Sermons on This Fallen World:

Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

When Will The World End?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time

When Will the World End? Sunday September 17, 2000 As we begin our sermon this morning I would like for you to all turn in your bibles to, Matthew the 24th chapter. I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

When Worlds Collide

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon shows that when our world contacts God’s world we are lifted to a higher place by our commitment, and we can find peace.

When Worlds Collide Gal 2:20, 2 Tim 1:12, Prov 3:5 - 6, Psa 91:4 August 7, 2004 I. I’ve been talking about the fact the Jesus is able deal with the changes that need to be made in our characters and personalities. A. This week we’re going to talk about how He is able to deal with our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To A World Of Despair

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004

1- Live your faith 2- Stand firm in your faith 3-Spread your faith

INTRO.- ILL.- A grandmother overheard her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows went like this: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, you have the right to have an attorney present. Now you may kiss the bride." ILL.- While enjoying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invisible World Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 18, 2004

The invisible world of faith

Hebrews 11:1-3, “1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Peace In A World Of Turmoil" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 2, 2004

How do we find peace in a world of turmoil? Is it possible?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2004 “Peace in a World of Turmoil” Isaiah 11:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Story: A few days before Christmas two men in Florida decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While they were out sailing a terrible storm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Surviving In A World Of Pain

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 14, 2001

After the tragedy of terrorism we have suffered, our citizens will be struggling with how to cope. Three concerns will be why bad things happen, how do I keep my heart holy, and what can I do to help?

Face up to: I. Stark Reality (vs. 2-3, 5) A. Bad things DO happen to good people 1. The Psalmist expected them 2. John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” 3. Matthew 5:45, “He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit At Work In The World

Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 20, 2001

Some reflections in the light of the 11 Sept. about what God must do by his Spirit, if the world is to change.

Date: 16 September 2001 Service/s: 8.30am, 10.00am Series: 2 part series on the Holy Spirit Passage: John 16:5-15 Aim: To show people the role of the Holy Spirit working in the world to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement. I want to help people to understand what this ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Characteristics Of A World Changer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 13, 2002

God has called us to be world changers not world conformers!

THE CHARACTER OF A WORLD CHANGER - A SHINING LIGHT! Philippians 2:15 "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;" I. Blameless A. Literally - faultless, unblameable - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In An Enslaved World

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

A short sermon (devotion) on aspects of freedom from various peoples perspectives.

Freedom Freedom. What is freedom? What represents freedom? Are any of us really truly free? Ask someone who lives in a communist country what freedom means to them. Ask someone who lives in the fear of dying daily what freedom means to them. Ask someone who is bought and sold like property ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Discerning Our World

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to discern the philosophies that come from God and those that do not

I received an email this past Wednesday that asked if I knew anything about Tachyon energy. Tachyon energy is supposedly some form of energy, when channeled into us, brings peace, joy and health. If you’ve done any reading about the new age movement, the Tachyon website and links contained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: *other

Nothing Like It In The World

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead

Our trip - 2400 miles - Sedona’s red rocks, Canyon DeChelly’s rounded rims, 800 year old ruins and kivas, 2000 yr. Old bristle cone pines among the lava rock laden Cedar Pass, 10,300 feet up. Tens of thousands of hutus in Bryce Canyon each one individually sculpted by wind and rain. Immense arches ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

243 - Joy For The World Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 7, 2002

Discover joy! Why joy? Who is joy?

Sermon Study #243 – JOY FOR THE WORLD Key Scripture: God has anointed us with oil, to set us apart from the world: Heb 1:9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy." 3 WAYS TO DISCOVER ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The World To Me!?!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 25, 2003

PENTECOST 11(C) - When believers ask what is the world to me?--they realize life is meaningless without Christ but full of meaning with Christ.

WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME!?! ECCLESIASTES 1:2; 2:18-26 AUGUST 24, 2003 ECCLESIASTES 1:2; 2:18-26 1:2"Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless." … 2:18I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

That The World Would Know Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 26, 2003

Jesus said that we should be one, so that the world would know: 1) God’s harmony (unity within diversity) and 2) God’s heart (His love).

John 17:20-23 – That the World Would Know A book that has changed my life is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they could get along. They did, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist