Sermons on Hostile Environments:

Cleaning Up Our Act

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 2, 2018

We all know about protecting our natural environment and the problems we have created in the past but what about moral pollution? Our Sin is moral pollution how can we counteract it?

CLEANING UP OUR ACT. MARK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Over the years we have become more and more concerned about protecting our natural environment. Once such concern was expressed by a few scientists and they were regarded as alarmists. The rest of the world thought that our earth was so vast and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, James 1:17-27

The Desert Shall Blossom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2025

Christ has conquered death, making this world new for all who believe in Him as the Risen lord of Glory.

“The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Malachi Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

One of the great enemies of God is apathy. A lack of interest in God is the same as rejection without declaration.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Acts, Part 11- Available To God; What To Do Before Your Call Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We’re going to look at a man named Philip •Philip is what we might call a "minor character of Acts" •We know great characters of Peter and Paul. •When we meet Philip: -Not a professional missionary; great evangelist; powerful preacher -Just an o

Available to God (or, “What to do before your call”) Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:1-8) 1982 was a momentous year in my life. After 12 yrs. of school and 4 yrs. of college, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree. It was a wonderful accomplishment. •Unfortunately, like many college graduates my goal up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Wagons Are On The Way

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

Jacob’s blessing and deliverance was on the way, he just did not know it.

The Wagons Are On The Way Genesis 45:16-28 KJV And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, Joseph’s brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. [17] And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:16-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon "A Winning Posture For The New Land”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 22, 2025

Being release from the Egyptian bondage, the hearts and mind of the people were saturated with the word “freedom.” What does it mean and where will it lead us? The new land requires a new posture.

Sermon “A Winning Posture For The New Land” Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take over is not like the land of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, John 10:10, Deuteronomy 8:9, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 34:10, 2 Chronicles 7:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025

How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

Our Gracious God Grows His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentectost 9(B) - Our gracious God grows his church. God tears down the wall of hostility. God then builds up with living materials.

OUR GRACIOUS GOD GROWS HIS CHURCH (Outline) July 13, 2008 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRO: There is a certain excitement in undertaking a project. It might be a building project or study project. In either case the project has a starting point, mid-point, and completion. At ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Must Continuse Today, Tommorrow, And The Next Day"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 20, 2016

The message shares with us what we must continue doing despite deceptions, despite attacks of adversaries, despite our fates, and despite hostile areas.

Luke 13:31-34 “I Must continue today, tomorrow and the next day” 1. Jesus Must continue today, tomorrow and the next day despite the deception • 31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon National Day Of Prayer - Be Persistent In Prayer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024

We must persist in prayer while dealing with unjust systems, prejudice, and hostility in our present world. What does the parable in Luke 18 mean?

Sermon – Be Persistent in Prayer Scripture - Luke 18:1-8 “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Trust Me No Matter What? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004

Jesus meets two individuals with desperate needs. One needs to acknowlege Him as she clings for healing - the other must ignore the environment and choose to cling to Jesus.

For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Churches That Heal - Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2005

We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

Churches That Heal - Part 1 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture Text: John 5:1-17: 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Churches That Heal Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2005

We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

Churches That Heal - Part 2 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture: John 5:1-17 (NIV): 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2013

Moms usually find themselves in less than ideal situations, but the calling to motherhood includes doing the best you can in your less-than-ideal environment.

Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver (topical) 1. Not everyone has a gentle mom. A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.' [myenglishpages.com] 2. Of course children perceive life quite differently from adults. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible