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A Changed Church Changes The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

* Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Love That's Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Drawing The Line In Today's World

Contributed by Grant Sisson on May 2, 2010

Christian soldiers discipline themselves for spiritual warfare by "drawing the line" in smaller battles.

Sacrifices Required to “Obey God Rather Than Man” Grant S. Sisson Written April 30th, 2010 I have always been so very proud to be an American. I remember the day I was first eligible to vote. I have participated in many elections over the course of my lifetime. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23

Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010

In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Knows Your Name

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 3, 2011

The world constantly tries to pull your attention away from God.

The World Knows Your Name October 2, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world constantly tries to pull your attention away from God. Focus Passage: I John 2:15-17 Supplemental Passage: Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Dies For The Sins Of The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon looks at the shocking action of Jesus, as he offers his life as the payment for sin

INTRODUCTION * Current series (message 3 of 4): A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions (things Jesus said and did that his enemies used against him) * Previous actions: (1) Jesus reaches out to sinners [Zacchaeus]; (2) Jesus forgives sinners [paralytic] * Today: the shocking moment in which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Murphy's Law World Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 22, 2011

This is a message of encouragement to people who are facing struggles and trials. We live in a Murphy's Law world where trouble is always just around the corner. How do we deal with it when the troubles of life seem overwhelming?

Introduction: Murphy’s law suggests that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Some corollaries have been attached – they are true given the right circumstances: q At the most inopportune time q Because it is your fault q And Everyone will see it Every perceived solution only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Christian Church

God's View Of World Empires Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 1, 2011

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 7 verses 1 through 7

Daniel 7: 1 – 7 God’s View Of World Empires 1 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts. 2 Daniel spoke, saying, “I saw in my vision by night, and behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Changing Your World?

Contributed by Jesse Yon Fong on Dec 22, 2011

Nehemiah was a man of prayer. A man with a heavy heart because something in his world was unchanged. Nehemiah 1:1-4

The Bible is full of them, from Moses all the way to Paul, every single one of them changed their world around them. I have many favourite stories in the Bible but the most amazing one I have read yet is about a man named Nehemiah. Nehemiah wasn’t a priest, prophet, warrior, or a king, he was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic Passion 4 "World" Series

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Jun 14, 2010

Authentic Passion looks at 4 qualities that we as Christ Followers should have.

AUTHENTIC PASSION 4 “World” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: Over the last 3 weeks we have been in our series “Authentic Passion.” Authentic Passion4: Worship, Word, Work, & World. This series is based on the 4 passions that every Christian should have in there lives. As a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A World Conqueror & The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 18, 2010

A prophetic description of Alexander the Great's progress south conquering the traditional enemies of Israel by divine providence & the deliverance of Jerusalem. But the total prophecy does not point to this conquer's success but to another Hero's success

ZECHARIAH 9: 1- 9 A WORLD CONQUEROR AND THE PRINCE OF PEACE [Ezra 6:13-22 / Ezekiel 26:12-14] Zechariah does not record for us that the Temple was completed but Ezra (6:13-22) does. However, the completion of the Temple was not the end of the story. With the temple finished Zechariah relays ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Peace For A World At War

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2010

A vision of Kingdom peace is the hope for which we wait in the future and work for in the present.

Title: A Vision of Peace for a World at War / A Hope for Peace for a World at War Text: Isaiah 2:1-5 Thesis: A vision of a kingdom peace is the hope for which we wait in the future and work for in the present. Introduction I am reading a new book by Bobby Gross titled: Living the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's Vision Of World History

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

Daniel is given a view of world history and and introduction to the future coming of the Antichrist

Daniel Chapter 7-Daniel’s World History Vision [Pivotal Chapter of the Book] I. The Vision of the Four Beast Empires & The Ancient of Days (v.1-14) A.The Time and Circumstances of the Vision (v.1-3) B.The First Beast Empire: Babylon [Lion-like] (v.4) C.The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Watching World Wants To Know

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 12, 2009

The world wanted to know – Who Jonah was? Who did he belong to? What was he doing? What was he doing to them? Why was he sleeping at the worst time? Like Jonah, the world watches the believer and wants to know the same thing.

THE WATCHING WORLD WANTS TO KNOW JONAH 1:1-17 Then they said to him, “Please tell us! For whose cause is this trouble upon us? What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?” Jonah’s ministry took place in the 8th century B.C. – sometime ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2011

If Jesus is the Light of the World, how will that affect YOU?

Jesus the True Light - John 1. 1-14 Story: About 20 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test our ingenuity was this: You are in a plane flying over the desert ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican