Sermons on Worldly Living:

Showing Your Children How To Live!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 19, 2021

The following sermon is going to review Noah's witness and testimony to a wicked generation and suggest that despite this generation being consumed by worldly ways you can still show them Jesus!

Showing them how to Live! Genesis 7:1, 7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 On the sixth day humanity was created in the image of God, a little lower than the angels and our Creator said it was a “very good” (Genesis 1:27-31; Psalms 8:5)! If we fast-forward just ten ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things God Hates (Part One) Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 10, 2008

Looking at the character of man that is not pleasing to God. It is in our best interest to allow the Lord to take these things out of our lives.

7 Things that God Hates(Part one) Proverbs 6:16-19 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to a moment about what proverbs 6 calls the seven things that God hates or the 7 abominations of God. 1.Pride 2. Lying 3. Shedding of innocent blood 4. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Worldliness Is Against Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008

Being humble and not worldly

Worldliness is against being like Jesus ALL I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There’s no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute little tail ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Importance Of Separation From Worldly Influences. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

However, by focusing on our identity in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit within us, we can break free from the enemy's grip and walk in greater victory and spiritual maturity.

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, understanding the centrality of God is crucial for grasping truth, humanity, and purpose., and how this impacts our understanding of human nature, morality, and the meaning of life. As believers, we are called to live in the world but not be of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Worldly Wisdom Vs. God's Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2016

Wisdom, Grace, Encouragement

The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Grace 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (p. 803) September 25, 2016 Introduction: [During the 1924 US Open Gold Championship at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, Bobby Jones was paired with Walter Hagen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 29, 2024

When the message of the Gospel is proclaimed, the results are up to God. When society is confronted with the truth - the response will always be different - but it should not change the message!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 5 When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Acts 4:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use Your Worldly Wealth Wisely

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 29, 2025

The parable of the dishonest manager leaves us with many unanswered questions. Why did Jesus use the “creative accounting” done by a cheater as the basis for a lesson on managing money and material wealth?

Dynamite. The airplane. Television. The Internet. Those are just a few examples of things that mankind has invented that have been used for good and for evil. Dynamite has allowed people to accomplish great tasks in building, mining, and demolition. Sadly it has also been used as a tool for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Laodician Church

Contributed by Keith Wysong on Mar 14, 2025

What did Christ have to say to the Laodician Church?

INTRO TO THE EPISTLES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES AS WE GET INTO THE 7 CHURCHES AND HOW THAT EACH OF THESE CHURCHES REPRESENT A TYPE OF CHURCH IN THE WORLD TODAY, WE MUST NOT FAIL TO MENTION THAT THESE 7 CHURCHES ALSO COMPRISE OF 7 DIFFERENT TIME FRAMES OR SEASONS OF TIME THAT CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRETY OF ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pergamos--The Worldly, Corrupted Church Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

Pergamos left the church door open to the world.

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION PERGAMOS—THE WORLDLY, CORRUPTED CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 Revelation 2:12-17 KJV And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; [13] I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013

2 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-II—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: My work at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography—Brilliant minds at work there. Their work was recognized around the globe. Yet it all left me empty. I needed God & for all their wisdom, there was no fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Christian Home In A Worldly Environment

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Nov 11, 2009

The Difficulty of Raising family in the present world.

Building a Christian Home in a Worldly Environment The world is such a delicate place to live for the Christian that is heavenly minded because the things that are in the world as the scripture describes it are: the lust of the flesh the lust of the eyes. Most of the things around here that make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2013

4 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-IV—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: A cowboy rides into town & stops at a saloon for a Sasparilla. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he exits the saloon only to find that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2013

1 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is worldly wisdom limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

Attention: Three guys were pulled out of detective training for special attention, because they were not very bright. The police chief was interrogating them to determine if they were smart enough to become detectives. If not, they would be released from training. Things had not gone well so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013

3 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: Song: 'Same Love' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis topped out as one of Billboard’s #1 song in the summer of 2013. Portions of it were Written by Mary Lambert(a known lesbian) as 'She Keeps Me Warm.' A sampling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist