Sermons on Roots Of Worldview:

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

This question needs to be reversed if we are to find an answer.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why suffering? 9/11 Katrina, friends going through extremely difficult times. Why would God allow this? What benefit is evil and suffering? What is the point? God does not exist for our human happiness. God exists because God exists. We’re funny as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores God's immense love, our tendency towards darkness, and the call to live in the light of truth, urging self-reflection and transformation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God today, let us remember that each time we come together in His name, we are fulfilling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: Jesus' Response, Nicodemus

If It Feels Good, Do It Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 22, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT! Mark 5:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon Objective: To offer a solution to the “feel good” philosophy and quest for sensual gratification that drives our culture. We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Action Pattern For A Crossover People

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 30, 2008

Just as God brought the Israelites into the Promised Land, He has called us out of the darkness of the world to live lives full of victory, crossing over the flooded streams of this life.

“Action Pattern for a Crossover People,” Joshua 3:5-17 Introduction An old writer said that Faith and Reason may be compared to two travelers. Faith is like a man in full health, who can walk his twenty or thirty miles at a time without suffering. Reason is like a little child, who can only, with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church

A God You Can Trust PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of trusting in God, submitting to His will, and the blessings that come from relying on His divine guidance.

Hello, beloved family of God. It's such a joy to gather together in this sacred space, unified in our love for Christ and our shared desire to grow in our understanding of His Word. It's a beautiful thing, isn't it, to know that we are all here, not because we are perfect, but because we serve a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trusting God

Jesus Fact Or Fiction Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

Are there good reasons to believe that Christian Theism is the most plausibly true religion? If so, Jesus demands our attention, our faith, our love and our total devotion.

SE051814 HOW I MET MY SAVIOR 4. Jesus: Fact or Fiction? (SLIDE) INTRO: We’ve been building a Christian worldview from scratch this month, and here’s what that looks like from the GROUND UP: - (SLIDE) First, we have to believe Truth exists. - (SLIDE) Second, we looked at the competing Truth claims ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Community Of Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose

Introduction: Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose. This past week our ministry staff has been at the Vineyard’s national Pastor’s Conference… a time of reaffirming much of what I feel and see as we go forward as a church into the 21st century here on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Foundations Shake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008

When Christians get serious about their faith and venture beyond their comfort zones, they have a much deeper appreciation for the support God gives them.

When Foundations Shake (Acts 4:23-31) 1. In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evidence For God: Could God Actually Be Real?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era.

I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era. Perhaps your experience was similar to mine? Perhaps you also jettisoned the concept of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Nothing, Nada Thing, Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 30, 2015

Advent 1 Sermon - Mary responds to the promise of God through the Angel Gabriel.

Sermon for Followers Mission and Church at the Mission - Nothing is Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 It’s a beautiful thing to join together today in worship and in the presence of Jesus, who is the centre of our praise and adoration. Who we worship today is the exalted King, the Risen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Role Of The Church In The Promotion Of Peace And Reconciliation In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Mar 25, 2019

The church must facilitate peace and reconciliation in various societies. There is the urgent need for individuals and societies past wounds to be identified and addressed in order for genuine forgiveness and reconciliation to take place as Joseph did.

THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN THE PROMOTION OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION Joseph in the Old Testament provides a paradigm for peace, reconciliation and healing the wounds in the history of a society. Having suffered so much from the atrocities and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

Spirit Filled people are grateful people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ghost Of Christmas Present Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

Mary challenges us to completely God.

December 21, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Present Luke 1:46-56 Opening words: You know the story. Everybody knows the story. Miserly old business man Ebenezer Scrooge lived for nothing but money. The problem was his money wasn’t making him happier, it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Being A Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you learn something new in God’s word today? Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did! Last week we examined what sacrifice looks like, and one of the aspects of sacrifice is service. Today we will look at 3 key passages about servanthood.

Let’s begin in John 13:1 (Tell who John was) • Was the son of Zebedee, brother of James and one of the “sons of Thunder” • Audience was new Christians and searching non-Christians • Last surviving of the original 12 disciples • Wrote 5 books in the NT (read v.1-5) NLT Service is about action: v.4 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45

Raising Generation Alpha: A Sacred Responsibility

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 12, 2025

This sermon is about not just about parenting, but about stewardship of the future. We live in an age where the children among us—Generation Alpha—are growing up in a world unlike anything we ever knew. And yet the call of God remains the same across all generations

Beloved, today I invite you into a timely and important conversation—one not just about parenting, but about stewardship of the future. We live in an age where the children among us—Generation Alpha—are growing up in a world unlike anything we ever knew. They are the first generation fully immersed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal