Sermons on Contemporary World:

Abram's Word From God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Friends, there’s nothing in all of the possessions we have in this world can compare to the Word of God, because it can change your life forever.

Theme: Abram’s Word from God Text: Genesis 15: 1-6 Introduction A. In our text, God appeared and spoke to Abraham in a vision. Abraham had received a “word” from God that had revolutionized and had changed his life forever. The word he received from God was about his fear, future, and faith. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bible Without Trust Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 3, 2008

The world today has lead many people into a state of great illiteracy of the Bible. We should know our Bible and hold it close to our hearts.

A Bible without Trust 2 Timothy 3:16 1 Peter 1:23-25 Intro Since the beginning of time in the Garden of Eden, Satan has been attacking the Word of God, trying to lead people astray. Satan attacks the Word from the outside. He rises up people like Caesar to try to crush the Word. But he also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Greatness

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people SERVE YOU; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people YOU SERVE

The Key to Greatness – Pastor Rob Yanok I. The Big Idea: In the world, greatness is determined by how many people SERVE YOU; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people YOU SERVE. “There is no more noble occupation in the world, than to assist another human being and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To A Successful Christian Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2008

Rejecting the wisdom of the world means little if we fail to embrace the wisdom from above. James provides practical steps that will lead to success in the Christian life.

JAMES 4:5-10 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE “Do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, ‘He yearns jealously over the Spirit that he has made to dwell in us?’ But He gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’ Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2008

The biggest enemy we have in the church is not the Bible...It is fumbling, insensitive extremists who wave judgmental fingers and presume themselves to be the conscious of God for the world.

Between a rock and a hard place Meaning: To be forced to make a decision between two undesired options or as an another source puts it, “stuck between two opposing forces” (www.goenglish.com) Origin Gary Martin, author of Meanings and Origins provides us with the US origin of the phrase. He traced ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Comfort Of Certainties

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008

In spite of the uncertainties of our modern world, the child of God can be absolutely confident in, and certain of their relationship with Jesus Christ. This message explores those certainties.

The Comfort Of Certainties Text: 2 Tim.1: 12b; 3: 10-15 Intro: It almost goes without saying that we live in a world that is unstable and uncertain. Almost everything is in a constant state of turmoil and change. I guess uncertainty is just simply a part of life, and always will be, as long as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering In The Midst Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 25, 2008

Ministering in a corrupt world brings criticism. Jesus faced criticism from His FRIENDS, FOES and FAMILY. Learn how we should deal with criticism.

Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold (to arrest by force) of Him, for they said, "He is out of His mind (He’s crazy)." And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Holding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008

For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Trainer Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009

True life in the Holy Spirit means a life that is supernaturally empowered to live in this sin-infected world as weak people of flesh and yet victorious through the Spirit!

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Source of Spiritual Gifts) “THE TRAINER” (1 Cor. 12:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 21, 2009 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A New Hope--Act 3 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

God did not abandon his creation after the fall in the Garden and the flood, but rather initiated a covenant through Abraham that would one day save the world.

A New Hope—Act #3 Gen. 12:1-3 and various others 3KCOC 4/17/11 Intro: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Most of you have seen this (PP or Youtube of Star Wars Opening). I am sure that George Lucas must have had reasonable confidences that audiences would love his story, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good To Go

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2010

Funeral service for Alberta Perry Faulkner, the mainstay of the church's missions support efforts and a world traveler, nurse, teacher, Scout leader, senior citizen sponsor.

I had my car repaired not long ago. It took about as long to check out at the cashier’s desk as it did for the mechanics to do the work, because at the desk I had to sign several forms, initial a couple of others, present my credit card and sign the charge slip, and then wait for the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: 700 Years In The Making Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 5, 2011

In the gloomy times of life we need to remember that the Light of the World HAS come and that His kingdom is forever and a time will come when gloom will be gone for good.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Christmas: 700 years in the making Date: December 4, 2011 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Do you know what an APTRONYM is?  I don't remember covering this in ENGLISH class when I was in college  But one of the benefits of weekly sermon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel Of The Kingdom

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 14, 2010

The signs of the times are all around us – we are living in the last days. Our job is to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom into all the world, and then King Jesus will return.

THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM INTRO TO TOPIC: Is this the end of the world as we know it? Perhaps you’ve seen the apocalyptic movie “2012” and wonder if there’s any truth to it. Or you look the increase of natural disasters in the world and wonder if these are the signs of the times: • In January, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: *other

The Book Of Daniel

Contributed by Ciprian Luca on Jun 19, 2010

So we can learn to live as citizens of heaven and resident aliens, in God’s broken and beloved world. What does this look like?

Major Themes: Our Sovereign God, Servant Calling and Certain Hope I. Why Study the Book of Daniel? A: So we can learn to live as citizens of heaven and resident aliens, in God’s broken and beloved world. What does this look like? [Read Daniel 1:1-21] What do we see as the Book of Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal