Sermons on 21st Century Context:

Nonviolence In Early Christian Thought Through The Fourth Century

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Apr 3, 2019

If nonviolence is indeed the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament, we would expect to find it in the earliest writings of Christians including and after the apostles and prophets of the Lord. What do we find?

If nonviolence is indeed the teaching of Jesus in the New Testament, we would expect to find it in the earliest writings of Christians including and after the apostles and prophets of the Lord. What do we find? First Century There is no example or teaching in the New Testament that Christians can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christians Checkbook- Dependents Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 28, 2024

This is the 184th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#184] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- DEPENDENTS Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: It is almost that time of the year that most of us have to file our taxes. 1 of the questions you will be asked is, “How many dependents do you have”? Basically, you can count your spouse and children. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure- When You Are Wronged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 19, 2023

This is the 141st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#141] THE CURE- WHEN YOU ARE WRONGED Romans 12:17-21 Introduction: The cure to all of our problems and challenges is Jesus. We can’t be reminded of that enough. One of the hardest things to do as a Christian is to forgive others. I know that we say we forgive when wronged; but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Rooted In Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 4, 2025

This is the 21st Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#21] A LIFE ROOTED IN CHRIST Luke 6:43-49 Introduction: My School job has been extremely busy- Between all of the State reports and managing the Grounds, I have been very busy. Last week, 1 of the Schools had us plant a tree for them; but we are very concerned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49, Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Wives, Submit Yourselves To Your Husbands, As Is Fitting In The Lord. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

I don’t accept the often, to me, lame attempts to somehow explain this passage away and act like the Bible, properly interpreted, has a 21st century view of marriage. It doesn’t. I think the biblical view is beautiful, but it is very much not modern.

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Wives First of all, there is no problem with the translation here, though I’ll clarify a bit in a moment. Ladies, how does this make you feel? You ok with this? Are you immediately thinking of reasons for exceptions? What if ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Good Employer Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 13, 2021

The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.

The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

What Were The Dominant Doctrines Taught By The First And Second Century Church Fathers?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2025

An insightful look at what the earliest Church Fathers believed and taught

It is commonly believed with supporting documents that the Coptic Church of Egypt is the oldest established organized church in the world, dating back to sometime between AD 42 and 50. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, as well as Coptic traditions, the Apostle Mark is said to have been the founder ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting It Right Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017

Work hard at handling the Word of God because how we handle God’s Word determines whether we’ll be an approved worker or an ashamed wanderer.

Getting it Right 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2017 The Bible clearly says, “There is no God.” Does that surprise you? I’m not making that up. This strong statement comes as a direct quotation from Psalm 14:1. That’s a problem, isn’t it? How could the Bible, which is all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 14, 2002

This is the 21st sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the activities found in Heaven in Revelation 15.

Sunday Evening September 15, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§The End¡¨ [#21] HEAVENLY WORSHIP Revelation 15 Introduction: 1. It is not easy to serve the Lord in today¡¦s world, but for those who are saved during the Tribulation it will even harder. 2. Many Tribulation Saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Pride, Humility, Forgiveness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 19, 2004

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 25 Parable about the Pharisee and tax collector

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 25 Luke 18:9-14 Sermon "Pride, Humility, Forgiveness 9* ¶ He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others: 10 "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11* ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Letter Of Concern- When We Meet Together Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 90th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#90] A LETTER OF CONCERN- WHEN WE MEET TOGETHER 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: Growing up, I remember asking my dad why we had to go to Church at least 3 times per week. He would tell us that it was important to be there, and why we should be there; but we wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- Having Joyful Leaders Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 9, 2022

This is the 119th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#119] DON’T QUIT- HAVING JOYFUL LEADERS 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Introduction: Today is always a tough Sermon for me to preach- Pastor Appreciation Day. I love telling stories about the people that God puts in my life and how He uses me and others for His glory; but I do not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 24, 2012

When I gave my life to Jesus in the 80’s I realized that I belonged to the Kingdom of God. In those days it was a major theme in the Christian world. But unfortunately in the 21st century many Christians don’t even know there is something called the Kingd

In an earlier century, there lay a large boulder in the middle of the roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should get that big thing out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Outta Context: Luke 11:9 - See You At The Pole Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 16, 2015

Luke 11:9 doesn't say, “Ask for anything you want.” It’s more like, “Ask for my kingdom, and you will have it.”

Next week is See You At The Pole. See You At The Pole is an event where students nationwide gather together around the flagpole of their school and pray for their school, their classmates, the teachers, and their community. It’s a way to live out your faith -- to walk according to scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fullness Of God Pt 4 - Transformation Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

We’ve talked about 2 important words Parakletos (comforter) and Dunamis (Power). Today I want to share with you another word metamorphoô – it means to transform – we get the English word metamorphosis from this word. In the world of the 21st century c

The Fullness of God Pt 4 – Transformation Galatians 5:16-26 We have been talking about rediscovering the work of the Holy Spirit in the church this third person of the Trinity – the God who seems to be all but forgotten in the church of the 21st century. We’ve talked about 2 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: *other