Sermons on The Current World:

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

When Our World Crumbles Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

When our world crumbles, we need to embrace the new life God gives us.

On Monday, April 16th, Virginia Tech was rocked by the most murderous rampage on a college campus in our nation’s history. It began in the early morning hours when two students were killed in a dormitory. A short time later thirty more students and faculty were killed across campus. Then the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Duty In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2007

Three very basic aspects of our duty: 1) the incentive to our spiritual duty, 2) the instructions for our duty, and 3) the intention of our duty.

In HUNTINGTON, Utah -Crews were forced to halt their desperate underground search for six trapped coal miners after a cave-in killed three rescue workers and injured six. "We have suspended indefinitely the underground portion of this rescue effort," said Richard Stickler, head of the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Sin's Entrance Into The New World

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 20, 2007

This is an exposition of Genesis 3 showing how sin invaded the new world and brought in the curse.

SIN’S ENTANCE INTO THE NEW WORLD Genesis 3:1-24 This chapter shows how sin entered into the human family. This chapter also shows the way in which God made a way of escape for the lost and doomed sinner (Gen. 3:15). This is certainly a sad chapter that records a very sad day in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Of Christ; Saviour Of The World

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Jesus is the only saviour of the world

Title: Birth of Christ; Savior of the World Text: Matthew Chapter 1: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Tell Your World

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2011

We all need to be more faithful to witness for Jesus, and the Lord will help us do it. Jesus will help us overcome: 1. our inadequacies. 2. our inhibitions. 3. our inexperience. 4. our indifference.

Go Tell Your World John 4:24-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 26, 2008 *John 4 tells the great story of a Samaritan woman whose life had been broken. She had been married 5 times, and now was living with a man outside of marriage. This woman was scorned by her neighbors, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24-42

Denomination: Baptist

Walking According To The Course Of This World

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

Could it be that the body of Christ is under attack and we are defeated and don’t even know it?

Prelude Have you ever wondered why the church is not growing today? Why there seems to be more churches closing, than new ones opening? Why there are so many Christians that don’t faithfully attend church? Why those that attend church regularly seem to be melancholy? Could it be that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion For A Lost And Dying World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 12, 2012

This missions sermon challenges believers to give to missions out of compassion for souls.

Compassion for a Lost and Dying World Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 12, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The World Knows Your Name

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 3, 2011

The world constantly tries to pull your attention away from God.

The World Knows Your Name October 2, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world constantly tries to pull your attention away from God. Focus Passage: I John 2:15-17 Supplemental Passage: Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Until The Whole World Hears" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 19, 2011

Being clothed with the power of God.

Until the Whole World Hears Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 20 Feb 2011 Acts 1:4-11 We saw last week from verse 1 that the first volume of Luke's two-volume work, the Gospel According to Luke, dealt with all that Jesus BEGAN to do and to teach (Acts 1:1), which implies that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing In The World

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011

Don’t coast through life hoping that staying out of trouble and occasionally doing a good deed will be enough when it counts. Stop being a “casual Christian”, and start having a relationship with the God of the universe.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 11 What is the most important thing in the world? The scripture I just read was written by Solomon, who was the richest, wisest, and most influential king of Israel. If you were paying attention, you heard Solomon say that he had it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Vision In A Confusing World

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011

Vision and purpose will help us stand in these evil days.

A Clear Vision In A Confused World Dan 1:8 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. In the year 605 BC, a young ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Changed Church Changes The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

* Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Love That's Out Of This World Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

How remarkable is God the Father's love toward you and me! Let's see how that changes our hearts toward others, even towards our enemies. A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies. B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies.

Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Theme: Love That's out of This World A. The Father's love for us while we were still his enemies B. Our love for others while they're still our enemies Season: Epiphany 7a Date: February 20, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran