Sermons on This World Passeth Away:

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 14, 2003

Jesus, the Lighthouse in the dark world

Stody 16-02-03 I am the Light of the World (Jn 9:5) Mars Bar Question: There is a famous oil painting related to our theme today which was painted in Great Britain. Can you guess what it is called? Here are some clues 1. There are three original copies 2. The first copy was painted between ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 9:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Living In The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at how we should live our lives before the world so they may find Christ.

LIVING IN THE WORLD 1 Peter 2:11-25 1 Peter 2:11-12 It should be no surprise to Christians that we are one of the main reasons lost people have no interest in Jesus Christ and the fact that He can save them. Why is this true? It is because of the way we live our lives in front of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

War Of The Worlds

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003

A sermon about the spiritual war that every Christian faces and can be used to draw a parallel to the 2nd gulf war.

“War of the Worlds” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 In 1898 H.G. Wells wrote his book “War of the Worlds.” It was a story about Mars taking over the Earth. In 1934, Orson Welles did a radio broadcast of this story. As you may remember, many people did not realize it was just a show and thought the world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Choking On The World Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

How attraction to and choice of this world demonstrates the condition of the heart.

“Choking on the World” Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “Now, he who received the seek among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful." -Matthew 13:22- “But they all with one accord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:22, Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 24, 2001

The Light came into the world, but the world received Him not.

Christmas Eve Service Jesus: "The Light of the World" The bible describes the world as darkness, because for a little while it is being ruled by the prince of darkness- The Devil who is a spiritual force of wickedness in the world. We know it is not against people-flesh and blood that we battle ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, John 12:44-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching The World

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 30, 2001

Tapping into the eternity that is set in the hearts of men to bring people to Christ

REACHING THE WORLD (I) A bit of a departure from previous lessons This is important for 2 reasons: 1) To have wisdom and tact in bringing the gospel to folks in this area 2) To understand what it is in us that draws us to Christ … so we don’t simply have our religion become an idol unto itself, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embrace The World Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 1, 2002

We embrace the world, as Simeon did, when we embrace faith, hope, and love as we both embrace and are embraced by Christ.

Introduction: “Last Christmas, This Christmas e-mail forward” “If you have e-mail, perhaps you received one entitled Merry Christmas that said something like this;” Last Christmas, we were thinking about all the things we didn’t have; this Christmas, we are thinking about all the things we do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Shaking The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2004

Although this chapter tells us about one of the greatest sermon’s ever preached... it has 4 principles we can use to be effective in our everyday witnessing.

OPEN: Several years back, when having a computers was a fairly new experience for most people… a lot of folks got flustered over little things: For example: one customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The World Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

13, June 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Three: Loving the World 1Peter 2: 9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Living In This World Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005

A look at Spiritual Growth according to Paul

Living in This World I. Conduct and attitude with regard to civil government (vs. 1) II. Conduct and attitude in regard to "All People" (vs. 2) III. Reason for Godly conduct and attitude (vs.3) ________________________________________________________________________ I. Conduct and attitude ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

World Missions

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus told us to "go into all the world", however everyone must do their part. Here are four componets of world missions.

Missions Matthew 28:18-20 We are told to reach the world for Christ. Win them Baptize them Teach them. Missions involve four components. I. Somebody has to go. -Where? -Into all the world -Next door -Across the street -In the work place -In school -Our city, state, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms Of The World

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

I am concerned that our Christian nation is faced with an attack of religious persecution.

I need to speak with you for a moment to give you a word of caution regarding the recent events. I am hoping you will not misunderstand what I am about to say. I think it is important for each of us to stay informed to what is going in our world from a godly perspective. I hope each of you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How In The World

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The gospel spreads in Acts

How in the World? Spreading the Good News How in the world did the gospel get into all the world? Sometimes it was by divine appointments like this one to the Ethiopian eunuch. Formula - Jerusalem (home) Samaria (across racial lines) Ends of the world But How? Teamwork - see I Cor. 3:5-9 Case ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World! Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004

Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

(adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonders Of The World

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 9, 2001

Lessons from Babel. It is only in the act of praise and worship with our whole lives that we function as designed - not by building cities and names for ourselves - but by building up His people and honouring His name.

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" - with more fear than wonder I would suggest! In our relatively short history, we have developed science, engineering, medicine, economics, psychology and many other physical and social sciences to the extent that it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational