Sermons about Cultural Debates

Addressing Liberal Theology: Was Jesus Nicer Than Thou?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

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If you interact on the web, or with folks in your hometown you may come across Christians who tend to believe that Jesus Christ was the nicest of nice person who ever walked the planet.

If you interact on the web, or with folks in your hometown you may come across Christians who tend to believe that Jesus Christ was the nicest of nice person who ever walked the planet. This Jesus apparently never offended anyone. This Jesus was all inclusive. This Jesus endorsed gay marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36, Luke 14:26, Matthew 5:10, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 23:27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005

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Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

A New People - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011

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Of all the things this culture needs, we need a "New Type of People." This 'sub-culture' of people will need to live, act, talk, and walk like Jesus.

A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 1 Acts 1:3-8 * Do you ever feel like you need something NEW? A deer hunter may need a new bow, a woman may need new clothes, a golfer may need new clubs, or even a person may need a new JOB! To look on the ‘national political’ scene is to understand the need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Person's A Person No Matter How Small

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 26, 2009

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A Mother’s Day message on the gift of life and the issues surrounding life in our culture

A Person’s a Person No Matter How Small TCF Mother’s Day Sermon May 10, 2009 Good morning, and Happy Mother’s Day. Have you noticed that when you’re a mother, you tend to look at the world in a whole different way than you did before you were a mom? It gets to the point where you almost redefine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabbath And Hearing God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

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There is a lot of debate about the Sabbath day and our responsibility to keep it. One thing is sure, God wants us to stop and listen to Him regularly.

Deut. 5:12 “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. 13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 14 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father's Gifts At Christmas: Incarnation And Regeneration Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 15, 2013

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Every Christmas causes debate concerning "why did Jesus come?" In a unique way, 1 John 3 brings the gifts of incarnation and regeneration to the forefront.

Celebrating the Father’s Gifts at Christmas: Incarnation and Regeneration 1 John 3: 4-10 1 John 3:1: “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Christ In Christmas Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 5, 2015

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Many are debating over Happy Holidays vs. Merry Christmas, or X-Mas vs Christmas. To keep Christ in Christmas we have to be Christ to the World

Keeping Christ in Christmas Matthew 25 One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Chain Of Redemption

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

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There is great debate regarding the subject of predestination, most of which focuses on what it means for God to "foreknow" someone. In this lesson, Pastor Keith examines this important word.

Lesson: The Golden Chain of Redemption Text: Romans 8:28-30 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

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Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Where in the Bible does it say that you cannot do that? The question of what you can and cannot do and when is the debate.

It is the Sabbath, and Yeshua went to the synagogue as all pious Hebrews did in His day. Mark’s author sets up the event by telling us that “they” were watching Him, observing what Yeshua was going to do. Why are they watching Him? At this point in the Gospel, the leaders of the various sects of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 28, 2022

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The Good Shepherd protects the sheep from the wolves. Wolves are always circling the flock, just waiting for their chance. Are you willing to stand with the Shepard? Are you willing to be a sheepdog?

Good Shepherd 25 Apr 2021 Richardson I read an article about a band of killers and thieves roaming the Iraqi countryside. As if this country hasn’t had enough problems, now they have these gangs stealing sheep and attacking shepherds. These killers work in well trained teams with each member ...read more

Scripture: John 10:12-13, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Other

Women In The Kingdom

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 11, 2003

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The Bible is counter-cultural in its attitude toward women

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 26/06/94 Women in the Kingdom Women in Jewish and Greek Culture Ancient Middle East culture had an extremely low view of women - women were seen as property, either of their father or husband - not testify in court, not inherit property, not claim any right to education - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-14

Denomination: *other

Forever Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

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Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down Society

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

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To teach belivers how to live in today’s culture.

PP0242 DATE LIVING RIGHT SIDE UP IN AN UPSIDE SOCIETY! Proverbs 3:1-10. INTRODUCTION: What is a Christian supposed to do? We live in a society that is upside down. Years ago I rode a ride at the State Fair that turned the riders upside down several times during the duration of the ride. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Americanitis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 20, 2002

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The importance of taking time for God in our hectic culture.

Beware of Americanitis Ps 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God.” Because of her arrival at a railroad station, a lady had but five minutes to make connection with an outgoing train. As she ran toward the train, a Pullman car porter waved her to slow down and said, “Lady, you better take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Countercultural Mission Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

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This sermon looks at four elements to a counter culture mission

A Countercultural Mission Acts 9:1-22 In Dayton, Ohio, attorney Derrick Farmer gave a motivational talk to at-risk teens. Derrick is 48 years old, and has been an attorney since 1999. Now, what was unusual about this event was that it was picketed by 30 Dayton police officers. Why? When Derrick was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

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