Sermons on Church Is Hope Of The World:

"Converted On A Cross!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2007

A sermon on the world’s perception of the church vs the authentic Jesus.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross!” (Many of the ideas for this sermon come from Everything Must Change by Brian Mclaren) By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn The Rock Band Jethro Tull has a song entitled Hymn 43 in which they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ, The Church, & Our World Today

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

God’s plan has never changed. He has commissioned the church to "…go into all the world & make disciples of all people, baptizing them in the name of the Father, & of the Son, & and the Holy Spirit."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Many of you grew up in a little town much like the one that I am going to describe to you now. It isn’t very different from many small towns even today. So travel back with me for a few moments to your Hometown, USA. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Changing The World Through A Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2008

Exposition of Acts 13:1-3 about the characteristics of the church that God used to change the history of the world through the mission and message of Jesus

Text: Acts 13:1-3, Title: God Changing the World Through a Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Recount a few of the world’s most amazing developments. This was a crucial time for the church: “This moment of prayer and fasting resulted in a missions movement that would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Supreme Task Of The Church Is The Evangelization Of The World

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 12, 2016

The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today.

The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today. Act 19:11 And God wrought special miracles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-12

‘a Serving Church In A Selfish World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 20, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 3: ‘A serving church in a selfish world’ – Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Serving others is sacrificial (vs 17-19) (2). Serving others is not self-centred (vs 21-25). (2). Serving others is demonstrated by Jesus (vs 26-28). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Late in his life Winston Churchill took a cruise on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Brethren

Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

Before The Foundation Of The World

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011

Eve was created solely from Adam - nothing else was added - Eve was not a composite. What was once a part of Adam’s body, without independent consciousness, became an extension of him as another life and together they became one flesh. Since the sai

“So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, ‘This is now bone of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The World Needs Now

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2003

Life in the community of Faith.

Gen. 1:26-27 GE 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." GE 1:27 So God created man in his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Study Of Entering The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of Entering The Church

The Study Of Entering The Church John 3:3 (KJV) 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. In our studies so far, we have seen the importance of the church. The Bible teaches that Christ died for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Foursquare

The Study Of The Worship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Worship Of The Church

The Study Of The Worship Of The Church John 4:24 (KJV) 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. The church is made up of the saved. Its purpose is to worship and serve God through Jesus Christ. Paul said, "And whatever you do in word or deed, do ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Foursquare

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2007

IN the aftermath of the VA Tech massacre, we need to respond by allowing the world a "Glimpse of the Love of God" through us, the church.

“WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW” 1 John 4:7-12 The 1960’s were tumultuous at best. A lot of the cultural seeds planted in the 60’s are being harvested today. This past week we have been shocked into disbelief at the gunning down of 30+ college students who, without warning, through no fault of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, A Living Hope

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2020

Facing a world in crisis

Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 1 Peter 1:3-9 Faith, A Living Hope Where is your hope in times of dire circumstances? We are trying to hold onto that hope as we struggle to be faithful and obedient to God and obey the laws and instructions of legal authorities governing our society. If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 5:6-7, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:17, James 1:3, Psalm 30:5, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The World Or Of The World?

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

Just doing Christian stuff won’t keep you from being like the world and it certainly won’t change this world.

In the World or Of the World? 1. Introduction a. I asked myself several hard questions this week. The answers I gave were not very reassuring. Let me share with you those questions and the answers I arrived at. i. How am I different from the unbelieving world in which I live, how am I different ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Next Great Event In World History

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 31, 2013

The Rapture will initiate the greatest change in the history of the world.

June 2, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Subject: The Rapture Title: The Next Great Event in World History I believe this is God's Word… I believe it is for me… I accept it as mine… And I appropriate it to my life today… Matthew 24 1Jesus left the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Mike Furches on Aug 26, 2005

The story of Joshua and Caleb, hope for the church when times are tough and difficult.

United at the Cross Community Church Sunday August 21, 2005 ¡V Pastor Mike Furches Hope for the Future Scripture: Numbers 13, Attention Focus: Bobby Bouche: ¡§You can do it!¡¨ Story: Last months, getting back the vision of UAC, times of prayer, development of relationships, reaching the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite