SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Materialistic World:

showing 1,021-1,035 of 166,931
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Brian McCutchen avatar

    The Child That Lit Up The World

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,402 views

    If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

    The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Searles avatar

    "Make The World Go Away!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    We live in a very busy day and age. The down-fall is that we can sometimes get to busy to spend time with God. We must press through that temptation, and still spend time with Jesus. You will discover how.

    Begin by singing??Open Our Eyes? ?Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus? To reach out and touch Him? And say that we love Him? Open our ears Lord? And help us to listen? Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus.? PRAYER? Isn?t getting a hold of Jesus the most important thing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Living Morally In An Immoral World

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,999 views

    We must be a leavening influence on our society.

    Introduction: One of George Washington’s first official acts as president was to give the Thanksgiving Proclamation, which reads, "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Living Pure In An Impure World

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 46,437 views

    We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

    Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Godly Living In A Pagan World

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,913 views

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Deal With A Changing World

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    Life is always changing - the world around us and within us. In an unstable world God does not change and gives us the stability we long for.

    Introductory Considerations 1. We live in a rapidly changing world (give examples comparing today to just 30-40 years ago, internet, etc.) 2. Changes do not just occur around us but also within us. "That’s not the same man or woman I married". Not just our exceeding waistlines or receding ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The World Program Of Re-Education Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    King Nebuchadnezzar’s program for re-education of the captives from Judah looks remarkably like what we see in our society today.

    King Neb’s re-education program aimed at causing the captives to: I. Compromise Their Ideals A. For Them 1. Education 2. Diet B. For Us 1. Education 2. Media 3. Send messages like: a. Bible is not true/relevant b. Christians are the minority c. Christianity is not relevant II. Lose Their ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    When Two Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

    INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    For God So Loved The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 24,395 views

    Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Lord, Touch My World

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    The ultimate outcome of prayer should be the move of God in touching our world

    Lord, Touch My World Tonight concludes this series of messages I am doing on prayer, but it does not conclude our emphasis on being people of prayer. I hope you have utilized the material on prayer and have increased you time in prayer this month. Turn with me to Matthew 9:35-38 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Living For God In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 21,836 views

    The World culture seeks to change who and what we are. Four Hebrew children demonstrate how to stand in the midst of an ungodly culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN AN UNGODLY WORLD DANIEL 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquered the Southern Kingdom, Judah and with the conquest took into captivity a group of bright young future leaders of Judah. Among these captives were four young men, Hananiah, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marianne Koerner avatar

    Staying Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Marianne Koerner on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,071 views

    You do not have to look far to find something negative in our lives. The key to finding victory throught them is to remain positive and to stop murmuring and complaining.

    Being Positive in a Negative World Tonight, I am going to speak to you about being and staying positive in a negative world. It is very easy to see things that are wrong in the world. We don’t have to look far to see something negative in our lives, the lives of the people around us, our job, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Finding Refuge In A World At War

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 10,636 views

    War tempts us to worry. But every Christ-follower can find a place of safety, a place of rest, a place of protection, a place of shelter… even in the thick of the battle.

    War tempts us to worry. On Wednesday evening, President Bush told our nation, “Now that conflict has come, the only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force.” The president promised “a broad and concerted campaign” but warned that it “could be longer and more difficult than some ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Fruit Growers Of The World, Unite

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    Abiding in Christ allows us to have the mind of Christ, produce fruit, and glorify God. So why is the church in such a miserable state?

    April 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 15:1-8 Subject: Jesus, the True Vine Title: Fruit Producers of the World, Unite! I kind of fancy myself as a student. I am always trying to learn something new from every situation. As a young man beginning in the carpenter trade I learned by watching and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Trask avatar

    A Specific God In A World Of Options

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 127 ratings
     | 17,777 views

    We are the Burger King generation. We are used to being told to "have it your way." But if we are going to be saved or helped by the Lord, it will be in his way.

    Day after day we are confronted with a vast array of options. So many options that it will make your head spin. A question as simple as, “How do you want your hamburger?” can be quite a challenge. According to Burger King, the home of the Whopper, there 1024 different ways for a customer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran