Sermons on Confronting Culture:

The Silent Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

“The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

3 Pentecost C Demons All Around

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001

Demonic possessions take many forms in our lives, Jesus promises deliverance

3 Pentecost C LUKE 8:26-39 24 June 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen A couple of years ago, a movie was created to remember one of the largest maritime disasters in history, the sinking of the Titanic. Here was a ship built that "could not sink", a ship built with an opulence that was unrivaled. It was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Matthias Mystery

Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012

Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Sunset Of Evil

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 8, 2003

If the source of our sicknesses is located in the false gods we worship, we need the help of the true God to replace them with the beliefs, ideas, values and goals that offer us healing and new life.

Mk 1.29-39 presents a scene of healing. He heals Simon’s mother-in-law and she begins to serve them. Good health is a necessary condition to be at the service of God and neighbour. God grants it to those who are eager to enter into this service. At sunset, he heals all the sick and the possessed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Daring To Be Givers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2018

Daring to Be Givers Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – November 18, 2018

Daring to Be Givers Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – November 18, 2018 Intro Today…we are concluding our Fall focus on Daring Faith. Faith has a daring nature to it. If we understand that faith is the intersection where finite beings respond to an infinite God… it means faith is choosing to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8, Malachi 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perilous Times With Dangerous People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

In turbulent times, God calls us to steadfast faith, resilient hope, and genuine godliness, anchored in Christ and His truth, not swayed by counterfeit spirituality.

Friends, if your heart has felt a steady ache from the noise of our age—the headlines that howl, the arguments that never end, the fatigue that flares by Friday—take a deep breath. You are not alone, and you are not without a map. God has spoken. He has not left us guessing or grasping in the dark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Return, Second Coming

Rebuking And Correcting Sins Of Others Is Not Hatred Nor Self-Righteous. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 9, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical examples of loving rebuke, demonstrating that correcting others is not about hatred or self-righteousness, but about restoring and edifying the body of Christ.

Rebuking and correcting the sins of others is often misunderstood as an act of hatred or self-righteousness. However, the Bible teaches that correcting other is a necessary aspect of loving and caring for them and a mark of true care and concern. As Christians, we are called to love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Matthew 23:1-36, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Goals In Counseling For Those Facing Human Crisis

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis

Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis 1. Aim to help the counselees find the solution for their problems in Jesus Christ and the scriptures. All needs can be met through His power, His love, His provisions, His word, His promises, and His comforting Spirit. Without Jesus Christ there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 22, 2006

This message is concerned with trying to eliminate worldly ideas, practices, and goals in churches and in individual believers.

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church" Text-Romans 1:1-17 Sermon by-Rev. Danny Moss dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- The word "world" is used many times in the Bible. It is the Greek word "kosmos," which means "an orderly arrangement of things." -sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Life

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

How do we handle these pressures in a way that we find success and that we please God in the process?

How To Handle Life Mark 6:14-29 INTRODUCTION Lloyd J. Ogilve, in his book "Life Without Limits," tells the story of a pastor who in the space of one week heard the following comments from various people: A woman said; "I'm under tremendous pressure from my son these days. I can't seem to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Kingdom Aggression: Enemies At The Gate

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Jun 1, 2006

Re-establishing the church’s original purpose by aggressively bringing in a harvest of souls.

Kingdom Aggression: Enemies at the Gate The transition from a pew level church to a Kingdom one centers upon meeting the enemy at the gates of our city. Gates or entryways provide the path of least resistance especially if the gates are not manned. Every strategic military structure maintains some ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unshaken Faith Amidst Fiery Trials SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A faith that is tested by fire is a faith that can be trusted.

Today, we embark on a journey through the Old Testament, exploring stories of individuals who faced great fears and challenges. These men and women, just like us, experienced moments of fear in their lives. However, when confronted with the choice of following God or succumbing to their fears, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-28

Topics: Fear, Worry

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Rediscovering A Holy Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 4, 2004

Reminder that God is holy and a call to change our posture/attitude toward a holy and righteous God in light of that knowledge.

I want to turn our thoughts towards the holiness of God…. and in particular, how we as human beings engage a holy God… how we can rediscover a healthy and holy fear of God. The subject of holiness can be sensitive subject. Our experience may lead us to some confusing ideas about what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O What Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

Using David as an example of how sin separates us from God and others, destroying our life in the process.

Through the summer we have been looking at the life of David. We have seen how God chose this unlikely boy to be the next king because he had a heart for God. As a teenager David stepped out in faith to kill Goliath against all odds, he faithfully served under a king who tried to kill him. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Methodist