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Ten Cultural Myths That Drive America
Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. Might Makes Right
Contributed on Nov 27, 2006
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
Might Makes Right Gospel of Mark 1:1-13 Sermon #1 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are beginning a new and lengthy study of the Gospel of Mark this morning. Our walk through this Gospel is not designed to be a sprint from start to finish, or even a marathon that has a final ...read more
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2. Image Is Everything!
Contributed on Nov 27, 2006
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
Image is Everything! Gospel of Mark 1:32-39 Sermon #2 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is our second sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Might Makes Right” from Mark 1:1-13. We ...read more
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3. Shop 'til You Drop
Contributed on Nov 27, 2006
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP Mark 2:13-17 Sermon #3 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the third sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Image is Everything” from Mark 1:32-39. We discovered the ...read more
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4. Rules Are Made To Be Broken
Contributed on Nov 27, 2006
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN Mark 2:18 – 3:6 Sermon #4 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fourth sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Shop ‘Til You Drop” from Mark 2:13-17. We ...read more
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5. Live And Let Live (Part 1)
Contributed on Jan 9, 2007
Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.
LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive ...read more
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6. Live And Let Live (Part 2)
Contributed on Jan 9, 2007
Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.
LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 2) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fifth sermon (and sixth week) in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Prior to Advent we looked at four from Chapters 1 & 2 of the ...read more
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7. Good Things Come To Those Who ... Wait.
Contributed on Jan 16, 2007
Our tendency to procrastinate, even over matters related to the soul, is challenged by Jesus’ sermon of the soils.
GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO … WAIT. Mark 4:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the throes of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We are highlighting different adages or ...read more
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8. If It Feels Good, Do It
Contributed on Jan 22, 2007
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT! Mark 5:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon Objective: To offer a solution to the “feel good” philosophy and quest for sensual gratification that drives our culture. We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural ...read more
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9. God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
Contributed on Feb 1, 2007
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more
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10. Familiarity Breeds Contempt
Contributed on Feb 12, 2007
Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.
Familiarity Breeds Contempt Mark 5:17; 6:1-6 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon point: From a human perspective the adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” has some truth to it. However, from a divine perspective, God is fully familiar with us and loves us with ...read more