Sermons on counter culture: showing 391-405 of 34,160

The Two Most Important Moments Of Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2019

“What are the two most important moments in any person’s life?”

Tuesday of the 5th Week in Easter 2019 What are the two most important moments in any person’s life? In your life? In my life? I’ll come back to these questions–really a single question–in a moment. But first I’d like to point out that as Jesus concludes the long sermon at the Last Supper, He is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31, Acts 14:19-28, Luke 2:34

Denomination: Catholic

How Do You Make Decisions?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2024

Mozart was a great musician, but a terrible philosopher.

Tenth Sunday in Course 2024 The great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is quoted as saying “I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.” It seems appropriate to apply this statement to our first reading today, because the original man, whom we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Psalm 130:1-8, Genesis 3:9-15

Denomination: Catholic

Easy Rider Meets The Messiah In Afghanistan

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

I want to talk about Easy Rider, Advent, and then you and me. Easy Rider. Do you remember the movie? Late 60’s. Peter Fonda - looking all buff and studly in his leather jacket, the one with the American Flag. Dennis Hopper - ragged and wild, scraggl

Easy Rider Meets the Messiah in Afghanistan Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-4 Matthew 24:36-44 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle December 2nd, 2001 - First Sunday of Advent Loving God, we do not know the hour or the place when you shall come. We know only that you come, again and again, you come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

Who Are The Witnesses? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

Jesus has given us same assignment of the apostles, to go, to pray and witness. It may appear impossible. To be faithful we need equipped, and encouraged, empowered. I want to share how you can be equipped, empowered and effective in the greatest commission.

Revelation is a beautiful book to close out the Holy Bible, John in time of great persecution, addresses Christians who face severe resistance and rejection. Apostles were all martyred, only John is left alive, and he’s in prison, isolated, maybe wondering what will happen, will I see this promise ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed By Truth: How To Be Holy In The 21st Century 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

"How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." - a topic that is as challenging as it is essential - our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of holiness.

Transformed by Truth: How to Be Holy in the 21st Century Introduction: Today, we will explore a topic that is as challenging as it is essential: "How to Be Holy in the 21st Century." Our foundational Scripture comes from 1 Peter 1:15-16, where the Apostle Peter calls us to a life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44, John 14:15, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Bear More Fruit Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014

A look at John 15 on Jesus' words about the two steps toward bearing "much fruit."

THE PATH TO BEARING MORE FRUIT: 1. God wants us to be fruitful. - John 15:2, 4, 5, 8. - It¡¦s abundantly clear from this passage that God wants us to be fruitful. Let¡¦s take that a step further: He also expects us to be fruitful. - Being fruitful is a defining characteristic of the true ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Yes, Even Love The Neighbours We Don't Like!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 21, 2012

A short all-age talk given to a congregation where about a third were visitors to the Church. Jesus calls us to love God and love our neighbours as ourselves - with all of the love, care and attention that we would wish for ourselves.

I need someone to tell me about their favourite singer or favourite band – someone you’re crazy about. How often do you listen to their music? Would you like to meet them in person? Would you travel to see them in concert? Now I need someone to tell me about their favourite author, an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Anglican

Celebrate Jesus Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011

It’s time we reclaimed Christmas and that is what Christmas Conspiracy is all about.

Christmas Conspiracy/Reclaim Christmas Series Celebrate Jesus/Matthew 2 Bruce B. Miller Celebrate Jesus Matthew 2 Even though you may still be eating left-overs, Thanksgiving is over and it is Christmas time. We did not dare go shopping on black Friday? Who here braved the stores on Friday? Who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bible Moms

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 18, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon, reflecting on the struggles and trials of Bible mothers, especially focusing on the story of Moses’ mom.

Sermonmay132007 Hillsborough Reformed Church May 13, 2007 Mothers Day “Bible Moms” Bible moms did not have it easy. Once upon a time, the Hebrews lived in the land of Egypt. They had a good life there and were favored by the Egyptians. An ancestor of theirs, Joseph, had saved the empire when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising The Righteousness Bar Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002

Jesus looked at the righteousness of those considered to be very religious in his day. Then he raised the bar to a level most would have considered impossible.

Understanding the Kingdom - Part 5 3-25-01 INTRODUCTION In Jr. High, as part of my school’s track and field team, it was tough for me to find a field event. I tried them all, except pole vault (only b/c I couldn’t get in the air). No good at any of them. I could run at one speed for a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unity Factor Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Who is God and what’s he like? The Trinity is one of the distinctive beliefs of the Christian faith. No other religion has incorporated in its belief system this concept of the Trinity. Many religions propose that there is only one God – Islam, for exampl

Trinity: The Unity Factor 1 John 5:7 NKJV If someone asked you, “What’s God like?” how would you respond? One email I received answered this way: "God is a little like General Electric. He brings good
things to life." God is a little like a Visa Card. He’s everywhere you want
to be. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

A Life Of Praise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000

Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle.

A LIFE OF PRAISE 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction: 1. How much commitment does it take to be a Christian? Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle. There is clear teaching in the New Testament thatGod wants more than rote obedience, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 13, 2008

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires”

Disagree Without Being Disagreeable: John 8:48-52 Introduction: No matter how good of a communicator you are, you will come to a time in a relationship when you must learn how to politely disagree. The Bible gives us an excellent illustration of this when Jesus showed his disciples how to disagree ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle An Adversary Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Dealing with our enemies can be difficult, yet David gives us practical steps on how to handle an enemy in his relationship with Saul

INTRODUCTION, Quite possibly one of the most difficult statements Jesus ever made is found in Matthew 5, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Matt 5:44] That statement is found in the Sermon on the Mount. The verse right before it says you have heard it said, “Love your ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ