Sermons on Of The World:

Living A Godly Life In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 16, 2005

Joseph was stuck as a slave, then a prisoner in Egypt. He could have claimed God had forgotten him, but Joseph remained faithful and a man of character on the inside and outside. It gives us many lessons on how to live our lives in Christ.

The story of Joseph reminds me of someone else later on in the Old Testament - Daniel. Like Joseph, Daniel was carried off to a foreign land but because of his God given talent and integrity, he was given broad trust and responsibility. Also like Joseph, that character got him enemies who sought to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Make Sense Of My World

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 9, 2006

Making sense of a world gone of out whack by finding rest in the Lord, who is creator and who brings order from chaos

HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF MY WORLD After watching the movie Cinderella, five-year-old Sarah started using her pinwheel as a magic wand, pretending she was a fairy godmother. "Make three wishes," she told her mother, "and I’ll grant them." Her mom first asked for world peace. Sarah swung her wand and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Power Of The Christian In The World Of Today”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005

Not much is said about today concerning the Holy Spirit

“The Power of the Christian in the World of Today” John Ch 16 INTRODUCTION: No one will ever forget the September morning in 2001 that changed the mindset of many Americans toward terrorism. Almost everyone who was alive at that moment can give testimony to exactly what they were doing when they ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advice From The World's Richest Man

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 29, 2004

Solomon teaches us we’re accountable for our mistakes. Main thrust of the sermon includes factors about falling in love with money & letting money ruin your life & the life of others. Great Approach on Dangers of Money & Living for $ instead of God

2 Chronicles 9 and Eccl 5 Advice From The World’s Richest Man Without wanting to sound too carnal this evening…most of us can admit that we joined in the seasonal act of buying and giving gifts this season. If you are like me and have a lot of children …or if you have a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

God, What In The World Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Oct 23, 2005

Nothing is bigger than God: Sometimes He weaves our own depravity and disasters into achieving His goal of redeeming His people

God uses Jeroboam’s rebellion to accomplish His goal of redemption [1 Kings 11:29-39] Rehoboam was a loveless leader yet God’s goal of redemption is happening [1 Kings 12:5-15] The united Kingdom became un-united but God is still in charge [1 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Constant In A Constantly Changing World Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Things are changing rapidly. We need something that does not change, and that is God

Galatians 1:6-10 Finding the constant in a constantly changing world Introduction A. Who here actually like change? B. As I was thinking about change I thought of one group of people who actually do like change C. Wet Babies! D. We live in a world were we see change every day. E. I think about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World

Contributed by James Julian on Sep 23, 2004

Our decision to live for Christ and mature in Him was never promised to us as an easy job. There will always be things (and people) in life who will try to ruin our testimony or prevent us from "running the race."

JOHN 8:1-11 LIVING A GODLY LIFE IS TROUBLESOME BECAUSE OF THE WORLD WE LIVE IN (v.1-6) -world will attack your beliefs -world will attack you -because of the world, we need EACH OTHER (event was not about the woman or her sin... the used her to try and trap JESUS LIVING A GODLY ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Easter People – In A Good Friday World

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

It was Resurrection day, but the disciples were still living like Jesus was dead. What is it like to be stuck in a Good Friday World? What does it mean to be an "Easter People?"

EASTER PEOPLE – In a Good Friday World Mark 16:11 • Mark 16:11 (NIV) When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it. I. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus. 1. Jesus talked plainly about His death and resurrection in advance! • Mark 10:33-34 (MsgB) [33] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Most Beautiful Short Story In The World

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Ruth’s love story tells of her "kinsman-redeemer" which points to Jesus as the Saviour of the world.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHORT STORY IN THE WORLD I think everybody likes to read a love story, especially if it’s true. The book of Ruth is such a story if it’s read at a superficial level and taken at its face value. It’s got all the ingredients: there’s a beautiful young girl who met a young man ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Blockbuster Christmas - A World Full Of Bitterness

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Dec 11, 2007

Letting go of bitterness is possible because of Jesus -- because of His gift that He gives to us all, we have the freedom to release the bitterness of our hearts.

Imagine a World Without Jesus A World Full of Bitterness! Last week, we talked about a world without Jesus. We talked about how if Jesus had never been born, there would be no hope in this world. We looked at the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” and how that the angel jumped in the water before ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - The Final Hope Of A Lost World

Contributed by Joo-Ching Chng on Jan 1, 2008

Christmas is God final dealing with mankind.

Theme: Christmas Text: Galatians 4:1-7 Proportional Statement: Christmas is the final hope of a lost world. 1.Christmas is when God sent forth His Son into the world, Gal 4:4 a.God’s birth into the world b.God’s expression in Jesus c.God’s final dealing with man 2.Christmas is when God sent forth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Highest Hill In The World - Calvary, Golgotha

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 13, 2008

Calvary’s Simon - compelled. Calvary’s Soldiers - calloused. Calvary’s Suffering - Complete! How to renew a passion for the Passion of Christ. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

The Highest Hill in the World Matthew 27:31-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighestHill.html In Latin it is called Calvary. In Hebrew, Golgotha, or “place of the skull.” If you look carefully you can see it...an eerie image...a symbol of death. It’s not a very high hill geographically, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A Complaint Free World

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

An invitation is presented to accept a 21 day challenge, and embark upon a complaint-free life and help build a complaint free church and a complaint free world—one person at a time.

I know how easy it is to complain, to find dissatisfaction with a situation or circumstance. In the 1970s, TV’s Saturday Night Live program, one of their skits involved "The Whiner Family." Anybody remember that skit? The family members spoke with a grating, irritating whine. When they engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

The World Is Saved By Its Good Looks

Contributed by Rob Guenther on Jun 26, 2007

Even though we once looked hideous to God in our sin, when we look to God and to Christ in faith, we look perfect and holy. Now we look for opportunities to hold up Jesus to be clearly seen by others.

The World is Saved by Its Good Looks Sermon based on Isaiah 45:22 Sunday, June 24, 2007 – Pentecost 4C (Evangelism 4) A church member canvassing the neighborhood came to one door and asked the attractive woman who answered if she was saved. “Yup,” the woman answered, “I sure am.” “Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Lutheran