Sermons on World Transformation:

Follow Me

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007

How can we "sell" Christianity in today’s world?

The second part of today’s Gospel reading told us about Jesus calling Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John to be his disciples. This was probably not the first encounter with Jesus for any of them. We know, for example, from last week’s reading from St John’s Gospel that Andrew was already a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Born To Die

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006

Christ became the lamb that would take away the sin of the world.

BORN TO DIE TEXT: Galatians 4.4 INTRODUCTION: A. Man had to present a lamb to be offered for their sins. B. This had to be done on a yearly basis. C. The blood covered the sin of man. D. There had to be another way to take care of sin. E. God sent His son to do away with sin. "For if the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Adventures In Life Management

Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006

What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Missionary Or A Mission Field

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 26, 2007

Our task is to reach the world around us for Jesus Christ

The mission field calls to our minds far-away places of sacrifice, physical hardship, long separation from loved ones, and a touch of the exotic. The Bible tells us that the mission field is any place: 1) Where paganism saturates daily life, 2) Where differing cultures exist 3) Where a clear ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Review Of Salvaging Civilization By H.g. Wells.

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007

Influence Of Famed Sci-Fi Author On One-World Government

To most Americans with a recollection of the Cold War, it was assumed the global superstate would be brought about through military conquest. However, in Salvaging Civilization, H.G. Wells suggests how this planetary political organization could be brought about through education and the management ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Possessing Heroic Faith Series

Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006

How the Christian gets to the point of having world-changing faith.

Possessing Heroic Faith, Joshua 14:6-15, 15:13-19 Pastor Trey Rhodes, You might wonder why I believe in heaven in an age like this. One of the Russian cosmonauts came back and said, "Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn’t see any God out there." Billy Graham’s wife, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Vivir Como Hijos De Luz

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Aug 29, 2006

God calls to live as light in a world of darkness. Series in Ephesians

Vivir como hijos de luz Efesios 4:17-32 Debemos vivir de una manera diferente al mundo alrededor nuestro. Recuerda que Pablo nos exhorta en Efesios 4:1 “os ruego que andeis como es digno de la vocacion con que fuisteis llamados.” En Efesios 1:4 dice que “Dios nos escogio en el antes de la ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

What caused the early church to turn their world upside down

Why Did The Early Church Turn The Word Upside Down? Acts 17:1-9 Acts 17:6 “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also.” What a tribute to Paul and Silas! Wherever Paul went, things happened. Souls were saved, people took sides, feelings were stirred, decisions were made, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indestructible Love

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 21, 2001

What in this world is truly indestructible? Only God’s love.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reminded, in a shocking and brutal way, that nothing in this world is indestructible. For over two decades, the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood watch over New York City, monuments to man’s skill, and energy, and intelligence. Everyone assumed they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Christian Fellowship

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2001

This sermon illustrates what the world should see in the fellowship of Christians.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Christian Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 November 4, 2001 Intro: A. [Experiences of Mediocrity, Bob Russell, When God Builds a Church, Howard Publishing Co, 2000, pp 110-11] The experience for a first-time visitor in many … churches goes something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism, Whose Responsibility Is It?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 4, 2013

To share that it is our duty and calling to evangelize and reach the lost in this world.

Luke 15: 1-10 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Other

The King In A Feeding Box Series

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 20, 2012

A sermon on how the world receives glad tidings on the coming of the Savior.

Introduction People like to hear dramatic stories. Dramas are plots made successful by contrasts: Romeo & Juliet, Twilight, Angry Birds, Maya & Sir Chief [a famous noontime Filipino sitcom]. We related to these stories because deep in contrasts there is a need for us to see victory to occur -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007

Playing it safe is no way to spread the gospel of Christ in a hurting world.

Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 Appointed Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was approached by a group of teenagers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shining Light

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014

This sermon challenges the audience to be a shining light in the midst of a dark world.

Text: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Charismatic