Sermons on Worldly Thinking: showing 1-15 of 147,858

Ascension 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

The description of the ascension of Jesus to heaven is an interesting one. It shows us how consumed we may be with the world and its values instead of being consumed with the Kingdom of God and the mission which Jesus gave to us.

This coming Thursday is the day that some churches celebrate as Ascension Day because we know that Jesus appeared among His disciples for forty days after His resurrection and then He ascended into heaven. Normally we would celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven on the Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Worldliness

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s b

Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s bad when water gets in the boat. I. My text ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worldliness

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 2, 2006

Has worldliness invaded our churches?

1 John 2:15 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. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worldliness

Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004

Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thinking God's Thoughts

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 8, 2009

We will see victory in the Christian life to the extent that we embrace God’s thoughts and abandon worldly patterns of thought.

Thinking God’s Thoughts, Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:17-20 Introduction In the Christian life there is perhaps no other doctrine which is more directly applicable or important than that of the renewal of the mind. Indeed, is it not the continual and ongoing process of the changing of the thought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Reject Worldliness

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness.

REJECTING WORLDLINESS 1 JOHN 2:12-17 BIG IDEA: Fellowship with God requires that we reject worldliness. Walking in the light implies fellowship with God. Fellowship with God requires that we: 1. Renounce Sinfulness (1 John 1:5 – 2:2) 2. Obey God’s Commands (1 John 2:3-11) 3. Reject ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worldly Lies Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

This is the second in a 4 part series on truth and lies. This message deals with the lies that come our way from the world around us

Truth Series #2 WORLDLY LIES 2 Cor. 3:17-18 CHCC – July 3, 2011 INTRODUCTION: This is the second in a series of four sermons about TRUTH. A lot of people believe that all truth is relative. In other words, there is no absolute truth … it all depends on your point of view or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worldliness And God's Will

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 11, 2012

How to determine the will of God for your life.

“Worldliness and God’s Will” 1 John 2:15-17 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning For The Worldly Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009

The Destiny of the City of Babylon in the end times serves as a warning to those who live worldly lives.

A Warning for the Worldly Revelation 18:3-24 It was one of those days that you never forget—you know exactly where you were when you first heard the shocking news of unprecedented tragic world events. It happened when President Kennedy was assassinated back on November 22, 1963. I was 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:3-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Remedy For Worldliness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2022

Based on James 4:1-10 - Encourages hearers to consider a 3-step remedy for worldliness.

“THE REMEDY FOR WORDLINESS” James 4:1-10 FBCF – 10/30/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hance Dilbeck – New CEO for Guidestone. Bible Treasures at Ms Baptist Convention. Told story of time when he & his wife were taking care 3 of their 8 grandkids one weekend so son & daughter-in-law could go on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Plain Truth About Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus says plainly that He will be rejected, and so will his followers as they carry out the mission of spreading the Gospel.

The Plain Truth About Following Jesus Mark 8:31-38 RCL Year B 2nd Sunday in Lent Introduction: Following Jesus seems simple enough. Read your Bible. Support your church. Be a law-abiding citizen. Raise a family. Don’t sin. Simple enough. Or, is it? At a moment when Jesus’ experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unreasonable Worship Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Right

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermons Of The Spiritual Realm Iv: What God Will Do When Sin Has Done Its Due Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

Too often folks allow views of morality to be wrongly influenced by worldly thinking - for which consequences are severe - but its never too late to make things right with God.

THE WONDER OF WHAT GOD WILL DO WHEN SIN HAS DONE ITS DUE “The bigger they are, the harder they fall!” A trite but true saying we might have used to assuage our anxiety when we were faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. On paper, for example, it may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-7, Psalm 51:1-12

Husbands Love Your Family Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved lets not bring reproach on Jesus our Saviour.

#9~Col.3:9-21 HUSBANDS LOVE YOUR FAMILY 1-19-14 9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; The old man is all that a person was before being saved, his worldly thinking and sinful acts.-- But now that we're saved ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-21

Denomination: Baptist