Sermons on Worldly Women:

Getting Up In A Getting Down World

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008

The World’s Culture has a way of becoming part of the Christian’s Life.

1. DISTRESS THAT WAS PERSONAL A. Desperation – “I cried” 1. distress – tight spot that produces anguis/tribulation 2. cried – call out to a personw/expectation of response B. Direction – ‘to the Lord 1. Not to my neighbor; not to my friend 2. YHWH – I am that I am – was, is and will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the twelfth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in James 4:4. "Do you not know that friendship with

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Friendship with the World Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: There’s a war going on at this very moment. And whether the battlefield is Iraq or Afghanistan, or your mind, the causes are the same. Someone wants what you’ve got or you want something someone else ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

9 Traps Of This World Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 25, 2008

The following are nine characteristics that indicate if a person is falling into the trap of worldliness (carnality).

9 Traps of this World: 1 John 2:15-16 "Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love the world, you show that you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only the lust for physical pleasure, the lust for everything we see and the pride of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Separate Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2010

Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

A Separate Message 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeparateMessage.html Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? These are some heavy questions to ponder, and this passage does not answer all these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rein The Tongue Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2015

christians must must keep a tight rein on their tongues

Let’s continue our worship of God by listening and learning more from James 1:19-27…. Read along with me…. God gives Christians instructions for 2 main reasons: God desires Christiana to live the right way (v20) and for Christians to be blessed (v25). We have noted to be quick to listen, slow to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Tell If I'm Becoming Yoked With The World?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 18, 2016

Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? In order to find out if we are heading in that dangerous direction we need to ask ourselves some key questions.

HOW CAN I TELL IF I’M BECOMING YOKED WITH THE WORLD? INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? Oftentimes it’s not easy to tell. Satan is tricky; he’s subtle. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

The world is gripped in a whirlwind of materialism. The rat race for fame, wealth, power, pleasure and other carnal desires has swallowed many believers.

TEXT: John 1:37-39 "And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-39, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Telltale Signs Of A Carnal Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

4 telltale signs of a carnal Christian from 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

HoHum: A famous sportscaster said that, for him, the start of the Indianapolis 500 was the most spectacular event in sports. To see those turbocharged automobiles roaring around Turn 4 and zooming across the starting line at 200 miles an hour to start the world’s most famous race is an incredible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By The Word Or Led By The World

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021

The purpose of this sermon is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Fox Hunting

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 25, 2023

There are little foxes out there that are detrimental to our relationship with the Lord. The church is the bride and Jesus is the groom. There are some things that we need to deal with to keep our relationship strong and healthy.

Little Foxes Song of Solomon 2:15 Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. take = dominate, seize, catch, hunt A fox is a relatively small animal. It looks kind of cute. It is considered to be shy. Normally it comes out a night. But it can ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Wise! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2023

A sermon series using the practical wisdom from James.

Being Wise James 3:13-18 July 9, 2023 A 1916 ad that said it was healthy to give Blatz beer to infants. The ad said A case of Blatz beer in your home means much to the young mother and obviously baby participates in its benefits. The malt in the beer supplies nourishing qualities that are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

. James begins our text this morning by asking his readers a question: “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 1. Last week I began with the question: “How many of you have allowed your TONGUE to get you into trouble?” COMMENT: Hands went up all over the place. We readily ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Not The World

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 15, 2025

The 'world' Christians are exhorted not to love is the carnal and corrupted state of the earth. We live on earth but are not part of the corrupt system of the world.

TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 (NLT) "Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, John 15:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Jahaziel's Prophecy (2 Chronicles 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2025

How loyal are we to God?

Where do we go when threatened? How friendly should we be with people who hate God? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 20. What national threat sent the people of Judah to prayer and fasting? Now it came about after this, that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist