Sermons on Worldly Standards:

The Forgotten Savior

Contributed by Ed Wrather on Dec 17, 2004

The focus on worldly things during the Christmas season has hidden the true reason for the season.

THE FORGOTTEN SAVIOR SW11.28.04am Psalm 106:13-31 INTRO: Friday was the first shopping day after Thanksgiving and is know as “Black Friday”. 1. I’ll confess that I did go shopping yesterday in one store, a book store. (1. It was crowded but I was able to buy a bargain - If you bought two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

What About Hell

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 28, 2008

Looks at the spiritual realities versus worldly realities - and answers the question ’is there a literal hell?’

What about hell? Eternal Realities (2nd Co. 4:16-18) Good morning. Do you believe in a literal hell? An American survey revealed that just one-half of 1% expects to go to Hell upon their death. Try to talk to someone about hell and the reply you get will not be positive. Jesus talked about hell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

The Power Of Failure Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

Moses teaches us that apparent worldly failure can lead to tremendous spiritual victory!

The Power of Failure Exodus 2: 11- 3:1 1. Illus. of La Guardia • Most of us have at least heard of La Guardia airport in New York City. What you may not know it that it is named after Fiorello La Guardia, who was Mayor of that city back in the 1930’s. • On one occasion, he had implemented a new ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Peace" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Worldly peace never lasts, only the inner peace from our Lord is forever.

Someone once said: “Peace is the brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.” Isn’t that true whether we’re talking about world peace or inner peace? It seems like it never lasts, and when we have it, we tend to expect that it will only be a matter of time before its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Do You Display Godly Outward Appearance? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

Many worldly people give importance for outward appearance but inward they are cunning filled with hypocrisy.

ome people Dress properly but their heart is evil and sinful. God is not so interested in what a person looks like outside but he looks what is their inside our heart but that doesn’t apply for justification of inappropriate clothes. Hos 4:6 says My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:10, 1 Timothy 2:9

Abc's Of Faith - Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 11, 2024

Awareness of Christianity begins when we realize worldly pursuits can never satisfy

Today we begin a new 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. So it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Potter And His Clay SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

Today, I want to talk about the beautiful analogy of God being the Potter and us being the clay. Sometimes, God needs to break our worldly vessels and reshape us for His purpose and glory. This process of transformation is necessary and beneficial for us as believers. Just like in the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Topics: Reform

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 20, 2025

Divine mercy is of God. It cannot be purchased with money, obtained by good works or worldly wisdom.

TEXT: Romans 9:15-16 NLT "For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose. So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it." DIVINE MERCY IS OF GOD It is God's prerogative to show mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16, Matthew 5:7, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To encourage believers to emulate Noah's complete obedience to God, even in the face of worldly opposition.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:22, where we witness Noah's faithful obedience, God's unfailing guidance, and the challenge of living in an unbelieving world. Opening Scripture Reading – The Scripture reads, "Noah did everything just as God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:22

Topics: Noah, Genesis 6:22

Draw The Line Part Ii PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores making determined decisions, daring to defy worldly norms, and depending on divine direction.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. There's a sense of warmth and familiarity that fills this space, a testament to the unity and love that is born of our shared faith. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, bound by the cords of His redeeming love. The world ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8

Topics: Convictions

What Will Your Life Look Like When He Returns Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 19, 2023

Jesus is coming back. The Bible promises it. What will your life look like when He returns?

Introduction One of the greatest promises found in the Bible is the return of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us no man will know that day or time of His return. He will come like a thief in the night- unexpectedly. And it will be so sudden that no one will have time to prepare. If you are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 1 Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 17, 2023

This series on the Hand of God is based on Acts 11:21. In this sermon we look at the life of David to see how and why the hand of the Lord was so powerfully manifested in his life.

Hand of God Sermon #1 Chosen by God Acts 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We know that the Lord wills to save everyone and if the hand of the Lord will be with us, then through us many will come to the saving knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, 1 Samuel 16:1, Psalm 89:20-21, 1 Samuel 16:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:32, 1 Samuel 17:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Immovable PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage believers to stand firm in their faith, fully commit to serving God, and find assurance in the fact that their efforts for the Lord are never in vain.

Good morning, church family. It's always a blessing to gather together in God's house. Today, we're diving into 1 Corinthians 15:58, where Paul writes, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Topics: Abounding, Work, Lord

"Because You Can"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 25, 2005

Christians, you are the only ones in the world who can love the way Jesus loves. And because you can...

“BECAUSE YOU CAN” James 2:1-13 1 My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2 For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, 3 and you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Gabriel Announces Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2004

ADVENT 4(B) - The angel Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth: Jesus would be Mary’s Son and Jesus is still God’s true Son.

GABRIEL ANNOUNCES JESUS’ BIRTH (Outline) LUKE 1:26-38 - December 19, 2004 - Advent 4 INTRO: Today’s text presents some memorable verses that you may have already noticed. One reminds us the Lord is with you. What a mystery / miracle that GOD is with US! Another notable verse states: For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran