Sermons on Worldly Ties:

Thread - Pt. 2 - What Are You Waiting On? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 2 - What are you waiting on? I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thread - Pt. 4 - Obedience And Hunger Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 3, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 4 - Obedience and Hunger I. Introduction We have taken the last 3 weeks to discuss the activity of the Holy Spirit in our history and also to discuss our desperate need for this experience. Today we are not here to discuss how spiritual someone is or to judge someone's depth of love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thread - Pt. 3 - The 3rd Time Is The Charm Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 3, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 3 - The Third Time Is The Charm I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent: A Picture Of Joy (With Communion) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024

The story of Christmas is a story of joy. Not fleeting happiness tied to presents or celebrations, but a joy rooted in the faithfulness and presence of God.

Advent: A Picture of Joy (with Communion) As we continue our journey through Advent, let me start with a question: What is your favourite joyful Christmas tradition or memory? Perhaps it’s decorating the tree, singing carols, or watching the excitement on a child’s face as they open a gift. These ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Luke 1:39-47, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 126:3, Philippians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

True joy is not tied to circumstance but planted by the Spirit, anchored in Christ, and sustained by what is true, pure, lovely, and eternal.

Introduction: A Cartoon Jingle Some of you may remember a wild cartoon from the 1990s that sang, “Happy Happy Joy Joy!” over and over again. It was silly, catchy, and fun—but it never told you what happiness or joy really are. In that way it’s a lot like the world we live in. We hum the tune of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 15:11, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sin's Fountains Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2012

In this concluding section concerning light & love, God has an important warning. We are warned that there is no place for both God & the world in our lives (Mt. 6:24). You cannot love God & love the world. One reason we are not to love the world is be

1 JOHN 2: 15-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SIN'S FOUNTAINS [Matthew 6:19-24] A group of first-graders had just completed a TOUR OF A HOSPITAL, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Charismatic

True Wisdom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012

In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Of God

Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011

Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursued By Evil Forces Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015

Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:13-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Happiness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

True happiness is found not in worldly pursuits, but in a relationship with God and delighting in His Word.

Good morning, Church Family! Today we're going to be diving into Psalm 1, a passage that talks about true happiness and the blessings that flow from it. In our search for happiness, we often look in the wrong places, don't we? We chase after money, power, or popularity, thinking that they'll make ...read more

Topics: Happiness

The Pursuit Of Happiness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 22, 2024

True happiness and contentment can only be found in God, not in worldly possessions or achievements.

You know what's funny? We've been chasing happiness in the USA for 248 years. But are we any closer to finding it? It seems like we're less happy now than we were 250 years ago. Instead of happiness, we see stress, anxiety, anger, and despair. So, what's up with that? We've been chasing happiness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Topics: Biblical Happiness, Spiritual Pursuit, Divine Joy, Faithful Living

Between Laughter And The Power Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 31, 2021

The gap between God's Word and his promises, and its fulfillment in your life, is always tied to your development in faith.

Between Laughter and the Power of Faith “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12, Genesis 15:17, James 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live The Alternative - Part 1

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Have No Illusions

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005

In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist