: How do we hold biblical ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Candlelight Devotional - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2012

A brief Christmas Eve Candlelight Devotional. At the end I also have our program for our special Candlelight service.

The Light of the World Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Devotional December 24, 2012 INTRODUCTION The October 2001 edition of National Geographic had an article on the “Power of Light” with this quotation: Light reveals the world to us. Body and soul crave it. Light sets our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013

Did you see the Hollywood film of the same name? What lessons does it have for us this Advent?

There was a film out a few months back entitled “seeking a friend for the end of the world”. Now if like me you enjoy the cinema, you often get to watch apocalyptic motion pictures where an asteroid is about to crash into the earth or the volcanoes are going off, or the gulf stream ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

How In The World..did This Happen??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2014

Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think! Your miracle is just around the corner! That answer, that opportunity you've been looking for...is just literally moments away from coming up to you... Taping you on the shoulder and saying.."Here I Am

How in the World..Did This Happen?? John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus prays for his believers

Show video of John 17 John 17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patient Waiting In An Impatient World!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 22, 2014

In an increasingly impatient world it is essential for the believer to continue in prayer and wait patiently on the Lord, in spite of the tendency to the contrary! The world may be in a hurry but God is always on time! Wait on Him!

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The World Needs To Know

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The message of Jesus Christ needs to be taken to the world. They need no know that Jesus died for their sins, was raised from the dead, and that one day he will be coming back.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW Dorn Ridge & York Manor April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS DIED. 1.) When sin has been committed, the penalty of sin is always death. A.) Romans 6:23 B.) For every member of the human race God’s judgment decree of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ