Sermons on Worldly Chaos:

When The Rules Seem Backward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 10, 2006

The rules of Kingdom living are different from the rules of worldly living.

Stories Jesus Told: When the Rules Seem Backward Matthew 20:1-16 (This sermon works best if you have video capability and can show a brief clip from The Andy Griffith Show episode entitled “The Big House.” This clip is of Barney sharing the rules of the jail with new prisoners who have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Cash In The Attic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 6, 2006

Worldly treasure is nothing but trash compared to the treasure of the eternal kingdom.

Stories Jesus Told: Cash in the Attic Matthew 13:44-46 Cash in the Attic. Have you seen it? It comes on HGTV, and the premise of the show is the producers go to a person’s house, clean out their basement or attic, or some other clutter from their home, and take it to auction in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

Oh, To Be Rich

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 9, 2007

Man thinks of worldly riches but God thinks of heavenly riches.

Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me” (v. 13). People were always following Jesus; perhaps out of curiosity, perhaps they really believed in what he said, perhaps they were looking for a miracle or healing to take place, or for other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 3:13-18, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Reverence In God's House

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 8, 2015

Today people disrespect God by worldly cares in His house!

NO REVERENCE IN GOD'S HOUSE {COMMON CHURCH DISTRACTIONS} Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. ~2 Timothy 2:15 Some people do not listen to the WORD OF GOD. Instead they do everything but listening and learning God's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Apostolic

The Walk Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Lord Never Changes

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 3, 2016

God never changes to the worldly ways he is always the same.

MY LORD NEVER CHANGES Malachi 3: 6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Many people try to change God’s word his laws they question him today . James 1:8 | A double minded man is unstable in all his ways Proverbs 16:25 | There ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

The battle that wages between lustful/worldly desire and submission to God.

Most of you have heard of the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s. The two famous families from Kentucky, but most do not know why this feud lasted over a decade, or why at least 12 people died. It was over a pig, that’s right, it started over a pig It turned into timber rights Escalated ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Stand Strong In Preaching (4:1,2) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2021

The proper motive of preachers is a desire for faithfulness to God, not worldly fame.

Tom Lowe 12/19/2020 Scripture:Introduction 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 (NIV) 1. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2. preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Unwasted

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022

When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Matthew 5:17-19, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Catholic

Port In A Storm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 20, 2003

Christ converts Chaos into Calm; Christ Comforts His Companions in their Concern;and Christ is in Control

22-06-03 Field Dalling Mk 4:35-41 Port in a storm Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Anglican

The Arrest And Trial Of An Innocent Man Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

An examination of five people who had crucial roles in the chaos the night before Jesus was was crucified.

INTRODUCTION Over the past two years we’ve been following the footsteps of Jesus through the Gospel According to Mark. We have witnessed the reMARKable power of Jesus. This is message number fifty-seven in the series and after today we have five more remaining messages as we follow Jesus to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-65

Denomination: Baptist

On Politicians And Preachers Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

In Jeremiah’s day much of the confusion, corruption, and chaos can be traced back to two classes.

ON POLITICIANS AND PREACHERS! JEREMIAH 21-23 INTRODUCTION: It was Paul Harvey who said, “In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.” When one ponders and studies the conditions of politics and preaching today that one needs to be reminded that the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Bones Live

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020

Written during the pandemic while chaos reigned in the streets and people protested as the church tried to reopen

Come, Creator Spirit, and move over this chaotic world. Come, Creator Spirit, and bring life to this world. Come, Creator Spirit, and move over the chaos of our lives. Come, Creator Spirit, and bring us new life. Amen. Reading of Acts 1:1-4, Reading of Ezekiel 34:1-14 (Valley of the Dry Bones) ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-14, Ezekiel 34:15-24, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Careful What You Wish For

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 24, 2015

Sometimes we leave God out of our desires and plans. We must always go to God for guidance, especially when we face life’s challenges. Our desire to imitate the world may seem righteous at first, but it will result in destruction.

How many of you have wanted something that someone else has? Well, you’re not alone. Envy and coveting have been around since the beginning of time. One of the Ten Commandments even says, “You shall not covet…” It’s too bad that the Israelites and the elders in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20

Denomination: Anglican