Sermons on Cultural Decline:

Whose Flag Are You Flying?

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 4, 2023

a message about the relationship between Christianity and culture...church and state.

Title: Whose flag are you flying? Text: Jeremiah 29 Church and culture series – part 1 Introduction Canadian immigration is rising … we are a desirable country! O. & A. received their “PR” notice this week! ...People are arriving from Ukraine and other places! • Loss of life in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With God In An Age Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023

In the last days people will fall away from faith, be seduced by false spirits, listen to doctrines of devils--they will be deceived.

1 Timothy 4:1-3-Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:10, John 6:66, Hebrews 3:12, 2 Timothy 2:15, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Appointed Time Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2023

God has put dreams and desires in our lives. We all have goals we want to accomplish and situations we believe to turn around but so often when things are taking a long time, when the going gets tough we tend to think negatively and get discouraged. Maybe you have started

INTRODUCTION God has put dreams and desires in our lives. We all have goals we want to accomplish and situations we believe to turn around but so often when things are taking a long time, when the going gets tough we tend to think negatively and get discouraged. Maybe you have started well, with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, John 17:1, Romans 5:6, Genesis 24:17, Romans 8:28, Romans 13:11, Genesis 50:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021

If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Had Enough Of Being A Consumer? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

We all have lenses we look through but when was the last time we stopped to look at our lenses?

We all have lenses we look through – modern, western world is consumerism and individualism, it hasn’t always been this way. Consumerism is the underlying modern mindset So what is consumerism ? Consumerism is the equation of personal happiness with consumption and the purchase of material ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Multi Ethnic Bereavement

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2017

I wrote this for a counseling class. It contains three parts: 1) Bereavement in religion 2) Bereavement in ethnic groups 3) Applications for pastoral and clinical counselors.

To be used of the Lord to help those grieving is both satisfying and humbling. My personal prayer is that more mourners will be drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the only thing that can bring true and lasting comfort. Jesus said, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winning The War Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2015

If we want to win the war for the soul of our nation, we must commit ourselves to the Word of God and to the House of God.

Krish Kandiah, president of the London School of Theology, talks about growing up in the United Kingdom, where his family could always count on their next-door neighbor, Mrs. Oglive, to be around. They left a spare key with her in case they got locked out. They forgot their keys quite often, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Transformers

Contributed by Rob Brown on Feb 17, 2005

transforming culture

TRANSFORMERS “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” Tonight’s chat is going to be interactive. We are going to look at transformation. Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Q: If you could change something about your spiritual life, what would it be? Charades: 1. Caterpillar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Setting Of Jeremiahs Sorrow

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Mar 3, 2025

Jeremiah made prophecies during a period when Judah was threatened by invasion and moral decline; as a Jeremiah made prophecies during a period when Judah was threatened by invasion and moral decline; as a prophet he carried the weight of his people's wrongdoing and hardships.

I "Lets take a moment to read Jeremiah 12 verses 󠇁to 󠈜 together." "Lord Almighty When I come to You with my concerns Can we discuss Your ways? Why do the wicked seem to thrive? How can those who deceive be content? They flourish like planted trees, Growing and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Single Christian In A Sexualized Culture: The Modern Ethic Vs. The Christian Ethic

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children.

Single Christians... can we get some love? As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children. I follow Christ. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, 1 John 3:24, James 1:22-25, Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Consequences Of Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

The consequences of backsliding are severe and should never be taken lightly. It leads to a loss of fellowship with God, vulnerability to the enemy, a hardened heart, disqualification from divine purpose, and, ultimately, the risk of eternal separation from God.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:62 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 14:14, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Jeremiah 3:22, Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a serious spiritual condition that occurs when a believer gradually drifts away from their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 14:14, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Jeremiah 3:22, Revelation 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The New Year Holds Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2017

The desperate times in which we live provides some of the greatest opportunities to advance the Faith. Now is the time for the faithful to seize the initiative and push back against the night.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] “X-rays will prove to be a hoax!” So said Lord Kelvin, president of the Royal Society, in 1883. “Louis Pasteur’s theory of germs is ridiculous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beacons Of Revival Are Spreading: The Battle At Osgiliath & The Beacons Of Gondor

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023

The enemy seems to freely roam through our country, the enemy's forces, the principalities, the powers, the demons, the unsaved humans who do their bidding seem to have free reign in the United States, but they're never safe

I'm always trying to understand our position in history. And it seems to me right now, our position in history is a moment that I remember from the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King. The orcs are storming Osgiliath, they've crossed the river in the dark of night. And Faramir and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army