Sermons on Cultural Decline:

The Danger Of Neglecting God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

The presence of God is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Any leadership, ministry, or life that functions without it will suffer decline, deception, and destruction.

THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:15; Psalm 51:11; 2 Samuel 6:6-7; Hosea 4:6; Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital necessity for any believer, leader, or nation. Without it, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 5, 2005

Increasingly Christ has been pushed out of Christmas... but there is a deeper struggle and a higher objective for us who love Jesus. No matter how successful the world may be in removing Christ from Christmas... our Jesus is "on the move."

OPEN: On December 10th we’ve reserved the local movie theatre for a private viewing of “The Tale Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” It’s the story of 4 children in war ravaged WWII London who are sent to the country, to the home of a rich relative where 1 of their only pastimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019

Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The High Cost Of Low Living Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

The godly line of Seth is now intermingling with the ungodly line of Cain.

Intro: 1. Tozer, "The rise of a new religious spirit in recent years is marked by disturbing similarities to that earlier "revival" under Constantine. Now as then a quasi-Christianity is achieving acceptance by compromise. It is dickering with the unregenerate world for acceptance and, as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Down Walls

Contributed by Robert Robinson on Aug 13, 2003

For people so greatly advancing in technology as we are, we seem to be declining at the same rapid pace morally.

This morning we are going to take a look at Breaking Down Walls, I will be reading from Ephesians 2:11-22; Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh--who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands-- that at that time you were without ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Downward Spiral And The Horror Of Sin Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Overview of Judges tracing spiritual decline and discussing rock bottom low in horror story of Chapter 19.

Downward Spiral and the Horror of Sin Series: Lessons from Judges #2 Judges 19[1] 7-24-05 Last week in Judges 1 we saw a trend developing in the people of God. Early in that chapter, they were experiencing wonderful victories. But at about verse 19 the tone of victory subsided and defeat in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Worldview: Room With A View

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

How we view the spiritual reality around us has a lot to do with whether we can see God in action or not.

Our Assumptions Create Our Spiritual Reality In our Scripture this morning we see an incident where we find this truth: My spiritual worldview, will interpret how I see spiritual things. My spiritual worldview, will interpret how I see spiritual things. Today we read about the same spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

This is the second in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of making Godly decisions in life.

Faith Integrity Pt 2 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Daniel 6:1-10 Today I want to continue to share with you about this idea of faith integrity. Last week we began with Jesus call to His disciples to be salt and light. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: *other

Exaltation And Transformation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008

Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

High Priced Veal - The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 8, 2008

We are not necessarily interested in who God is; We are interested in who God is, for us. The Hebrews create an image and call it the Lord God, they believe they are still serving the true God, but it is a lie of their imagination.

So, I’m waiting in line at that high end culinary experience, Taco Bell, and I get into a conversation with this woman. The conversation starts off with how crazy it is that Taco Bell can make fifty menu items out of only about seven ingredients and then moves on to Christianity. At one point this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Bread, One Body, Many Idols

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 27, 2010

Independence Sunday 1987: We are called to be a distinctive people within American culture, not to follow popular self-centered idolatries.

The trouble with going to Ridgecrest conference center for a week is that you tend to forget how diverse a nation we are. If you were to spend too long at a place like Ridgecrest, you would get to thinking that everybody was Baptist, and Baptist of the southern variety, that everybody gobbled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Gen Y Christian Wedding

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 19, 2009

Gen Y are getting married. A wedding talk from a worldview perspective.

Let’s paint a BROAD PICTURE of Generation Y. The fountain of all internet knowledge, WIKIPEDIA, says that Generation Y were born in the mid-1980s through to the early 1990s. Gen Y are the OFFSPRING of the post-World War 2 baby-boomers. They were WEANED on instant communication technologies such as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Truly Beautiful Life

Contributed by Rick George on Mar 22, 2010

A truly beautiful life is a life lived through surrender, submission, patience and transparency to God on a mission to bless God and to bless others.

As I have shared with some of you, in the midst of the pain and grief of Michael dying, I found great comfort in reading and praying the prayers of the Puritans. There is a book titled, “The Valley of Vision” – it is a compilation of prayers by Puritan authors. Within these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilty By The Blood You Have Shed Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 19, 2010

A message regarding the part of our vision statement that says we will promote a biblical worldview. This message was about abortion and the sanctity of human life

Text: Ezek 22:1-16, Title: Guilty by the Blood Which You Have Shed, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: video (YouTube) The Unknown Souls, most abortions statistically happen b/t 6-12 wk B. Background to passage: There are many aspects that we could discuss regarding the sanctity ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-3

Denomination: Baptist