Sermons on Desire Of World:

The World's Most Popular Religion

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2005

The World wants a religion that does not INSIST, does not INVOLVE, does not INTERFERE, and does not INCLUDE [certain things.] Link included to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The World’s Most Popular Religion Acts 26:5 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PopularReligion.html ----- I heard a story about a pastor who called two boys to his office. One boy was asked to wait outside the door while the other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

War Of The Worlds Pt Ii Series

Contributed by David King on Oct 30, 2005

Identification is done, now we look into the distant path and see Lucifer ruling in a perfect state until he decides he is to good to be where God wanted him to be, the war begins.

Rev. 12; Ezekiel 28:1-14; Isaih 14:11-15 INTRO: It’s a fact that we don’t know what truly transpired in the distant past, we only have bits and pieces that God has left us in his word. We don’t know everything God did in the distant past and the things that Satan did is for the most part a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: A Door To Another World Series

Contributed by Butch Vernon on Nov 6, 2005

This is a message comparing stepping into the Christian life and the adventure that follows to Lucy stepping through the wardrobe.

A DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Our Music Minister, Mo and our Sunday School director, Steve, were passengers on a jet crossing the Atlantic. The pilot came on the intercom to report trouble with engine number one that had to be shut down. The flight would last an hour longer, but there was no cause for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Rest In A Restless World Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 28, 2005

5th in series on restoring joy to life. Deals with the importance of resting & observing a holy day each week.

RESTORING THE JOY Part 5: Finding Rest in a Restless World For the past few weeks, we have been looking at reasons why so few Christians have joy in their lives. Jesus said He came to give us “abundant Lives,” and yet we see very few people living abundantly. The Devil has a plethora, an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Way To Save The World

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

In contrast to what we would do, God didn’t send a superhero to save the world, he sent His Son, the humble, gentle, loving Christ.

A Strange Way to Save the World Scripture: I Corinthians 1:27-31 Theme: God’s ways are not our ways. He chose to save the world in a way that would bring glory to himself and not to us. Seed: Song “A Strange Way to Save the World” Purpose: To help people understand that God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Unchanging God In A Changing World Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

Another message in the series that covers the eternal attributes of God.

An Unchanging God in a Fast Changing World Malachi 3:6 I. God’s View of Sin Versus the World’s View of Sin A. God’s View 1. Sin separates man from God 2. Sin must be punished 3. Sin is every man’s nature 4. Sin can be forgiven B. The World’s View 1. Declaring sin is intolerant 2. God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Lighthouse In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

In the midst of the darkness of our society, Christians must be lighthouses to guide folks to safety.

Intro: I heard a supply plane pilot flying into New Orleans just after Katrina one night say "I’ve never seen this place so dark." I was also viewing a friend’s homemade video of Biloxi/Gulfport MS area, and amidst all the rubble, there stood the Old Biloxi Lighthouse! The contrasts were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's The World Coming To?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 29, 2005

We can make a difference in this world today.

WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? ACTS 10:34 - 44 1. INTRODUCTION You can’t have a conversation in England without talking about the weather – perfectly understandable when we seem to have all the seasons in one day – except for summer of course! Similarly it seems we can’t have a conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Sold Out To God Or To The World? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

What are the signs of good leadership? Abram exhibits them as he and 318 men take on a whole army. Then Abram must make a choice - serve God or the world. How would you respond?

In these two chapters we have two amazing accounts - the first of Abram and how he routed a whole army with 318 men - and the second, we get our first real glimpse at what many feel is the pre-incarnate Christ - Melchizedek. Verses 1 - 12 The city-kings around the Dead Sea paid tribute to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Christ, The Joy To The World

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 30, 2004

If you looking for some joy in your life, you need to look to Jesus Christ.

St. Luke 2: 8-14 Psalm 30:5 Topic: Jesus Christ, the Joy to the world The word “joy” in the Webster’s Dictionary is defined as “very glad feeling; happiness or delight.” Today, we are living in a world where there are people who are searching for some joy in their lives. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Business In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Somehow it’s become vogue to cut ourselves off from the world; but God isn’t done with this world yet. One area where God is able to use His people to reach the lost is in our day to day relationships with them.

You may well remember the story of Joshua. Joshua came after Moses and his Job was to lead the Israelites into the promised land. Because the Canaanites were wicked God commanded Joshua to kill every person in Canaan, because God didn’t want the Israelites to adopt the Canaanite lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Child That Lit Up The World

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Working Of Saten In The World Today

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 7, 2008

We need to understand the difference between the devil, demons and unclean spirits. In this out line we can see there is a difference and also that believers cannot be possessed but can be oppressed and even obsessed. 1John 4:4 Ye are of God, little child

The Working of SATEN in the World Today We need to understand the difference between the devil, demons and unclean spirits. In this out line we can see there is a difference and also that believers cannot be possessed but can be oppressed and even obsessed. 1John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-19