Sermons on Biblical Relevance:

Something Old, Something New Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

The need for Christians to be relevant for today’s ever-changing culture.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Something Old, Something New January 27, 2002 Matthew 13:51-52 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes." And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Holiness

Church In Sardis

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 30, 2005

The message to the church in Sardis and it’s relevance to us today

Over the last few weeks in the United Reformed Church, we’ve been looking at the stories of some churches, and seeing what they might have to say to us today. These stories are in the book of Revelation, and they take the form of letters that were written to these churches. Like all of the book ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lift Off!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 24, 2002

A look at the Ascension of Christ and its relevance to our lives today.

Lift Off! Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Righteous: With My Witness Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 5, 2007

Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance

Romans 13:8-14 “Being Righteous: With My Witness” “Our Church, our lives must be lived out with relevance.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.04.07 The preacher’s son was 5 years old and always quick to give an answer. He was in Sunday school one time and the teacher asked: is there anything God can’t do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For A Dead Nation Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009

Sobering messages from the book of Amos that are relevant to modern America

Funeral for a Dead Nation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. COULD AMOS’ PROPHECIES APPLY TO AMERICA? Amos, chapter 5, addresses the entire house of Israel while chapter 4 addressed the women of ease in Israel. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 all begin with, Hear the word. It’s God’s Word that transforms lives. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 13, 2013

A message concerning the command of the Sabbath and it's present day relevance.

The Commandment we will be looking at this chapter is the 4th. It is the final of the commandments that involve our relationship to God specifically. It is found in Exodus Chapter 20 and verse 8. 20:8 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. So the command is to remember the Sabbath and keep ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The One Who Knows Us Best Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus knows us best and speaks to us with affirmation, correction, and promise. In Him, we are victorious.

Today we're going to dive into a pretty cool part of the Bible. It's like getting seven text messages from Jesus Himself. These messages were sent to seven different churches way back when, but they're still super relevant to us today. Because, let's face it, Jesus knows us better than anyone else. ...read more

Topics: Biblical Interpretation, Divine Messages, Seven Churches, Jesus' Teachings

Empty Images Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 4, 2009

Part 2 looks at the different relevant ways we cast images of God.

Exodus 20:4-6 Empty Images April 26, 2009 SLIDE 4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection B.4 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / The Old Testament Prophets – Still Relevant Today!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The Old Testament prophets are relevant to our question because their major theme is judgement, and because God's great act of judgement at the end of the Old Testament may be a foreshadowing of his judgement of the whole world in 'End Times'.

Starting with my next Reflection I will look at some passages in the Old Testament prophets. I would love to dive straight in, but I feel that some sort of introduction is in order. First, the Old Testament prophets take up more of the Bible than the whole of the New Testament! We believe God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.4 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Destruction Of Jerusalem By The Romans – Still Relevant To Us

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

Jesus' prophecy regarding the abomination of desolation relates to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. However that event is still relevant to our enquiry about 'End Times'.

We have two more Reflections to do on Matthew 24. Today, we look at verses 15-22. So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

My Star Must Shine (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025

God created every man with a destiny to shine. A star represents glory, visibility, and divine relevance.

MY STAR MUST SHINE (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-2 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-3, Numbers 24:17, Genesis 37:9-10, Job 22:28, John 1:5 INTRODUCTION: God created every man with a destiny to shine. A star represents glory, visibility, and divine relevance. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Happens In Athens Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2018

When it comes to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, it helps if we understand the approach Paul took. Let’s look at 3 principles that will help us become more frequent sharers.

The Gospel Happens in Athens (Acts 17:16-34) 1. Philosophers can be interesting and sometimes deep. Joke about 2 Greek philosophers arguing: Euclid tells the other: You've been a very good pupil this past year, Eubulides, but now it's time for you to pay the 50 drachma you owe me for all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bible Way Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016

Let us purpose our hearts to give Gods word the Bible the proper place in our lives and in our homes and let us pray the Lord will bless us as we make it the light we follow as we make our way along the path the Lord has called us each to walk

The Bible Way 2 Timothy 3:14 -17 KJV 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:9, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

They Came

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 27, 2005

An exploration of the thoughts and emotions of the women as they visited the empty tomb and their relevance for us

They came because somebody had to. They came because it was expected. They came because the men were too scared to come out of hiding. They came because it was the women’s job anyway. They came because it was only right and proper. They came because they were in mourning. They came because all that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army