Sermons on Not Of The World:

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2022

What is the significance of Maundy Thursday?

My Kingdom is not of This World John 18:36-38 We come to this Maundy Thursday in a very troubled world. There are wars in Ukraine, Yemen, South Sudan, and other places. We have suffered lockdowns and other restrictions from a “pandemic.” The global financial situation is perilous, and inflation is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Transform The World.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2022

In our darkest days, resurrection gives us light. In overwhelming discouragement— resurrection gives us faith. In the midst of devastating loss, resurrection gives us joy. In times of divisiveness, resurrection gives us something that unifies us.

Resurrecting Hope: Overcoming Life’s Greatest Challenges. How To Transform the World. Text: John 17:20-23NLT Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a reminder that the Christian lives day in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For A Broken World Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 3, 2022

The Root of Jesse will unite and heal everything in this world that has been broken and separated. Those who once were aggressive, hostile, and violent will live together in the harmony that only Christ can give.

When you look around the world, you see there’s a lot going wrong. People who don’t care at all about God are thriving. The tide of our culture is rushing quickly toward dangerous places. Just go to the public library, or onto Netflix or YouTube, and you’re confronted with many godless values. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Vision Of World Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 26, 2022

Isaiah has a vision of peace. This vision came from God. What Isaiah gives us here is totally different from "visualizing peace". We need to see what Isaiah saw. The vision of peace the prophet saw and foretold.

The subject of peace has universal interest. There are international conferences in process working toward world peace. Why is there such an interest in world peace? It is because of the atrocity of war and the devastation it brings. You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Visualize World Peace.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing The God Of This World Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 3, 2022

To establish that "the god of this world" who blinds the eyes of disbelievers and the disobedient is not the Devil. Israel's perpetual blindness to the "veil being done away in Christ" was due to a "strong delusion" sent to them by the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Revealing the God of this World Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson, we will discuss the theme of "Revealing the God of this world." This lesson will be essential for all seeking God's kingdom. Many cannot see the gospel's truth because they are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfection In An Imperfect World

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 8, 2021

Very few things in this life are perfect, if any.

Perfection In an Imperfect World Very few things in this life are perfect, if any. There are no perfect people. We all have faults and failures. There is no perfect church. Churches are made up of imperfect people. There is no perfect product. That’s why we buy more clothes, more shoes, more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World Is Worldliness?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 23, 2021

It is interesting what people can fall in love with!!!

Illus: For example, I have seen folks actually fall in love with cars, houses, boats, campers, flowers and etc. There is not anything sinful with liking these things, but there is definitely something wrong when a person fall in love with these things. You see love is something special above ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaiming Peace To The World Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 15, 2024

What Peter drives home to any that would listen in Cornelius’s house, is the same truth that you and I should hear today: without Jesus, we are lost and without a Lord to redeem us in eternity.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 15 Proclaiming Peace to the World Acts 10:34-43 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 1:8, 1 John 1:1-4, Matthew 25:32, John 12:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love For A Broken World

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

I want to talk to you today about “Love for a Broken World.”

Love for a Broken World “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrew 13:7 Intro: I want to talk to you today about “Love for a Broken World.” The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Push-Shove World

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2025

We often forget how important thankfulness can be. Weren't there 10? Are we rich because we have much money? Or we can count our blessings and be rich? Give thanks?

A PUSH-SHOVE WORLD? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Did you hear about the lady that prayed and asked God to bless her garden? Then she complained about having to hoe out the weeds. Then she complained about how hot it was? Then she complained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 49:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The World Watches Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “The World Watches Us” 1 Peter 2:9-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12, Exodus 19:5-6, Isaiah 43:21, Romans 11:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Being The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025

Being the light means reflecting Christ wherever we are—our homes, workplaces, communities, and even in the church.

BEING THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:14-16, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10, Isaiah 60:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: Jesus declared that His followers are the light of the world. This identity is not just a symbolic title ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living As A Pilgrim In This World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

The life of a believer is often described in Scripture as a pilgrimage—a journey through a foreign land with a glorious destination in view.

LIVING AS A PILGRIM IN THIS WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Psalm 119:19, John 17:14-16, Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The life of a believer is often described in Scripture as a pilgrimage—a journey through a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Instructions For The End Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 11, 2025

What should you do if you knew the world would end soon? Peter gives us the answer.

This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, written in the first century to believers in several Roman provinces, in what today is the country of Turkey. Peter’s main purpose in writing the letter was to encourage them to maintain a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In A Divided World Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 21, 2025

The silent war of allegiance is won by daily loyalty to Christ, rejecting criticism, apathy, and compromise within His church

The Critical, the Passive, and the Protestant Inside every congregation, three kinds of spirits contend for control. You can find them in the pews, the committees, and sometimes in your own heart. The critical spirit sees only what is wrong. It magnifies flaws, repeats gossip, and baptizes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Revelation 12:17, Acts 20:29-30, Ezekiel 9:4, Isaiah 58:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist