Sermons on Cultural Change:

Waiting For My Change? (Doing Nothing)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 14, 2020

It might insane to wait for a change in your life and your family and do nothing to bring about that change. We need a navigation system to bring about change. God needs your action to launch real change.

WAITING FOR MY CHANGE… (doing nothing) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. HAVE YOU EVER LOST SIGHT OF THE GOAL? WE NEED UNDERSTANDING AND WISDOM… BEYOND HERE… WHAT MAKES YOU THINK --- IF YOU ARE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Isaiah 65:24, Job 14:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things You Should Never Change

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 22, 2018

“The only thing constant is change.” The God Who Never Changes

“The only thing constant is change.” This saying is attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, one of the most significant Western thinkers to have lived before Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Change is one of the most frightening things many of us face in life, and yet we all encounter it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016

Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

“Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Counterculture Community Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. Whenever God wants to do a new thing, it usually begins with a movement which results in a radical, countercultural communiti

A Counterculture Community Acts 4:32-35 This year, we’re focusing on growing into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Key to being mature is the lives we lead. As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Versus The Occult

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

In Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Moses addresses the people just before they cross the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land and drive out the pagan nations.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Definition of the term occult: The definition is very broad. It includes everything from the most blatant Satan worship to the most commonly accepted use of horoscopes. As examples I would mention séances, necromancy, and all forms of communicating with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Nonconformists Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 2, 2022

This sermon is an introduction to the series titled "Do Not Conform, Be Transformed" and provides a broad overview of the book of Romans along with the negative patterns in the world.

Good morning. Since today is the first Sunday in June I thought it would be a good Sunday to begin a summer sermon series. A summer series simply entitled ‘Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.’ This series is based on the passages found in Romans 12:1 and 2. But before diving into the series I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, John 1:14, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Christian Church

When God Changes Your Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

God interrupts. Plans change. We glorify God when we submit to His plans rather than ours.

Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote these lines in his famous poem The Everlasting Mercy (New York: Macmillan: 1912). . . “He who gives a child a treat makes joy-bells ring in Heaven's street, And he who gives a child a home builds palaces in Kingdom come, And she who gives a baby birth brings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Other

The Character Of The Races Do You Know The Weaknesses Of Yours?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 17, 2015

Certain cultures have certain characteristics and we must know what the expectations are and share Jesus according to this knowledge.

The Character of the Races Capt. Kelly Durant Do you know the weaknesses of yours? Today we celebrate the day of the cultures and we will explore some of the different characteristics of a few races. Does the Bible speak of the races, and their good points and bad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Take It Easy Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry. We are frazzled, overwhelmed, & bewildered. Truth is we are addicted to noise. We need to know what it is like to Take it Easy

Take it Easy Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” We live in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Paul Or Not To Paul

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017

Is it right to cherry pick Paul's writings just because we or the culture may find them inconvenient?

1Co 14 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Paul is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Love: Prompts Radical Changes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To explore the concept of Radical Love, emphasizing its transformative power and its importance as the foundation of all commandments, urging us to love God, our neighbors, and even our enemies with a selfless, sacrificial love.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be taking a deep dive into a topic that is central to our faith, yet so challenging in practice - Radical Love. In her book, 'The Greatest Thing in the World', respected Christian author Amy Carmichael wrote, “You can give without loving, but you cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 22:37-39

Topics: Great Commandment

Confronting Sin: A Passion For Being Changed

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

A question on many minds is a simple one: Why do Christians look just like the world? Where is this transformation they talk about? As Protestant Christians we know a lot about grace through faith alone.

“Tens of thousands, perhaps millions, have come into some kind of religious experience by accepting Christ and they have not been saved.”-A.W. Tozer A question on many minds is a simple one: Why do Christians look just like the world? Where is this transformation they talk about? As Protestant ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Brainwashing Believers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:3-7 about the attempts of Nebuchadnezzar to brainwashing the Hebrew youths in their training period and how it parallels satanic strategy in our world

Text: Daniel 1:3-8, Title: Brainwashing Believers, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: 8 Simple Rules to Date my Daughter B. Background to passage: When God sovereignly gave Jehoiakim to Nebuchadnezzar, we must remember that it wasn’t the 586 complete obliteration of the city. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

This Sermon Is Not Yet Rated

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 29, 2011

This sermon contains everything a box office hit movie would have, just not from the perspective you might be thinking.

“This Sermon is Not Yet Rated” "This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of King David and of Abraham:" Matthew 1:1 (NLT Intro: This sermon contains everything a box office hit movie would have, just not from the perspective you might be thinking. It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life-Changing Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The Word of God has supernatural power to change lives.

INTRODUCTION This is the sixth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. The series is entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to study “The Life-changing Power of the Word of God.” A lot of people are confused about what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist