Sermons on Hatred Of World:

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The Psalmists Desire, Detergent, Decision and Defense

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World! Psalm 119:9-11 Introduction A. A text with a vital question. 1. How can one stay clean before God? a. In this old work a day world¡Khow do we remain unspotted? b. Is it possible¡KGod says be ye holy¡Kso it is possible. c. Is it important? d. So if it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The World? Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009

Greatly inspired by Brian Houston’s book ’For this I was born’, this series seeks to change our paradigms about where we are positioned in life, and to make us realise that we are all a strategic placement of God for a purpose and a function.

• Every one of us will experience a sense of purpose and peace if we simply realised, and believed, that we are each a strategic placement, placed by God where He wants us, with whom He wants us, because of what He has planned for us. • God is big on positioning – Elisha was positioned for Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nehemiah 1 - Rebuilding A Broken World Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

Do you have a vision for this broken world? See the need, feel the need, share the need and then meet the need.

REBUILDING A BROKEN WORLD It was a beautiful day that afternoon so I decided to go for a walk. I was in the city of Cochabamba Bolivia August 1986. For 3 months I had worked in a medical clinic as part of a summer missions trip. Today was an off day so I did a little shopping at the market and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When The World Hears About You.

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 10, 2010

David trust God's provision amidst an attack by Satanic forces.

Hall Street Baptist Church Sunday Morning January 10, 2010 David is under attack by a physical and spiritual force that seeks to disrupt the promise and portion of God. I. When the Philistines Heard About David. A.The historical circumstances: *David was anointed King over all Israel and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The World's Games By God's Rules

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 4, 2007

In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.

Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drawn Upward: Embracing The Pleasures Of This World Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009

THE PLEASURES AND GOOD THINGS OR THIS WORLD ARE INTENDED TO DRAW US UPWARD RATHER THAN DISTRACT US.

Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/22 Drawn Upward--Embracing the Pleasures of this world INTRODUCTION John and Cathy Skip Church (drama) subject: Seeking Heaven on Earth Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy Skip church for a ski trip John and Cathy on a ski ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prayer Moves The Hand That Moves The World

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 23, 2007

Threat, throne, thrill. Some comments on the prayer meetings which ushered in the 1859 revival in Ulster.

INTRODUCTION 150 years ago a prayer meeting started which was to change the spiritual climate in Ulster forever. Four men decided to meet every Friday night for Bible study and prayer. Their names? James McQuilkin, Jeremiah Meneely, Robert Carlisle and John Wallace. They met in an old schoolhouse ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-23

What A Riot! Christianity Disrupts The World Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 19, 2009

Paul and his companions started a riot because people were coming to Christ and ruining business for the sex trade.

What A Riot! Christianity disrupts the world Acts 19:21-41 "These men who have turned the world upside down…” Acts 17:6 Paul and his companions were turning the world upside down and in the process upset some people who are making money selling sex as religion. Our world is full of sin – we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Strange Way To Save The World" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

Jesus could have appeared in royalty as He deserved. Instead He was born in an obscure village in poverty stricken surroundings.

I once read of a little boy getting his haircut while his Father waited. It was Christmastime and the little boy was mesmerized by the Christmas Tree beautifully decorated in the Barber Shop. Looking at the lights on the tree he asked his Father “Daddy, why can’t we have a Christmas Tree in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

"Turning The World Right Side Up"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 26, 2011

A sermon on the beatitudes.

Matthew 5:1-12 “Turning the World Right Side Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridge umc.com There’s an old movie about the first test pilots to break the sound barrier. No plane had ever flown faster than the speed of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Right In A World Going Wrong

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

The choice to live right in a world going wrong is for each of us to make for ourselves.

Living Right In A World Going Wrong 05/03/09 PM Text: Romans 15:4 Introduction As many of you know we spent the last couple of days up in Portland attending the graduation of our daughter Darcy from Cascade College. It was a delightful experience, not just for observing and celebrating this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 23, 2009

The Gospel about Jesus christ, the Son of God, is good news for a world filled with bad news.

“What’s Christmas All About? Good News for a Bad News World” Mark 1:1-8 The beginning of something is often a time of joy and anticipation. Breaking ground for a new building or church, a wedding, the birth of a child, the first 90 days of a new President’s term, the opening of an athletic season ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent: God's Message Service To The World

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 29, 2009

A very short sermon given at our Advent Carols service attended by lots of visitors. God’s message service to the world is through creation, through the Bible, and through people, but primarily in the person and message of Jesus. PowerPoint also available

(Send me a message via Sermon Central if you would like to see the PowerPoint presentation that went with this short sermon. It contains the 3 photos referred to in the talk, and helps it to be visual and awe-inspiring!) If you are going to send a message to somebody, how do you get the message to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Contentment In A World Built For Greed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

It was Bob Dylan who said, everybody worships something and he was right. Many times, that has led to the drive for more. The more we have, the more we want, and when that doesn’t bring happiness we want all the more.

Finding Contentment in a World Built for Greed Luke 12:13-15, 20-21 The goal of the Game of Life is to get married, have kids, and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible so that you can become a millionaire. It teaches the lesson that the one with the most toys wins. The Game of Life portrays ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Wrecking Of The World's Wealth Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over John refers to Babylon as a city, so he may be referring to a specific city that will be the center of the world’s ec

Part I Revelation 18:1-8 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to see materialism as idolatry. INTRODUCTION: In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible