Sermons on Cultural Adaptation:

Ashes

Contributed by James May on Jul 17, 2007

This message was pertaining to the dedication of our New building. It is adaptable to any format. God has given us beauty for ashes.

Ashes Church Dedication Message Sunday, July 15, 2007 – 2 PM By Pastor Jim May Isaiah 61:1-4, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Values Mom

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

we used some videos and hymns to honor Mom. The message was adapted from one of Pastor Jeff Strite's messages.

[1Samuel 1:11 NIV] “And she made a vow, saying, "LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Ex Nihilo Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013

A sermon on creation ex nihilo (adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 3)

HoHum: GOD is like GENERAL ELECTRIC ... He brings good things to life. A newer slogan for them is “Imagination at Work.” God imagined it and it came to be. GOD is like SEARS ... He has everything. Another slogan for Sears: Where It Begins. God is where it all begins. WBTU: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Against Open Theism #2

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013

A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Against Open Theism #3 God And Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013

A sermon on God and time (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pages 87-92)

HoHum: Age to age He stands; And time is in His hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End WBTU: Exegesis of Isaiah 43:9- 13 Vs. 9 This is probably alluding to the prophecy about Cyrus again considering vs. 14. Because of uncertainty of that time the pagan nations will seek comfort ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials For Men: God's W-O-R-K

Contributed by Joe Farnella on May 3, 2013

This was written for Men however it can be adapted to use for all groups. This Sermon is to inspire others to do their best work for Christ.

Essentials for Men: God’s W-O-R-K Introduction: We as men are wired to work. It is how we get our satisfaction. I read a study that men suffer from anxiety and depression when they lose a job because it is a blow to their self worth. -For me I get my anxiety FROM work. I remember a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Going through the descriptions given to the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9. This sermon is adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central.

Mighty God Prince of Peace, pt. 2 If you weren’t here last week we began a series covering one of the most famous descriptions of Jesus in all of history. Isaiah 9. This is the Christmas season. Last night I took dozens of people through this story at the living nativity and was honored to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Marriage

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023

4 essential truths about the afterlife (Material adapted from a Bible study from Insight for Living, Chuck Swindoll)

This is a complex question. What about this teaching that brothers must marry their brother’s widow? This is the concept of the kinsman redeemer. “If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother shall take her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-39, Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Ephesians 5:31-32, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Genesis 1:27-28, Exodus 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law And Grace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 8, 2022

This sermon is more of a teaching that can be adapted for evangelistic purposes. It deals in a practical way in the understanding of Law and Grace, and compares their characteristics.

Law and Grace John 1:16 "And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace". The word "fulness" is still another term in this important passage which brings out the absolute Deity of the Savior. It is the same word which is found in Colossians 1:19 and 2:9—"For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16, John 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek And Find

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 3, 2022

This is an outline that I adapted from the great old study guide called Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee.

Outline adapted from Handfulls on Purpose by James Smith and Robert Lee Matthew 7:7-11 Seek and Find I. Three Actions A. Ask What Ye Will B. Seek the Master C. Knock at the Door II. Three Affirmations A. Ye Shall Receive – This is satisfaction B. Ye Shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Luke 11:13, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Special Pair Of Shoes

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 10, 2025

Shoes are defined as a purposefully adapted covering for feet, typically made of leather, fabric, rubber or plastic, each with a sturdy sole.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathon, a Nigerian statesman once remarked: “In my early days in school, I had no shoes, no school bags. There were days I had only one meal... I walked miles and crossed rivers to school every day. Didn't have power, didn't have generators, studied with lanterns, but I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:5, Ephesians 6:15, Romans 10:15, Luke 3:16

Matthew 5:13-16 “let’s Not Talk About Religion” Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 5:13-16 “Let’s not talk about religion”

Matthew 5:13-16 “Let’s not talk about religion” Manuscript As you know we’ve lived overseas in a few different countries. I’ve had to learn to live in a culture that is not my own. As well as that I’m married to someone from overseas – a Czech. And Czech ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 30, 2013

A sermon on the joy of Jesus and how we are to follow His example of Joy (Outline and material adapted from an article by Robert Lee in Pulpit Helps)

HoHum: There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, “They ain’t got it”. Next he saw a colt in the field playing and kicking up ...read more

Scripture: John 8:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

3 credentials of a committed Christian (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

HoHum: A young Christian enlisted in the Army just after graduation from high school. His friends from church were concerned about his faithfulness to the Lord amidst all the military pressures. When the young soldier came home on leave from boot camp, his friends asked him, “Did the others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ