Sermons on Biblical Culture:

The Multiple Meanings Of The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2025

The cross you may be wearing means a great deal more than even many Christians understand.

Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2025 In every Christian assembly I’ve attended, I have noticed a number of folks in the congregation wearing jewelry in the shape of a cross, usually simple silver or gold, but sometimes more intricate. On occasion I’ve seen images of Jesus hanging on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Philippians 2:6-11, Psalm 78:1-2, Psalm 78:34-35, Psalm 78:36-38, Numbers 21:4-9, Genesis 3:1-19, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

What Has Happened To America Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 5, 2002

This is a sermon about the moral decay our culture has been experiencing...

“What Has Happened To America?” Introduction: *This past couple of days I went to a minister’s retreat in Indianapolis, IN and one of the spkrs was sharing how our children humble us when trying to teach truths from God’s Word. He said they read to their children every night and ask them if they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Happy With What You Have Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

Our culture is constantly telling us a big lie: "More will satisfy."

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:17 "How To Be Happy With What You Have" Today we’re looking at the last of the Ten Commandments "You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Cross Cu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Temptation Works Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 13, 2023

To be forewarned of Satan’s strategy is to be forearmed.

How Temptation Works Genesis 3:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill February 11-12, 2023 This past Sunday night, the Grammys celebrated Satan by showcasing decadent sensuality and Devil worship, complete with flames, red lights, dancers dressed in red portraying demons, and Sam Smith wearing a red top hat with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable: Standing Firm In A Shifting World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

As believers, we are called to stand firm in the midst of trials, temptations, and shifting cultural trends.

UNSHAKABLE: STANDING FIRM IN A SHIFTING WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 125:1, Matthew 7:24-27, Hebrews 12:28, Ephesians 6:13, Daniel 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION We live in a world of constant change. Values, beliefs, and even moral standards are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show Me The Money! Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 12, 2008

A look at Biblical stewardship

*Intro>There are three impassioned phrases that have entered our common culture from movies starring Tom Cruise. ---In 1993, in “The Firm,” Cruise’s character desperately seeks to be received and forgiven by his wife for some indiscretions on his part, offering his tearful and impassioned apology ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Does Modesty Matter?

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A serious, biblical look at the subject of modesty.

Title: Does Modesty Matter? Text: Multi-Texted Introduction: Genesis 2:25 (NCV) "The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed." ‒ Adam and Eve found themselves created into a perfect SINLESS world. A. No Shame B. Innocent C. No blushing D. Naked and no reason ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Not Your Mascot: Confronting The Lie Of Christian Nationalism Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 30, 2025

Christian Nationalism is not Biblical Christianity.

Sermon Title: Jesus Is Not Your Mascot: Confronting the Lie of Christian Nationalism Primary Scriptures: John 18:36 Philippians 3:20 Psalm 2 Revelation 7:9 Ezekiel 36:23 Matthew 6:24 Hebrews 12:29 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction: Church, we are in a spiritual crisis. Not because of who’s in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Philippians 3:20, Revelation 7:9, Ezekiel 36:23, Hebrews 12:29  (view more)  (view less)

Called To Be Rebels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006

Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Should We Really Be Afraid Of Death?”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on May 26, 2004

If we take the time to realistically examine our culture, especially our western culture, we will readily see that death is not something we think about very much.

For Christians, the season of Lent is the time of our church year like no other because our focus is drawn on a very unpopular topic, death. We are taken on a journey covering the last weeks of Jesus’ ministry, which ends with his horrible torture and death by crucifixion. But because we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Joanna: Wife Of Cuza Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 8, 2021

The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live.

Joanna: wife of Cuza Luke 8:1-3. The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live. The lives we are to live are, however, a continuation of the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elitist Christianity Series

Contributed by Dean Johnson on Feb 6, 2004

The early church was planted in the Greek culture, and immediately the culture began to attempt to influence it. Gnostics applied Greek categories of thought to the Christian message,emphasizing higher spiritual knowledge, making it "elitist." But Chris

I John Sermon Series ELITIST CHRISTIANITY Introduction and I John 1:1-4 Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 1-11-04 INTRODUCTION What is now called “The Church” was not yet 50 years old when a rather disturbing and even dangerous teaching began to creep in among Christians. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is America A Christian Nation

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 2, 2014

There is a growing debate among the Christian community, is America a Christian nation?

THE CONTENTION Introduction There is a growing debate among the Christian community, is America a Christian nation? As this argument develops we would like to offer a solution to the opposing view that America is no longer a Christian nation. Some may argue that America is not a Christian nation ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Baptist