Sermons about Consumer Culture

Who You Believe: Who Is Church ? (Session 9) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010

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“What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one might answer in an simple sentence or two. “A church is a building in which Christians meet for worship,” is one obvious answer. “ Why is this study called Who is Church?

Who is the Church? “The Church confronts the world with a message the world craves for but resents because it comes through the Cross of Christ.” Oswald Chambers Read Romans Chapter 12. “What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cure For Communionitis

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

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Deals with the true significance of the Lord’s Supper.

The Cure for Communionitis (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) I. Present Maladies A. A history of the “Love Feast” B. Abuses found in Corinth C. Application for today II. Pristine Model A. Rooted in history B. About God’s gift C. Celebrates a new covenant D. Proclaims our allegiance and hope III. Preventive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2002

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The text reveals several problems that the disciples had to deal with, they are not only problems they had to face, but are problems that have plagued the church all down through the centuries.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 24 “Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced” Luke 9:11-17, 28-32, 37-42, 46-52 Jesus had revealed that the following him will involve a radical change of perspective. The life of a disciple is different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-52

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002

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This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Or Not Be

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2001

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Rather than Judging stand in the gap as a person of mercy interceding for salvation.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE! WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY? 1 Kings 19 The LORD Speaks to Elijah But the LORD said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Numbers 12:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Pure! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 9, 2003

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Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us.

Be Pure! Ephesians 5:1-20 Focus: Christians are to walk worthy of our call by avoiding any hint of sexual immorality; different from the world around us. Function: To challenge & call Christians to holy living in their sexual purity. What is it that makes gold . . . pure gold so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowledge Vs. Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 17, 2003

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This sermon is to remind us that love is even more important than being right.

1 Corinthians Knowledge vs. Love 1 Corinthians 8 March 16, 2003 INTRO: A. Now in chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians, Paul turns to the second of the questions that the Corinthians had posed to him. 1. You’ll recall that I have told you that 1 & 2 Corinthians are two letters that Paul wrote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 8:1-13, 1 Chronicles 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Lie Series

Contributed by John Ingham on Apr 15, 2003

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Satan Wants us to believe his Big Lies

THE POWER OF THE BIG LIE Mark 11:7-26 Preached at Christian Life Worship Center Sunday morning April 13, 2003 By John W. Ingham Introduction: 1. Read Scripture Text. 2. The Road to Baghdad began on April fool’s day, April one, but Saddams’ forces ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21, Mark 4:7-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 5: David And Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

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Number 5 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at David and what worship is really all about.

Introduction BULLETIN: Church information, read only during the sermon. PEW: A medieval torture device still found in most churches. HYMN: A song of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation’s range. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21, 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

I Want Christmas To Be Over!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

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Christmas can be difficult and sometimes you just can’t wait until it is over. This sermon looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Joseph and what it must have been like for him.

Maybe you can relate to this. I got this story from a friend of mine, and it tells the story of how the tradition of putting the angel of top of the tree began. When four of Santa’s elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones, Santa was beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Commitment To The Truth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 23, 2005

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Commitment to the truth of the gospel is needed in this messed up world.

INTRO.- ILL.- Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chasing After... Career Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003

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We seek meaning for our lives in the very same places the Teacher looked in Ecclesiastes ... and are all ultimately meaningless without God.

American Idols: #1 Work Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 We’re beginning a new series tonight entitled "American Idols." You may be familiar with the popular Fox television show where contestants show off their singing talents and vie to become the next "American Idol." You’d have to have been on another ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:11-23, Ecclesiastes 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Anger Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2005

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Jesus’ teaching about anger is: 1. Murder begins as an attitude in the heart. 2. Anger grows as we express it in name calling and cursing. 3. Anger ends by means of reconciliation.

David A. Slagle, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, tells a wild story about an experience he had: “I served as a nurse in the operating room for several years. One day a couple arrived, both with gunshot wounds. He had awakened late for his first day on the job because his wife did not set the alarm. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

Sexual Chaos

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2005

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Pornography is sexual chaos.

SEXUAL CHAOS: THE PROBLEM OF PORNOGRAPHY I Thessalonians 4:1-8 S: Pornography C: Sexual purity Pr: PORNOGRAPHY IS SEXUAL CHAOS. KW: Answers TS: We will find in our study answers to four questions about pornography that should be asked by the church. Type: Propositional The ____ question we must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

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A sermon on the Ten Commandments

Old Abbott and Costello skit. It doesn’t matter too much who is in what position in our lives until we settle the matter of who is on first. In other words, we need to know who is in first place in our lives. This issue must be settled! If anyone, or anything, occupies first place in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: *other

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