Sermons about Cultural Engagement

Listening To Both God And Gods' People Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2016

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The challenge is to engage the listener, but to do so with the clear goal of bringing them closer to the transcending love of Christ.

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2016 The prophecies were quite clear. The Messiah would be born of a virgin. He would be of the line of David, born in Bethlehem, the city associated with David. He would be king, and rule over all the earth. The expectation of the Jewish people was also very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Catholic

Where Can I Turn: When I Am Angry Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 9, 2018

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We are often engaged in "Anger Spells" and do not know where we should turn for remedy or rest.

Who among us has never been angry… How about a show of hands if this applies to you! I know I have… cause I’ve seen me do it! 99 men out of 100 have been seriously angry… The other one won't admit it! Have you noticed that other emotions seem to get in the act when you are angry? Come on… am I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:31-32, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: *other

Uncompromising Faith In A Compromising World

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2023

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The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.

Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21, Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joanna: Wife Of Cuza Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 7, 2021

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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

"Should We Really Be Afraid Of Death?”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on May 26, 2004

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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

Abner Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 2, 2022

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The only engagement between the rival factions, told at length, is noteworthy since it was preceded by an encounter at Gibeon between 12 chosen men from each side, in which all 24 seem to have perished. Abner was defeated and put to flight in the general engagement that followed.

Abner In the Hebrew Bible, Abner was the cousin of King Saul and the commander-in-chief of his army. His name also appears as “Abiner son of Ner,” whereas the more extended form Abiner means “my father is Ner.” Abner is initially mentioned incidentally in Saul’s history, first appearing as the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Discourse On Dying Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

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Let’s examine the events that surround King Saul’s death and use them to engage in a Biblical discourse on dying.

A DISCOURSE ON DYING 1 SAMUEL 31 INTRODUCTION: I enjoy reading interesting and humorous tombstones. A tombstone in England reads: "Remember friend, as passing by, as you are now so once was I. As I am now, so you will be, prepare for death to follow me." And someone scribbled in chalk below ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Privileges Of God's People Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2014

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When we know what have in Christ, we'll live what we love.

The Privileges of God’s People 1 Peter 2:4-12 Rev. Brian Bill November 1-2, 2014 An oxymoron is a rhetorical device in which two seemingly contradictory words are used together for effect. Here are some examples. An Actual Reenactment Excruciatingly Joyful – that’s how I felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 21, 2024

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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

A Three-Fold Battle Plan To Redeem Western Civilization

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021

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Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches.

Your looking out upon a smoking, ruined battlefield. The battle is a battle for the ideas of a society. You and your men, clad in green, clutching rifles in the trenches are viewing three approaches. These three approaches lead to three strongholds. These strongholds are pouring out fire on your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024

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A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

“The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

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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

The Power Of A Shadow

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023

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None of escape from he shadow of our upbringing and culture

The Power Of A Shadow ? THE POWER OF A SHADOW PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:20 / PHILIPPIANS 4:4 🟩INTRODUCTION:🟩 🟨 Figure of speech🟨- when we say we live someone’s shadow? Yet it is true ??noun 1. 1. ???a dark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Old, Something New Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

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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

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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

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