Sermons on Weapons Of This World:

Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003

We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

“Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Sharing the gospel and making an impact.

Introduction The truth is, bad news generally travels faster than good news. Within two hours the whole world knew that President John F. Kennedy had been killed, who killed him, where he was killed and how he was killed. Today, still more than half the world does not know the good news that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Pure In An Impure World

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Living In A Pagan World

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With A Changing World

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Life is always changing - the world around us and within us. In an unstable world God does not change and gives us the stability we long for.

Introductory Considerations 1. We live in a rapidly changing world (give examples comparing today to just 30-40 years ago, internet, etc.) 2. Changes do not just occur around us but also within us. "That’s not the same man or woman I married". Not just our exceeding waistlines or receding ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The World Under Anti-Christ

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

I was reading another pastor's sermon notes on Revelation.

I was reading another pastor's sermon notes on Revelation. After his twelfth sermon (this is my fourteenth), he received an anonymous note from his congregation. It read, Kindly see to it that your sermon presentation is more entertaining and con-cise. He had a member who thought he was preaching ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: *other

Influencing Your World For Christ

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 24, 2002

Christians can be a godly influence on the world when we commit ourselves to being authentic and available.

Dr. Evan Kane was the chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He had practiced his specialty for 37 years. Over the course of time he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker if they only had local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strategy For A Biblical World View

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pure Love In An Impure World

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

Very few people in our society today understand what love is.

Psalm 51:10 - "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Valentine’s week is a good time to talk about what love is and what it isn’t. We have in America, what I call a serious "anti-love epidemic." We’re sick for the lack of real love! VERY FEW PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

God restores the community we destroy.

The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 2 January 20, 2002 Big Idea: God restores the community we destroy. INTRODUCTION Lee Strobel wrote: People today will admit any problem - drugs, divorce, alcoholism - "but there’s one admission that people are loath to make, whether they’re a star on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unchanging God In A Changing World

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

It has been said that the only constant thing in life is change. In the midst of change and uncertainty, we can trust in God who never changes.

AN UNCHANGING GOD IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD “I said, ‘O my God, do not take me away in the midst of my days; Thy years are throughout all generations. Of old Thou didst lay the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the work of Thy hands. Even they will perish, but Thou dost endure; and all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Luke's Presentation Of Jesus To The World

Contributed by David Phillips on Dec 4, 2002

DR. LUKE WAS VERY ASTUTE IN DETAIL OF THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS TO THE WORLD. AS WE LOOK AT LUKE 1:1-4, LET’S SEE HOW LUKE PRESENTED OUR SAVIOR TO THE WORLD

FROM DAMASCUS ROAD CHURCH--BOONVILLE, INDIANA--DECEMBER 2002. THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS TO THE WORLD WAS ONE THING THAT DR. LUKE DID IN A SUPERB WAY--HIS COMING TO EARTH WAS SO IMPORTANT TO LUKE THAT HE TOOK PAINSTAKING TIME AND RESOURCES TO SHOW THE WORLD THAT JESUS WAS NOT ONLY MESSIAH, BUT ALSO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Program Of Re-Education Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2001

King Nebuchadnezzar’s program for re-education of the captives from Judah looks remarkably like what we see in our society today.

King Neb’s re-education program aimed at causing the captives to: I. Compromise Their Ideals A. For Them 1. Education 2. Diet B. For Us 1. Education 2. Media 3. Send messages like: a. Bible is not true/relevant b. Christians are the minority c. Christianity is not relevant II. Lose Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Two Worlds Collide

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

When Matthew decided to follow Jesus, his old world was going to collide with his new one

INTRODUCTION  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.  Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ