Sermons on Changing The Culture:

Prayer Changes Things And It Changes Me Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2022

1) Pray until God answers 2) Pray until God changes our prayer 3) Pray until God changes us (adapted from Bob Hostetler)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis: “I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God. It changes me.” WBTU: Why do we find it so hard to keep praying for the same people, the same needs, the same things, day after day, without giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 9:52-56, Luke 1:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asking Questions About Jesus?

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

Has evangelical Christianity become a "subculture" in today's world?

ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT JESUS? John 7:14-18, 25-36 Whenever the secular media try to do specials on religion in America, Evangelicals are usually characterized as being part of a “subculture.” That is, we are not considered to be part of mainstream America. We sort of live in our own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-36

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did We Change The Grape Juice To Wine In The Communion Cup?

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion

Why Did We Change the Grape Juice to Wine in the Communion Cup? A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion The Use of Wine in the Bible Before I speak directly about the element of wine in communion, it is necessary to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-29, Matthew 26:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Diverse Culture Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 19, 2024

It’s not necessary to quote chapter and verse to share the Gospel, but it is necessary to tell the whole story.

LIVING IN A DIVERSE CULTURE 2 Text: Acts 17:22-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: What is culture? It is the ways of thinking, living, and behaving that define a people and underlie its achievements. It is a nation’s collective mind, its sense of right and wrong, the way it perceives reality, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Methodist

Opening Connection To God… In A Secular Culture

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 4, 2018

Opening Connection to God… in a Secular Culture Brad Bailey – Sunday, June 3, 2018

Opening Connection to God… in a Secular Culture Brad Bailey – Sunday, June 3, 2018 Intro We have spent the past 8 weeks engaging the questions of what is involved with belief and engaging some of the questions that must be considered in believing in Christ. Today, I want to consider how we talk ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Social Hindrances In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Social Hindrances in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

SOCIAL HINDRANCES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM Introduction - Without realizing it many people fail to enter or grow in the kingdom of God because of social barriers. Many well meaning Christians have created unnecessary obstacles for millions of people who could be a part of God’s family if not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Greater Destiny Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

Far beyond the self-indulgent message of our culture-we have a divine destiny to not only be free but also to bring hope to those who are enslaved tonight.

Our Greater Destiny Intro: More then 140 years ago, the U.S. fought a devastating war to rid our country of the practice of slavery. When the slaves escaped to the north, they didn’t find the land flowing with milk and honey they had dreamed of but it was better then the hell of beatings, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: *other

Standing For The Truth In A Woke And Cancelled Culture

Contributed by James M. Duncan on Jun 7, 2023

Think about the foundations around us today that are being destroyed by a Woke and Cancelled Culture.

Standing For The Truth In A Woke and Cancelled Culture Psalm 11:1-3 This is a very important interesting psalm. Let’s walk through these three verses together. V-1 What David Should Do – have courage to stay and stand. V-2 What The Enemy Does – the wicked are attacking the righteous. V-3 What Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Living In A Diverse Culture Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 19, 2024

Be willing every day for God to use you to tell people what’s so good about the Good News.

LIVING IN A DIVERSE CULTURE – PART 1 Text: Acts 17:16-21 Introduction 1. A conversation I had recently with someone in the church struck me as very profound. He said, “I never knew that inviting people to church was so hard!” 2. The truth is, in the culture we are living in it has become harder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Grace Collides With Culture

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024

Unless you happen to be like the man who said: "I am not prejudiced, I hate everyone!" All of us if we are honest are prejudiced. When prejudice is in operation, it will always collide with God's grace.

Sermon - God’s Grace Collides With Culture Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, James 2:9, Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Shifts:the 'progressive' Generation

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

Our culture would have us to believe there is a sea of ’truths’ to choose from in determining our beliefs and ethics. The 10 Commandments hold for us ultimate truth & meaning from an ancient past towards an eternal future.

Exodus 20:1-11 Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 4 Over the last several weeks we have been exploring the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last forty years. Many have begun this new year with commitments (New Year Resolutions, if you will) to strive towards being more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Living Peaceably Amid An Evil Culture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all.

Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount reveals the Gospel of Our Lord as the fulfillment of the Mosaic Law. To follow the Messiah, all of his disciples are challenged daily to take the narrow path, to pray without ceasing, and to seek blessedness by living and serving just as Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

How To Manage Cross-Cultural Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Pastor David’s problem comes from the difference of world view assumption he has on leadership from most western style management books. First, let us examine some of the critical differences between Western and non-western assumptions about administratio

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR CROSS -CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Imagine Pastor David who loves his youth, successfully leads many young people to Christ, but struggles to know how to administrate his ministry. He knows his Biblical imperatives for youth ministry. He has successfully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Sharing In A Post Modern Culture Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009

The similarity of Athens to post-modernism and how Paul helps us in sharing our faith.

Living in Modern Day Athens Paul, on his second missionary trip, entered the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Athens for the first time. Paul would have no doubt been astounded by the beautiful architecture. On a high hill overlooking Athens was the acropolis, the government building, and next to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist