Sermons on Contemporary Fashion:

An Upside Down Life Series

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Aug 19, 2006

Meet Matthew who gives an in-person account of his life-transforming meeting with Jesus, aiming at a young adult audience in contemporary London.

An upside-down life Transforming friendships: Matthew Luke 5 vv 27-32 Good morning, Twickenham. Thank you for inviting me. My name is Matthew, though some call me Levi as I am from that tribe. I am here to tell you my story. One morning my life changed. It started like any other day. I woke up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

Beyond Identity Theft

Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008

Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Saying Yes To God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 21, 2008

THe Book of Esther is written in a storybook fashion where each chapter ends climatically. It brings us to the point "for such a time as this" we are where we are.

Saying Yes to God Esther Chapter 1 The Book of Esther is written in dramatic fashion, each chapter ends in a cliffhanger fashion. Each chapter ends in such a way to say, “Stay tuned” or “to be continued.” The story begins about 483 B.C.; about 55 years after Zerubbabel led the first group of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Legacy - A Memorial Day Observance Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 22, 2007

This is a Memorial Day Sermon. We will remember 1. Soldiers 2. Christians 3. Our Lord. We conclude by observing the Lord’s Supper in a unique fashion.

Living A Legacy A Memorial Day Celebration In a Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Riley, KS, on 2 June 2006, LTC Eric Wesley included these words in his speech. [“…allow me to tell you about these men and the families of the men standing in front of you. And I would start by telling you what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Piece Of The Rock

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 16 (A). We are fashioned by Christ, who is the rock and cornerstone. Therefore we look to Him instead of to our effort, to be the living stones of His church.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Be a Piece of the Rock” “What!? Have you got rocks in your head?” You have heard that expression before. The implication is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Surrendered To The Savior Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 3, 2018

Jesus offered a convicting mandate - take up your cross and follow me! In that culture the cross was not westernized like it is in our culture as a fashion statement. It meant death.

Surrendered to the Savior Mark 8: 34-38 For the past few weeks we have discussed some intense conversation between Jesus and the disciples. He had questioned them regarding His deity and their acceptance of Him as the Christ. While others had a skewed perception of Christ, Peter boldly, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

When All The Bridges Are Down Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

Theme: When life seems to come apart for us, God still comes to us to help us but more often than not, not in dramatic, earthshaking fashion.

Sometimes, life just seems to blow up right before us. Several years ago, an amazingly effective church developer was sent by his bishop to a recently planted church in a Midwestern state that was struggling. This young pastor had developed quite a reputation for being able to help newly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Rebellion Against The Lord! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 13, 2017

God created all things to work in an orderly fashion. Anything that creates disorder, dishonours the Living God, inviting His judgement. The message focuses on one particular rebellion in the camp of Israel, considering God's response.

“Now Korah the son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, and On the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men. And they rose up before Moses, with a number of the people of Israel, 250 chiefs of the congregation, chosen from the assembly, well-known men. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Questions For The Sleeping

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Nov 7, 2005

Are you the type of person who learns things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was a slow learner. Contemporary sermon with solid practical outline. Use it in series.

Nebuchadnezzar: Learning the hard way Daniel Ch. 4 Intro: Have you ever wondered why some people choose to learn things the hard way? King Nebuchadnezzar was that type of person. Nothing came easy for him. He was a perpetural slow learner when it came to spirituality. If given the choice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Gold Medal Winners Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 30, 2004

The Olympics dated back to the days of the New Testament, the Apostle Paul spoke of running, wrestling and boxing. We can apply this to our contemporary lives as well.

The long journey of the Olympic Games began more than 2,700 years ago. Records of Olympic history show that the ancient Olympic Games were held in Greece as early as in 776 BC. It was then that the basis of the Olympic Movement began to evolve into a philosophy of life: exalting and combining ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Must Start At Home

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2019

We long for revival, but revival seems to be delayed. Contemporary Christians must "break up the fallow ground" if we will ever experience revival.

“From the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel; there they have continued. Shall not the war against the unjust overtake them in Gibeah? When I please, I will discipline them, and nations shall be gathered against them when they are bound up for their double iniquity. “Ephraim was a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 27, 2024

The Bible documents around 37 miracles performed by Jesus. In this series, Dr. Vorce will explore several of these miracles, aiming to communicate their relevance for the contemporary church today.

John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35 Introduction An introduction to the study of "The Miracles of Jesus" highlights several key points: 1. A miracle is defined as an extraordinary act where God breaks His usual pattern of continuous activity in the world. 2. Not all miracles are from God; some are ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35

Denomination: Church Of God

The Woman Whose Strength Is God Is Unbreakable Woman Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 24, 2024

We live in a world filled with challenges and uncertainties; women of faith can find unshakeable strength in God.

We live in a world filled with challenges and uncertainties; women of faith can find unshakeable strength in God. The Bible reminds us that those who trust in Him are unstoppable. This sermon explores inspiring verses and heart-touching examples from the Bible of women whose faith and resilience ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Nahum: Fall Of Assyria Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Nahum was a patriotic saint who had a deep hatred for the Assyrian nation. He speaks nothing about the internal conditions of Judah and Jerusalem; he leaves that to his contemporaries Jeremiah, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah.

ILLUSTRATION: A few weeks ago my family and I WATCHED the latest Rocky Balboa movie, “CREED.” It was surprisingly a good movie, especially since this is the sixth SEQUEL and seventh MOVIE made in the Rocky series. Sequels, of course, are a continuation of a STORY. Hollywood has learned the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ