Sermons on counterculture:

Advent Week 3: Joy - "joy In The Coming Saviour" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts turn to the theme of joy. The birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, brings a joy that transcends circumstances. Let's explore the profound joy found in the Saviour’s arrival.

Advent Week 3: Joy - "Joy in the Coming Saviour" Introduction: Dear friends, as we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts turn to the theme of joy. The birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, brings a joy that transcends circumstances. Let's explore the profound joy found in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 12:2-3, Zephaniah 3:17, James 1:2-3, Romans 15:13, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord And Mother's Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 11, 2024

We are chasing a sense of enoughness. But it remains ever out of reach, and the effort and anxiety are burning us out. American "performancism."

Martha Campbell said of flunking her final exams and the resulting report card, and what her parents did: "I got a no TV for a week in math, a no dessert for a month in history, and a just wait 'til your father gets home in social studies." My seminary Bible teacher said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Be Still And Know: Finding Peace In God's Presence Psalm 46:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Today, we will delve into Psalm 46:10 a profound verse that invites us into the presence of God, reminding us of His sovereignty and peace.

Transformed by Truth: Be Still and Know Introduction Today, we will delve into a profound verse that invites us into the presence of God, reminding us of His sovereignty and peace. Psalm 46:10 (NLT): "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honoured by every nation. I will be honoured ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Exodus 14:14, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of A Missional Church Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

We NEED each other to fulfill Christ’s mission. Therefore, our community of faith must be a PRIORITY in our lives.

Marks Of A Missional Church Acts 2:42-47 When Amy and I were first married she worked at Brandon Hospital in Brandon, FL as a Unit Secretary on the Labor/Delivery floor. One of the things she and the other staff observed is what has been called the “lunar effect.” Every month when there was a full ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

A New Set Of Clothes Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

With privilege always comes responsibility. God has reconciled us to himself, our responsibility now is to live as God’s children.

If you haven’t been here for the full six weeks of sermons on Ephesians, you missed out on a lot, But we don’t want you to miss out so let me fill you in on the story so far. We’ve been discovering the amazing secrets of God’s plan, prepared before the beginning of time, brought to fulfilment ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Live And Let Live (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 2) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fifth sermon (and sixth week) in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Prior to Advent we looked at four from Chapters 1 & 2 of the book. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

If we’re truly united with Christ then our basic approach to our relationships will be one of mutual submission, working together to do Christ’s work.

I hope you’ve picked up as we’ve gone through this letter over the last few weeks that Paul isn’t just giving us lessons in Godly behaviour. He isn’t just telling us how to live lives that will please God. Rather, he’s telling us how to live lives that’ll ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Called To Live Differently: Counter Culture Lifestyle In A Dark Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of carrying the gospel to the world. But in his power we can do just that.

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4, 1 John 3:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Yes Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

The Yes of a Servant The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God want

The Yes of a Servant Luke 1:26-38 The first week of Advent always begins with the announcement of God Gabriel to this young teenage girl, Mary. There are three elements of this passage I want to focus on this morning: the chosen, the ruler and the call. When God wants to intervene in history, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Thanksgiving: Gratitude Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 16, 2008

This is the final message in the Living in Thanksgiving series and it focuses on gratitude - that outward expression of our thanks.

This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - (read Psalm 100:1-5) Over the last couple weeks we’ve been talking about how to become people who live with a thankful heart. We’ve talked about learning to delight ourselves in God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Moderation In Action Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 5, 2017

Moderation should be our starting point when making our decisions, including the minor decisions of daily life.

Moderation in Action (Proverbs 25:15-17) 1. Moderation is not merely a Jewish or Christian value. In ancient Greece, the temple of Apollo at Delphi bore the inscription Meden Agan … 'Nothing in excess'. Doing something "in moderation" means not doing it excessively. (Wikipedia) 2. A better ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palm Sunday - Triumphal Procession

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2014

What was Jesus saying about his Kingdom by riding a donkey into Jerusalem

WSG 13-04-2014 Palm Sunday 2014 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to find something new to say. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Anglican

Relying On God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 11, 2022

Blessed are the poor in spirit - God is pleased when we rely on Him.

Relying on God lanny smith Reboot / Dependence; Pride / Matthew 5:3   • Old saying that “God helps those who help themselves.” Attrib. to Ben Franklin but actually from an earlier source from the 1600. • In fact, different cultures across 100’s of years have had similar sayings. From Buddhism, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Romans 12:1-3, Romans 3:23, Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steadfast In Faith, Overflowing In Love 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 24, 2024

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 inspires hearts to be steadfast in faith and to overflow with the love of Christ, experiencing transformation by the truth of God's Word.

Steadfast in Faith, Overflowing in Love 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Introduction: Today, we draw inspiration from the words of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, where he encourages the Corinthian church to stand firm in their faith and to abound in love. As we explore these verses we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ephesians 6:13, 1 John 4:7, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Shine As Lights In The World - Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2025

Philippians 2:14-16 challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness.

Go! And Shine as Lights in the World Introduction As we gather for communion today, our focus is drawn to Philippians 2:14-16. These verses challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness. Let’s hear the Word of God: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT): "Do everything without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:2-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal