Sermons on Contemporary World:

Compassion For A Lost And Dying World (Shorter Version) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2014

There's a difference between pity & compassion. Pity is a mere emotion; compassion compels action. God wants us to exhibit this true compassion, the same kind He had for a lost and dying world, which compels us to DO something for the lost.

Compassion for a Lost and Dying World (Shorter version) Missions Series Chuck Sligh October 12, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Conquers The World (May 6, 2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 3, 2021

The Gospel is not about a competition. The Gospel is about becoming victorious over the things that hinder God’s plans---God’s will for our lives and our roles in winning others to Jesus Christ!

LOVE THAT CONQUERS THE WORLD Text: I John 5:1 - 6 1 John 5:1-6  (ESV) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.  (2)  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In Two Worlds (Easter Sunday 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Colossians 3:1 - 4 tells believers about how we live in two worlds because we are new creatures in Christ in the here and now who are not hindered by earthly things because we set our minds on the things above.

LIVING IN TWO WORLDS Text: Colossians 3:1-4 Phillips Brooks, the clergy man, former Bishop in the Episcopal Church and author of the Christmas hymn “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” also had something important to say about Easter. “The great Easter truth is not that we are to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

“a Vision That Changed The World” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him. They were to be His people, His witnesses and His missionaries to the rest of the world. But somewhere along the way they forgot their purpose and began to create barriers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

"god With Us: The Light Of The World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2020

A sermon about light, darkness and the eternal Word.

“God with Us, The Light of the World” John 1:1-14 Do you know that within our solar system we are the 4th largest planet? 93 million miles away from us is our star—the sun. The sun is a pretty big star but it is no-where near as big as some of the other stars we know about. One such star is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Faithfulness In A Parallel World Stewards Of Gods Blessings.

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 28, 2020

We are stewards of what the Lord gives us. Some don't see that and feel free to keep and spend all of what they have as they see fit. Others understand stewardship, and are faithful to the Lord with what they have. There are 2 world views co existing at the same time.

Today we will start a 2 part series on “ Faithfulness in a parallel world.” This morning we will discuss: Faithfulness in a Parallel World - In our Giving • The Who, How, Why and What of Gods plan for us and what He has given us. Next Sunday: Faithfulness in a parallel Word – Gods Image ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Prays (Week 3 Of 4): In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2021

By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are warned about compromises. By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are challenged to live in the Truth.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 3 OF 4): IN THE WORLD John 17:13-19 #JesusPrays RAFT STORY PART 1 Come listen to my story about a young man named Jed. Jed wanted to set off on his own and wanted to see what kind of man he was going to be because he was about to move out of his parent’s house and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outline For The First World War-And It Was In The Bible!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 4, 2021

This is a "talking paper" type of outline for Genesis 14, a description of what could be called the truly First World War!

Introduction: The holiday we call Veterans’ Day was originally called Armistice Day, in honor of the cease-fire that ended World War I. That conflict had other names, such as “the Great War”, the “War to End All Wars”, and even “the 1914-18 war”. Certainly it was one of the worst times of war in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: A Strange Way To Save The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 23, 2021

When it was God's turn to save the world, He didn't do like the Marvel Comic superheroes would do it - with super powers and force. Instead, God saved the world through the humility, gentleness, love, and forgiveness of His Son, Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY: A STRANGE WAY TO SAVE THE WORLD! JOHN 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 6th grade S.S. class discussed how old Isaac was when he was sacrificed. 2. One boy confidently affirmed that he couldn’t have been more than 12 years old. 3. The teacher said, “What in the world or the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Mark 14:1-72

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023

John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Empowering Spirit Within And Confronting The External World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

To Christians, power is the means to fulfil a divine mission. We are meant to be salt and light, agents of change in the world, guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Empowering Spirit Within and Confronting the External World Introduction What is the essence of power? Is it the relentless force of a river, at once life-giving and potentially destructive? Or the formidable energy of atoms, capable of both creation and devastation? Power may manifest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 3:23-24, 1 John 4:2, 1 John 4:3, 1 John 4:1, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cross-Shaped Life In A Me First World

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 17, 2025

In a world that screams for your rights, the cross calls you to lay them down for the sake of others

- I have a confession to make. For a significant portion of my adult life, I was a devout member of a very strict, very demanding religion. It had its own rituals, its own moral code, and its own unforgivable sins. I’m talking, of course, about the religion of the Incredibly, Spotlessly Clean Car. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marriage, Divorce And Cohabitation In Today’s World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025

Marriage is God’s sacred design, created for companionship, covenant, and Christlike love. In a generation that is redefining marriage and rejecting biblical values, believers must uphold the truth.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND COHABITATION IN TODAY’S WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 19:4-9, Hebrews 13:4 Supporting Texts: Genesis 2:18–25, Malachi 2:14-16, 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Ephesians 5:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Marriage, as ordained by God, is a holy covenant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-9, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Humans Still Matter In An Ai World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 1, 2025

Humans still matter in an AI world because only we bear God’s image—capable of love, wisdom, and purpose that no machine can ever replicate.

Introduction Brothers and sisters, we are living in an extraordinary time. Machines can now think, speak, and even create. Artificial Intelligence — or AI — can write stories, diagnose diseases, drive cars, and translate languages. Some even wonder: Will AI replace us? Do humans still matter? But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Room In The World: The King Of The Universe Enters In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025

The birth of Christ reveals a God who enters the world in humility and obscurity to fulfill prophecy, accomplish salvation, and inaugurate a kingdom the world still cannot comprehend.

NO ROOM IN THE WORLD: THE KING ENTERS IN OBSCURITY November 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:1-7 Church, this morning we’re coming back to one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture — Luke 2:1–7 — but I want you to hear it without the background noise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren