Sermons on cultural disintegration:

"Life And Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2011

A sermon about listening to the voice of God.

John 10:1-10 “Life and Death” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Raise your hand if you are a fan of American Idol. It’s a popular show. When it first came out 10 years ago, I used to watch it fairly regularly. Now, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Theology Of "thoughts & Prayers"

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

When tragedy strikes, the response of many well-meaning people​ is to say, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected".

Christian Clichés Where God guides, God provides If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. The greatest distance in the universe is the eighteen inches between your head and your heart. You can’t outgive God! We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that is alone. When God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020

we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.

www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-10, Matthew 15:11, Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

Busyness Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

Are you tired of being busy? Do you think Jesus might have a better way for you to live?

cultural lenses – individualism and consumerism – now busyness Becomes a badge of honour - boast disguised as a complaint. response is a kind of congratulation: “That’s a good problem to have,” or “Better than the opposite.” Do we want to live like this; it’s something we collectively force one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15, Exodus 31:14-17, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Onam A Christian Celebration Or Its Biblical? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 15, 2020

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun.

Many Christians believe that participating in onam is a form of involvement in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness, which is forbidden in Scripture: many believers consider Onam activities of most to be harmless fun. Refraining from Onam Celebration and its activities is the safest and most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Deuteronomy 10:12

Clashing Worldviews Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2021

The fact of the matter is that a true Biblical Worldview is incompatible with all others. All quotes from Scripture is from the NASB

The way we view the world truly does matter. Our view of the world around us affects the way we react to the events happening around us, effects the way we view the news, the way we treat one another, the way we treat the disadvantaged (poor, handicap, disabled), and the way we view ourselves. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Nonconformists Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 2, 2022

This sermon is an introduction to the series titled "Do Not Conform, Be Transformed" and provides a broad overview of the book of Romans along with the negative patterns in the world.

Good morning. Since today is the first Sunday in June I thought it would be a good Sunday to begin a summer sermon series. A summer series simply entitled ‘Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.’ This series is based on the passages found in Romans 12:1 and 2. But before diving into the series I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, John 1:14, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Christian Church

"Satan’s Warfare Against God’s Plan” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2022

Acts 12 has 4 major themes: All of human life in one chapter. Sovereignty of God, Spiritual warfare, Power of Prayer, & The Judgement of God. Opening quote from James Dobsen's book "When God Doesn't Make Sense"

In Jesus Holy Name September 11, 2022 Text: Acts 12:1,2,5 Redeemer Lutheran “Satan’s Warfare Against God’s Plan” Acts chapter 12 is all of life's experiences in one chapter. There are 4 possible sermons: The Sovereignty of God; Spiritual Warfare; Power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11, Acts 12:13-17, Revelation 12:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive Us Our Debts... Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 5, 2021

We live in an era of cancel culture, which is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is suddenly thrust out of social or professional circles.

Praying with Jesus Forgive us our debts … May 9, 2021 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Itching Ears

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 21, 2021

This is Cancel Culture applied to spiritual things; people demand to be told what they WANT TO HEAR, NOT THE TRUTH. This generation will end in deception. We look at six type of people who are deceived & the remedy.

ITCHING EARS 2 Tim. 3:1-4:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David Carver was in a movie theater trying to watch a movie, but he couldn't hear the dialogue because the two women in front of him were talking so loudly to each other. 2. Unable to bear it any longer, he tapped one of them on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024

Different leaders have different strengths and God uses a leader accordingly to his giftedness.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1, Exodus 6:9, Joshua 4:1, Joshua 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Unsaved Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at Cultural Christianity

The Unsaved Christian If you would, open your Bible to Matthew 7. During a Sunday school lesson, a child learned about how God created human beings. The child became especially focused when the teacher explained how Eve was created from Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, the boy’s mother saw him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

A Call To Reclaim Education

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 10, 2024

Christians must step up and reclaim the education of our children. The world has indoctrinated them for far too long, and if there is to be a hope to reverse our nations course, it will take a generation of work. A large part of that work must be in the realm of education.

Short Sermon on Education IF you read our church newsletter, then you know I do a lot of thinking about education. And the reason for that is because God’s Word says a lot about education. The education of children, and the education of His people – the Church. And historically speaking - - - ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Might Have Practiced Contextualization In A Cross-Cultural Ministr

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW PAUL MIGHT HAVE PRACTICED CONTEXTUALIZATION IN A CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY

HOW PAUL MIGHT HAVE PRACTICED CONTEXTUALIZATION IN A CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY Introduction - Paul believed in the POWER of the gospel to transform lives. Yet he also appreciated the COMPLEXITY of this process. He resisted any attempts to submit to the indoctrination process of Pharisaicalism. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational