Sermons on christian culture:

Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005

Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christianity In The Workplace

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Christians have responsibilities in the workplaces, both as employers and employees.

Introduction: In the passage that was read a few moments ago from the book of Colossians, Paul’s teaching was accompanied by a great deal of tension. It’s hard for us to even imagine today the vast extent of slavery in the first century and just how cruel it was. Ancient historians estimate ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And Government Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

As Christians, we are to support the Government because human government is ordained by God.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: The Christian and Government Romans 13:1-7 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 6, 2008 God’s timing is always perfect. As I began ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The role of Christian Liberty

Romans 14 - Christian Liberty Turn with me this morning, to the book of Romans, chapter 14. We have been going through the book of Romans together, and today we come to the 14th chapter. In the book of Romans, Paul tells us that we have good news - even though we deserve condemnation for our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Husband Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:7

Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Title: The Christian Husband Date/Place: LSCC, 10/9/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Panel of Women debated on what they thought was a perfect man, a guy who was ‘with it’. You would have thought they would have decided upon some actor or athlete even a wealthy tycoon. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Areopagus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022

The focus of this sermon is Paul's observational skills and how Christians can also practice observing people and culture in a way that helps us connect them to the Gospel and lead them back to God.

Sermon Date 11-09-2014 Areopagus (Chuck Gohn) How many of you detest waiting in line for anything? I hate waiting in line. I hate waiting in grocery lines. I hate waiting on the telephone. I hate waiting in the doctor’s office. I just don’t like it. I am always thinking about ways I can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Character

Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007

Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attractive Christianity

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What will it take to reverse some of the damage we have done to ourselves and the church’s image? I believe it will take Christians really living like Christians.

You know, it’s startling today to realize exactly how people look at Christianity. To much of the world Christians are just a nuisance. We are just a bunch of crazy fanatics who try to impose innumerable rules upon everyone else. We’re just a bunch of do-gooders who always find ways to condemn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:12

Denomination: Holiness

Christian Family

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Oct 18, 2007

Marriage is a divine ordinance. (Proverbs 18:22) 1. Marriage was instituted for God’s children. And a godly home is a good advertisement for a life in Jesus. 2. If a Christian couple is living outside a legal and sanctified relationship. Their faith and

Lesson: The Christian Family I. Marriage: a divine ordinance (Genesis 2:18-24) A. Marriage is a divine ordinance. (Proverbs 18:22) 1. Marriage was instituted for God’s children. And a godly home is a good advertisement for a life in Jesus. 2. If a Christian couple is living outside a legal and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Science And Christianity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Is Science in conflict with the claims of Christianity? How can someone hold to the truth of Science and the truth of Christianity at the same time?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. How do you answer your friends or colleagues when they ask ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 7, 2010

Exposition of John 13:34-35 regarding the command to love one another

Text: John 13:34-35, Title: The Mark of a Christian, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/10/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “even now, there is nothing else that causes the heathen to stumble, except that there is no love…Their own doctrines they have long condemned, and in like manner they admire ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Contagious Christianity

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 12, 2008

It is genuine Christianity which turned the world upside down and it is genuine Christ-like love which transforms lives.

Contagious Christianity, Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A number of years ago a Johns Hopkins University professor asked his graduate students to locate 200 boys, ages 12-16, and then to research their family backgrounds. The assignment was then to predict their future. The students were sent to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church