Sermons on The World Council Of Churches:

Christ The Light Of The World

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

Christ is the light of the world

I. Christ in the beginning (V.1) A) First we see Jesus is eternal - John did not learn this on his own. He did not read it in some book. This was revealed to him by God directly. “In the beginning was the Word” - We do see that Moses had a similar revelation directly from God in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In A Bowing World

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2012

Only 3 Hebrews stood when the whole world bowed. Likewise, we Christians found ourselves on the losing end of the culture war in America. Same-sex marriage, abortion, & marijuana won. Do we throw up our hands and say, "There's no use fighting it?" No! We

STANDING IN A BOWING WORLD Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Who’s Really Smarter? 1. A young boy entered a barber shop and the barber whispered to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” 2. The barber puts a dollar bill in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fearless In A World Of Fear

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Sep 13, 2014

Seven reasons we can live fearless in this world.

Fearless In A World of Fear Sunday Morning, 09-14-14 Intro: We live in a time and world that is full of fear. People all around us speak of fears in their lives. Many have good reason to fear because of the lives they live, others fear because of the lives lived by others! We can have the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - The Light Of The World

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 6, 2018

Jesus is the true light of the world.

John 1:6-9 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

All The World Is A Stage

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE. Matthew 6:1-6; Matthew 6:16-21. “All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare reminds us, “and all the men and women merely players.” “And one man,” continues the playwright, “in his time plays many parts…” Jesus’ teaching on almsgiving, prayer and fasting in the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21, Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Lost World

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 6, 2013

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” Rom 15:13.

Theme: Hope for the lost world Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent, a time when most Christians are preparing to celebrate the coming of Christ. It is a time when many people are confronted with various problems that result from the pressure to please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rumors Of Another World

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Our unquenchable desires for meaning and more declare that we are made for meaning and more, namely God, and therefore we will only find meaning and more (satisfaction) in Him alone.

Introduction Blaise Pascal- 17th Century French/Christian Philosopher (Disinherited Prince Syndrome): Someone who had it all, then lost it all, then spends rest of life trying to recover what he knows down deep he once possessed (Meaning and More). “If I find in myself a desire which no ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheer In A Cheerless World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 11, 2014

The world has joy and happiness directly proportional to circumstances. Real true joy is not dependent on things but rather on the person of Jesus Christ

BAD NEWS TODAY Vilolence & death around the world Ukraine/ Russia & Crimea Warfare death of innocents MH17 Nigeria Boko Haram size towns & children W. Africa Ebola epidemic out of control Israel/Gaza - Hamas keeps rejecting cease-fire Iraq Isis murder & butchery Hurricanes & tornadoes Flooding & ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Worst Missionary Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 5, 2015

This sermon has four points. 1. God's Call Is UNPREDICTABLE, 2. God's Call Is UNCOMFORTABLE, 3. God's Grace Is INCOMPREHENSIBLE, 4. How We respond to God's call MATTERS

Jonah's Journey: The World's Worst Missionary Today we are going to begin a new study. We are going to make our way through the book of Jonah. As we begin our journey with Jonah, let’s clarify one point. Jonah is not the hero of the story. God is! At the beginning Jonah is running from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stabilty In An Unstable World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019

Is there any way that we can be secured in this ever-changing world? Is our dream of stability possible? Is revival and renewal even possible today! The lessons in Psalms one serves as great encouragement for those who dare to walk upright in a fallen world.

Sermon. Living Stable in an Unstable World Scripture Text: Psalms 1 Ps 1:1 ¶ Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven In The Real World Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 25, 2019

Because we are going to heaven, this will... Material adapted from Chauncey Crandall, MD, book entitled "Touching Heaven"

HoHum: They are so heavenly minded, they are of no earthly good- Bologna! Today we are so earthly minded that we are of no heavenly good “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:11, Matthew 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:14-18, James 1:12, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025

Jesus is the divine Light that dispels the darkness of sin, ignorance, and hopelessness, bringing illumination, truth, and life to all who follow Him.

JESUS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:12 Key Verse: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” – John 8:12 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:2; John 1:4-5; Psalm 27:1; 1 John 1:5; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2020

What does it mean to be light?

Jesus Christ who we celebrate during Christmas stated in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." What did Jesus mean that He is the Light of the world? Jesus of course was giving a word picture, a metaphor; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Oldest Game In The World Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2023

The shame of our sin often leads us to shift the blame. Don’t play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

The Oldest Game in the World Genesis 3:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2023 Do you know what the most popular game is right now? Could it be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Warzone, or Fortnite? Or for another generation, maybe your guesses would be Monopoly? Risk? Bunco? Scrabble? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Light Of The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the profound truths in John 8, highlighting Jesus as the Light of the World who reveals and condemns sin, not to shame us, but to guide us towards repentance and transformation.

Good morning, family in Christ! Let's dive into some rich and enlightening truths from the Word of God today. We're going to be exploring John 8, where Jesus boldly declares Himself as the Light of the World. Let's consider the contrast between Jesus and religion, which often gets murky in today's ...read more

Topics: Contrast, Jesus, Religion