Sermons on Cultural Change:

Thriving Or Surviving Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

We will examine what it tookDaniel and his three friends to thrive amidst difficult times.

Thriving or Surviving Feb 5, 2012 Dan 1 Intro: What does it take to not merely survive, but to thrive amidst difficult times? That is the uncomfortable question that jumped out at me through the pages of Scripture this week, in a story that I am going to tell you in a moment. See, we are in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Change People Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Third in a series on popular illusions. We think we can change others, but shaming them will not work. Nor will forcing them. Only a spiritual-relationship crisis will do so. Help them see how sin injures Christ and they will change.

There have always been folks who have thought they could change the world, people who were unwilling to leave things as they are, who want to make a difference, who want to get things done. They want to change the world. The trouble is, they usually run up against harsh human reality. Eighty or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Going With The Flow, Embracing Change Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008

What God is about to do is so great, and so important and so impressive that what He has done in the past pales in comparison. If you persist in holding too tightly to the greatness of what He did in the past, you will miss the greatness of what He is goi

Going with the flow, embracing change Isaiah 43:16-21 God’s changelessness is a powerful and important doctrine in our faith. God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Mennonite

The Challenge Of Change: God's Word Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008

In this world of fast-paced lives and ever-changing circumstances, we need stablity. God’s Word, truth, is always the same and is always relevant for all our needs. Luke 21:33 says that we can always depend on God’s Word.

At the beginning of a New Year here are some rather interesting challenges we face. The past few weeks we’ve been looking at the idea of CHANGE… and the Challenges in our lives that those changes present. Two weeks ago we discussed that even though everything and everyone around us changes – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:152

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing & Challenging Years Of Adolescence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Parenting teens.

Jesse is the envy of all the young men in his senior class; he is tall, handsome and naturally gets good grades. He lettered in three varsity sports and still seems to have time to be the president of his church youth group and help out at the local nursing home. He sings first tenor in the a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Christmas Changes Everything

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 21, 2006

A Christmas Sermon on Gal. 4:4-7

The Birth that Changes Everything Gal.5:4-7 The birth of a baby can change things. At 3:00 a.m. the young wife shakes her husband awake, telling him to check on the newborn baby. He sits up for a minute listening before he protests, "But I don’t hear her crying." "I know" she replied, "And it’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ch.ch.ch.changes Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Change is an odd thing - everyone wants to change, but few actually do.

“Ch.Ch.Ch.Ch.Changes” 3 John After watching sales falling off for three straight months at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the Colonel called the Pope and asked a favor. ''I need you to change the daily prayer from, 'Give us this day our daily bread' to 'Give us this day our daily ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Two Laws That Changed America"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 4, 2012

Shows how laws have intimadated the church from preaching God's Word

“Two Laws That Changed America” October 7, 2012 2 Timothy 3:1-5 “You should know this, Timothy that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Faith Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 10, 2024

God is with us today to show us and to encourage us to be strong in our faith because faith can change our lives.

Do you remember the day that you surrendered your life to Jesus and accepted him as Lord of your life? Can you remember how strong your faith was at that moment? Is your faith as strong now as it was then, or is it maybe even stronger? The Bible defines faith as “the certainty of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 8:26-40, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Gay Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 6, 2013

There are few issues more polarizing than homosexuality. How should the church respond to criticism lobbied by the LGBT community. How do we approach our gay neighbor?

My Gay Neighbor Introduction Today’s topic is a difficult one. In fact, there are few topics that can be more divisive in our culture than the subject of homosexuality. People on both sides of the subject are passionate about their opinions. The debate has reached fever pitch recently as ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Parenting: Parenting Amidst Chaos

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2023

It is a challenge to raise children or even be a person of faith in a culture that is filled with chaos that leads us to forget God and offers many false paths to a good life.

CHRISTIAN PARENTING: PARENTING AMIDST CHAOS Deuteronomy 6:1-25 | Ephesians 6:1-4 #parenting INTRODUCTION… sympa.com/insights/blog/company-culture-in-chaos [adapted] Chaos is complete disorder and confusion. Chaos is behavior that is unpredictable due to small changes in conditions. I was doing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Authority?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 4, 2009

We live in a culture where vacuous celebrities are given amazing amount of authority. We need to look to the real authority, Jesus, who will lead us to right decisions.

Who’s the Authority? Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Mark 1:21-28 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 1, 2009 Introduction: Before I read the story, I’d like to explain a few things that will make the passage clearer. We’re still in the first chapter of Mark and we will stay ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2010

Message about how change comes from the inside before it is shown on the outside.

Title: From the Inside Out Theme: To help people to understand that the only way to change our behavior on the outside is to change the inside. Text: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:1-2 Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Change Your Mind Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 9, 2003

examine the role God¡¦s Word plays in changing our minds, brining us to a place of repentance, so that we can effect positive change in our relationships.

How to Change Your Mind (Acknowledging the Word of God) Introduction: This is week seven in our series "Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.¨ We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out in the context of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Contemporary Insanity Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2017

Nebuchadnezzar was blessed by God but thought too highly of himself. His temporary insanity that woke him up to the reality of God. He went on to honor God. Our culture has a "Contemporary Insanity" that rejects God and pushes him away. We must wake up!

1. Pride The owner of an old-fashioned corner grocery store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around a pot-bellied stove, playing checkers on a faded board. His ability to produce a scripture for all occasions never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ