Sermons on Cultural Degeneration:

Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 18, 2022

When God says it, that settles it.

During the summer between my first and second year at Moody Bible Institute, I had the privilege of teaching at a Bible College in Zimbabwe, Africa. This experience marked my life and ministry in countless ways. One of the memories I have is how dark it was at night. Because we were in a rural ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

That Critical Word "unless" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2021

Isn’t it true that when we ask Jesus for some favor, His timing is always flawless?

Monday of 4th Week in Lent 2021 One of the most contemptible features of our modern culture shows up today in the Gospel of John. Jesus tells this petitioner: “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” The man repeats his request for Jesus to come from where he was in Cana to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Catholic

Are We In The End Times? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 19, 2023

Pastor John brings a Christian and biblical perspective to the current war in Israel

Are We In The End Times? CCCAG 10-15-23 Scripture- Romans 1:18-32, 2 Tim 3:1-5, Matt 24:4-14 I want to begin this morning by recognizing that things have changed since the last time we were together. This war in Israel has changed the dynamic in how we as Christians view our current reality. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Philippians Background And Greetings Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 4, 2023

The following sermon is going to reflect on the historic, social, political background of the book of Philippians. This is the first part of a 16 part sermon series on Paul's letter to the church of Philippi.

Background and Greetings of Philippians Philippians 1 :1-2 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was around the year AD 52 during Paul’s first visit to Europe that his journey to Philippi began. Though he and his travelling companions Timothy and Silas wanted to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Multiple Meanings Of The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2025

The cross you may be wearing means a great deal more than even many Christians understand.

Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2025 In every Christian assembly I’ve attended, I have noticed a number of folks in the congregation wearing jewelry in the shape of a cross, usually simple silver or gold, but sometimes more intricate. On occasion I’ve seen images of Jesus hanging on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Philippians 2:6-11, Psalm 78:1-2, Psalm 78:34-35, Psalm 78:36-38, Numbers 21:4-9, Genesis 3:1-19, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Patient Attention Needed For True Devotion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2025

And it was through the faith of the virgin Mary of Nazareth and the birth of Her Son that the promises of Isaiah came to life in the Church Jesus left after His resurrection and ascension.

Third Sunday of Advent 2025 Today we sing psalm 146, the first of the five alleluia psalms which act as a final movement to the whole book of psalms. It’s easy to hear the poetry of this hymn, even in English: “Adonai frees imprisoned; Adonai opens closed-eyes; Adonai lifts the prostrate; Adonai ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11, Isaiah 35:1-6, Psalm 146:7-10, James 5:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Where's The Power Series

Contributed by Leonilo M. Niere on Aug 29, 2010

We live in a day where we think that in order to be relevant to our culture, we must be like our culture. We live in a day where we think that in order for the gospel to be relevant, we must somehow adjust it to the culture. The gospel has power not becau

WHERE’S THE POWER? Romans 1:16-17 We live in a day where we think that in order to be relevant to our culture, we must be like our culture. We live in a day where we think that in order for the gospel to be relevant, we must somehow adjust it to the culture. We are relevant not because we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Should We Really Be Afraid Of Death?”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on May 26, 2004

If we take the time to realistically examine our culture, especially our western culture, we will readily see that death is not something we think about very much.

For Christians, the season of Lent is the time of our church year like no other because our focus is drawn on a very unpopular topic, death. We are taken on a journey covering the last weeks of Jesus’ ministry, which ends with his horrible torture and death by crucifixion. But because we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Joanna: Wife Of Cuza Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 7, 2021

The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live.

Joanna: wife of Cuza Luke 8:1-3. The teaching of Jesus for today is a radical call to live and think and feel in a way that is counter-cultural; i.e., that radically contradicts the prevailing culture within which we live. The lives we are to live are, however, a continuation of the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Praying - Matthew 6:10a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 1, 2024

What can we learn about our culture from the Santa Clause story?

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

"Is This The King? On A Donkey!” (Plus Outline)

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 21, 2024

There is nothing normal about “parades.” There is always preparation. God has prepared since Adam and Eve. 3 Words: Launch. Membership. Culture of the King 1st Launch Egypt Membership =Passover Culture Palm Sunday=Launch 2nd Membership 3rd new culture

In Jesus Holy Name March 24, 2024 Text: Luke 19:11b Palm Sunday Redeemer “Is This the King? On a Donkey!” There is nothing normal about “parades.” There is always preparation. Anticipation is in the air. So it was in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

God is in Charge, even if the culture doesn't admit it.

Who's in Charge? Jeremiah 10:10 NASB "But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth quakes, And the nations cannot endure His indignation. Jason Niemeyer was allowed to join 190 classmates on the football field at Oroville High School June ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Old, Something New Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

The need for Christians to be relevant for today’s ever-changing culture.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Something Old, Something New January 27, 2002 Matthew 13:51-52 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes." And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Holiness

"No Judgment Allowed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2007

A sermon on how to reach a culture which looks at Truth as Relative.

Romans 2:1-4 “Judgment Not Allowed” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN To my brothers and sisters from Grace…I know I used this same illustration this morning, so please bear with me… Members of a Christian theatre troupe spent $90,440 on a full-page advertisement in USA ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist