Sermons on World Class:

How To Be The Best Son Or Daughter In The World Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

“Honor your parents,” the Bible says, “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” What does God mean? That the one thing that is most key to the success and health of the rest of our lives is our relationship with

How to be the best son or daughter in the world Today I’m talking to children in the Christian family, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook if you’re over 21! Last time I checked we’re all somebody’s child. If you have living parents, you’ll find something of value in this message. And, if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being On Jesus' World Series Team

Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006

A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Right In A World Living Wrong

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007

people who chose to live right in their generation

Intro: now that Bradley has preached his first sermon and moved on to the State level, some people say that I better do good today because he is after my job. Some people said he can say more in five minutes than his dad can say in an hour. Fine arts was so much fun yesterday, and seeing all the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Enters God's Perfect World

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 1, 2007

Lent 1 (A) - Sin enters God’s perfect because Satan deceives and humans believe.

SIN ENTERS GOD’S PERFECT WORLD (Outline) February 25, 2007 - LENT 1 - Genesis 3:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Perfection – it is what many strive for in this life. Everyone looks for the perfect job, to raise a perfect family, in a perfect house with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Reaching The World One Heart At A Time” Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Destiny is a vision that God chose to birth in a man. He was looking for a vessel that was hungry to see things happen that would bring people to their realization of their need for the Savior in their life.

What is Destiny Fellowship? “Reaching the World One Heart at a Time” John 15:7-17 NLT Destiny is a vision that God chose to birth in a man. He was looking for a vessel that was hungry to see things happen that would bring people to their realization of their need for the Savior in their life. As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Godly Children In Today's World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2007

This textual sermon is to encourage parents in the difficult tasks of raising their children in today’s world.

Proverbs 22:6 Growing Godly Children in Today’s World Often I have found that children say the honest things we won’t say. They mirror our thoughts by putting them into words. Let’s listen to a few that kids have expressed. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? (Written by kids) You got to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 22:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006

God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

"Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am...the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 25, 2007

Since Jesus is the light of the world, we need to allow the light of Jesus into every area of our life (belief) and continue to walk in the light (discipleship).

During Lent I have been addressing Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the gospel of John, through each statement Jesus revealed a little more about who he really was, what his purpose was in coming , and how we are supposed to respond to him. In our memory verse this morning Jesus said, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live Effectively In An Ineffective World

Contributed by Darin Smith on May 28, 2007

reminded Timothy that God was watching him, as was Jesus Christ who will judge all men. He further reminded him that Christ will return soon, and that he should carry out the command of ALL Christians to share the Gospel lovingly, boldly, intentionally, a

2 Timothy 4:1-5 (NASB) ¶ I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God, What In The World Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Oct 23, 2005

Nothing is bigger than God: Sometimes He weaves our own depravity and disasters into achieving His goal of redeeming His people

God uses Jeroboam’s rebellion to accomplish His goal of redemption [1 Kings 11:29-39] Rehoboam was a loveless leader yet God’s goal of redemption is happening [1 Kings 12:5-15] The united Kingdom became un-united but God is still in charge [1 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves To Work In Your World

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Jesus is not ’out there’ but he’s right where you are, in your world.

Jesus Loves to Work in Your Life and World Cornwall September 18, 2005 Do you live expecting Jesus to work in your life and in the world in which you live? Or do you believe that Jesus has stopped that kind of work, and leaves things pretty much to you to figure out, with just a promise for future ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: How The World Went Wrong Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 1, 2005

Sin has frozen our world in it’s grip and without outside help we are lost. Our fundamental problem is the presence of evil which is only defeated by the presence of God

Intro: Like Lucy, Edmund finds his way into Narnia through the wardrobe. But he doesn’t meet the nice faun, Mr. Tumnus. Instead, he comes face to face with the most feared being in that world: Jadis, the White Witch. What Edmund doesn’t realize is that he is, in fact, a being that she fears. She ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: "Saving The World: Lion On The Move” Series

Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 13, 2005

3rd sermon in 3 part series on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe." #1 was on the wardrobe, #2 was on the Witch, and this one deals with the Lion. Aslan came to set Narnia free from the spell of the witch. Jesus is the one who has come to set us fr

“SAVING THE WORLD: LION ON THE MOVE” Matthew 1:18-25 [Sermon 3 of 3] “Always winter and never Christmas” is the way that Narnia is described at the beginning of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Narnia is that way because of the spell of the White Witch. It is truly a dreary and dismal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The World Is Saved By Its Good Looks

Contributed by Rob Guenther on Jun 26, 2007

Even though we once looked hideous to God in our sin, when we look to God and to Christ in faith, we look perfect and holy. Now we look for opportunities to hold up Jesus to be clearly seen by others.

The World is Saved by Its Good Looks Sermon based on Isaiah 45:22 Sunday, June 24, 2007 – Pentecost 4C (Evangelism 4) A church member canvassing the neighborhood came to one door and asked the attractive woman who answered if she was saved. “Yup,” the woman answered, “I sure am.” “Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Moves The Hand That Moves The World

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 23, 2007

Threat, throne, thrill. Some comments on the prayer meetings which ushered in the 1859 revival in Ulster.

INTRODUCTION 150 years ago a prayer meeting started which was to change the spiritual climate in Ulster forever. Four men decided to meet every Friday night for Bible study and prayer. Their names? James McQuilkin, Jeremiah Meneely, Robert Carlisle and John Wallace. They met in an old schoolhouse ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-23