Sermons on Worlds View:

Light Of The World

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 23, 2024

This is a Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service. It details how Christ has brought light into our lives.

“Light of the World” Candle Lighting Service Sermon Isaiah 9: 2-7 This is the season of Light! Light is a wonderful gift to us. The light on our Christmas trees represent God giving us the perfect light, Jesus Christ. Just think how our lives would change without it. Light drives out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2024

Christians often sing "Joy To The World" as a Christmas carol... but that's not what Isaac Watts wanted to sing about when he first wrote the song. Why did Watts write this song, and what can that mean for us?

Back in the 1700s, there was a man who wrote hymns… a lot of hymns (nearly 750 songs during his lifetime). He was a very famous and popular song writer in his day – and his name was Isaac Watts. He wrote a several songs that are still being sung today and we’re going to sing a few of them… a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14, Psalm 98:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Not The World

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 15, 2025

The 'world' Christians are exhorted not to love is the carnal and corrupted state of the earth. We live on earth but are not part of the corrupt system of the world.

TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 (NLT) "Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, John 15:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 24, 2023

Every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. So man’s great need is to see the Light of the world. Thus, our study.

Let’s start tonight’s study off by admitting every one of us has a great need. We may not always be aware of it, but the need is still there. We are in darkness. - We can’t see into the future or into the next world. - We can’t see God, who He is and what He’s like. - We can’t see the real ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 8, 2024

There is a lot in this world that is out of joint with common sense. But that is nothing new. The apostle John gives us a warning about how things can go haywire. He makes it clear that many things in this world get in the way of good living.

Alba 7-7-2024 WHAT IN THE WORLD? I John 2:15-17 Have you ever been in a situation that makes you say, “What in the world!” There are some crazy things out there that could cause you to say that. James Snyder in a sermon entitled, “What a Crazy World We Live In” shared some things that made him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposed By The World Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 17, 2023

I find this very interesting because so many believe that if we are doing what God wants there should be no problems and everyone should be excited that you are doing the right thing

“Opposed By The World” Nehemiah 4:1-6 5-21-2023 As we continue to look at prayers in the Bible; I was reading about a great uproar that happened because the Jews were following the Lord. I find this very interesting because so many believe that if we are doing what God wants there should be no ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2023

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#5] LIVE IN THE WORLD 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: 1 Peter 2:11-12 It should be no surprise to Christians that we are 1 of the main reasons lost people have no interest in Jesus Christ and the fact that He can save them. Why is this true? It is because of the way we live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

In John 8:12, Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of the world, the One who rescues us from the darkness of sin and guides us to eternal life.

"The Light of the World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound message found in John 8:12, from the New Living Translation. Point 1: Jesus, the Light of the World Scripture: John 8:12 (NLT) - "Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, 'I am the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 17, 2023

A sermon from the songs of Christmas about Joy to the World

Title: Joy to the World Theme: To show how the coming of Christ means joy. Text: Luke 2:1 - 18 Luk 2:1-18 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. (2) This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Out Of The World

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 10, 2021

In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Let’s look at John 17:6-19.

Prelude In all the world’s religions and philosophies are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Purpose: Let’s see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Plan: Let’s look at John 17:6-19. Out of the World John 17:6 “I have manifested Your name ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 24, 2020

Based on the lectionary: 1. Psalm 147:1-20 (Descriptions of the Lord) 2. Jeremiah 31: 1-14 (Proclaim and give praise) 3. John 1: 1-18 (The Light of the World) 4. Ephesians 1: 1-14 (Predestination vs. freewill)

1. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. (Ps 147: 3) Great is our LORD and abundant in power" (v. 5) The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear (are in awe) of Him (v. 11) He makes peace in your borders. (v. 14) 2. The LORD appeared to him from afar. I ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Joy To The World

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 12, 2020

The angel proclaimed ‘good news of great joy.’ Sounds great! But what exactly is this good news? What kind of joy should we experience? Do you have that joy?

In the lead-up to Christmas this year we’re focusing on four great themes: hope, peace, joy and love. Many churches have Advent candles and they associate these four themes with the first four Advent candles. The fifth candle is for Jesus. The last two Sundays we looked at hope and peace; today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Luke 2:23, Luke 1:50, Luke 1:54, Luke 1:72, Luke 1:76-78  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Spectacle To The World

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 22, 2020

One purpose for the church is to reveal the character of God to men and angels

Introduction This has been an interesting election season. We each had to vote for our next leaders, often based on insufficient or conflicting information. But we try our best to evaluate: * What is the candidate’s platform? * What are they promising? * What is their character? * What sources ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 4:5-8, Deuteronomy 7:6, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 4:9, Ephesians 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 19, 2021

As the Light of the World Jesus takes us out of darkness and worldliness. Darkness and worldliness does not come because we are the worst we can be; it comes because we are following the distraction of Satan who masquerades as an angel of light.

Message John 8:12 I Am The Light of the World When Jesus describes Himself as The Light we can quickly understand the significance of the metaphor. Light gives direction. Light pierces the darkness. Light takes away fear, uncertainty, and hesitancy. Light reveals truth. We get the metaphor. Those ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Conquest Of The World Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus said that we would have tribulation in the world, but He also said to be of good cheer because He has overcome the world. His overcoming is already a fact that we can celebrate right now.

Long ago an Eastern King, who was plagued by many troubles and worries, called his wise men together and asked them to compose a brief motto that would help him to face times of distress. He required them to make it brief enough to be engraved on his ring, and yet so profound and true that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4