Sermons on Worldly Burdens:

The Profitable Burial

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 22, 2011

One of the terrible things that can happen to a minister of God is for him to conduct a burial ceremony for a person, he knows has gone to hell fire. He gets there with his Bible looking at a hopeless situation. It can be sad because he would be wondering

Before we go into this message, I would like you to lay your hand on your chest and pray like this: “My heart, cooperate with the Holy Ghost, in Jesus’ name. This message is for people who are tired of the valley and desire to live a mountain top life. People come to the house of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is There To Remember About Her?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 1, 2012

A no name who is a loser. Why would Jesus want anyone to remember her? There is sobering reason for you to consider.

Why should we remember her? Luke 17:32 32 Remember Lot’s wife. (KJV) 32 Acordaos de la esposa de Lot. (RVG04) In Luke 17:26-30, Christ comments on two times in history of the judgment of God on mankind, and likens them to the way it will be at the Lord’s return. -The flood came after 120 years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

And They Feared Not The Lord

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 4, 2012

God could not deliver them into the hands of their enemies, or into the position of victory; whichever depended upon their disobedience or obedience.

And They Feared Not The Lord By Rev Stanley Baker 2 Kings 17: 20—25 In our text this morning I would like for you to see what happened to Israel and Judah as they turned from the Lord and turned to sin. In verse 29 we see that God rejects ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:20-25

Denomination: Church Of God

What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012

Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shrine Of Flesh

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011

The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lets Stop Being Wordly

Contributed by David Watson on Aug 15, 2009

This message was specific for our situation however you may find nuggets. It deals with worldliness, and young christians letting their eyes be drawn off Jesus.

In love and mercy; Stop being worldly August 2nd 2009 rev. David R. Watson 1 Corinthians3:1-3 3:1 Brothers I could not address you as spiritual but wordly- mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk not solid food for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed you are still not ready. 3 You are still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 30, 2012

The call upon the life of every believer is to live a life in the light God calls us to.

That little phrase ‘from darkness to light’ should be an accurate description of what has happened in the life of every Christian. 1 Peter 2:9 says, ‘But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

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Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 3, 2012

Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

John 6: 24 – 35 / More Intro: I want you to imagine this morning that you are a solitary traveler in a lonely desert. As you travel, you become very thirsty. Just ahead you see a rusty old pump at the edge of an oasis. Handing on the pump is a note that reads, “I have buried a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Repentance Through Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 30, 2012

We need a godly sorrow in order to repent truly and turn from our sins unto God, but merely feeling sorry or guilty is a sorrow of the world that will only produce a false repentance.

REPENTANCE THROUGH GODLY SORROW. Study Text: 2 Corinthians 7: 10 – 11 For the grief according to God works repentance to salvation, not to be regretted, but the grief of the world works out death. For behold this same thing (you being grieved according to God); how much it worked out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enemies To Revival

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 16, 2012

Within our lives there are enemies to revival which prevent us from experiencing God’s power working in our lives. These are pride, prayerlessness, priorities and our practices

Enemies to Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 God wants and expects His church to be spiritually alive. God is in the business of reviving, restoring, renewing, healing and fixing that which has been broken notably our relationship with Him. Ephesians 2 tells us that that His Spirit quickens or revives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Brian Stephens on May 31, 2013

This is the second part of a two part series titled, Trials and Temptations.

Trials & Temptations - Week 2 June 2 , 2013 We are in the second week of a 2 part series on trials and temptations Todays scripture is something that we ALL BATTLE with on a daily basis. There are things and people that influence you and me for the wrong reason and the wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Violence In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

If Jesus opposed wealth and power and did not come to have a political influence upon mankind, nor wanting hierarchy nor distinctions between human kind then what?

Saint of God, , If Jesus opposed wealth and power and did not come to have a political influence upon mankind, nor wanting hierarchy nor distinctions between human kind then what? This has been called an impossible dream of society, though communities reading the gospels have, over the years ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hidden Gospel

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2009

However, regardless of how bright the light of the Gospel is there are those who are blind to the truth. To them the gospel is hidden. How does such brilliant light become so veiled or hidden that men see not the Light?

THE HIDDEN GOSPEL 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-7 Introduction: Paul writing to the Corinthian church speaks of the great and awesome privilege of having been given the ministry of carrying the Gospel to the lost. This ministry of bringing light to darkness was and is a work of God’s Power through His Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Drip, Drip, Drip Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2009

Be an obstructionist when it comes to sin.

DRIP, DRIP, DRIP Revelation 2.12-17 S: Compromise C: Tolerance of sin Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: BE AN OBSTRUCTIONIST WHEN IT COMES TO SIN. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gracious Lost People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2009

As Christians, we must learn to appreciate and enjoy the image of God in others – even those who do not know Jesus Christ. Sometimes, lost people can be wonderful -- and may be more gracious than some who know the Lord.

Gracious Lost People (Genesis 33:1-20) 1. Lots of things in life are relative. 2. Do you know what the snail said as it road on the back of a tortoise? Wheeeee! 3. When we talk about people, we are usually talking in relative terms. In guys eyes, "all of sinned and fall short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible