Sermons on Christian Culture:

Expectations Across The Pond

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

This sermon examines the expecations surrounding the arrival of the Messiah. It is designed in Antiphonal format with Christmas carols interspersed throughout.

EXPECTATIONS ACROSS THE POND Christmas Around the World—Part 1 In other parts of the world you might find yourself celebrating Christmas by skiing down a mountain side with a lighted torch in your hand…strewing hay on the floor of your home…knocking on a neighbors door in a symbolic pilgrimage. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Family Matters Ii: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We can learn from Jesus what it means for a husband to take care of his bride because Jesus takes good care of His bride – the Church.

Family Matters II: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: Last week we talked about family matters, taking our approach from Ephesians 5:8&10 where Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” How do we please the Lord in our relationships? We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Question Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 10, 2009

This sermon asks the question: If a child is born “unto us” – if a son is given “unto us” – what does it MATTER?

A Christmas Question Our focal text for today is found in the book of Isaiah chapter nine. It is only a portion of the verse – the first part – it reads: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given.” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) (I have an entire series on the later portion of this verse which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010

This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Wife For Isaac Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible that we are in God’s will.

Well, folks today we’re going to talk about how Abraham let God choose a spouse for his son Isaac, but this young man’s idea was probably not quite what God had in mind. Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-21

Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 5, 2012

The First Adam was given a commandment to create life. The Second Adam has given us the commandment to create eternal life in the hearts of all those around us. So as we go, as we teach, as we baptize, we are making disciples.

All authority is given to Jesus. This gives Him the right to command whatever He likes. • He could have pronounced final judgment on the earth right then. • He could have called down those 12 legions of angels to enact vengeance on a fallen and rebellious humanity. • ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. Focus: “This grace was given” b. CIT: God gives specific graces to His children. c. CIS: God’s specific grace should be employed and sharpened. III. Exposition a. God gives saving grace through faith, foundational grace. He shows His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Come To Jesus: Matthew 15:21-39

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2012

Many people come to Jesus for different reasons. From Matt.15:21-39 we can see that these individuals and the crowd come to Jesus with Persistence, with Preference and with Possessions.

There are many people who come to Jesus for different reasons. We can see at least one principle from each of them from Matthew 15:21-39. They come to Jesus with: 1. Persistence 2. Preference 3. Possessions All of them have something in common – a need is brought to Jesus, and Jesus meets the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: *other

Extreme Home Makeover: Dads Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother's Day and ending Father's Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God's blueprints.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: FATHERS EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/17/2012 For the past six weeks now, we’ve been talking about giving our homes an extreme makeover according God’s blueprints for life, marriage and family. About a decade ago, home makeover ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian Church

In The Middle Of It

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 29, 2012

No matter what we are going through, God will be right there In The Middle Of It to care for us and take care of us through it all. There is great value to being In The Middle of It and lessons to be learned.

TITLE: IN THE MIDDLE OF IT SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 23:12 Late last year a song came out and quickly hit the top of the Gospel charts. The song is entitled IN THE MIDDLE. It reminds us of the importance of how we are to respond and behave when we are going through various trials this life has to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:12, 2 Samuel 23:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

There are five reasons why we worship and why it matters.

Worship Matters 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Mary Louise Rowland asks, “Why do we come here to worship, Sunday after Sunday, 52 Sundays a year for 5, 10, 30 years or even a whole lifetime? Getting up early Sunday morning, getting ready, getting the children dressed, driving to chuch in all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Drunk In Your Birthday Suit Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

This message encourages us to live past our our mistakes

Weird Stories in the Bible Drunk in your Birthday Suit Genesis 9:20-29 Opening words: Last week, I began a six part sermon series, Weird Stories in the Bible. There are more weird stories in the Bible then you would think. They are not the ones we visit annually like the nativity or the passion of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-29

Denomination: Methodist

His Bride

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013

There is coming a day of celebration that will take place in heaven that will far exceed anything that has happened since the beginning of creation. All heaven will ring with shouts of joyous praise and exaltation to the Lamb of God as He takes His bride.

His Bride Revelation 19:1-10 Introduction: There is coming a day of celebration that will take place in heaven that will far exceed anything that has happened since the beginning of creation. All heaven will ring with shouts of joyous praise and exaltation to the Lamb of God as Christ takes His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus - Born Again

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 2, 2013

A special message during our Sunday in the Park, talks about starting over with salvation.

Note: My main resource is from Max Lucado's book 3:16. Well worth the read. Title: Born Again Theme: The importance of being able to start over. Text: John 3 Offering: Deuteronomy 16:17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God