Sermons on Resist The World:

How Do You See The World?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 10, 2020

Paul saw the world through cross colored glasses. How do you view it?

9.13.20 Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. How Do You See the World? I. It starts with how you look at yourself What do you personally take pride in? Within ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing The Good News In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

Sharing the Good News in a hostile world is not easy, but it is necessary. The world may reject the message, but we must remain faithful, knowing that God is with us. Just as Peter and John could not keep silent about Jesus, we must boldly proclaim His name.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS IN A HOSTILE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, 'Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Assurance

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 29, 2014

christian assurance

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: *other

The Minority Report Series

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Feb 1, 2003

How to resist the pressure to conform

Introduction/background Recently I watched a movie called Minority report. In the movie, there are three psychics (pre-cogs) that can look into the future, they foresee the occurrence of future crime and hence prevent it from happening. The pre-cogs are supposedly never wrong, in fact the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Light So Shine

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 15, 2021

As Christians, we are to shine as light in the midst of the dark world. This will make others to see and be attracted to God in His kingdom, and His name will be glorified.

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE Study Text: Mathew 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Jesus, after telling us we are the salt, and we need to stay pure so we do not lose our saltiness, also says we are the light of the world. - Salt has to do with you and the Word and staying pure. Jesus said if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living As Exiles - Embracing Our Weirdness

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

What we believe and what we practice as those who are in Christ is strange to the world. Let's embrace it

Living as Exiles – Embracing our Weirdness TCF Sermon January 3, 2016 Does anybody really make New Year’s resolutions anymore? It can be a helpful exercise, but for many of us, they just end up being a to-do list for the next week or two, that quickly falls by the wayside in the face of everyday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32, Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Who Laughs

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 6, 2013

RESISTING GOD'S AUTHORITY IS DANGEROUS!

HE WHO LAUGHS INTRODUCTION: KING DAVID WROTE ABOUT ONE HALF OF THE PSALMS (TOTAL 150). OTHER AUTHORS INCLUDE SOLOMON, MOSES, ASAPH, ETHAN AND THE SONS OF KORAH. SOME PSALMS MENTION NO AUTHOR. PSALMS RUNS THE GAMUT OF EMOTION SUCH AS SORROW AND REJOICING. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: PSALMS 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The Psalmists Desire, Detergent, Decision and Defense

How To Stay Clean In A Dirty World! Psalm 119:9-11 Introduction A. A text with a vital question. 1. How can one stay clean before God? a. In this old work a day world¡Khow do we remain unspotted? b. Is it possible¡KGod says be ye holy¡Kso it is possible. c. Is it important? d. So if it is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Enters God's Perfect World

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 1, 2007

Lent 1 (A) - Sin enters God’s perfect because Satan deceives and humans believe.

SIN ENTERS GOD’S PERFECT WORLD (Outline) February 25, 2007 - LENT 1 - Genesis 3:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Perfection – it is what many strive for in this life. Everyone looks for the perfect job, to raise a perfect family, in a perfect house with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Four Mistakes In Approaching A Dangerous World

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 9, 2018

Jesus' words about sheep and wolves point us toward the right approach with interacting with the dangerous world around us.

FOUR MISTAKES IN APPROACHING A DANGEROUS WORLD: 1. IF THE WORLD IS MESSY AND DANGEROUS, IS THE WISE OPTION TO JUST WITHDRAW? No, Jesus is sending us out. - Matthew 10:16a. - Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 16:18. - Our tendency is to withdraw from the world because it’s a scary place. - Over time, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s Oldest Man

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 13, 2016

Methuselah has become the biblical symbol of longevity. His life was long but thin as a string. The two Q's of life are important, quantity and quality. A certain quantity of years is important in order for a person to develop quality.

6 April 2016 Title: Aging—the World’s Oldest Man (Genesis 5:1-32) Who would you identify as the first senior adult? The Scripture text will give you a clue. You may have had the question when playing Trivial Pursuit, "Who is the oldest person in the Bible?" Now you know where I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lights To Our Generation

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 5, 2024

Paul told the Philippians that they were to be blameless in a corrupt generation

Lights to Our Generation Philippians 2:12-18 Good morning. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer And The World: Maintaining Godly Standards

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is constantly shifting its moral boundaries.

THE BELIEVER AND THE WORLD: MAINTAINING GODLY STANDARDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 15:19, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006

God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

"Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Holy Lives In An Unholy World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore our calling in Christ, the challenge of living a holy life in an unholy world, and the empowering nature of God's grace.

Good morning, beloved family of God, I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're gonna dive into the deep end of the pool this morning as we explore a powerful passage from the Book of Judges. Today, our focus is on understanding our calling in Christ, living a holy life in an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:4-5

Topics: Not Compromising, Calling In Christ