Sermons about 21st Century Life

One Heart, One Voice: Following Jesus Together - Romans 15:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2025

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God calls His people to something radically different—not uniformity, but unity rooted in Christ. Discipleship is not a solo journey. Following Jesus is a shared walk, shaped by patience, encouragement, and Christlike humility.

One Heart, One Voice: Following Jesus Together - Romans 15:5 Introduction: A Divided World Longing for Unity We are living in an age of noise, division, and fractured voices. Social media amplifies outrage. Politics divides families. Even churches can find themselves split over preferences rather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6, Psalm 133:1, Philippians 2:5-8, John 17:20-23, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 3:12-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Entering God’s Rest: The Finished Work That Forms True Disciples - Hebrews 4:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2026

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Hebrews 4:10 confronts us with a liberating, life-altering truth: real discipleship begins not with striving, but with resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ. This is Gospel-centred obedience flowing from faith, not fear.

Entering God’s Rest: The Finished Work That Forms True Disciples - Hebrews 4:10 (NLT) Introduction: The Weariness of a Restless Age We live in an exhausted generation. Burnout is worn like a badge of honour. Hustle is praised, rest is postponed, and worth is measured by productivity. Even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:10, Matthew 11:28-30, Ephesians 2:8-9, Genesis 2:2-3, John 19:30, Joshua 21:44 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Who Guards You Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2025

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Psalm 121 is relevant for modern pilgrims who walk through the dangers, uncertainties, and temptations of the 21st century.

Go! And Trust the God Who Guards You - Psalm 121:5 (NLT) Psalm 121:5 (NLT): “The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.” INTRODUCTION — WHEN YOU FEEL UNPROTECTED Have you ever stood somewhere and suddenly felt exposed? Perhaps walking down a dark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 121:5, Psalm 91:1-4, Isaiah 43:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, John 10:27-30, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is His Name? Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 29, 2005

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As members of the 21st Century church, it is essential that we understand, the totality and the fullness of God and the Power of His Name.

Series: The Power of the Name (Philippians 2: 9-10 ~ Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;) Sermon 1: What Is His Name? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Bulge In A High Wall"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 13, 2006

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The church in 21st century America, at least, if not around the world today, is standing under a bulge in a high wall.

9 For this is a rebellious people, false sons, sons who refuse to listen to the instruction of the LORD; 10 who say to the seers, “You must not see visions”; And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right, speak to us pleasant words, prophesy illusions. 11 “Get out of the way, turn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

The Suffering Redeemer

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 28, 2023

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Isaiah 59 paints us a picture of God's Redemption, and helps us with the answer to our suffering, which is trusting in this world for the answers.

Sometimes in our walk of faith, we’re faced with questions which strike at the heart of God’s nature and his relationship with humanity. Our questions usually revolve around idea that God is loving, and all powerful, and yet we see so much suffering in the world. Isaiah 59 begins with this type of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Anglican

The City Through The Centuries Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

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Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

"One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple In A Distracted World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2026

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The great battle of discipleship in the 21st century is not persecution — it is distraction. “One thing I desire…” May it become the defining cry of our discipleship.

“One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple in a Distracted World — Psalm 27:4 (NLT) Introduction: The Tyranny of Too Many Things We live in an age of endless options and constant noise. Notifications never stop. News cycles never rest. Opinions shout. Screens glow. Souls starve. The great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1:14, John 14:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Armies In The First Century

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 29, 2011

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This article was published in the Ft. Carson, CO Mountaineer newspaper.

BY CHAPLAIN (CAPTAIN) STEVEN W. SATTERFIELD 4TH SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION, 4IBCT, 4ID, FORT CARSON, CO In May we celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Army. Because of this I wanted to look at Biblical references to armies. The Old Testament references are too numerous to list here, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:7-8

Denomination: Vineyard

The Tie That Binds Us

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

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There are some Biblical commands concerning Church purity, integrity, and authority that 21st Century Christians SHOULD BE SEEKING and MAINTAINING.

THE TIE THAT BINDS US (Philippians 2:1-2) “…if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, [2] fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” These days ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

Moving On

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2006

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It’s time that we become relevant with the 21st century; therefore, we have to let go of the past!

Moving On Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 18). Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19). Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"woe" Means "whoa"

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 20, 2023

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Isaiah pronounces seven "woes" on Israel in chapter five. They could apply to Amercan in the 21st century.

“WOE” MEANS “WHOA!” ISAIAH 5:8-23 INTRODUCTION A. The word “woe,” which means “great sorrow and distress” and the word “whoa,” which means “cease or slow a course of action or a line of thought” seem to have nothing in common, except their sound. B. In our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

15th Sunday After Pentecost. September 21st, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2022

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Year C, Proper 20.

Jeremiah 8:18-22, Jeremiah 9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13 A). THE GOD WHO WEEPS. Jeremiah 8:18-22; Jeremiah 9:1. We are accustomed to referring to Jeremiah as the ‘weeping prophet’ – and rightly so. However, Jeremiah’s tears do not just speak to us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22, Jeremiah 9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Gamechanger Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 9, 2010

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The first in a 4-part series of messages on the challenges of the 21st Century Church in America. The Lord needs some gamechangers today.

Meeting The Challenge Being a ‘Gamechanger’ 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 * At the end of August this year a movie will be premiered which carries the title, “Nick Saban: Gamechanger.” This will be a documentary on the life of the Alabama Football coach. In the trailer for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Disciples

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2004

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21st century Christians are better at believing than they are at behaving. This message studies what it means to become a Disciple of Jesus Christ.

Becoming Disciples Mark 3:13-19 "He went up to the mountain and summoned those who He Himself wanted, and they came to Him.¨ Thus began the greatest adventure these men had ever known. These men were called to be Disciples. Can you imagine what that was like? To be one of these twelve men who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: *other

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