Sermons on Cultural Indifferences:

Judgment Is Coming - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2010

Let us not abandon the theology that God and this culture is on a collision course. Hear the words of the prophet and make ready!

Words of Warning – Series from Joel “Judgment Is Coming” Joel 1:1-15 * One of the forgotten, if not dismissed, truths from God’s word is that this world is on a collision course with Almighty God (Elohim). While it is true that God is a god of love, grace, and even mercy, what people of today may ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Angels

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

We live in a culture fascinated by angels. What does the Bible say about what they really do?

The Unseen World #1 “The Work of angels” Revelation 22:8-9 1. Illus. of “Ask Your Angels” by Alma Daniel • One of the more popular books on angels of a few years back. • Believes that by tuning in to the wisdom of unseen “angels” we can find solutions to personal and world problems. • How does ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelization In Web 2.0 Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2010

If we are to evangelize modern culture, we must do so with a clear and effective understanding of modern media.

Monday of 15th week in Course July 12, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The people of Israel were given the land of Palestine so that they, by the beauty and truth of their worship and living, would attract pagan society to the worship of the True God and the goodness of righteous living. Instead of ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Ligaments In The Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family with rich relationships.

You’ve heard me talk about my days of playing basketball years ago. I was never a star, but I had a lot of fun. There could be several reasons that I was never a star. There were a couple of minor problems, like I wasn’t especially good at either shooting or dribbling a ball. But another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Romans 12:16, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:10, Romans 15:7, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

The Law Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

God wants His people to live a unique life that sets them apart from the surrounding culture

ENGAGE One of the common objections that we hear as Christians is that we claim to take the Bible literally yet we follow some of the rules in the Bible meticulously while we seem to ignore others. The challenge might sound something like this: “You are quick to quote the Bible when it comes to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

I cannot overestimate the importance of image - especially in today's culture. It's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: Who Am I?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; Col 1:15-20 I cannot overestimate the importance of image – especially in today’s culture. People wander from relationship to relationship, pursuit to pursuit, project to project, social group to social group, social ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deliverance And Salvation Are The Same

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 19, 2015

Much confusion abounds about deliverance because of our church culture. Let's go back to the Scriptures...

Introductory thoughts and questions. This study comes your way because one of you requested it. Please keep those requests coming in, and if I feel it is a subject I can and/or should be tackling, I will. Deliverance is a good Bible word, so yes, we should study it. But as always, we must study it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Stay The Course"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 29, 2016

Whether disappointments, discouragement or a hostile culture Christians are call to "Stay the Course" committed to God's mission in the world!

Cornerstone Church June 19, 2016 “Stay the Course” John 21:1-19 The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.

A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah’s Forecast For The 2012 Elections

Contributed by Dwight Lawson on Oct 28, 2012

Jeremiah’s Forecast For The 2012 Elections A Comparison of Jeremiah's prophcies to the current culture of the 2012 elections.

Jeremiah’s Forecast For The 2012 Elections If You Feel This Lesson is an Endorsement Of Any Political Party Of The 2012 Elections …. You Are Very Wrong. Not Only Has The Democrat Party And Republican Party … But Every Party Has Let Down The Evangelical Christian Community. And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hungering And Thirsting For Righteousness And My Digital Device

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Faith today faces a challenge in the modern culture of technology, which in turn is also an obstacle to contemplative life.

“Faith today faces a challenge in the modern culture of technology, which in turn is also an obstacle to contemplative life. The problem is not technology in itself, but a certain poverty of spiritual intelligence resulting from a predominate exercise of the mind. The drive for efficiency and ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Is Hell Forever? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 30, 2015

Although unpopular in today's culture of tolerance religious pluralism, the doctrine of hell is necessary for Christians and non-Christians.

Is Hell Forever? Perhaps an even more relevant question is whether there really is a hell? According to a 2003 survey by Barna research, 76% of Americans believe Heaven exists, 71% of Americans believe Hell exists, but only .005 believe that they will be sent there. So, while many people believe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonathan Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 25, 2022

In an era of cancel culture and the quest to remain in power at all cost, the story of Jonathan is worth knowing about.

November 26, 2022 We know virtually nothing about Jonathan. He was the oldest son of Saul and Ahinoam and next in line for the throne of Israel. The Bible does not tell us if he was married, but we are told that he had a son, Mephibosheth, who was 5 years old when Jonathen was killed on Mt. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:3-4, 1 Samuel 23:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Debt. Now What? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 7, 2023

Church leaders in the first three hundred years rebelled against the Greco-Roman culture of abandoning infants.

No Debt. Now What? December 10, 2023 James 1:27 NIV Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Church leaders in the first three hundred years rebelled against the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Proverbs 21:13, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 31:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Red Door

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 3, 2024

In many cultures and traditions throughout the world, red-painted doors have often symbolized protection and safety.

It was once said: “The kingdom of joy is protected from all evil by a red door.” (Source unknown) Psalm 121:7-8 reminds us: The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” In many cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, Matthew 7:7, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 6:19