Sermons on World Rulers:

"jesus The Heavenly Light Of This World Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 31, 2021

AS the Light was being lit in the temple for the "Illumination of the Temple Ceremony" Jesus made he declaration that He is the Light Of The World.

JESUS, THE HEAVENLY LIGHT OF THIS WORLD John 8:12-30; 9:5 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 30, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/YE8NQOKbcHA INTRODUCTION: 1.) How comfortable are you functioning in darkness? A.) I live on Maple Street in O’Leary. where there are streetlights, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, John 9:5, Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stay In Hope In A Dark World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 28, 2022

One could say we all have a hope meter inside each of us, the amount of hope we have in any given moment. Maybe my hope meter is at 100% full up, I’m centered on hope, this is where jesus wants me to be, in my mind and heart.

Showing up at the first pastor’s job 3 years ago was pretty scary stuff. It was me, a cook, a caseworker, and a driver. That was it. New officer, scared, unprepared, hoping that somehow, he can make a difference in this crazy world. Not knowing a single person in the city, driving in late at night. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Romans 15:8-13, Romans 8:22-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Handling The World's Hatred Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 20, 2023

Nowhere in this passage does Jesus call any of His followers to seek revenge or retreat from the world because of their hatred towards you, but He is calling them to be an active, living testimony of the love and life of God.

As a review from the last Sundays, the narrative from chapters John 13 - 14 is describing Jesus is in His last week on earth and in chapters 15 on, it is down to the last hours before the crucifixion. He has been preparing the disciples for His death, eventual departure from the world and that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Wisely In A Time-Obsessed World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

In Ephesians 5:15-16, we find a call to live wisely and make the most of every opportunity in a world that can often distract us with its busyness.

"Walking Wisely in a Time-Obsessed World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the wisdom-filled words of Ephesians 5:15-16 from the New Living Translation: "So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

A Letter Of Concern- Be Separate From The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2022

This is the 87th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 18th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#87] A LETTER OF CONCERN- BE SEPARATE FROM THE WORLD 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Introduction: I look at Christians and Churches from all over the World and I see such a difference. I look at Pastor Welnar in the Philippines; and he is so dedicated and focused on spreading the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Cause For Our World

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 6, 2022

The Lord has called us all to prayer, especially seeing the time that we are in, with fear, deception, and war increasing around the globe. And in our prayer, we need to ask God to plead His cause. Learn more about the cause of God in this Sunday’s teaching.

God’s Cause for Our World Psalm 74:22 Watch: https://studio.youtube.com/video/h-WkxN1Y4XU/edit?c=UCnsKqgXUXKLZ13J7FrnC6uQ The other week I was forced to give careful consideration what the Psalmist is asking God to do, which in so many ways is or should be at the heart of our prayers to God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:22, Matthew 6:9-13, Jeremiah 51:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Being A Disciple In The Post-Truth World

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 24, 2022

Being a Disciple in the Post-Truth World

Being a Disciple in the Post-Truth World   Scripture Luke 14:25-33   Reflection   Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s scripture text starts with a sentence: “Large crowds were travelling with Jesus.” This sentence is the context in which Jesus further builds the responsibility and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

The Wisdom Of God Vs The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2022

When Jesus is telling us that following Him means hating everything and everyone else, He uses strong language.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course Today’s Gospel is so unnerving, even shocking, that we might in our meditation forget about the other readings. The lessons we can learn from the wisdom books of Scripture are good foundations for our appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. I like to think of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Introducing The World-Changing Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 4, 2022

God sends his Servant, and what does He do? In short, Christ rebuilds the covenant. He reconciles enemies. He restores the earth. He sets the prisoners free. He shepherds his flock in peace and goodness. And He does one more thing: He builds roads!

Time and again Isaiah brings Genesis to our minds—Genesis, that amazing book of beginnings. Like in Isaiah 44, where God calls himself, ‘The First and the Last,’ for God is the one who existed before all things and who called everything into being. Or chapter 40, where God recalls the story of how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does The World Hate Us?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 24, 2022

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Even in the United States we experience backlash against us as Christians.

Alba 9-15-13 (Revised 9-18-2022) WHY DOES THE WORLD HATE US? John 15:18-25 A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake after being beaten unconscious; the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2023

This is the first of a two-part series on the Similitudes. This message looks at the follower of Christ as the Salt of the earth. What does this mean and what happens when we choose not to be the salt of the earth

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 1 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Being Bright Lights In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023

Your theology, what you really believe, comes out at midnight. What I mean by midnight is at the darkest moment of your soul; when things seem hopeless, when the pressure mounts, when the pain intensifies, when things are darkest. Let's shine our brightest at midnight.

Sermon: Being Bright Lights in A Dark World Scripture - Acts 16:25-40 “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40, Matthew 5:15-16, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

Being Real In A World Being Fake

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023

it is time to be real to a world that is confused about a lot of things of life.

Being Real in a world being Fake Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Our leadership team has been down in Philly for District Assembly. It happens once a year around this time and I want to talk a minute about it and its importance for the whole church not just those who are delegates that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Create A Win-Lose World Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 17, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in which participants risk their lives to play a survival game to win a prize of 40 million dollars. But why is this drama so popular all over the world?

Do Not Create a Win-Lose World Squid Game Part 2 James 4:1-6 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part two of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed