Sermons on World Events:

Four Mistakes In Approaching A Dangerous World

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 9, 2018

Jesus' words about sheep and wolves point us toward the right approach with interacting with the dangerous world around us.

FOUR MISTAKES IN APPROACHING A DANGEROUS WORLD: 1. IF THE WORLD IS MESSY AND DANGEROUS, IS THE WISE OPTION TO JUST WITHDRAW? No, Jesus is sending us out. - Matthew 10:16a. - Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 16:18. - Our tendency is to withdraw from the world because it’s a scary place. - Over time, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Some Things Right With This Sinfull World

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2015

God still has full control of every thing.

THERE ARE SOME THINGS RIGHT WITH THIS SINFULL WORLD Psalms 33: 13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. 14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. 15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. 16 There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Change Our World!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

Background and Introduction: We can change our world: [1] Because the church belongs to Christ. [2] Because the Word of God works. 1. We must stand on God’s Word. 2. We must stretch for His Word. 3. We must share His Word.

We Can Change Our World! Acts 11:19-21 Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2012 *I like what Mark Twain said about change many years ago: “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) *I like that saying, but it’s not always true is it? -- No. Some change is good! This is especially true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

“the Wisdom Of The World” Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013

The A,B,C's of salvation are simple but not always easy.

"The Wisdom of the World" -- I Cor. 1:18-20 Luke 23:39-43 (NIV) 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Reasons For Loyalty In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World Luke 12:1-12 I want to first start with the definition of hypocrisy. “Hypocrite” was used in Greek society to describe an actor who gave performances to make money. It means acting like someone who you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Reasons For Loyalty In A Hostile World

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Five Reasons for Loyalty in a Hostile World Luke 12:1-12 I want to first start with the definition of hypocrisy. “Hypocrite” was used in Greek society to describe an actor who gave performances to make money. It means acting like someone who you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As God's Remnant In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God takes notice of those who take notice of Him

When Mary and I were considering names for our children, there were a number of names that were immediately eliminated because of certain students that Mary had in her classes over the years that she just didn’t want to be reminded of. And even today, several decades later, there are certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs Now Is Love

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2013

One of our most basic needs is to be loved. The lyrics of a classic song reflect this worldwide longing—“What the world needs now is love, sweet love, and that’s the only thing there’s too little of.” God has met this need in Christ.

What the World Needs Now is Love 1 John 3.11-18 Scripture Reading: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dreaming Of Your Perfect World? Not In This Life!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 15, 2014

We must be encouraged and not get disillusioned when life does not go as we dream for it to

Dreaming of Your Perfect World? Not in this life! 11-16-14 By Kelly Durant A study of the life of Job, Elijah, John the Baptist Jesus said: Matthew 21:44 “And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.” 2. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Looking At The World Through New Eyes Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Feb 2, 2014

Living life around stories

LOOKING AT THE WORLD WITH NEW EYES MATTHEW 5:1-16 WHEN JESUS SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP THE MOUNTAIN; AND AFTER HE SAT DOWN, HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM. THEN HE BEGAN TO SPEAK, AND TAUGHT THEM, SAYING: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking To Live Godly In A Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

Sold Out, two of the most powerful words that can describe our life in Christ. It means we are no longer available to be bought by anything. We are not our own.

Intro: Some of the most terrible words that shoppers can hear on black Friday or any day in this shopping season “Sold Out.” What does that mean? It means it is no longer available to be purchased and unavailable to another buyer. That is exactly what Paul is telling his 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will God Destroy The World With A Nuclear Bomb? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2014

Lot's of people speculate on how the world will end. Some think it will be destroyed by an asteroid, others by nuclear war, still others by .... Zombies? But they're all wrong. Find out why the 2nd Coming should be important to us as Christians.

OPEN: There are a lot of people who seem to agree that the world is going to end. They just don’t all agree on how it’s going to happen. I visited website that reviewed several theories about how the world would end. Among them: 1. Some believe an Asteroid will destroy the earth. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 Carpenters Who Saved The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014

There are 2 carpenters who saved the world; one Noah and the other the Lord Jesus.We're looking at some parallels and differences between these two Carpenters.

2 CARPENTERS WHO SAVED THE WORLD Heb. 11:7; Mk. 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UMBRELLA 1. A man was in the habit of carrying an umbrella wherever he went. When, (unfortunately) his last good umbrella broke, he decided to take all of his umbrellas to a shop to have them repaired. 2. On the bus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right Words For A World Gone Wrong

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. Talk about your Savior (vs. 9, 13, 19). 2. Talk about your strength (vs. 10-13). 3. Talk about your support (vs. 14-18). 4. Talk about your supply (vs. 19).

Right Words for a World Gone Wrong Philippians 4:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 12, 2010 *Where were you when the world stopped turning that September morn? (1) -We will always remember. -- The F-15 pilot who was flying directly over one of the towers when it went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Meet The World's Desperate Needs

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

In this passage, we have Jesus revealing His authority. He shows everyone how true it is that He is in authority over life

For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and is claimed later on in this chapter. So He is due the same worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist