Sermons on Worldly Church:

Love Not The World Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jul 19, 2006

However, there is a love that God hates which John warns us about. It is love for the world. Why are believers not to love the world?

WARNING AGAINST LOVE FOR THE WORLD 1 John 2:12-17 John reveals something about his audience in verses 12-14. John is writing to "little children” because their sins are forgiven. Note that verses 12 and 13 use two different words. Verse 12 refers to all believers as the word means literally ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life That Matters Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 7, 2009

Solomon, the wisest and richest man to ever live gives us some insight on how we can live a life that has meaning.

Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Introduction: I hope the title of the message caught your attention. I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. Living a life that matters. We will look at Solomon this morning. The son ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Majority Is Wrong

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are majority always right? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the majority or crowd is always wrong IV. TEXT: Exodus 23:2 “You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are c

I. EXORDIUM: Are majority always right? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the majority or crowd is always wrong IV. TEXT: Exodus 23:2 “You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Separation From The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) B

I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A World Full Of Slipping Standards Series

Contributed by Paul Collins on Sep 7, 2009

This sermon addresses the reason that many Christians find themselves struggling in the world that they should be impacting. Unfortunatly if we let little foxes roam in our lives then we discover ourselves slowing slipping into living a life of compromise

A world full of slipping standards – Song of Solomon 2:15 Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? We all know Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. It really is a cool piece ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

If It Be Of God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Last Laugh

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

It gives me a lot of concern when those who are actually God’s enemies join others to sing the popular song, which says, “Let God arise and His enemies be scattered.” It is foolishness for those who are qualified as the enemies of God to be singing that s

Beloved, this week, we shall be looking at a message entitled, “The last laugh”. We shall start by looking at Psalm 2:1-5. It says, “Why do the heathen rage and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birds Of A Feather

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 16, 2011

Warning on mixing with non Christians!

1 Thessalonians 5:22 says "Abstain from all appearance of evil" The title of this sermon is taken from a worldly proverb which seems to have been in use since at least the 16th century, having appeared in poetry from that period. The proverb goes: "Birds of a feather flock together" the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 28, 2009

The Messengers & ❶. Where They Went ❷·. Why They Went ❸. What They Went to Do

In one of Charlie Chaplin’s great silent films, he plays a prisoner being transported to jail, but his boat has been shipwrecked. We pick up Chaplin is sitting on a beach looking at the clasp around his leg attaching him to a ball and chain. The whole film shows him relating to this ball and chain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deny Ungodliness And Pursue Godliness! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Unrepentant, non believers and rebellious person continues to live in sin reject correction and they do not want their evil deeds to come to light because their works are evil and they live in comfortable sinful lifestyle.

Unrepentant, non-believers and the rebellious person continues to live in sin reject correction and they do not want their evil deeds to come to light because their works are evil and they live in a comfortable sinful lifestyle. They are always looking for ways to mock and attack believers and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:2, John 12:40, Psalm 1:1

Love What Matters Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Prioritize your love and devotion to Jesus over worldly desires and temporary pleasures, as He is the only one who can provide true identity and love.

We have come to the end of our series, “Collide.” So far, we laid the foundation of standing firm in our faith when the world attempts to convince us of a different value system. Next, we talked about the importance of allowing God to transform our minds, and from there, our lives. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Priorities, Worldly Distractions, Identity In Christ

Sermon Series: Collide

When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what really happens when believers get down on their knees and pray.

When The Church Prays Acts 12:1-19 A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock that was placed on the supply closet in the church. She had been told the combination, but she couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study to ask for help. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts On Church Membership

Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006

What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Church Is Shaken Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2008

We are glimpsing the early church at a very turbulent and emotional time. How do they respond in such a time of crises?

The Highlands of Scotland are known for their shy and reserved temperament. Just how that became the temperament is not known. Some suggest it is the cold weather and long winters with very little daylight. The reserved nature is part of their culture and that reflects itself in every area of life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Jun 10, 2004

Warning to the "First Community Church of the Fat, dumb and Lazy"

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea – Revelation 3:14-22 I want to paint a picture for you – here is a scenario - see if it sounds familiar. It is around 5 pm, your not home or anywhere near it, and the following conversation ensues. “Are you hungry?” “Sort of.” “Want to get something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist