Sermons on Cultural Christianity:

Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000

You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The End Of The World As We Know It 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2011

As Christians we are still in the world, we participate in culture, business, almost everything – however, we are of a different substance, our treasure is elsewhere our citizenship is in another land. Everything HAS changed!

Dakota Community Church February 27, 2011 End of the World 2 Ephesians 2:1-3 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Failure Not Final Sermon Vi: Why Would Anyone Go From Persecutor To Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Since many folks in our culture appear to be consumed by hatred - much of it aimed at, but some of it by, Christians - we would be wise to review our Lord's confrontation with and transformation of Paul.

WHY WOULD ANYONE CHOOSE TO GO FROM PERSECUTOR TO PERSECUTED? You knew that any focus on the theme Failure Is Not Final with the Father had to get around to the persecutor who became the persecuted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-20

Who Are The Overcomers? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

In spite of a very hostile culture and severe persecution of Christians, Jesus identified ones who overcame in the tribulation. These are found faithful despite persecution. They are called by Jesus overcomers. Who are these overcomers and what are the keys to victory?

There is a battle going on in the world, struggle for worship, Satan’s goal to hinder love, to undermine loyalty, trust, and obedience to God’s word and will. the assignment Jesus gives to John, comes at a time when heavy persecution against faith. Jesus said John, write to the church, my love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

What's That Smell?"

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 29, 2008

We live in a rotting world, and yet our response should not be to run and hide. We have the gospel cure that the world needs.

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Intro: tracking dogs (article in www.advancek9sar.com) Il) humans have 5 million sensory cells in our nose. Dogs have between 125-220 million 1. dogs smell this, faintly at first, and then zero in on location as scent intensifies! 2. because the closer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who's The Real Joker

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 4, 2013

Many Biblical scholars believe that cultural degeneration will occur in the latter-days.

Who’s the Real Joker January 30, 2013 A Many Biblical scholars believe that cultural degeneration will occur in the latter-days. 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:5 (NASB) 1 Peter assured them 6 In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Iv: Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to prove their love for God by purity of living, which sets an example for those who may be struggling with issues of infidelity versus true love.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it right. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Living A Legacy

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The sermon looks at the legacy of truth and the modern culture that attempts to deny it.

Living a Legacy Today, each of us lives in the legacy of others while at the same time we are leaving our legacy for those who will come after us. There are those who have gone before that have surrendered all to God and He has used them to pave the road we now walk on. These are the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3, Matthew 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

To Serve Man? Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 20, 2009

What is it about active, vital believers that is so threatening to popular culture?

One of my favorite television episodes of “The Twilight Zone” television series was a humorous episode where the entire plot revolved around a misunderstanding with an alien species and culminated in the discovery of a book. The title of that book was “To Serve Man” and the misunderstanding was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: *other

How Paul's Humility Helped Him Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Humility is a key ingredient to any successful relationship. Paul shows us how to take relationships to a higher level

How Paul’s Humility Helped Maintain Relations (Acts 21:17-26) Illustration:I am the least of the apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:9 I am the very least of all the saints. Ephesians 3:8 I am the foremost of sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Humility and a passion for praise are a pair of characteristics which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dismantling The Darkness

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 24, 2001

This dark world needs Light. Jesus is the Light, but we are to be bearers of the Light. How can we do that, thus, Dismantling The Darkness? This message discusses some of those issues.

The late President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, was a man of few words. He returned home from attending church one Sunday. His wife had been unable to attend, but she was interested in what the minister spoke about in the service. Coolidge responded with just one word: "Sin." She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking For Our Life As A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message looks at the christian walk as a lifestyle

WALKING FOR OUR LIFE AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Philippians 3:16-19 however, let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained. 17  Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. 18  For many walk, of whom I often told you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Target

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Sermon on vision

A Clear Target About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: *other

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2023

Lord, since you revived others in the past, do it again right now, and let it begin with me.

Revive us Again Psalm 85:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill October 28-29, 2023 In the Massachusetts village of Northampton, a Congregational pastor knelt in prayer. He was burdened for the 1,100 souls of his little town who were in bondage to sin. In a few minutes he would be walking into the pulpit. Should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Baptist