Sermons on Worldly Sorrow:

Jesus And John In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

Jesus and John are relatives, blood relatives but never gave importance to worldly relationship. They enjoyed the spiritual benefits.

Mark 1:4-13 Jesus and John, the Baptist in Mark John: According to Flavius Josephus, the Jewish Historian, ‘John the Baptist was a good man who commanded the Jews to exercise virtue, both as to righteousness towards one another, and piety toward God.’ John the Baptist was born under Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Christ, Not The Crowd Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 8, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of following the worldly crowd, the benefits of following Christ, and the transformative power of biblical conviction.

In a world where conformity is celebrated, believers are tempted to blend in with the crowd. However, God calls us to stand apart, following Christ alone. This sermon explores the dangers of following the worldly crowd, the benefits of following Christ, and the transformative power of biblical ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Revelation 3:16, 1 John 5:13

Purifying Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2025

To purify our hearts is to remove anything that contaminates our relationship with Him—sin, unforgiveness, and worldly distractions.

Title: PURIFYING YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9 A pure heart is essential for every believer who desires to walk closely with God. The Bible teaches that a pure heart is the key to receiving from God and experiencing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Matthew 5:8, James 4:8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Shall We Serve? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing to serve Christ over worldly desires, and the transformative power of committing to God.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this hallowed ground where hearts are mended, spirits lifted, and lives transformed. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our loving God, in His infinite wisdom and grace, has called us together to hear His Word, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Topics: Avoiding Worship, Christ

Living In The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon encourages finding joy and refuge in God's eternal goodness, rather than in worldly possessions or status.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers but as family, bound together by the love of our Lord and Savior. We assemble, not as individuals but as a community, united by the shared belief in the goodness of our God. We are here to celebrate, to reflect, and to respond to that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-2

Topics: Thankfulness

Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Understand and accept Jesus as the ultimate authority in our lives, resisting worldly influences and submitting to His will.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Word of God and examine a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. We’ll be talking about how Jesus is the ultimate authority. Now, this doesn't just mean that Jesus is an authority figure to be feared or revered, but rather that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Topics: Ultimate Authority

Confession & Repentance From Sins: How Does It Work? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 23, 2024

When a Christian sins they must follow the teaching of 1 John 1:9, which is speaking to believers when it says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

"Professor Drummond once described a man going into one of our after meetings and saying he wanted to become a Christian. "Well, my friend, what is the trouble?" He doesn't like to tell. He is greatly agitated. Finally he says, "The fact is, I have overdrawn my ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:21-25, Revelation 3:19, Hebrews 10:26, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Godliness With Contentment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores finding true contentment and godliness in Christ, rather than seeking worldly gain, and the importance of Christian companionship in this journey.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am so blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather together, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a joy to gather in His name? Isn't it a privilege to be called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Topics: Contentment, Christ, Others

Healthy Independence-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2020

4 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IV—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:6, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2020

5 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-V—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Christian parents raise our children with the idea that they will one day leave home & live productive lives apart form their parents. We expend our greatest efforts toward sufficiently preparing them for life in the ‘real world’ with God at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2020

6 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VI—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:8, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 7, 2020

1 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-I—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Play Ball! A father introduced his 5-year-old son to the game of baseball by taking him to several games. The Star-Spangled Banner was sung before the start of each game, & the little fellow got to where he had memorized the patriotic ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-4, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2020

3 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-III—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2020

7 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VII—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: A gastroenterologist goes to return some books he borrowed from the library... After checking the doctor’s books in, the librarian snidely quips... "Sir your books are always returned with the last page missing in every single ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2020

8 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VIII—Jeremiah 17:10(:1-14) Attention: Graduation Speech Notes: When a young man was graduating from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his prepared text. “I want to talk about my mother & the wonderful influence she has had on my life,” he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:10, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist