Sermons on God So Loved The World:

How Do We Live In A Hate Filled World? We Love.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 14, 2020

Cain murdered Abel. Why? How does God respond? How do we respond differently in a hate and anger filled world? We love.

5.17.20 Genesis 4:1–16 1 Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What's So Great About Gratefulness?

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 1, 2005

When we choose to give thanks to God in all circumstances, we reap the benefits of God’s blessings. The hearer will understand WHY he/she should give thanks to God and be motivated to develop the discipline of grateful living.

INTRO In “The Hiding Place”, Dutch woman Corrie ten Boom wrote of her family’s experience undergoing the trial of concentration camps under the Third Reich in World War II. Though not Jews themselves, she, her father, and her sister, Betsie, were sent to a series of prison camps for harboring Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light Of The World

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 22, 2004

Candlelight Service Meditation focusing on the use of ’light’ in all of Scripture

“Light of the World” GENESIS 1:3-5 = God creates the Universe and separates the light from the dark. "And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day," and the darkness he called ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Love

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 9, 2025

“The defining act of love is revealed solely in the rituals of sacrifice.” by C. Kimble

1 John 4:8-11 THIS IS LOVE February 9, 2025 The Apostle John tells us about a great God with a great love for the world. Let us begin with 1 John this great letter of love. Love is mentioned 46 times in 105 verses. Pastor Crawford Kimble wrote in his book called “Adventures in Love” that, “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

The second message in a series on the "I am" discourses found in the Book of John

The Great I Am – The Light of the World May 2, 2004 John 8:1-12 Sunday AM Intro: A few weeks ago, we began a study on the self descriptions of Jesus found in John better known as the “I am” discourses – 7 identifying statements made by the Messiah to help us to understand He wasn’t just any man, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"god Loves You!"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 29, 2022

Based on John 3:16 - Evangelistic sermon for the hearers to realize how much God loves each person.

“GOD LOVES YOU!” John 3:16 FBCF – 8/28/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Brian Regan, comedian – “Me Monster” – people who dominate conversations to talk about themselves & all their accomplishments This is a sermon about me, & it’s a sermon about you. We’ve got a lot in common. It IS interesting ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

'sorry World, There Is Only One Way'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 15, 2018

1. The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it. Life really begins when we receive JESUS. 2 Corinthians 6:2 .......: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Jesus is the only w

'SORRY WORLD, THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY' John 14:6 (KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Here are 3 things that the world hate in the Words of Jesus. I. Saying that He was not a way but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

The Cross Of The World

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 26, 2021

The cross of Christ is a sign to His then followers and us today to take the message of the Gospel out to the world. Jesus' ministry was mainly to the Hebrew people who the LORD sent Him to first. Through the power of the cross and the Pentecost the world of the Gospel must be taken to the world

The Cross of the World John 12:31-36 Rev. Dr. Michel H. Koplitz Today we need to start or chat at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. We can read in the Gospels that Jesus was first sent to the lost sheep of Israel. Jesus Himself tells us this in several different places in the Gospels. When we ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-36

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 24, 2001

The Light came into the world, but the world received Him not.

Christmas Eve Service Jesus: "The Light of the World" The bible describes the world as darkness, because for a little while it is being ruled by the prince of darkness- The Devil who is a spiritual force of wickedness in the world. We know it is not against people-flesh and blood that we battle ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, John 12:44-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bizarro World

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 1, 2014

As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world

November 2, 2014 Text Luke 15:7 As Christians we certainly live in a bizarre world. Frequently our Biblical views are at complete odds with the values of this world. This week a prominent person of the business world proudly announced that he is a practicing homosexual. This seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Light Of The World

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 23, 2024

This is a Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service. It details how Christ has brought light into our lives.

“Light of the World” Candle Lighting Service Sermon Isaiah 9: 2-7 This is the season of Light! Light is a wonderful gift to us. The light on our Christmas trees represent God giving us the perfect light, Jesus Christ. Just think how our lives would change without it. Light drives out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love To Give, Give In Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Sixth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

26 years ago this past spring, I had a couple of employment choices presented to me as a college senior. One was a two-year stint as a missionary in the Philippines. The other was an offer to relocate to Dover, New Jersey, find a job and help serve a local church at the same time. I took the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming The World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 16, 2022

The theme of this week’s morning message what it takes to be overcomers in this world we live in. In our study we’ll get a clearer view of what is this world we must overcome, what prevents us from overcoming, and then what and who helps us become overcomers.

Overcoming the World 1 John 5:4-5 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iY0xWf7KuQ In the desert we’re not accustomed to creeping vines, but over the years we’ve seen our share. I remember living in Las Vegas that had a shaded part in the front yard next to the house, that had not only bushes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

The Church And The World

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 12, 2002

The church and the world are distinctly separate institutions with aims, tastes and attachments essentially different.

It is my pleasure to stand before you sharing the word of God. It is a living word, a word, which gives life, a word that gives understanding, a word which knowledge, a word which gives anything good, which you can think of. "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy To The World

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Dec 10, 2011

A twice-daily spiritual examination can bring to yus the joy of Christ's revelation in his closeness to us.

Joy to the World We rejoice at our enlightenment, the coming of the Light to the world! The darkness that results from our lack of understanding is diminished. We come to see more and more of what has been a cloud of unknowing, the title of a 14th-century book on mysticism. This unknowing is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic