Sermons on World System:

Christmas Chaos – Christmas Calm

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 10, 2014

The world offers us chaos; God offers us peace.

Christmas Chaos – Christmas Calm December 7, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world offers us chaos; God offers us peace. Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-10 Supplemental Passage: And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Pessimism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015

This was a two week Bible Study on how to be optimistic in a pessimistic world

THE TEMPTATION OF PESSIMISM MATTHEW 11:2-6 IT IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY EASY TO FALL INTO THE TRAP OF PESSIMISM IN OUR WORLD. THE NUMBER OF EVIL THINGS IN THE WORLD CONTINUES TO INCREASE, AND AS IT DOES WE MAY FALL INTO THE TRAP OF SAYING “THAT’S JUST THE WAY THINGS ARE, AND WE MIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Relax

Contributed by Andre King on Oct 17, 2015

How can a Christian relax in this crazy, lost and dying world?

• IF YOU ARE A BOSS, AN EMPLOYEE, A PARENT, A STUDENT, A CITIZEN, A VOTER OR A SPOUSE, IF YOU KEEP UP WITH THE NEWS, IT MAY BE HARD FOR YOU TO RELAX. FROM MSN NEWS THIS WEEK… • A DRIVE BY SHOOTING OCCURRED IN HATTIESBURG MISSISSIPPI OUTSIDE A MILITARY FACILITY. • 8 PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Herod Wants To Kill You Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015

Part of our mission to the world is to defend the social teachings of the Church.

Thursday of 30th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “Herod wants to kill you.” “ISIS wants to kill you.” “Planned Parenthood wants to destroy you.” Jesus and His followers have heard these refrains almost continually since Christ first began to proclaim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

A Great Dad

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

Fathers day sermon discussing the need for Dad's in today's world.

There once was a young mother who woke up one night and went into the nursery and found her husband looking down at their newborn baby who has asleep • The Mother could tell that he was captivated by the scene as he stood there looking at their baby sleep. • She was so touched that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Everything We Need To Know About Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

Everything we need to know about a Jesus beyond this world.

Throughout history many predictions have been made concerning the future. "Radio has no future. Heavier-than-air machines are impossible. X-rays will prove to be a hoax." - English scientist William Thomson, 1899. "Television won't matter in your lifetime or mine." - Radio Times editor Rex ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Overcome Evil With Good

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 7, 2010

The little things that we do for the Lord are larger than the world

Romans 12: 21 The high priest of the morning wants everybody to gather around to give an account of their deeds. Make Jesus confess all that you do well for the high priest. The glory is with Jesus and he wants to see it in your account. The will to be with those who are over comers, maybe ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Absolutes

Contributed by Greg Aery on Nov 27, 2006

In a world of few absolutes, this sermon deals with the discovery of at least three.

We live in a society of very few absolutes. For instance, there was a day when you could shake the hand of a man and be absolutely sure he would honor his word. In this present day we have men sign contracts and wonder if they will keep their word. However, I do want us to turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Creation

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2007

To be created in the image of God is to reflect God’s love to the world.

By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn John 13:31-35 Revelation 21:1-6 “The New Creation” How do we know God? How are we able to see what God is like? In Genesis we are told: “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Immanuel: God With Us Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Dec 15, 2007

God’s coming into the world in human form was to be no surprise to the believer.

Immanuel: God Is With Us Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: God has done what all humanity desires, but questions whether He will. Illustration: Ancient civilizations visualized God in human and animal form and in the modern age many pictures have been given to us to visualize God. Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is He Your King? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

We celebrate Christmas so that the world may find the truth.

Is He Your King? What Is Christmas? - Part 2 John 18:37-38 Today we are here to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas Day because it is a holiday (or more precisely a holy day) is a day that we as Christians set aside to think about Jesus Christ. So why is the birth of Jesus Christ so ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

To show how a church may subtlety compromise their witness in the world.

Pergamos - The Compromising Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The city of Pergamos was situated 80 miles north of Smyrna twenty miles inland in what is now Western Turkey. In its day it was the capital of Mysia, a Roman province in the NW. of Asia Minor. Unlike the two previous cities ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A simple sermon on what it means to be "salt" and "light" in our world.

Salt & Light Lake Bronson 8 Feb. 98 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 A recent secular survey, where 1300 senior executives across America were asked to list, in order of priority, what they thought was the most important characteristic within an organization. - 90% listed integrity as # 1 - 90% ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In Troubled Times

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 15, 2008

Addresses the world-wide financial crises and how to deal with it.

Your mind is a powerful thing isn’t it? A single thought can cause a smile to come sliding across your face; a single thought can wipe that same smile away. A Single thought, mulled over in the mind can disturb your days and ruin your nights. Our thoughts have a powerful influence over how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran