Sermons on Counterculture:

Civil Wars - Pt. 4 - War And Peace Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 28, 2015

Brother against brother. Father against son. Son against father. It was a war that was anything but "civil". Wars are inevitable. What if we could learn to fight fair? What if we could wage civil wars?

Civil Wars 
Pt. 4 - War and Peace I. Introduction
 The Civil War is an incredibly painful moment in the history of our country. The name is misleading. The war was not civil. It was bloody. It was brutal. Sons and fathers and brothers killed their own family members as battle lines ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013

The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

A Sermon For All Saints Day

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2016

God calls us all (who know and love the Lord) Saints. Can you imagine how God could reach people through you if you loved enough?

Luke 6:20-31 EMB BENEFICE SERVICE 30-10-2016 Have you ever been confronted with a message that changed your perspective? Illustration: One church chose as its Lenten theme, "Forty Days of Love." Each week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Anglican

"a Somber Question" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2022

“When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” This is perhaps the most disturbing question in Scripture. It haunts me with each passing year.

“When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 This is perhaps the most disturbing question in Scripture. It haunts me with each passing year. It comes at the close of a parable encouraging faithful, persistent prayer. God answers prayer, but what if a day comes when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 16 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Jesus’ Church is a collection of people working together in harmony to demonstrate love as one continually evolving network of relationships

This week we finish our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, 1 Corinthians 16:13-18, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Peace Makers Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 28, 2021

We are called to be peace makeras not peace keepers

BLESS THIS HOME wk 3 Peacemakers Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION: Today, we are going to look at one of the Beatitudes of Jesus, and I have tremendous expectations that God is going to do a lot of healing in a lot of hearts. Can you name one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are The Saints? (Feast Of All Saints - Year B)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 27, 2021

A look at our understanding of what the Feast of All Saints is about and how it can inspire us in our Christian walk. (Based on a sermon I wrote many years ago)

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. When our culture transforms a "holy day" into a "secular holiday," it almost always manages to focus on the wrong side of the equation. Let me explain what I mean. The number of shopping days left till Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Anglican

Priorities In Prayer

Contributed by James H Boyd on Jul 31, 2024

God is more eager to answer than we are to ask!

??A little boy prayed for God to give him a new bicycle. He prayed every night. On the first night, he told Jesus “If you get me a new bike, I will never scream or yell again.” On the second night, he told Him “If you get me a new bike, I will be nice to my siblings forever.” On the third night, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:10-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

If Not Disputable Matters, What Should Our Focus Be On? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon is the conclusion of the "How to Disagree" sermon series. In this message, we look at what we should be focused on instead of arguing over secondary issues.

A BIGGER VISION: Are we thinking of denominational correctness or of the expansive kingdom of God? - Romans 14:17a. - [Note: focus here on the Kingdom; leave the other for the second point.] - So often we get down into the weeds on all these disputable matters that we’ve been discussing for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Exchanged Life

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025

This sermon on Galatians 2:20 presents the "exchanged life" as the Christian's declaration of independence from self, where the old identity is considered crucified with Christ and a new life is lived by the faith of the Son of God, motivated by His personal love and sacrifice.

Introduction: A Declaration of Spiritual Independence In our world today, the prevailing message is one of self-actualization. "Find yourself," the world cries. "Be true to yourself." "Follow your heart." We are encouraged from every corner to build our own identity, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2025

God is in control, even when the world seems out of control. Kings, Presidents, and Prime Ministers can’t fix everything. Legislation can’t make people ethical. Psalm 146 makes that clear: “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.”

We live in a broken world. What can we do about it? We could anxiously obsess over all the turmoil and moral decay, or rest in God. Worry is fretting over things we can’t control. Prayer is taking our concerns to the One who can change things. God is in control, even when the world seems out ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Defeating Evil In Your Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to teach us about the power of God's love to overcome evil, the importance of loving our enemies, and the spiritual battle we face against evil forces, with God as our fortress and deliverer.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into some powerful Scriptures that teach us about the power of being strong in the Lord, overcoming evil with love, and the victory of defeating evil in our lives. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "The power of God's love is that it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21, Matthew 5:43-44, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 144:1-2

Topics: Strong, Lord

Abiding In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand the profound truth of abiding in Christ, emphasizing the necessity, benefits, and challenges of maintaining a close, constant communion with Him.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to immerse ourselves in the profound truth found in the Gospel of John, Chapter 15, verses 1 through 11. It's all about the necessity, the benefits, and yes, the challenges of abiding in Christ. J.C. Ryle once said, "To abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Topics: Christ Central, Keeping Christ

Love One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the depth of Jesus' command to love one another as He loved us, and how to practice this love without compromising our convictions.

Good morning, Church! Isn't it amazing to wake up and know that we are loved by an incredible God? Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that may be familiar to many of us, but we're going to explore it from a fresh perspective. It's all about love, folks. But not just any kind of love. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Topics: Love

How To Find Faith And Patience To Wait? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of patience, trust in God's plan, and faith in our spiritual journey, even when we may not understand our current circumstances.

Good morning, church family. Ain't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the presence of God? We've got a powerful message for you today taken straight from the Word of God, James 5:7-8. Our brother in Christ, Philip Yancey once said, "Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Topics: Trust, God