Sermons on Faith Beyond This World:

Into This World

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 1, 2006

I must look to my inward parts and find His birth in me, for that is what is required to truly celebrate Christmas. Yes, I can rejoice and say, “Happy Birthday, Jesus.” but, I should rejoice more when I say, “Happy Birthday to Jesus in me.”

Message Title: “Into” this World Scripture: (1 John 5:4) For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Someone once said that, “If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beyond The Horizon "sunrise"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2024

When we get a revelation of Jesus, and we see beyond the horizon of this life – and we get a glimpse of what awaits us in Heaven! When we see beyond the horizon of this life - We grow our faith, we increase our hope and see Jesus!

Series: Beyond the Horizon – Sunrise Video Transition: Sunrise at Christian Hills Church with Romans Scripture Verse: Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Thoughts: The Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 65:8, Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The World

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 13, 2017

Jesus, the true light, came into the world--but no one recognized Him for who He truly was, nor was He received. But for all who have received Him, we now go out as Lights in His name, that others would recognize Jesus in us and receive Him who is coming!

In 1929, The Saturday Evening Post ran an article on Albert Einstein. It was an interview with this brilliant man. And in that interview, he said this: “As a child I received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. I am a Jew,” he said, “but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Of This World

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

Daniel 1

NOT OF THIS WORLD (DANIEL 1) Avram Grant is known as the manager who succeeded Jose Mourinho at Chelsea Football Club when the latter left in 2007. Grant was unaware of his father's full story as a Holocaust survivor until he was a teenager when he heard his father screaming in his sleep. His ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Conqueror

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 30, 2024

The text shares it is Faith that conquers the world.

Jesus the Conqueror 1 John 5:1-6 NRSV 1 John 5:1-6 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Faith Conquers the World 5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Takes You Farther Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: True faith in Jesus sees beyond testing to the grace and reward of Jesus.

Have you been watching the Olympics? There’s something about watching those great struggles that makes us want to do better at things, doesn’t it? If those 16 year old kids can do that, surely I can at least drink more water every day, or something! Tuesday night, we got to watch as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Bride

Contributed by Thomas Custer on Jan 7, 2015

The true bride will always go beyond the minimal requirements. Rebekah gave the servant water but also volunteered to water the 10 camels as well. She was the chosen bride, not for doing the minimum, but for going beyond the expected.

Genesis 24 King James Version (KJV) 1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3 And I will make thee swear by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Whom The World Is Not Worthy

Contributed by Michael Milton on Dec 26, 2005

The least likely people, through God’s grace through Jesus Christ, are transformed to become the heroes of the faith.

Of Whom the World Is Not Worthy Joshua 2; Hebrews 11:30-12:2 Dr. Michael Milton, Senior Minister First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Many Americans and Presidents have made their way to the center of Arlington Cemetery to a monument that is beloved by all Americans. It is the Tomb ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Secure In An Unsafe World

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 1, 2006

Our security is in God, not in this world. Our security comes from faith, not the circumstances. Our security is in eternity, not in the present.

How can we be secure living in an unsafe world? The psalmist tells us through his own experience: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” That’s where we can find true security and peace. In this psalm, the psalmist reminds us of three things: (1) Our Security is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The World Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 6, 2019

As we try to follow God, know that you are swimming against a strong current of the world's pressures.

Some years ago we went up to Minnesota to visit our daughter, Elizabeth, and she took us out to one of her favorite spots, Interstate Park on the St. Croix River. If that name seems strange, it’s not a place where you have a picnic in the median between northbound and southbound lanes. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, James 4:4, John 16:33

Go Forth Into The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 9, 2015

Our chief goal must be salvation and faithfulness. We must point people to Christ, and not to ourselves. We have to offer Christ’s love and compassion. We are to witness to people and rejoice by being faithful.

There is a story about two missionaries who were going door to door. They knocked on the door of one woman who was not happy to see them. She told them in no uncertain terms that she did not want to hear their message and slammed the door in their faces. To her surprise, however, the door did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Empowered By Faith Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 21, 2012

True faith goes beyond believe in God existence to believing that God can do what He said He would do. If we really have faith we will be willing to take risks and depend on Him.

We’re going to be starting our series on “Discovering the Heart of God” today. For the next few weeks both in the sermons and then also in several community groups we’re going to be talking about things that come from the heart of God. It’s not just that God loves ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 11:32, Daniel 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 19, 2019

We cannot be faithful to the world and faithful to God at the same time. We must learn to put God first and everything else behind God.

Faithful? Luke 16: 1 - 13 Intro: A city boy moved to the country. He bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey. The next day the old farmer drove up and said, “Sorry son, but the donkey died.” The city boy replied, “Well, just give my money back.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The World

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 11, 2012

This sermon tells you how the world and humans got here.

Today we will be talking about the world. Yes this is correct we will be talking about the world in which you and I live in today. Many people will tell you there theory on how the world came about. Just like some people have there theory about how human beings came unto the earth. The world ...read more

Denomination: *other

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 25, 2003

Those born of God overcome the world

1 John 5:1-6 PROPOSITION: Whoever is born of God overcomes the world. OBJECTIVE: To live in faith. The Gospel of John and the 3 epistles of John remind the reader that from the beginning, the word of God has become flesh in Jesus Christ. And as in life, this revelation, God’s word, does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist