Sermons on Contemporary World:

Vision Of Another World Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Feb 17, 2010

A message presented at Urbana 2009 describing the light of Christ that shows us His perspective on ourselves, others, and things eternal.

1. Intro: My Life Would Forever Be Changed: * The wood floor crackled & popped like Rice Crispies. My back warmed as the spring sun invaded our home-pouring in through those leaded glass windows after a long, dark winter. * I thumbed the new book my dad had given me for my 9th birthday with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: *other

Living In Two Worlds Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2010

In order to live as citizens of heaven on this earth, we must give back to the government the things that belong to it (i.e., taxes), and give ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord, knowing Him and loving Him with the totality of our being.

In the summer of 2004, Warren Beamer, a missionary from San Antonio, Texas, visited an orphanage in Nigeria. Beamer was startled when one of the children at the orphanage spoke to him with a southern accent. The girl quickly shared that she was from Houston, Texas. To convince the missionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When The World Is On Fire!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2016

Peter spoke about three worlds, their connection to the coming of the Lord, and what kind of people we better be if we want to inherit the last world.

WHEN THE WORLD IS ON FIRE! 2 Pet. 3:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FERTILITY PRAYER 1. A Pastor standing at the church’s door welcomed a lady who’d been raised there and was now married. “Hi Kathryn! It’s nice to see you’re married. How many children do you have?" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Worlds Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

I live as an exile in this world because God elected me, not because God rejected me

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 15, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST made me light of this world and a city full of light.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the Light of the world? Yes. JESUS is the Original Light but He made me one because He will go with the FATHER. John 14:12 (Amplified Bible) I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World Is Against You Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Sermon adapting Little Red Riding Hood to talk about the power Christians have in overcoming the world which is against us.

THE WORLD IS AGAINST YOU 1 JOHN 4:1-7 #GreaterIsHe THE STORY… Little Red Riding Hood (p) Once upon a time there was a little girl; we’ll call her Little Red Riding Hood, who was heading to her grandmother’s house to make muffins. Little Red and her grandmother both loved fresh ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our World Is Changed Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 7, 2011

When heaven comes down one last time our world is changed forever.

“When Heaven Comes Down…Our World Is Changed” Rev. 21:1-5 Christmas is over. Weeks, if not months, of advertising, shopping, planning, and anticipation have come to an end. What’s left is cleaning up, catching up, and – for some – paying up. Within a few short ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Before The Foundation Of The World

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011

Eve was created solely from Adam - nothing else was added - Eve was not a composite. What was once a part of Adam’s body, without independent consciousness, became an extension of him as another life and together they became one flesh. Since the sai

“So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, ‘This is now bone of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Debt To The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 14, 2011

This message explains the Chrisitan's debt of sharing the Gospel with an unbelieving world.

ROMANS 1: 14-15 OUR DEBT TO THE WORLD [Psalm 116:1-19] In Psalm 116 (1-2) the Psalmist says "I love the Lord, because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live." Then for the next seventeen verses he recounts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Change The World

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Feb 18, 2011

This is a sermon that challenges a church to change the world around them, that God desires to give us a "Word for the weary"

Isa 50:4 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. NIV There are weary people in our community that need a word that sustains. A word that gives them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4

Denomination: *other

Falling In Love With The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 26, 2011

This sermon looks at the lure of the world to win our hearts and the damage that is caused when we respond. Samson is a key figure that is discussed.

Falling In Love Again—Loving The World 2/20/2011 Judges 15:19-20 1 John 2:15-17 We are in our final message on “Falling In Love Again.” I began with “Loving The Saints,” Pastor Kellie with “Loving The Lord”, Pastor Toby with “Loving ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The World Was Won Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011

By studying how the church in Acts won so many souls the church today can learn how to be faithful and fruitful in our mission.

* The primary task of the church must be to carry on the work that Christ began. * His work = Luke 19:10 * Of all the "work" the church does, evangelism (reaching the world with the gospel) is the only duty of the church that cannot be better done in heaven! * The church in Acts understood their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Cradle That Rocked The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 15, 2011

A classic sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection on the importance of the birth of Jesus Christ and His necessary pre-eminence as a result.

Introduction Find God’s Word, and turn to Colossians chapter 1. And, in a moment, we’re going to begin reading in verse 15. And, because it is an extended passage, we’re going to break in, into the middle of a sentence—Colossians chapter 1. John Blanchard has estimated ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Door To Another World Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Simplicity - "I am" 2. Exclusion - "By Me" 3. Inclusion - "If any man" 4. Condition - "Enter In" 5. Certainty - "Shall Be Saved" 6. Liberty - "Go In And Out" 7. Provision - "Find Pasture"

- Camera – The eyes to the world bring it into your home + Walt Disney did it best over 30 years with various name changes > Disneyland, > Walt Disney Presents, > Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, > Wonderful World of Disney, > Disney's Wonderful World, > The Magical World of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

While The World Slept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

Alerted that something was happening by the words of an angelic host, the shepherds hurry to see their savior. While everyone else slept, the shepherds beheld the powerful work of God. Like the shepherds, Christians, with the eyes fo faith, see God's pres

Luke 2:15-21 “While the World Slept” INTRODUCTION Before the advent of Facebook, a couple would announce the birth of their child by sending small “It’s a boy!” “It’s a girl!” cards to their friends and family. The couple didn’t want the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-31

Denomination: Lutheran