Sermons on Materialistic World:

Extreme Makeover – World Edition Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God is ready for us to be dead and reborn rather than just “made over.”

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. I had the verse put above the signature line on our checks. I had heard it in a song. It hits home with me. The Message paraphrase puts it this way: Proverbs 4:23 (The Message) Keep vigilant watch over ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A World Class Missionary

Contributed by James Chandler on Nov 28, 2007

Philip demonstrates for us some very important principles in reaching out with the Good News

Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:26-40 Becoming a world class missionary- 1. Get in tune with the Holy Spirit. (Verse 26) Getting in tune with the Holy Spirit requires: Prayer Meditation Clear mind and focus I did an experiment by asking everyone in the auditorium to say their name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Responds To Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

In this series I break down Noah’s life into 4 parts. I began by looking at how evil the world was during his time and trying to apply that to our time.

God Responds to Evil in the World! If I was Satan Convince the world it is good What a great tactic Andrew Murray Result = a world full of evil (Video) The life of Noah Read Gen. 6:5-11 1. The World is Evil! I’m a good person- Ps. 14:1-3 God uses some very descriptive words in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changeless God For Changing World

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

God is God in the midst of crisis

Intro: someone said to me this week, it only takes a second for the world to change. This week the world changed for the Barrett family, the Reese family, our youth group, our church and this community. People have suffered significant loss, for some the world seems to be spinning out of control. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feeling Safe In Dangerous World

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

God desires that we sense that we are safe in this life. However, many of God’s people live life in fear rather than safety. And so the Psalmist reminds us that God provides us with safety and tells us how to get that safety.

Feeling safe in a dangerous World. PSALM 46:1-11 Introduction: Every one of us in this room probably locks all our doors every night before we go to bed. We get in a car and buckle our seat belts around us. If we go to an amusement park we will ride the roller coasters and other rides of that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Mothers In A Wicked World

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2010

Mary, the mother of Jesus, provides the example for Godly moms to follow.

Intro: In my sermon today, I want to give a challenge to Moms and the rest that are here on this Mother’s Day. A mother is not merely one who gives birth to a child, but a lady that is willing to take responsibility for a life. Mary was a Godly young lady, so Godly that God chose her to bare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In An Unjust World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 19, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we can trust God even though the world is filled with injustice.

Scripture We like stories with happy endings. Whether the story is in a book or movie or even in real life, we like stories with happy endings. Sometimes, however, stories don’t have happy endings. Sometimes stories have sad endings. And although we prefer stories with happy endings to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

World Hunger Offering Day

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010

The OT Law of Israel presented the principle of solicitude for the needy thru concrete actions. Christians must adapt these tutorial lessons by the heart of Christ. The Church must exercise the principle of solicitude for the needy concretely.

The Causes of Hunger: From NAMB—Issues & Answers: Hunger The causes of hunger are multidimensional & deny the temptation of simple answers. Hunger does not result simply from the lack of rain or overpopulation. It is not just a matter of poor economic choices. Hunger is complex & often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 14th sermon in an ongoing series in the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we see that God has always been a God of grace and mercy

Genesis (14) (God’s Grace in A Corrupt World) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley Before we begin this morning, I just want to let everyone know that my sermon is probably going to be a little bit shorter than normal. I’ve had an incredibly event filled week. So; just letting you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Our World Needs

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008

Old Testament examples pointed to Jesus

Introduction: 2 Timothy 3 describes our world today. We live in perilous times where mankind is solely consumed with self. It was no different in the day of Christ. The Pharisees felt that their religion and traditions were greater than God Himself. Jesus used pictures from the OT to point to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing The Line In Today's World

Contributed by Grant Sisson on May 2, 2010

Christian soldiers discipline themselves for spiritual warfare by "drawing the line" in smaller battles.

Sacrifices Required to “Obey God Rather Than Man” Grant S. Sisson Written April 30th, 2010 I have always been so very proud to be an American. I remember the day I was first eligible to vote. I have participated in many elections over the course of my lifetime. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23

Being Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers

Contributed by David Owens on May 4, 2010

In this sermon we look at the call to peacemaking, the need for peacemaking and the how of peacemaking.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young girl who was working so diligently on her homework that her father became curious and asked her what she was doing. 1. She said, “I’m writing a report on how to bring peace to the world.” 2. Humored by this, her father smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Act In A Paradoxical World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2010

We are encouraged to trust God even when things don't add up.

Scripture One Bible commentator says of our text for today, “This is one of those passages that sets preachers to pacing in their studies, wringing their hands: What does it mean? How do we preach it?” Another commentator says of the first part of today’s text (7:15-24), ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Halloween: Strangers & Pilgrims In This World

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 30, 2010

In this sermon I draw upon the history of Halloween as being influenced by the doctrine of death and resurrection. I have included a full article about Halloween (Halloween: A Christian Perspective) that I found in The Wall Street Journal.

Strangers & Pilgrims in this World 1 Peter 1:1-9 v. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, v. 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010

Evangelism - sharing the faith (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 17 verses 1-1: Ill: • Several years ago, American Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man; • Decided he wanted to see his locality from a new perspective. • So he went down to the local army surplus store; • And bought forty-five used weather balloons. • That afternoon he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Brethren