Sermons on The Best Of Both Worlds:

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 24, 2021

Jesus said that he was the light of the world, but also said we were the light of the world. This message looks at the implications of that statement.

Were you scared of the dark when you were a little kid? Maybe you are still scared of the dark. Dark wasn’t my favourite when I was a kid. And back then as a kid, you even got to be out after dark. And until I was 16, we lived in the sticks and when it got dark, it got really dark. And when you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

World Religions - 2 Hinduism Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 13, 2008

All things are not equal. All roads do not lead to the same destination. Our experience bears this out. Who among us would trust our own guesses when traveling on a long road trip of many hundreds of miles rather than trusting a compass and a map? Let

What About Hinduism? Revelation 5:11-13 Introduction A Hindu said to a native missionary, “I am sure if I lead a good life and do what is right, giving up my bad habits, God will be pleased with me and receive me into heaven.” “That is the way most people reason today,” replied the missionary. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In A Fallen, Broken World

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009

We live in a fallen and broken world. We should expect disappointments in all facets of life. We know also that Painted on the canvas of our lives is the tender touch of a Creator who has a special place for the bruised and weary of the world

Living in a fallen, broken world Luke 4:16-19 KJV Is there anything more frail than a bruised reed? We have all seen one at the water’s edge. A once slender and tall stalk of sturdy river grass, it is now bowed and bent. It’s bruised and broken. That’s a pretty accurate picture of what can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Being The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2021

Jesus calls each of us to make a difference where He has placed us. If we claim to know Jesus, we must live like we know Jesus.

Being the light in a dark world 1 John 15-10 Prayer- If you would turn to 1 John Chapter One. Have you ever wondered if you have had or if you will make a difference in life? When I was a kid I thought of all the cool jobs I would like to do, Jobs where you save someone’s life, protecting ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Nazarene

When A Person's World Is Right

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 26, 2017

We cannot change the world. But we can change the world of a person.

One Saturday morning a minister was busily trying to prepare his sermon under the most difficult conditions. It was a rainy day, and his young son was restless and bored, with little to do. Finally, in desperation, the minister picked up an old magazine and thumbed through it until he came to a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-20, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In A World Full Of Trouble

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014

HOW WE MAY EXPERIENCE PEACE EVEN IN TODAY'S WORLD.

“PEACE IN A WORLD FULL OF TROUBLE” John 16:33 Introduction: Let me take a moment to tell you that this is a cruel and mean world. The old blues singer once wrote a line that talks about the Attraction of the world and this world order: "Bright Lights and Big City gone to my baby’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Gold Medal Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

When the Olympic games come, nations around the world get excited as some of the best athletes in the world gather to compete.

Some of the: • Fastest swimmers • Fastest runners • Best boxers • Best Basketball players • Best Volleyball players • Best weight lifters … all will gather at one place and compete. We all enjoy watching these amazing athletes. We have nothing but admiration and respect for them. However, we do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Wrong With The World?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006

1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Broken Church In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 28, 2012

Like the seven churches in Revelation the church today is broken - compromise, spiritually dead, lukewarm, loveless. The only way the church can have an impact is to hold onto the truth that Jesus is among us.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 2:1-3:22 “The Broken Church In This Broken World”. In a moment we are going to read through two chapters in Revelation – the chapters which contain the letters to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amen That Changed The World

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006

The resurrection was God’s joyous and triumphant "AMEN!" to Jesus’ words on the cross, "it is finished."

The Amen That Changed the World TCF Easter Sunday Sermon April 16, 2006 Lest I disappoint those of you anticipating the sermon I would preach this Sunday from 1 Peter chapter 6, as Jim Garrett told you last week, I invite you first to turn there with me. Wait! Let this be a lesson to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Clean In A Dirty World

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2018

Becoming holy requires intentional effort; being unholy requires no effort.

Keeping Clean in a Dirty World Haggai 2:10-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 2-3, 2018 Video: A Prayer for Holiness I came across this honest prayer written by Frank Morris... “Dear Lord, so far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Demonstrated Powerful Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Downing on Jul 23, 2015

The Gospel is powerful! It is meant by the Lord to be both seen and heard. It is intended to be presented to this world both in the preached word and in visible manifestation and demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power.

  The Demonstrated Powerful Gospel of Jesus Christ Summary: The Gospel is powerful! It is meant by the Lord to be both seen and heard. It is intended to be presented to this world both in the preached word and in visible manifestation and demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Accentuating The Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

Words can build up or tear down

Accentuating the Positive in a Negative World June 27, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Last week we learned God made us with needs that are met by others. 1 Made is His image/likeness a Praise, good & kind words b What’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing The Line In Today's World

Contributed by Grant Sisson on May 2, 2010

Christian soldiers discipline themselves for spiritual warfare by "drawing the line" in smaller battles.

Sacrifices Required to “Obey God Rather Than Man” Grant S. Sisson Written April 30th, 2010 I have always been so very proud to be an American. I remember the day I was first eligible to vote. I have participated in many elections over the course of my lifetime. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2021

To turn the world upside down, the Word must first turn us inside out.

In partnership with George Barna, Arizona Christian University just released its annual American Worldview Inventory. The results were disappointing, discouraging, and disheartening. Out of 176 million Americans who identify as Christians, just six percent hold a recognizably Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist