Sermons on Cultural Engagement:

The Dignity Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

The Paradox Of Love

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

Christ uses the teachings of Jewish culture as the backdrop to convey how people should love

One of the strangest moments for me on an airplane is when the plane backs up from the gate and begins to taxi towards the runway and the flight attendants come on and begin to give you instructions concerning the lights and what to do in case there is a loss of cabin pressure. And one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did We Change The Grape Juice To Wine In The Communion Cup?

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion

Why Did We Change the Grape Juice to Wine in the Communion Cup? A Biblical View of Wine and the Cultural Influences that Shaped the Church to Change Its Practice of Communion The Use of Wine in the Bible Before I speak directly about the element of wine in communion, it is necessary to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-29, Matthew 26:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short Profile Of A Christian Abusing Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 24, 2023

Abuse can occur verbally, mentally, psychologically, Financially, sexually, emotionally, spiritually, and culturally.

An abusive husband professes as a Believer is an expert in making false accusations, swearing falsely slandering, persistent arguing, harassing, backsliding, and tormenting their wife by twisting his wife's words and using them against her so that he can blame her if she confronts him. An ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5, 1 Peter 3:7

Stop The Insanity While You Can

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 21, 2023

It is past time that the church says to society that we are not accepting cultural anti-biblical changes.

Stop the Insanity While You Can John 10:1-10 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. 2 "But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Talks About Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 15, 2025

Jesus makes 5 statements about prayer which are all examples of his culture

Jesus Talks About Prayer Luke 11:9-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:9 “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 “For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Unshakable: Standing Firm In A Shifting World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

As believers, we are called to stand firm in the midst of trials, temptations, and shifting cultural trends.

UNSHAKABLE: STANDING FIRM IN A SHIFTING WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 125:1, Matthew 7:24-27, Hebrews 12:28, Ephesians 6:13, Daniel 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION We live in a world of constant change. Values, beliefs, and even moral standards are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Artifacts Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 28, 2025

An artifact is defined as an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

Leo Tolstoy, a Russian writer once remarked: “Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold.” 1 John 2:22 reminds us: “Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 12:22

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

Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Caritas In Veritate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2009

The Pope’s new encyclical fits well with the Exodus account of a people oppressed and needing growth and development, but enslaved by a culture of death.

Caritas in Veritate Monday of 15th week in Course July 13, 2009 It is providential, perhaps, that we have in today’s readings all the elements for talking about the role of faith in society. Here we have an oppressed people, enslaved by an unjust system, whose children are being systematically ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22

Denomination: Catholic

My Self-Esteem And What Became Of It

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2019

Self-esteem is detrimental to the health of the Christian and to the health of the church. Christians must cultivate humility of spirit that permits them to serve Christ and to serve their fellow saints.

“If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Please Yourself

Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out.

We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out." The Gay culture is a complete world view / way of life. Gay identities growing in strength. The Gay lobby is growing in influence.  So where does that leave us as Biblical Christians. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The War On Principles & The Hope In Our Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

We live in a culture where really, values are passe. You aren't allowed to have values.

We live in a culture where really, values are passe. You aren't allowed to have values. Morality, principles are scorned by the media, ignored by academia, dismissed in politics, and mocked by Hollywood. Especially for young people, if you have values your a loser. If you carry a Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Battle Armor 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

We are engaged in a spiritual battle. It is as if the school bully has called us outside to fight. Like it or not, we must deal with the situation.

"Our Battle Armor!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 5 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:13-15 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 23, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:13-15 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Bible Church