Sermons on Shaking The World:

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by David Azbell on Feb 19, 2005

A sermon on John 3:16. Discover how much God Loves you.

John 3:16 "God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son." As we take a look at this, we must understand that "begotten" means "procreated or generated." Jesus was born of a woman yet, was not the seed of a man. Instead, He was the seed of God. He was "generated" by God and placed in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Topsy, Turvy World"

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Where is God in a world that doesn’t make sense? God can be found intimately involved in the world, hidden by our preconceived ideas, and limited spiritual imagination.

Luke 16:19-31 “Living in a Topsy, Turvy World” INTRODUCTION I once read that Native Americas, the Sioux to be more exact, at one time in their history participated in what they called a Sun Dance. As part of the dance, men would allow themselves to be skewered through their pectoral/chest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The World's Most Popular Religion

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 30, 2005

The World wants a religion that does not INSIST, does not INVOLVE, does not INTERFERE, and does not INCLUDE [certain things.] Link included to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The World’s Most Popular Religion Acts 26:5 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PopularReligion.html ----- I heard a story about a pastor who called two boys to his office. One boy was asked to wait outside the door while the other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

God loves us and gave his son to die for us. Nothing will ever be able to separate us from that love.

John 3:16 “For God So Loved the World” INTRODUCTION Easter is a time to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and the victory that Jesus achieved over sin, death and the power of the devil. The writer of the gospel of John writes with the resurrection of Jesus Christ in mind. He writes about God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Thw Worlds Worst Terrorist

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

We are involved in a war. It is a war against terrorism. This a look at the true source of terrorism?

Introduction: We are in a war! We may not be carrying a weapon physically, but we are armed none the less. The battles that are being fought around the world are part of an ongoing war against evil. President Bush was right on when He stated that Sadaam Husaan was evil. For the basis of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003

We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

“Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

What In The World Is God Doing? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 20, 2004

In Mark 1:15, Jesus says the kingdom of God is near, meaning that in the person of Jesus God’s kingdom comes near. If the kingdom has come near, what in the world is God doing?

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING? Mark 4:21-34 INTRO: In Mark 1:15, Jesus says the kingdom of God is near, meaning that in the person of Jesus God’s kingdom comes near. God has arrived on the scene, to establish his rule, take back what is his. If that is so, then I have some questions: 1. Why are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Light of the World shines in moral darkness, religious darkness, and physical darkness.

I AM series #2 I AM the Light of the World John 8:12; 9:5 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’re looking at the I AM statements of Jesus. All 8 of these statements are recorded in the Gospel of John. Last week we saw that right after feeding the 5,000 Jesus told the crowds I AM the Bread of Life. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ, The Joy To The World

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 30, 2004

If you looking for some joy in your life, you need to look to Jesus Christ.

St. Luke 2: 8-14 Psalm 30:5 Topic: Jesus Christ, the Joy to the world The word “joy” in the Webster’s Dictionary is defined as “very glad feeling; happiness or delight.” Today, we are living in a world where there are people who are searching for some joy in their lives. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Faithful In An Unfaithful World Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 7th sermon in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. The command came, "On your mark, get set," and then the pistol cracked and the race was on. A fine athlete sprang to the lead, and when the race was over he had broke the state record. Only a few other runners even finished the race. Many dropped out when they saw they could not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love God Not The World's Way! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What In The World Is A Christian To Do

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2004

In chapter 9 Luke tells us who Jesus is, and in chapter 10 Luke is going to tell us what a Christian is to do...

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A CHRISTIAN TO DO" TEXT: LUKE CHAPTER 10 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been a part of a scene like this -- "what do you want to do" -- "I don’t know what do you want to do" - "I don’t know what to you want to do" -- "what do you want to do?" -- I don’t know," "me either" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ