Sermons on The Visible World:

Who Do You Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2019

Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix.

Who Do You Love Text: 1 Jn. 2:15-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: 2. Beloved we cannot love the world and still love Christ. It has to be one or the other, because like oil and water they do not mix. 3. 2 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore "Come out from among them And be separate, says ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Light/Christ Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 6, 2018

Jesus entered our world of darkness to become the light of the world

Light/Christ Isaiah 9:2 During this season of Advent, we’ve spent our time focusing on the prophets of the Old Testament as they foretold of the coming of the Messiah. Interestingly, there are 2 Hebrew words for prophet: one is nabi: to bubble over. They would get a word from God and it would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Belong To This World Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 16, 2017

Series: Identity: Becoming Who We Are

“I Don’t Belong to this World” Series: Identity: Becoming Who We Are May 14, 2017 – Brad Bailey (Note: This message also coincided with Mother’s Day…so while the focus remained in this series on Identity… some illustrations were woven in which reflect the significance of mothers.) Intro Continuing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, John 17:15-18, John 17:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2017

Teaching, The World, Divisiveness

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing Matthew 7:15-20 (p. 679) May 21, 2017 Introduction: Every Thursday morning I get to spend about a half hour reading with my 8 year old buddy named Ethan…and the Thursday before I left for vacation Ethan brought in a book about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Believe In One Ultimate Truth? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 7, 2018

How Can I Believe in One Ultimate Truth? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 6, 2018

How Can I Believe in One Ultimate Truth? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 6, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: How Can I Believe? We are engaging the questions that can be a natural part of the process of faith. So in the recent past weeks we have engaged the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Satan Are The Devil

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 19, 2018

Satan is real today working in places we don't know.

WHO IS SATAN ARE THE DEVIL Satan is not a little guy in red sitting on your shoulder trying to get us to sin. He has power to temp us and turn us on the wrong path. The truth is he was and Angel of the Lord. Revelations 12: 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Marvel If The World Hates You Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Do Not Marvel if the World Hates You

I. John And The Beginning A. John And The Beginning Of In His Gospel 1. The word in the beginning 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. —John 1.1-2 2. The beginning of the Word’s Ministry This beginning of signs Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#2] LIVE IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-7 Introduction: Every time I talk about light and darkness, I have an automatic go to example in Tharon. With his being blind, I can tell you numerous stories; but over the last few days I have thought of something different. I enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings Against Worldliness

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 22, 2024

Series in I John

Title: “A Warning Against Worldliness” Script: I John 2:15-17 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 6-23-24 Intro: “A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appreciate The Sovereign Light

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2024

Even the artificial light we truly appreciate. We do not want to have brownouts. If physical lights have an appeal to us, how about the “Light of the world” referring to Jesus? Do we really appreciate Him?

“As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"take Courage"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022

A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

“Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Aware Of The Currency We Are Trading! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To explore the concept of recognizing the true value of spiritual currency over worldly currency and how to apply this understanding in our daily lives.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to unpack a thought-provoking passage from the book of Matthew. We're going to delve into the idea of Recognizing the Currency We Trade, Engaging in God's Economy, and Transforming the World's Currency. In our daily lives, we often find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: God's Economy, World's

Got Contentment? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, understanding His love, responding to persecution, and learning contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we come to meet with our Lord, to seek His face, to hear His voice. We are here to lean in, to listen and to learn from His holy Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the letter of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Topics: Contentment, Today's World

The Passing Of The Temporary And The Coming Of The Eternal

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 28, 2004

The purpose of this text is to remind the believer that the visible is swiftly passing away.

In our text, we are taught to look at the invisible. The word look means to set one’s sight on a particular object. It indicates a careful examination, a penetrating gaze that determines the worth of the thing in view. To see the invisible we must keep our focus on Jesus. There are all kinds ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leaven, For Good Or Ill

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2022

The yeast is there working, but it is not visible. It works in the whole loaf, and best in darkness.

Friday of 28th Week in Course 2022 It’s important when we hear this Gospel from St. Luke that we position the event in the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem. Remember, Our Lord knows that He is going to Jerusalem for what on Mt. Tabor was called His Passover by Moses and Elijah. He is going up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-7, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Catholic