Sermons on Worldly Thinking:

The Church Of Thyatira

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Bow To The World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

The pain of persecution can cause us to seek a compromise with the world. It's never God's will to accommodate to the evil aspect of our culture.

Don’t Bow to the World Sermon 4 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro and a few key ideas adapted from Jim Drake’s sermon, Behind Closed Doors. TEXT: Please turn to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Your Future Is In Your Mouth

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008

Using Your words To Change Your Life

Your Future Is In Your Mouth (Your Wealth, Your Health and Your Life) Your present condition is a product of your words – Ps. 39:1; 41:12; Matt. 12:34ff. It was practically created by the things you’ve been saying. Studying Jos. 1:8 and Matt. 6:31; we can conclude that;  Our words produce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discouraged Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2012

10 times their own people sought to discourage them. The need to fight discouragement, especially when its the "burden bearers," who are in trouble. The burden bearers are those who usually do the work.

Dis-couraged Last week we preached on Handling dirty laundry. We said that one dictionary says that the name Sanballat means: sin has given life to. Sin will give life to condemnation, discouragement, alienation etc. The cure is twofold: Stop sinning, and 2. learn how to deal with your dirty ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrong Concept Of God From Bildad

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 13, 2014

To show the wrong concept and deal with them one by one and to learn what is the correct concept according to GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still have wrong concept about GOD, His Words, and JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wrong concept and deal with them one by one and to learn what is the correct concept according to GOD's WORDS. IV. TEXT: Job 8:1-22 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Future

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 7, 2019

Understand your spiritual identity so you can maximize your potentials and secure your future.

INTRODUCTION Religious bondage makes people stop thinking. That you are excited about this message does not mean you are free of religion. That you even accept it does not mean you are free. You are only free when it makes you think, question and appropriate it to your life. Even though you think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:20-34

Deal With Your Anger

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver.

“Elisha replied, “Listen to this message from the LORD. This is what the LORD says: By this time tomorrow in the markets of Samaria, six quarts of choice flour will cost only one piece of silver, and twelve quarts of barley grain will cost only one piece of silver. ” 2 The officer assisting the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be transformed, renewed, revived, and reformed according to the standard of the Gospel of Christ.

Romans 12:01-08 Living Sacrifice to God 1. Present yourself - Romans 12:1-2 Present yourself as a living and pleasing sacrifice to God. This is the spiritual act of worship. Do not conform to this world standard, world scales, or world patterns of thinking, doing, and acting accordingly but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Disobedience Déjà Vu

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Abraham & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 20 verses 1-18. Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Man Who Had It All - Almost!

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012

The rich young ruler had it all - almost! One thing kept him from that which he needed the most - Jesus. What one thing is there in your life that is keeping you from coming to Jesus or going deeper with him?

The Man Who Had It All – Almost! - Luke 18:18-30 - January 8, 2012 One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: *other

04 The Secret To Loving Life Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2008

Winning the lottery is not finding life but loving Christ who gives us life.

It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Life seems to not to work. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes dashed. Heartaches come. Our world is full of unhappy and dissatisfied people. We will try anything to rid our lives of emotional, and psychological disorders. Anything goes for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Image Is This? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the balance between fulfilling our earthly responsibilities and maintaining our spiritual identity, using Jesus' teachings on paying taxes as a guide.

Jesus was obviously an amazing teacher and rabbi. Throughout the course of his ministry I imagine that he answered thousands of questions about God, the law, and living a life of faith. But near the end of His earthly ministry, some questions came with ulterior motives. Many of those asking were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Civic Duties, Spiritual Identity, Worldly Balance

Rising To The Occasion Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 6 in series. How the gospel shapes our relationship with the world. Dealing with a divisive person.

It hasn’t been all good news for QANTAS lately. There was the A380 incident with an uncontained engine failure. Other incidents include another engine failure, smoke in the aircraft, a bird strike and one aircraft hit by lightening. These incidents have hurt the QANTAS brand and how the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Do Not Know

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove that CHRIST is our Wisdom from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Wisdom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is our Wisdom from GOD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:33 (Amplified Bible) 11:33 So they replied to Jesus, We do not know. And Jesus said to them, Neither am I going to tell you what [sort of] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything Is About Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2014

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 16

1 Corinthians 2: 1 – 16 Everything Is About Jesus 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel