Sermons on Contemporary Christendom:

The Emptiness Of The Potterworld & The Abundance Of Cana

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Sep 21, 2002

The sermon is a reflection to a European audience on John 2:1-11. The sermon makes a contrast between the emptiness of the contemporary world and the fullness of the presence of Jesus.

THE EMPTINESS OF THE POTTERWORLD & THE ABUNDANCE OF CANA St. Margaret’s Church Moshi, Tanzania 27.01.2002 Readings: 1Kings 17: 8-16 & John 2:1-11 Emptiness Of The Potterworld One of my New Year resolutions was to read Harry Potter - Book 1. I am proud to say that iit didn’t take me too long ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Realized Christianity Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004

With a great sense of urgency, and a deep and abiding faith, the first century church grew and developed quickly. The same resources must be utilized by the contemporary church.

A friend of mine, Brett Kays, some time back noticed some things that are true of scenes in almost every movie or TV show. If you determined reality according to the way Hollywood defined it, you could be very confused. According to Hollywood: • All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47, Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Positive Changes In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

A contemporary message on how we can change our lives from negative to the positive by grasping hold of the truth that we are a "new creation" in Christ!

Making a Fresh Start Series Making Positive Changes in Our Lives (I am a big John Maxwell fan. His books and seminars have provided me with a lot of the philosophies contained in this message along with inspiration from successful people that have mentored me in life. I have tried to give proper ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-17

Beyond Identity Theft

Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008

Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

An Upside Down Life Series

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Aug 19, 2006

Meet Matthew who gives an in-person account of his life-transforming meeting with Jesus, aiming at a young adult audience in contemporary London.

An upside-down life Transforming friendships: Matthew Luke 5 vv 27-32 Good morning, Twickenham. Thank you for inviting me. My name is Matthew, though some call me Levi as I am from that tribe. I am here to tell you my story. One morning my life changed. It started like any other day. I woke up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

Pornography! What’s The Big Deal?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2009

God calls his people to be pure. We cannot succumb to the allure of contemporary culture, approving what is done in society if we will honour the Lord.

“I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I gaze at a virgin? What would be my portion from God above and my heritage from the Almighty on high? Is not calamity for the unrighteous, and disaster for the workers of iniquity? Does not he see my ways and number all my steps? “If I ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful For Our Elder Brothers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2017

A plea for Christians to turn from anti-Semitism and to love Israel for Christ's sake.

“I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel? ‘Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Questions For The Sleeping

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gold Medal Winners Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 30, 2004

The Olympics dated back to the days of the New Testament, the Apostle Paul spoke of running, wrestling and boxing. We can apply this to our contemporary lives as well.

The long journey of the Olympic Games began more than 2,700 years ago. Records of Olympic history show that the ancient Olympic Games were held in Greece as early as in 776 BC. It was then that the basis of the Olympic Movement began to evolve into a philosophy of life: exalting and combining ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 7, 2005

Are you the type of person who learns things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was a slow learner. Contemporary sermon with solid practical outline. Use it in series.

Nebuchadnezzar: Learning the hard way Daniel Ch. 4 Intro: Have you ever wondered why some people choose to learn things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was that type of person. Nothing came easy for him. He was a perpetural slow learner when it came to spirituality. If given the choice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

The Miracles Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 27, 2024

The Bible documents around 37 miracles performed by Jesus. In this series, Dr. Vorce will explore several of these miracles, aiming to communicate their relevance for the contemporary church today.

John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35 Introduction An introduction to the study of "The Miracles of Jesus" highlights several key points: 1. A miracle is defined as an extraordinary act where God breaks His usual pattern of continuous activity in the world. 2. Not all miracles are from God; some are ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gospel Of "nice" Will Be The Death Of You

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2019

The Gospel of Christ calls us to live boldly, not safely. God calls His people to stand firm in this holy Faith rather than seeking to make people like them.

“Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When A Church Makes God Sick Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2018

Tepid Faith is condemned by Holy God. The Risen Saviour calls us to hot faith that impels us to glorify His Name.

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Citizen Of An Unseen Country

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 8, 2017

How we live reveals our understanding of who we are. As citizens of Heaven, Christians exhibit defined characteristics.

“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Almost Christian

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006

A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist