Sermons on Counter Culture:

Study 7 - Jesus At The Centre Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 8, 2002

Study 7 - St. John`s Gospel and his letters countering false teaching about Jesus

The Jehovah`s Witnesses have vacillated in their teaching down the years between calling Jesus a man, and calling Him a god. It is quite evident that the Bible sees Him as far greater than just a man (although it does see Him as totally and completely Man), and present day Witnesses accept this, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Single Christian In A Sexualized Culture: The Modern Ethic Vs. The Christian Ethic

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children.

Single Christians... can we get some love? As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children. I follow Christ. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, 1 John 3:24, James 1:22-25, Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

What To Do When Your Culture Is Destroying Itself [2nd Copy]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2024

When this message was planned this past winter, services were cancelled due to a blizzard. This is a second effort that has been revised and brought up to date. How shall Christians respond as our contemporary culture self-destructs?

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of One Gospel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2008

The Gospel unifies people of all nations, races, ethnicity, culture, education and economic status. The Gospel is over culture, therefore it can be adapted to culture.

Is Christianity for everyone? Is it available to everyone? How much does a person need to be removed from their culture to become a Christian? This issue about the Gospel and culture is not new. Christians have struggled with the Gospel and the effects of culture since the very beginning. Today ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beacons Of Revival Are Spreading: The Battle At Osgiliath & The Beacons Of Gondor

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023

The enemy seems to freely roam through our country, the enemy's forces, the principalities, the powers, the demons, the unsaved humans who do their bidding seem to have free reign in the United States, but they're never safe

I'm always trying to understand our position in history. And it seems to me right now, our position in history is a moment that I remember from the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King. The orcs are storming Osgiliath, they've crossed the river in the dark of night. And Faramir and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Truth Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 28, 2022

This sermon addresses Jesus' words to the Pharisees regarding truth and how it applies to believers today.

Did anybody happen to see the news story about the 11-year-old boy from MN who was given the opportunity to win $50,000 if he could hit a hockey puck through a 3.5-inch hole? Did anybody hear about that? The good news is that the young man made the shot. He nailed it from 89 feet. The bad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:14, John 8:42-59, Proverbs 14:12, 1 John 5:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Cross: The Way To Servanthood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand the cross as a ransom for all, a call to servanthood, and a model for our lives, emphasizing the importance of selfless service and sacrifice in following Jesus.

Good morning, family. Today we’re going to dive deep into a passage from Mark. It’s a passage that highlights three profound aspects of the cross: The Cross as a Ransom for All, The Cross as a Call to Servanthood, and The Cross as a Model for our Lives. Let's read together from Mark 10:32-45. "They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Topics: Jesus, Cross, Relationship

Alien Id - Aliens - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012

Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them!Communicate with them!

Aliens Pt. 1 – Alien ID Every generation has seemed to be enthralled with their existence. You can backtrack through television and movies and see this interest carried throughout. “My Favorite Martian,” “Mork & Mindy (instead of amening you can say nanu nanu),” “ET”, “Signs,” “Men in Black,” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three Legged Race Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2012

Becoming a partner with someone means having to stay in step with the partner; it is important to be equally yoked. If not, your impact for our Lord could be minimized.

The Three Legged Race (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) 1. Here is an old joke about a three-legged race of sorts. One day a traveller was driving down a back country road when he noticed that there was a three-legged chicken running alongside his car. He stepped on the gas but at 50 miles per hour. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 8, 2021

This sermon provokes us into thinking about how we bear our cross, and whether we live in the world or not of it, drawing on some of St Pauls teachings to the early churches

In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. There is a story told of a man who was struggling to carry his cross, he complained and moaned at anyone that he came in contact with. Eventually the Lord heard his complaints and paid him a visit. My son, I have heard your pain, and I want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Known By Love

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 29, 2023

A new command I give you: love one another.

December 30, 2023 As we look forward to the start of a New Year, our minds naturally turn to the ever-popular idea of the New Year’s Resolution: • I’m going to lose 10 lbs. • I’m going to pay off my credit cards. • I’m going to eat fewer donuts --- Right!! Like that is ever going to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Leviticus 19:18, Leviticus 19:34, Matthew 22:37-40, Luke 6:27-35, Ephesians 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Being A Servant To All - Proper 20 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 16, 2021

A look at what being a servant to all means to us as Christians, and looking at how we turn teaching into action. A call to action, post COVID

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at a number of scriptures from Marks Gospel and the letter of James. These scriptures have set a number of challenges for us to consider, and all of these challenges have centred on two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

Is God Dead?

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022

News of God's death has been greatly exaggerated.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION NEWS OF GOD’S DEATH I. 1960’s a. Counter-cultural Revolution b. Some saw it as a nostalgic time of good and needed changes while others saw it as the beginning of the decay of a moral society. Social norms about clothing, music, drugs, dress, sexuality, formalities, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, Romans 1:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ