Sermons on Weapons Of This World:

Sold Out To God Or To The World? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 18, 2005

What are the signs of good leadership? Abram exhibits them as he and 318 men take on a whole army. Then Abram must make a choice - serve God or the world. How would you respond?

In these two chapters we have two amazing accounts - the first of Abram and how he routed a whole army with 318 men - and the second, we get our first real glimpse at what many feel is the pre-incarnate Christ - Melchizedek. Verses 1 - 12 The city-kings around the Dead Sea paid tribute to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Forever Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shout Heard "Round The World

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 18, 2006

Jesus died and rose on purpose to save us, and His salvation is already with us. The cross and the empty tomb are necessary for our forgiveness.

“The Shout Heard ‘Round the World: HE IS RISEN!” Acts 10:34-43 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Easter brings up life-and-death concerns. A Canadian scientist said, “I have only two questions to ask: One, has anyone ever defeated death? And two, did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Congregational

God's Amen That Changed The World

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2006

The resurrection was God’s joyous and triumphant "AMEN!" to Jesus’ words on the cross, "it is finished."

The Amen That Changed the World TCF Easter Sunday Sermon April 16, 2006 Lest I disappoint those of you anticipating the sermon I would preach this Sunday from 1 Peter chapter 6, as Jim Garrett told you last week, I invite you first to turn there with me. Wait! Let this be a lesson to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

What effect do self-centered people have on our world. This message looks at Jonah’s rebellion and his resulting self-pity.

Introduction: In 1945, Cliff Barrows made a proposal of marriage to his girlfriend Billie. Together they scraped together enough funds for a simple wedding and two tickets to a city with a resort hotel. On arrival, however, they found the hotel shut down. Stranded in an unfamiliar city with little ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006

Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Ordering Your Private World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

A message for those who look like they have it all together yet on the inside they are falling apart.

Introduction Illustration The popular TV series, “Extreme Makeover” and another called “Swan” that characterizes man’s pre-occupation with outward appearance. The “Cinderella-type” stories feature startling physical makeovers courtesy of liposuction, implants and cosmetic surgery. The skill of man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Integrity Does Not Conform To The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 12, 2006

Living a life of integrity cannot conform to what the world believes to be right, but is transformed by God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2006 Date Preached: September 10, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity Does NOT Conform to the World Sermon Text: Daniel 3:16-18 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Formula For Impacting Our World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2006

The simple formula Jesus has given us for impacting our world is that we are salt and light.

Introduction: A. I wanted to start today’s sermon with a funny story of a science chemistry experiment gone wrong. 1. So I went on line and searched for quite a while, thinking surely there must be some great stories out there. a. I stumbled on one that didn’t have a lot of details, which would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Navigating Life In A World Of Change

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

> I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life

Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight Living In A Crooked World Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROKKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Today we are going to look at the subject of Holiness. When I began this series and I spoke on the topic of suffering I said that I felt like I was standing at the edge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

If You Want To Change The World

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

Jesus charge to the 70 becomes a guide for changing our world.

If You Want To Change The World Luke 10:1-12 Topic: The way the church can change the world Aim: To motivate the congregation to fulfill their individual and corporate responsibility of changing the world through evangelism. Introduction Statement - Our world is changing at a tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Gospel Attractive To The World Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2005

Christians are more and more known for what we are against than what we are for. This confuses people about what the gospel is really about. Paul gives some very practical advice on how to be practically spiritual in an unsaved world.

How can we sum up Titus? It’s as simple as 1-2-3. 1. Find a good Biblical model and follow it (chapter 1) - Personal Faith 2. Allow yourself to be inconvenienced in order for the gospel to be attractive (ch 2) - Interpersonal Example 3. Seek to cooperate and assist others around you by being a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hope In A Hope-Less World

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

“We can live forty days without food, eight days without water, four minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”....How do we understand and therefore respond to the kind of world we are living in today?

Our world is experiencing an uncertain time, a defining moment in the history of this planet. That is not an over dramatization of the events of the last month but rather a prophetic perspective of the years ahead. It seems summed up by the lament of a volunteer rescue worker in New York City, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unchanging God In A Changing World Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005

Another message in the series that covers the eternal attributes of God.

An Unchanging God in a Fast Changing World Malachi 3:6 I. God’s View of Sin Versus the World’s View of Sin A. God’s View 1. Sin separates man from God 2. Sin must be punished 3. Sin is every man’s nature 4. Sin can be forgiven B. The World’s View 1. Declaring sin is intolerant 2. God’s view of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist