Sermons on Contemporary World:

How We Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 16 Passage: 1 John 4:1-6 Title: How we Overcome the World Focus: Brotherly Love INTRODUCTION: So far in this epistle, John has given us five answers to questions that all Christians ask: 1. Question: What should be my relationship be with God? • 1 John 1:6 “If ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Valuable Things In The World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

A sermon on the Parables of the Lost Coin and Sheep

The Most Valuable Things in the World Luke 15:1-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The World Is A Mess, But God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

In the midst of the darkest time, when the world is at its bleakest, God calls us to be children of the Light and children of the Day. He calls us to be the Truth when all around us are lies. He calls us to be courage, when everyone cowers in fear.

Psalm 12 The World is a Mess. But God is With Us. Lies According to research, By age four, 90% of children have learned how to lie. According to a 2002 study, 60% of adults can’t have a ten minute conversation without lying at least once. 86% of us lie to our parents regularly, 75% of us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-7

Denomination: *other

The End Of The World In Chronological Sequence Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Examining the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment.

THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE ARE ON THE TABLE Part 1 PURPOSE: To examine the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment. I. INTRODUCTION: AN ANALYSIS OF EVENTS INFLUENCING PROPHECY. A. WHAT PIECES ARE ON THE TABLE? 1. The Berlin Wall fell on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Generous Church In A Stingy World Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

A Generous Church in a Stingy World – Week 4:- 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 1-9 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) • They gave generously (vs 1-2): • They gave sacrificially (vs 3a): • They gave voluntarily (vs 3b-4): • They gave whole-heartedly (vs 5): Example #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) • The Macedonians made a promise to give (vs 6) • The Macedonians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Changing Hearts, Changing Worlds Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016

The Holy Spirit knows well what is needed in every time and place.

Thursday of 11th Week in Course There’s a contrast between our two prophets–Jesus and Elijah–in today’s Scriptures. Elijah’s missionary method was pretty direct. When Israel defected from worshiping the true God, he called down a three-year drought. When he won ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Out Of The Salt Shaker & Into The World!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2016

Our response to criticism by the world is to withdraw into our Christian subculture: Christian radio, colleges, books, TV, church, etc. Jesus tells us we must be the Salt of the Earth. What does that mean?

OUT OF THE SALT SHAKER & INTO THE WORLD! Matt. 5:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: QUITTING 1. A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow shovels approached him. 2. “Shovel your snow, Mister?” one of them asked. “Only two dollars!” 3. Puzzled, the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living And Thriving In God's World

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 30, 2016

Paul writes that we must be willing to change and adapt to the world that we live in if we are to be successful in being all that God wants us to be.

Living and Thriving In God's World (are we relevant) 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 (NLT) Intro: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's New World Order

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 6, 2017

I. God's New Age Has Arrived in Christ Jesus! - Jesus Resurrection inaugurated God's New Order II. Jesus Commissions Us to be His Witnesses - to be His Change Agents

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 (Call to Worship - Psalm 8) God's New World Order I. God's New Age Has Arrived in Christ Jesus! - Jesus Resurrection inaugurated God's New Order II. Jesus Commissions Us to be His Witnesses - to be His Change Agents INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is At Work In Our World! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2017

God works to: 1. enlighten us about what matters (vs. 1-3). 2. encourage our trust in Him (vs. 4-12). 3. enlist our witness for Him (vs. 12-15). 4. establish a life-changing relationship with Him (vs. 16-18).

God Is at Work in Our World! Acts 11:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 *Have you ever seen the Hand of God at work in your life? Most of us can say "absolutely yes!" And I hope you can too. God wants us to see His Hand at work in our world, and in today's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Physical Versus Spiritual Worlds? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 31, 2017

Was John's baptism from heaven or from human origin?

Before reading our passage this morning, let us remind ourselves of what we noted last week. We are to grow our faith in God and faith comes by hearing (reading and learning) the Word of God. Let us also note 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ—the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2017

“I am the light of the world” is the highest claim that He has made so far in the Gospel of John. One of the definitions of God is that He is light (see 1 John 1:5). He is absolute in His holiness and in His justice.

Jerusalem Lesson: Christ—The Light of the World John 8:12-20 Jesus had a method that He often followed. After an incident or a miracle, He gives a discourse on that subject. (John 8:12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Know That The World Hates You Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 20, 2017

You carry Jesus in you who is light and reveals darkness. The world is darkness and darkness has never liked light. Jesus revealed their wickedness and you reveal their wickedness too so they hate you with great passion.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KNOW THAT THE WORLD HATES YOU John 7:6-9King James Version (KJV) 6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Unchanging Gospel In A Changing World

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

To a world of cyborgs, the threat of Artificial Intelligence taking over the world, declining birthrates, abandonment of marriage, an ageing population, genetic engineering of people, and a Robot Revolution, what does God's Unchanging Gospel say?

The Unchanging Gospel in a Changing World (notes & ppt available if you'd like-just send me a note-kh) Kim Jong Un & the current POTUS Kim Jong Un is threatening to nuke Guam and the POTUS is threatening to nuke N. Korea. Jesus said there would be wars & rumours of wars, but the end is not yet. ...read more

Denomination: *other

What's Your World View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2017

We all look at the world through a certain lens. The lens that we use will cause us to see different things. Someone is always trying to provide us with their lens. We need to see the world and humanity as Christ sees them.

What’s Shaping Your World View 9/3/2017 Psalm 1:1-6 Mark 7:20-23 If I told you, because the Browns were undefeated the last three games so they will most likely win the Super bowl, what would your reaction be? Anybody thinking, wow that’s good to hear we have a great team? Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed