Sermons on World System:

Joy To The World-Christmas In July Celebration

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jul 16, 2006

Our Christmas in July celebration, celebrating the birth of our savior and the gift of salvation. Can be used for regular Christmas message.

Joy to the World! Luke 2:9&10 “An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all people.’” Merry Christmas, everyone! Last Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-10

A World View From The Children's Table

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 15, 2006

Thanksgiving

A World View from the Children’s Table Matthew 6:25-33 Had we lived in New England, we might very well have been the subject of a Norman Rockwell painting. We were part of the new middle class that followed the Korean War. Families that were reconstituted as men made their way home yet again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Good News In A Bad News World

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 3, 2006

The angel declared good news to the terrified shepherds, the Savior is born!

Good News in a Bad News World Luke 2:8-20 Pastor Don Jones Introduction I can always count on two truths in life. The most important is, Jesus is my Savior and Lord and it is He who will never leave nor forsake me. Nothing, as Romans 8:38-39 says, will separate me from Him. No, in all these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Easter People – In A Good Friday World

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

It was Resurrection day, but the disciples were still living like Jesus was dead. What is it like to be stuck in a Good Friday World? What does it mean to be an "Easter People?"

EASTER PEOPLE – In a Good Friday World Mark 16:11 • Mark 16:11 (NIV) When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it. I. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus. 1. Jesus talked plainly about His death and resurrection in advance! • Mark 10:33-34 (MsgB) [33] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:11

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

Christmas Is For All The Lees/Leighs Of The World

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 25, 2008

A sermon designed to meet the needs of seekers and nominal Christians looking for peace in their lives.

Theme: Christmas Task: To help listener’s unwrap God’s gift and make it their own. Title: For all the Lees/Leighs of the world. Text: John 4.10 Time: 12/24/05 CUMC; 12/24/08 AUMC Lee, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and a self professed atheist was sitting at his desk on Christmas Eve. A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

A Blockbuster Christmas - A World Full Of Bitterness

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Dec 11, 2007

Letting go of bitterness is possible because of Jesus -- because of His gift that He gives to us all, we have the freedom to release the bitterness of our hearts.

Imagine a World Without Jesus A World Full of Bitterness! Last week, we talked about a world without Jesus. We talked about how if Jesus had never been born, there would be no hope in this world. We looked at the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” and how that the angel jumped in the water before ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - The Final Hope Of A Lost World

Contributed by Joo-Ching Chng on Jan 1, 2008

Christmas is God final dealing with mankind.

Theme: Christmas Text: Galatians 4:1-7 Proportional Statement: Christmas is the final hope of a lost world. 1.Christmas is when God sent forth His Son into the world, Gal 4:4 a.God’s birth into the world b.God’s expression in Jesus c.God’s final dealing with man 2.Christmas is when God sent forth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Living Right In A World That's Wrong” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

There might be people around us who come against us as we attempt to live a righteous life in an unrighteous world!

OPEN BIBLES TO Daniel 6 & 2 Timothy 2:13 1. Right or Wrong? Good or Bad? (CHOICES) 2. Faithfulness OR Faithlessness. It’s really an easy choice. a. We choose FAITHFULNESS. We choose to FOLLOW God. b. We choose to not FALL away, BUT TO STAND STRONG. c. We choose to not DRIFT away, BUT TO STEADY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing The World's Games By God's Rules

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 4, 2007

In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.

Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shaping A World Wide Ministry Perspective Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Sep 11, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 15:14-33 Title: Shaping a World Wide Ministry Perspective I. A firm foundation- 14 a. Goodness b. Knowledge c. Accountability II. Boldness- 15 a. With each other b. With the Gospel III. Ministry Focused- 16-19 a. Priestly Service b. Spirit Powered c. Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Motivation To Live Godly In A Godless World

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. In Titus 3 Paul begins this chapter telling us how to react to the world.

Introduction: Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. God has been reduced to a mere imagination by many, while others ignore Him. Even the religious people of our world have become Religious Atheists, claiming to know ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 5, 2008

When we witness and apply salt to preserve mankind, salt should sting. Light invades darkness. Salt invades the meat without asking its permission.

5-18-08 Salt of the Earth, Light of the world Matt 5:1-13 (particularly verse 13) Salt preserves - salt keeps from spoiling - salt also stings *** - does our witness ever produce a sting? - Similar to light, which invades darkness. light never asks for permission to invade darkness - salt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Up In A Getting Down World

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008

The World’s Culture has a way of becoming part of the Christian’s Life.

1. DISTRESS THAT WAS PERSONAL A. Desperation – “I cried” 1. distress – tight spot that produces anguis/tribulation 2. cried – call out to a personw/expectation of response B. Direction – ‘to the Lord 1. Not to my neighbor; not to my friend 2. YHWH – I am that I am – was, is and will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-6

Denomination: Baptist