Sermons on Habitable World:

What If God Was One Of Us?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 22, 2021

The story of our world from the beginning, and why we think of God as we do

Story ==== This is the story of our world, where we came from and how we got to where we are today. Obviously we’re going to miss a few things out, or our story would take a very very long time indeed. But our story will cover the important events and help to explain why we think of God the way ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1, Proverbs 8:22-31, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

How Should We Live In A Pluralistic Polytheistic Society Series

Contributed by Bev Sesink on Nov 7, 2016

This sermon addresses the opportunity and challenge of how to live out our faith in a multicultural/multifaith context such as is experienced in Canadian/American cities.

How Should We Live In A Pluralistic Polytheistic Society? July 17, 2016 As we begin this morning I want to ask you a question – if you had to move to a different city, a different province, even a different country, how would you want people who live there to treat you? What would you want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

How Do You See The World?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 10, 2020

Paul saw the world through cross colored glasses. How do you view it?

9.13.20 Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. How Do You See the World? I. It starts with how you look at yourself What do you personally take pride in? Within ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Awakening In The Storm

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 26, 2020

Rise up and awaken your soul in need of the gospel. Let your spirit not fall asleep. Let the church be awake in the spirit, and let your friends and family be awake in the spirit.

Awakening in the Storm Then I said, I have been cast out of your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple. - Jonah 2:4 Dear Brothers, & Christ, today let us meditate some lessons from the story of Jonah. He received a word from the Lord to go to the great city of Nineveh to warn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:4, Matthew 25:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Voice In The Wilderness

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

We are Witnesses

A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS MATT. 3:1-3 1. THE TEXT. THIS TEXT OPENS WITH THE PERSON OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS. a) WHILE ALL OF US ARE NOT CALLED TO PREACH, WE ARE ALL CALLED TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. b) JOHN’S MESSAGE WAS TWOFOLD. ONE, HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Behind All The School Shootings

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018

School shootings over the last few years

ROMANS 1:22-32 “WHAT IS BEHIND ALL THE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS?” A) There have been 18 school shootings so far this year. * All were not fatal shootings, nevertheless guns were fired in schools. * Let me name a few since 1999 – Columbine HS ... Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 students, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light So Shine

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 15, 2021

As Christians, we are to shine as light in the midst of the dark world. This will make others to see and be attracted to God in His kingdom, and His name will be glorified.

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE Study Text: Mathew 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Jesus, after telling us we are the salt, and we need to stay pure so we do not lose our saltiness, also says we are the light of the world. - Salt has to do with you and the Word and staying pure. Jesus said if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shed Some Light On Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#7] SHED SOME LIGHT ON ETERNAL LIFE John 3:16-21 Introduction: As we covered John 3:1-15 last week; we saw what each of us needs most from Nicodemus’ conversation with Jesus. As we continue in this chapter, we find the most known Bible verse in the entire Bible- John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 8, 2020

Continuation of the series "Who We are in Christ." We are called to be an influence in the world.

Who are we “in Christ?” What is our purpose “in Christ?" Think on that for a moment. If we are “in Christ” we are “saved.” We talked about that we are “a new creation in Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:17). If there was no further purpose for us on earth after our conversion, why are we not taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fool's Gold Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 27, 2022

Some come up short in spiritual matters because they settle for fool's gold over Jesus Christ.

Introduction You may have heard the expression all that glitters is not gold. It may look like the real thing but when it is put to the test it does not have the value you thought it had. That my friends is called Fool’s Gold. Fool's gold looks like real thing but when put to the test, it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas, The Gift, The Peaceable Kingdom

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 17, 2022

The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe?

Christmas, The Gift, The Peaceable Kingdom Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 1:1-17 The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe? The history of kissing under the mistletoe is from ancient Scandinavian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 1:1-17

What Really Matters!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Considering eternity, what one believes is far more important than what one achieves. At the same time, are we also thinking about our neighbors and reaching out to them?

Opening illustration: Video of Chiune Sugihara’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppCEta8I4UA Introduction: The power to obtain money is derived from God and as such all belongs to him; “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

If knowing the will of God depends on the renewal of our mind and our total surrender to him, how can we be sure that it has taken place? Are we really living it out?

Opening illustration: Object lesson using a small cup of milk representing the world in us. We pour a large jug of water (representing the HS) in it till the cup dispenses the milk completely and has water only. Introduction: What must be Renewed? As our belief systems are formed, they can be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lights To Our Generation

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 5, 2024

Paul told the Philippians that they were to be blameless in a corrupt generation

Lights to Our Generation Philippians 2:12-18 Good morning. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Have Defines Your Worth Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 14, 2025

The world says your value is measured by what you own—status, wealth, and accomplishments. But God says your worth is found in who you are (your character) and whose you are (your identity in Christ). We are not defined by what we accumulate, but by our foundation in Him.

### **Introduction:*** This morning, we are continuing our series “Lies the World Tells,” and today we are going after a big one. But before we dive into Scripture, I want to start by letting someone else do the talking. You see, there is a video that’s been floating around for years — some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 1:27, 1 John 3:1, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ