Sermons on World Rulers:

How Much Does It Cost?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008

An examination of the costs of discipleship to Christ in an unbelieving world

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Text: Luke 14:28-33 Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:16-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. How much does it cost? a. How many times have you said that? b. Especially when building a house or some other large project. c. To begin to build and run out of money can be embarrassing. 2. In Haiti it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shinning Brightly In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2008

We are called be lighthouses in a dark and stormy world.

Shinning Bright In Christ Text: Eph. 5:8-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story from one of Max Lucado’s books of a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

Christians should not be living like the rest of the world.

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A country farmer and his son came to the city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but were especially awe struck by the elevator. Neither of them had ever seen one before. The boy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You A Star? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 27, 2009

Stars for Christ stand out in the world of darkness

Today we’re going to talk about being a star or a light in the world. Again if we look at the language being used in this passage, It seems like Paul is speaking directly for Jesus straight from the Holy Spirit. We could easily transpose Paul’s words here with those of Jesus. I also found a couple ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

A Big Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2007

We are models of God’s love to the world.

A BIG HEART John 13.34-35 S: Love one another C: Loving fellowship as a basis for evangelism Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE MODELS OF GOD’S LOVE TO THE WORLD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of Scripture five qualities that enable us to model God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forerunners

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Reminds us of to be seperated and evangalistic in our world.

Forerunners St. John 1:1-11 In this text we find that the scripture describes the contrast of the Lord being light and the world being darkness. The word light translates to show or reveal something, and the word darkness translates to obscure or not seen or noticed or even confused. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fatal Attraction

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

Falling in love with the world is a fatal attraction for believers.

Fatal Attraction 1 John 2:15-17 Several years ago there was a movie entitled "Fatal Attraction" in which a man finds himself attracted to another woman. He yields to this temptation, no doubt thinking that it will be a brief encounter. Instead, he finds himself trapped in an affair that threatens ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Watching Your Walk Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 3, 2006

Watching your walk, because the world is watching.

Watching Your Walk Ephesians 5:15-21 Ephesians 5:15 (HCSB) Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk-not as unwise people but as wise- Attention to Detail  Reasons to watch your walk  God is watching  Others are watching  The witness of your walk  Actions ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Christmas For Your Dark Days

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

Jesus came as a light to our dark world

THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR DARK DAYS One of my favorite times at Christmas is the lights. It all starts around November in the stores. It seems that every weekend more and more lights go up. It is interesting… December 21st is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year. During ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Jesus Always Ruins Halloween

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Jesus had power over the darkness of this world

Intro: in the next few days evil will be glorified as good. Witches, warlocks, devils and death will be promoted as all powerful in this world. But the church isn’t suppose to tremble by the darkness, but shine in it, take authority over it, and overcome it with good. I believe Jesus always ruins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-37, Luke 4:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thankfulness

Contributed by Darryl Blahovich on Jan 8, 2010

Where do we find thankfulness in this world.

"The Day the Sun Didn't Shine" In 1883, It is said that in New England the Sun didn't rise! The people awoke to an eerie darkness. They went outside to do their chores in stony silence. No rooster crowed, no birds chirping, none of the usual sounds of a new day. At the very start, people began ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Has Anybody Seen Demas ?

Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 22, 2010

A Christian must gaurd against the pull of the world.

Has Anybody Seen Demas ? Pastor Ken Crow. 2 Timothy 4:10 (King James Version) 10For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Tonight let’s look at a character in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Favor Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Separation from the world brings the favor of the Lord.

Psa 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Psa 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. In order for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Died For The Ungodly

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 14, 2010

The atonement was God's love to this lost and dying world.

Christ Died for the Ungodly JCC 14.02.10 pm Rom 5:6-12 To genuinely say “Jesus died for me” you must also say “I have no strength to save myself. I am ungodly. I am a sinner.” Illustration: (Spurgeon) “If Christ died for the ungodly, this fact leaves the ungodly no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apostles Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 26, 2007

being sent into the world to represent Jesus Christ

Intro: some ministers use the title Apostle, which gives the thought of the apostolic ministry of the early church. Even though I don’t carry this title, I fully believe every Christian carries the ministry of apostleship. Apostle means one who is sent, and every believer is sent into this world to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God