Sermons on Light Of This World:

Sermon - Standing Strong In The Faith In A World Of Temptation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 15, 2025

After Paul heard troubling reports about the church in Corinth and received a letter that the church wrote him, he responded by writing 1 Corinthians. His most basic purpose is to exhort the Corinthian church to live like who they are: “saints” or God’s holy people.

Subject: Standing Strong In a World of Temptation Text: 1Corinthians 16:13-14 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” Introduction: How do you stand strong against temptation? It’s not surprising for a church to have sin problems. A church is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 2 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-II—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008

When our world is turned upside down we need God’s truth to guide us, instead of our feelings.

When Your World is Turned upside Down Psalms 34 and; 1 Samuel 21:10-15 1 A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away. I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our War With The Unholy Trinity In This Broken World. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 23, 2012

Satan - one little shall fell him. But what if no-one uses that word? What if we keep watering down the faith? What if we are too materialistic? What if we are too comfortable? We are at war don’t be distracted or deceived.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message How real is evil? I think we can all agree that evil is very real. Now here is a slightly different question. How powerful is evil? There is an Old Hymn by Martin Luther ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Everything In This World Has Been Given To Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

To show that GOD has restored to us everything in this world that Adam has lost and He made us accepted in the Beloved by making us His sons.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you accepted in the Beloved? Yes. Ephesians 1:6 Ephesians 1:6 (Amplified Bible) [So that we might be] to the praise and the commendation of His glorious grace (favor and mercy), which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Stepped Into Chage Oure World

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 17, 2002

How God came to Mary aand changed her life to bring us His Only Son.

How God stepped into change our world The Angel Appears to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee. [27] The angel went to a virgin promised in marriage to a descendant of David named Joseph. The virgin’s name was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 5 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-V—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Baby Changed World Christmas Eve.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2007

A sermon that considers how Jesus changed the world. Two illustrations about Wilberforce and bin laden that are in full text to allow the reader to edit their own way. Hope it helps!!!

Sermon. New baby changed world. Reading Lukes gospel LK 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Jesus Came Into The World To Save Sinners

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 29, 2011

A missions or evangelism sermon which emphasizes the central theme of the Bible...that "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."

Christ Jesus Came Into the World to Save Sinners TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Satan is a master at using controversial and extra-biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit At Work In Our World Today Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2011

God’s Word shows us at least 15 ways that the Holy Spirit is at work in our world today.

The Holy Spirit at Work in Our World Today John 16:7-11 (Plus multiple Scriptures) Series: God’s Spirit at Work in Our World Sermon by: Rick Crandall (Note: This sermon was originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church on April 19, 2000. The version below was updated for a recent ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work In Our World - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 16, 2018

God is always at work in our world: 1. Choosing His people (vs.17). 2. Protecting His people (vs. 17). 3. Patiently leading His people (vs. 18-21). 4. Righteously judging all people (vs. 19-22). 5. Passionately seeking for His people (vs. 22).

God Is at Work in Our World - Part 1 Series: The Book of Acts - Part 43 Acts 13:13-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 25, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Church, we have started to follow the first missionary journey of Barnabas and Paul. And in tonight's Scripture John Mark leaves the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unto Us A Son Is Given

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2013

The in-breaking of the holy into the world of men.

UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN. Isaiah 9:2-7. 1. Troubled times It is quite appropriate that the sign of God’s deliverance from oppressive times should be in the birth of a child: for He says, “My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Whether in Judah’s oppression by Aram and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will God Do To The Blind?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2014

To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 42:16 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepared For A Sinful World--Secure In God's Promise Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

We will walk with Jacob’s family and view the faithful walk of young Joseph. His willingness to go when called of God--I pray that you and I are as willing to place ourselves in service to God and possible in harms way to fulfill God’s perfect will.

Prepared for a Sinful World Resting Secure in God’s Promise Remembered in Trials DBF 3/10/02 Boy, when you live in a small community like Dillingham or Bristol Bay you can’t afford to lose any friends. What do you think you should do to keep your friends and family happy with you. *Keep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays (Week 3 Of 4): In The World Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2021

By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are warned about compromises. By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are challenged to live in the Truth.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 3 OF 4): IN THE WORLD John 17:13-19 #JesusPrays RAFT STORY PART 1 Come listen to my story about a young man named Jed. Jed wanted to set off on his own and wanted to see what kind of man he was going to be because he was about to move out of his parent’s house and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ