Sermons on contemporary world: showing 301-315 of 160,869

What Muslims Believe Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This is the second in a post 911 series designed to help listeners understand the beliefs and motives behind the Twin Towers attacts.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting An Evil World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2019

Jesus shows how to Confront an Evil World through presenting 1) A Clear Message (Matthew 10:7), and confidence of 2) Confirming Credentials (Matthew 10:8)

Matthew 10:7-8 [7] And proclaim as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' [8] Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. (ESV) A common practice in warfare is psychological operations, or Psych. Ops. Key to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Denomination: Other

The Roots Of Islam Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This two-week series was given two weeks after 9-11, to inform about the nature of Islam.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 12 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 12 in our series exploring the foundational principles for a balanced and healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the world's influence.

“This World Is Not My Home” Supplementary notes to Part One Note: the following is intended to supplement the notes from the previous message with the same title “This world is not my home”. Included here is a basic outline of the message and addition notes added or revised. CPR is and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Broken For Humanity Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Mar 6, 2024

It is a reflection for Maundy Thursday on contemporary leadership.

Broken for Humanity Scripture: John 13:1-17 Introduction: It is a reflection for Maundy Thursday on contemporary leadership. Reflection Maundy Thursday marks a significant event in Christian tradition—the Last Supper, where Jesus washed his disciples' feet, demonstrating humility, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Other

Revelation 9: Trumpets Don’t Always Play Jazz Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 7, 2011

A contemporary study on Revelation, chapter 9

The book of REVELATION is an odd book when compared to the rest of the Bible. It is a warning for everyone, even though some will not be here to see these warnings unfold. It tells of things to come that were seen in a vision nearly 2,000 years ago. And it describes some things the writer had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

Revelation 8: What Is Hot,, Wet, Bright, And Dark?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 7, 2011

A contemporary study of the book of Revelation 8

We all like riddles, don’t we? Here are a couple of riddles for you; can you solve them? “I have no eyes and I have no legs, but I move the earth. Who am I? I am an earthworm.” Here is another. “I can run, but cannot walk. I have a mouth, bu cannot talk. I have a bed, but I never sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2016

Christ was crucified and raised from the dead to deliver a people for His Name into His eternal Kingdom.

In the midst of darkness, God’s glory blazes. When evil appears to triumph, grace prevails. When dark denizens of this fallen world convince themselves they have defeated grace, righteousness conquers. These themes are written large in accounts provided of the brief hours leading to the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In An Uncertain World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2018

The Christian knows intuitively that he/she belongs to God and that the world about them is under the sway of the evil one. The message explores some of the parameters of this knowledge.

“We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” [1] The New York Stock Exchange hits a new high every week, sometimes even breaking previous trading records several times in a week. Investor exuberance does make some potential traders nervous; they wonder ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Following Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2014

A sermon that challenges the contemporary notion of discipleship.

"Three Laws of Discipleship" Pt. 3 -- Following Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the third aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall two weeks ago when we started this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Grinch

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 7, 2000

A Contemporary approach to a timeless truth of Christmas

Everyone who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot…But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did not! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t asl wju. No one inquired the reason. It could be his head wasn’t screwed on just right. It could be, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Victorious Life

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A contemporary service message on Victorious Living

Judges 7:1-7 – The Victorious Life How would you define a victorious Christian Life? WFA Forgiven, Obedient, Faithful, Blessed, Strong, Resisting Sin… Why is it so many believers miss out on living a Victorious Life? How can we have a Victorious Life? Let’s look at a passage in Judges and see if ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Defend The Truth In A Compromising World

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2012

There was an catchy song ad for Burger King not too many years ago that went "have it your way, have it your way" That's what some churches have become....come on by and worship your way! Verse 4 says For the time will come when they will not endure soun

Defend the truth in a compromising world. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doc-trine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to them-selves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A Darker World Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 16, 2005

The is the second of a series that coincided with the release of the film "Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." It explores the question, "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born." I used the book by the same title written by D. James Kennedy and J

What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #2 – December 18 – “A world without Jesus would be a darker world” I read about how Japan celebrates Christmas, which has become a major event over there. They put up decorations, exchange presents, send ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A Hopeless World Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 21, 2005

This is the third and final sermon in a series that explores the question, "What if Jesus had never been born?" It uses themes from the book of the same title by D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe. We also had an original drama each week and video clip

What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #3 – December 25 – “A world without Jesus would be a hopeless world” What would the world be like without Christmas?” Without Christmas . . . 1. The fruitcake market would completely collapse. 2. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ