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Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"If The World Hates You..."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message discussing persecution.

“If the World Hates You…” Various Scriptures December 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEYS’ BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Today we’re going to talk about that wonderful Christmas topic called “persecution.” November 8th was the yearly International Day of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Slain From The Foundation Of The World

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 27, 2009

time intersects with eternity, especially at the cross on Good Friday.

Slain from the Foundation of the World TCF Good Friday Sermon April 10, 2009 The crucifixion is perhaps the most significant place in time, where time intersects with eternity. Of course, God interacts with time often. We could easily make a case that He does it constantly, daily, moment by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defiled By The World (Preventable? Response?) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 4, 2009

What God wants us to do now is totally depend on Jesus Christ to show the world that Jesus already won all the battles!

Is there sin in the world? Sin is anything that does not line up with a Holy God! Specifically, where do we see sin in this world we live in?? We are confronted with sin everyday, aren’t we? Jesus prayed to God the Father in John 17, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In A God Hostile World Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 4 about the example of how and how not to live in a world that hates God

Text: Daniel 4:1-37, Title: Living in a God Hostile World, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk a little about the hate crimes bill that will potentially make preaching against homosexuality a crime… B. Background to passage: This is a strange way to begin a text, but it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

An Exclusive Claim In An Inclusive World Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 29, 2009

Philippians 2:9-11. The rightful lordship of Jesus is explained from these familiar verses.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM IN AN INCLUSIVE WORLD PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11 INTRODUCTION - What does it mean to be inclusive? I suppose a good way to put it is that to be inclusive means to accept all persons, or ideas, or worldviews as completely equal in a given situation. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Clear Vision In A Cloudy World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

Today is a dark and cloudy world… but for those of us who have Christ in our life… the clouds of this world do not bring darkness or dim vision on our part… but because of who we serve our vision in this world should be clear!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2009 Date Preached: April 26, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Life is Hard Sermon Title: Clear Vision in a Cloudy World Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2 Introduction: In our world today life is filled with severe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Mothers In A Wicked World

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2010

Mary, the mother of Jesus, provides the example for Godly moms to follow.

Intro: In my sermon today, I want to give a challenge to Moms and the rest that are here on this Mother’s Day. A mother is not merely one who gives birth to a child, but a lady that is willing to take responsibility for a life. Mary was a Godly young lady, so Godly that God chose her to bare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In An Unjust World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 19, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we can trust God even though the world is filled with injustice.

Scripture We like stories with happy endings. Whether the story is in a book or movie or even in real life, we like stories with happy endings. Sometimes, however, stories don’t have happy endings. Sometimes stories have sad endings. And although we prefer stories with happy endings to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

World Hunger Offering Day

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010

The OT Law of Israel presented the principle of solicitude for the needy thru concrete actions. Christians must adapt these tutorial lessons by the heart of Christ. The Church must exercise the principle of solicitude for the needy concretely.

The Causes of Hunger: From NAMB—Issues & Answers: Hunger The causes of hunger are multidimensional & deny the temptation of simple answers. Hunger does not result simply from the lack of rain or overpopulation. It is not just a matter of poor economic choices. Hunger is complex & often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 14th sermon in an ongoing series in the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we see that God has always been a God of grace and mercy

Genesis (14) (God’s Grace in A Corrupt World) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley Before we begin this morning, I just want to let everyone know that my sermon is probably going to be a little bit shorter than normal. I’ve had an incredibly event filled week. So; just letting you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Act In A Paradoxical World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2010

We are encouraged to trust God even when things don't add up.

Scripture One Bible commentator says of our text for today, “This is one of those passages that sets preachers to pacing in their studies, wringing their hands: What does it mean? How do we preach it?” Another commentator says of the first part of today’s text (7:15-24), ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Halloween: Strangers & Pilgrims In This World

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 30, 2010

In this sermon I draw upon the history of Halloween as being influenced by the doctrine of death and resurrection. I have included a full article about Halloween (Halloween: A Christian Perspective) that I found in The Wall Street Journal.

Strangers & Pilgrims in this World 1 Peter 1:1-9 v. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, v. 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

A Vision Of Peace For A World At War

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2010

A vision of Kingdom peace is the hope for which we wait in the future and work for in the present.

Title: A Vision of Peace for a World at War / A Hope for Peace for a World at War Text: Isaiah 2:1-5 Thesis: A vision of a kingdom peace is the hope for which we wait in the future and work for in the present. Introduction I am reading a new book by Bobby Gross titled: Living the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision Of Hope In A World Of Despair

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 6, 2010

In Christian hope there is no person so lost he cannot be changed by the grace of God and no situation so desperate that God is powerless over it.

Title: A Vision of Hope in a World of Despair Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In Christian hope there is no person so lost he cannot be changed by the grace of God and no situation so desperate that God is powerless over it. Introduction In the last few weeks I have read three articles that spoke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational