Sermons on Contemporary World:

Strangers In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2016

The passage that we will look at today is the beginning of 1 Peter 1 in which the Apostle Peter calls us all strange. Do you believe that?! The Apostle Peter calls those of us who are believers “strange.”

“STRANGERS IN THE WORLD” 1 PETER 1:1-13 STRANGE THINGS HUMANS DO …olsonnd.com/weird-things-humans-do/ I was thinking about our passage today, and I got to thinking about the word “strange.” The word “strange” to me means odd and unexpected or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World To Come

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013

To show that we need to practice here on earth our rulership so we become experts ruling and reigning in New Earth with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for New Heavens and New Earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to practice here on earth our rulership so we become experts ruling and reigning in New Earth with GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:5 (Amplified Bible) 2:5 For it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Into All The World

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2013

God wants us to do things His way

Into all the World Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction This morning’s passage is often called the “Great Commission”. All of the Gospels have a Commission although there is some variance of how it is worded. As a good teacher, Jesus would have repeated the Commission at various times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Field Is The World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

There is no separating out, until the harvest.

THE FIELD IS THE WORLD. Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43. The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43). One modern preacher applies this passage to the heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

The source of our light is found in Jesus Himself.

THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD. John 8:12. On the last day of the feast of Tabernacles some water from the Pool of Siloam had been poured out in the vicinity of the altar in the Temple. Jesus had made His appeal for the spiritually thirsty to come to Him and quench their thirst with living water (John ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For All The World

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 12, 2015

Let the fire that is the fire of the Holy Spirit burn in you in such a way that the flames of love for the lost compel you to tell the story that “He’s still in the Fire” that our God is a consuming fire who saves souls from the fires of hell

Message: Our “God is a consuming fire” Deuteronomy 4:23-24 KJV 23 Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves an idol in the form of anything the LORD your God has forbidden. 24 For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of This World

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Easter 7 (b) Christ has brought us out of the way of the world and into His kingdom. We are reassured that the Lord is protecting us from every evil, even though it rages around us, and even comes against us.

John 17:11-19 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Out of this world” It seemed like any other night. They were settled into their seats, and on their way. One was the dean of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19, Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The War Of The Worlds

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 6, 2011

A Communion meditation: In the "War of the Worlds" resurrection is a weapon.

WAR OF THE WORLDS Revelation 15:1 – 16:20 Big Idea: A Communion meditation on the cosmic battle between God and evil which was won with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Supporting Scriptures: Psalm 89:8-18; Romans 6:1-13; Ephesians 6:10-13; 1 Peter 1:3 INTRO: >>Pastor Ken reads Rev. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy To The World

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Dec 10, 2011

A twice-daily spiritual examination can bring to yus the joy of Christ's revelation in his closeness to us.

Joy to the World We rejoice at our enlightenment, the coming of the Light to the world! The darkness that results from our lack of understanding is diminished. We come to see more and more of what has been a cloud of unknowing, the title of a 14th-century book on mysticism. This unknowing is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

As The World Turns

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 13, 2011

I want Jesus to turn your life around

ISAIAH 4 : 2 Jesus writes messages and if he doesn’t reveal them, it’s still from the Lord. The carnal man is involved in being the best. Man has taken credit for his wisdom, and stare those down who step up to the plate; and he claims to like the stars that look like those who stepped ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

End Of The World? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 4, 2012

Is the end of the world really coming and how do we handle it?

Based on the calendar we use, in a few hours we will be celebrating the end of a year and welcoming a new one! Now, according to the Mayan Calendar, what is supposed to happen in our year 2012?? Do you really believe that the end of the world is supposed to happen sometime next year? You know, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changing The World

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2011

The speakers at the ReFRESH Conference (Sherwood Church, Albany, GA) spoke to this scripture until it birthed in me the finding of an answer. May it speak to & through you.

Changing the World Isaiah 6:1-13 * Have you ever given any real thought to what it might take to change this world? (I.E. country, community, church) * Most people would suggest legislation, delegation, and even litigation, but none of these will work. Do you know why? Simply put, it has to do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Light Of The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 6, 2012

As the Synod Fathers gather to begin the year of faith, we consider the role of the Church as she takes up the mission of Christ to bring together all the people of the world in praise and obedience.

October 8, 2012 Monday of 27th Week in Course Vatican II As we begin the year of faith this week, I feel called to begin a new sermon series, setting for my theme the Holy Father’s admonition to return to the Documents of Vatican Council II. The Fathers of the Church were particularly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

The World In The Church

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012

This church instead of impacting the world the world had an impact on it. Sadly to say this appears to be much like today.

The World in the Church Revelation 2:12-17 We are about to study the third Church in which the Lord writes. The Church of Ephesus was challenged to fall in love with Him again and the Church of Smyrna was praise for their faithful in the mist of persecution. They were poor by the world’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome The World! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 18, 2012

As we obey the two great commands we overcome the world. Living for God, serving all people.

Overcome the World! How deep the Fathers love for us! (Stuart Townend) How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-12, Luke 10:27, 1 John 3:24, 2 Timothy 1:8, Romans 8:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army