Sermons on Materialistic World:

How To Turn The World Upside Down

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

The Book of Acts tells how the Gospel spread throughout the world, turning the Roman Empire upside down, what can we learn from it?

Acts: How to turn the World Upside Down for Jesus Many times we see how good intending people attempt to change their community with the Gospel, go into not knowing exactly what to do. In reading through the Book of Acts we see how the early church impacted their world turning it upside down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Peace In A World Of Turmoil

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even in a world filled with turmoil you can find peace if you know where to look for it.

HOW TO HAVE PEACE IN A WORLD OF TURMOIL LUKE 23:44-49 Everyone is seeking peace. Go to any part of the world and you will find people searching for peace. It may be world peace they are seeking—like the summits between the United States and the other superpowers. They may be seeking peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

The Best Place In The World At The Feet Of Jesus.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003

Proud people refuse to kneel before Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 15:30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy In A Storm Tossed World Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 8, 2004

How to find joy in the midst of difficulties

FINDING JOY IN A STORM-TORN WORLD This past Thursday, I had the opportunity to ride with 2 deputies in the Oviedo area. That night, I rode with a deputy as he patrolled his area and one of the things we did was drive around behind many of the stores and shopping centers to make sure there were no ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Supreme Jesus In A One-Topping World

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 24, 2004

Jesus is supreme. Jesus is supreme for two reasons. Paul tells us these reasons: 1) Because of Who He is and 2) Because of what He has done.

A SUPREME JESUS IN A ONE-TOPPING WORLD COLOSSIANS 1:15-23 INTRODUCTION... CS Lewis, MERE CHRISTIANITY, Barbour and Company inc., pp.44,45 Then comes the real shock. Among these Jews there suddenly turns up a man who goes about talking as if He was God. He claims to forgive sins. He says He has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Twelve Traditional Values In A Vile World"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 4, 2003

The world in which we live is the valley of the shadow of death. Everything about us is corruptable. Everything about us is dying. The world is at enmity with God. This sermon list twelve traditional values that a Christian holds. The theme is: "If th

Text: (Psa 23:1) A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue The World 1 Child At A Time!

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 9, 2004

This is a message that was preached on a Sunday dedicated to children. It outlines a process by using an acrostic of the word RESCUE.

RESCUE the World One Child at a Time Children’s Day August, 25 2002 AM As we look through the eyes of grace at the world around us, we see a desperate situation ahead for the Church, the Nation, our entire world. We know that Christ is the Answer. He has been the answer through out history. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?

Contributed by Gordon Norman on May 8, 2002

This sermon gives biblical & historical insight into the right & assurance of Israel’s existence & challenges the church to raise its voice in support of the Jewish people.

“Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?” (Ezekiel 37:1-14) Preached April 14th 2002 For the last 18 months we have all watched the turbulent events in the Middle East. We’ve witnessed the aguish resulting from the shootings, the suicide bombings & in the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Survive In This World?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19, Acts 8:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live A Godly In A Corupt World

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 15, 2002

This sermon deals with Christians playing Church instead of being the Church.

HOW TO LIVE GODLY IN A CORUPT WORLD 11/11/02 We live in a time that is not like any other that I’ve seen. I know that I’m getting older even though I do not like to admit it. I can remember as a junior in High School working at a full service gas station, (you remember the ones that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: *other

What A Strange Way To Save The World

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2002

On the first Christmas God chose a strange way to save the world!

What a Strange Way to Save the World Selected Passages December 15, 2002 Introduction If there was one word that could be used to describe the first Christmas; it might be strange. That’s right I said strange. Take just a moment to think about the people and places that are involved in the first ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Priorities In A Pressure-Packed World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

In life of faith, in following Christ as our Master, we are faced many times with tough calls, what can we do and how can we decide what to do, how can we cope.

God’s Priorities in a Pressure Cooker world By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC, August 15, 2001 I Peter 3:13-19 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of a 200 pound deer. The group asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Fields Of The World Are Ripe Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 12 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Lazarus in his tomb is a picture of the whole world lost, dead, and buried in sin, and condemned until Jesus comes.

Picture # 12: Lazarus; the fields of the world are ripe unto harvest. John 11:1-44 The dead man, Lazarus, in the tomb, is a candid snapshot of the whole world lost and condemned until Jesus comes! Lazarus was in the tomb 4 days; the number 4 is the number of the world (John 11:17, 39). Verse ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001

Living a godly life is not popular but it’s possible. How do we do it?

Living a Godly Life in an Ungodly World Intro: A teenage Muslim student accepted Christ in Deerborn, Michigan. She eventually took the challenge of being at See You At the Pole. She was the only one who showed up out of her 85% Muslim school. She endured a lot of persecution, even from her own ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist