Sermons on Conformed To The World:

What's Your World View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2017

We all look at the world through a certain lens. The lens that we use will cause us to see different things. Someone is always trying to provide us with their lens. We need to see the world and humanity as Christ sees them.

What’s Shaping Your World View 9/3/2017 Psalm 1:1-6 Mark 7:20-23 If I told you, because the Browns were undefeated the last three games so they will most likely win the Super bowl, what would your reaction be? Anybody thinking, wow that’s good to hear we have a great team? Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living For Christ In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 21, 2017

It is possible to live the Christian life and still live responsibly and fully in a world of diversity.

Living for Christ in a Postmodern World The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Matt. 22 : 15 – 22 We live in a confusing time indeed, a time when what is reality and truth are considered controversial, yet we follow a savior who is the way, the truth and the life” (John 14 : 6). There was a time when many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

A Shortened Time, A Passing World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2017

The reordering of our priorities in the face of an impending crisis.

A SHORTENED TIME, A PASSING WORLD. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. This is one of Paul’s ‘I say, not the Lord’ passages (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:25), meaning that he is not here directly quoting a word from Jesus. Not that his comments are uninspired, as some contend. The Apostle goes on to qualify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions For Living In A World Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 12, 2017

Living in an uncertain world requires planning and watchfulness

Matt. 25 : 1 – 13 Television programs have changed in our time. No more well-crafted production with professional actors and actresses, but you can have ordinary people become stars in what has been dubbed reality TV. And so we have the Big Brother Big Sister, Housewives of Atlanta, the Housewives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Godly In A Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2020

living in this life for Christ is impossible without Christ dwelling and empowering you.

Living Godly in an unholy world 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Good morning- Prayer- Father, this morning we desire to come to you with the hopes and promises of Jesus. We hope that you will be with us and guide us and lead us into worship and an intimate time of you speaking to our open hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2020

Today, we will see the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim and how it points to our ultimate deliverance from sin on the cross.

For Such a Time as This: The World Turns Upside Down Esther 9-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-13-2020 Review [Star Wars clip]. Luke’s cries of joy make sense when you understand that there was nothing that they could do to save themselves. It’s what happens when you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Overcome The World.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 1, 2023

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace.

I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD. John 16:25-33. JOHN 16:25a. “These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs.” Hitherto the Lord had spoken in “proverbs” or, as it is translated in John 10:6, ‘parables.’ Most recently He had used the parable of the woman in travail to demonstrate how the disciples’ ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Trust In A Skeptical World

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Oct 12, 2021

I believe one of the greatest issues facing our world today, to include the church, is the fact that trust has all but disappeared in relationships. I believe the book of Micah shows us the tragedy of a society where trust is absent; however, the book also shows us how to regain that which is lost.

In recent weeks I have been pondering a very important question: "What is the common denominator for understanding healthy relationships? We could postulate many words (e.g., friendship, tolerance, respect, appreciation, etc.). I then contemplated, what happens if trust is absent in a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Still Loves The World Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 22, 2016

Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. The simple truth is yes He does and He has gone to great lengths to demonstrate His love to all humanity.

God still loves the world Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. The simple truth is yes He does and He has gone to great lengths to demonstrate His love to all humanity. He did this by living among us in the person of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus we were given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supreme Offering Of Christ To The World!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 25, 2016

7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said,

The Supreme Offering of Christ To the World! We want to look at 7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-8

Thorny Ground - The Cares Of This World Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower – 7 “Thorny Ground: The Cares of This World” Luke 8:11-14 “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Jesus, Or Follow The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 4, 2015

The focus of our discipleship is on our relationship to Jesus. To be worthy of Christ we are to put him first in all family relations. To be worthy of Christ we are to take up our cross and identify with him.

An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, “Stop! Acts 2:38 (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Anglican

The Number 1 Issue In The World

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015

What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Number One Issue In The World By Dr. James O. Davis What is the number one issue in the world today? Is it abortion, safe sex, homosexuality, or AIDS? Is it terrorism, ISIS or war? I submit the number one issue in the world is what we are going to do with the Lord Jesus Christ. On July ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Godly In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Is it possible to live a “G-rated” life (godly) in a “R-rated” society (raunchy)?

Living Godly In An Ungodly World Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Is it possible to live a “G-rated” life (godly) in a “R-rated” society (raunchy)? Listen to Paul’s words. Again in v.17, he calls us to walk (live). See 4:1. The Gentiles came from a pagan background. They brought with them into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 18, 2021

This sermon is part of the Defining Jesus series about the "I AM" statements of Christ

IDENTIFYING JESUS I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 8:12 (NIV) When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." INTRODUCTION: OUR PASSAGE TODAY INCLUDES THE SECOND OF THE “I AM” ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist