Sermons on The World:

Debunking The Just World Theory

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 24, 2019

Who do bad things happen to good people? There are no easy answers; yet Jesus teaches there is not always a direct link between misfortune and sin. And every calamity is a wake-up all for all of us.

Luke 13:1-9 Debunking the Just World Theory [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] In a “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip sometime back, Calvin says to his dad, “Why can't I stay up late? You guys can!” Then with a wide-mouthed protest he declares, “IT'S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Job 4:7, John 5:14, Romans 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

An Eternal Priest In A Changing World

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Jul 7, 2019

The epistle to the Hebrews describes Jesus as "a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek."

Our world is changing. Not only is it changing, but it is changing at an accelerating pace. The difference between our times and earlier times is not that now the world is changing whereas in earlier ages it wasn't. The world has always been on the go. Customs, institutions, knowledge, have ...read more

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2019

1. God's love stretches to the widest span. 2. God's love gave us the greatest gift. 3. God's love suffered the greatest sacrifice. 4. God's love calls for the greatest confidence. 5. God's love results in the greatest rescue.

For God So Loved the World The Gospel of John John 3:14-16 (Reading vs. 1-16) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2019 (Revised July 10, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we continue our verse by verse study of John Chapter 3, and we will take a close look at vs. 16. But for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Go Tell Your World Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 20, 2019

Jesus will help us overcome: 1. our inadequacy. 2. our inhibitions. 3. our inexperience. 4. our indifference.

Go Tell Your World The Gospel of John John 4:24-42 (Reading vs. 24-30) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 26, 2014 (Revised July 20, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Last week we looked at this great story of a Samaritan woman whose life had been wrecked by sin. Her own sin and the sin of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24-42

Denomination: Baptist

Gentle Giants In A Violent World Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Throughout this series I think we can all see that what we really need is a “personality transplant.” We need God to transplant into us His very nature.

GENTLE GIANTS IN A VIOLENT WORLD GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCION: Throughout this series I think we can all see that what we really need is a “personality transplant.” We need God to transplant into us His very nature. Before He does that all we are stuck with is an old nature – the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Know That The World Hates You Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 20, 2017

You carry Jesus in you who is light and reveals darkness. The world is darkness and darkness has never liked light. Jesus revealed their wickedness and you reveal their wickedness too so they hate you with great passion.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KNOW THAT THE WORLD HATES YOU John 7:6-9King James Version (KJV) 6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Unchanging Gospel In A Changing World

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

To a world of cyborgs, the threat of Artificial Intelligence taking over the world, declining birthrates, abandonment of marriage, an ageing population, genetic engineering of people, and a Robot Revolution, what does God's Unchanging Gospel say?

The Unchanging Gospel in a Changing World (notes & ppt available if you'd like-just send me a note-kh) Kim Jong Un & the current POTUS Kim Jong Un is threatening to nuke Guam and the POTUS is threatening to nuke N. Korea. Jesus said there would be wars & rumours of wars, but the end is not yet. ...read more

Denomination: *other

What's Your World View

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2017

We all look at the world through a certain lens. The lens that we use will cause us to see different things. Someone is always trying to provide us with their lens. We need to see the world and humanity as Christ sees them.

What’s Shaping Your World View 9/3/2017 Psalm 1:1-6 Mark 7:20-23 If I told you, because the Browns were undefeated the last three games so they will most likely win the Super bowl, what would your reaction be? Anybody thinking, wow that’s good to hear we have a great team? Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living For Christ In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 21, 2017

It is possible to live the Christian life and still live responsibly and fully in a world of diversity.

Living for Christ in a Postmodern World The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Matt. 22 : 15 – 22 We live in a confusing time indeed, a time when what is reality and truth are considered controversial, yet we follow a savior who is the way, the truth and the life” (John 14 : 6). There was a time when many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

A Shortened Time, A Passing World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2017

The reordering of our priorities in the face of an impending crisis.

A SHORTENED TIME, A PASSING WORLD. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. This is one of Paul’s ‘I say, not the Lord’ passages (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:25), meaning that he is not here directly quoting a word from Jesus. Not that his comments are uninspired, as some contend. The Apostle goes on to qualify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions For Living In A World Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 12, 2017

Living in an uncertain world requires planning and watchfulness

Matt. 25 : 1 – 13 Television programs have changed in our time. No more well-crafted production with professional actors and actresses, but you can have ordinary people become stars in what has been dubbed reality TV. And so we have the Big Brother Big Sister, Housewives of Atlanta, the Housewives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Defend The Truth In A Compromising World

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2012

There was an catchy song ad for Burger King not too many years ago that went "have it your way, have it your way" That's what some churches have become....come on by and worship your way! Verse 4 says For the time will come when they will not endure soun

Defend the truth in a compromising world. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doc-trine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to them-selves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Neglect The Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2012

Constantly see and experience the spiritual world of God in your life!

Hold up a clear plastic bottle; What do I have in my hand?? Yes, I have a plastic bottle, but even though we cannot see it, there is also air in this bottle! The air inside is actually holding the bottle together! If I take the air out of it……….. the bottle collapses! Now, let us not forget that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012

One of the greatest tragedies in life, is people walking in darkness when they could walk in the light. This message points to Jesus the Light of the World!

It Can Get Personal Message two of five I Am the Light of the World March 11, 2012 Michael Wiley Introduction: We’re in our second message in our series, “It can get personal.” We are talking about the “I am” sayings of Jesus. I’ve got a lot to say today, so ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ