Sermons on Distracting World:

Light Of The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the manifestation of Christ as the Light of the World, His humble birth, and the glory of His future return.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, not as mere acquaintances, but as a family knit together by the love of Christ. We gather as children of the Most High, eager and ready to bask in the warmth of His Word. As our hearts align in worship, we open our minds to understand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 1:4-5, John 8:12

Topics: Advent, Christ Candle

The Whole World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores human nature, divine providence, and the tension between them in the context of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ and our desire to draw nearer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a remarkable passage of scripture. We turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: World, Him

Sent Into The World

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

40 days after the resurrection is the ascension. But as Jesus is ascending into heaven he is sending those left behind out into the world to make disciples and to transform the world. To discover unexpected joy in serving and giving.

Sent Into the World 13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Is A Choir

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Creation praises God constantly; every blessing flows from Him, inviting us to join heaven’s chorus with grateful hearts and joyful worship.

Introduction — Hearing What We’ve Been Singing We have sung it so many times that it slips out of our mouths on autopilot. The ushers walk forward, the pastor nods, the pianist plays four familiar measures, and suddenly the congregation rises to its feet and a tiny hymn floats through the room. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, James 1:17, Romans 1:20, Isaiah 6:1-3, Revelation 7:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Enemy Within The Gates

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021

We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

But Why Though

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

Why turn back

This year we are focusing on not turning back. As we start this year I’m sure that most of us have plenty behind us. In fact for some there is more road behind you than there is ahead and turning back would be a bad idea. Based on this scripture turning back would be bad for all of us, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate The Person Not The Production Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

In living for God we must make sure we do not become distracted with unneccary details. We must keep our focus on God.

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate the Person Not the Production (Luke 9:28-36) ~ Intro: Have you ever wondered what famous people are like in private as compared to their public persona. My seeing Jerry Lewis… 1. The only way to see/know the true Jesus is through prayer.(vrs 28-31) • Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Challenging Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 9, 2018

1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions.

“It’s A Challenging Race.” v.1b 1. We are called to action 2. Our action must be decisive. 3. We must decide to release ALL distractions. Opening Illustration (video of runner tripping in tape from 00:02-00:51 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlxxNRQRro ) Turn to Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 12 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018

Message 12 in our series exploring the foundational principles for a balanced and healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the world's influence.

“This World Is Not My Home” Supplementary notes to Part One Note: the following is intended to supplement the notes from the previous message with the same title “This world is not my home”. Included here is a basic outline of the message and addition notes added or revised. CPR is and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Blessed You Lately?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 8, 2007

how good god really is to us.

GOD BLESSED YOU LATELY? INTRO: HOW MANY BLESSINGS DO WE ACTUALLY RECOGNIZE? 1: MATERIAL A) CLOTHES B) A PLACE TO LIVE C) SHOES ON OUR FEET QUESTION: WHETER OR NOT YOU HAVE A LITTLE OR A LOT HOW MUCH OF IT DO YOU REALLY DESERVE? 2: PHYSICAL A) THINK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH B) GOOD OR BAD YOU COULD ...read more

Denomination: Other

Becoming World Changers Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 24, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

Introduction Fourth part in a series about the Kingdom of God. Again- work from the book of Ezra- Chap 4-10. Building God’s Kingdom requires faith. Today- faith means I believe Jesus died for my sins and I am going to heaven. The faith Christ inspires not only gets us to heaven when we die, but ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

9 Traps Of This World Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008

The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 19, 2003

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength an

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Whole World Is Watching !

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 29, 2005

The World is watching : to see what a Christian does with the Knowledge and the Authority they have when Serving Jesus Christ.

The Whole World Is Watching When is it the easiest to be a Christian? Most likely it is while you are at church! We try to shut the world out of our minds for just a little while and focus on God. In the sanctity of our surroundings it is easy to give a testimony. It is easy to read our bibles in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:15-24

Denomination: *other