Sermons on Cultural Integration:

Answering Our Culture #2: "There Is No Absolute Truth" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 27, 2002

Second in a series answering the objections our culture brings against Christianity.

Answering Our Culture #2 – There is No Absolute Truth John 8:31-21 John 14:6 July 28, 2002 [NOTE: this message is the result of reading a number of different sources, especially True for You, but Not for Me, by Paul Copan (1998, Bethany House Publishers), and Rick Warren’s message, THE FOUNDATION ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With Spirit Led Ceremonies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With the Use of Spirit Led Ceremonies

ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM WITH CEREMONIES Introduction - In a cross-cultural evangelism class one of the students shared an interesting case study of how a deficient understanding of the importance of ceremonies hindered the spread of the gospel in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In Dumi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using The Book Of Hebrews For Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Introduction - The problem of any communicator lies in one’s ability to make his message speak to the heart felt needs of his audience. Fifteen years ago, I talked with one of my Jewish friends after an Old Testament survey ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Culture Of Loving (Helping) Everybody Including Your Enemies.

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 11, 2019

Your neighbour is everyone around you so love everybody at all times and in all situations show love

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 5 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 4th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE GOOD SAMARITAN* Luke 10:25-37 King James Version (KJV) 25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Charismatic

The Culture Of Overcoming The Devil And His Cohorts At All Times

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 17, 2019

No matter the strongman you encounter you can overcome Him. He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 11 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 9th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE STRONG MAN* Matthew 12:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29

Denomination: Charismatic

What To Do When Your Culture Is Destroying Itself

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2024

Western culture cannot sustain itself if it continues as it has during the past several decades. How shall those who follow Christ respond when the culture in which we live moves inexorably toward self-destruction?

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Hostile

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009

After being abused and accused by his fellow Jews, Jeremiah’s counsel was sought and ignored. Modern believers need to take note.

If I hadn’t had a similar, though less lethal, experience, I probably wouldn’t relate to that scene in “The Godfather” where the old Mafioso tells the young boss how the traitor would try to kill him after his death. With me, we were in a nice restaurant in San Francisco (my executive editor and I) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:13-21

Denomination: *other

Enjoying The Fruit Of His Labor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2010

Joseph waiting a long time for God to change his circumstances, but the wait was worth it. In this lesson we explore the question of how Joseph kept the time of abundance from destroying him and his relationship with God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a newspaper reporter who was interviewing an old rancher and asked him this question: “To what do you attribute your success as a rancher?” 1. With a twinkle in his eye, the old rancher replied, “It’s been about 50 percent weather, 50 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Courageous Christian Living

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2025

How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire to “stand tall” for Jesus, we must stand firm in the liberty that His saving grace has provided. This is a call to courage.

Subject: A Call to Courageous Christian Living Text: I Corinthians 16:13-14, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.” Introduction: How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"A Biblical Response In A Broken Age"

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 28, 2015

A sermon on how to deal with the culture.

"A Biblical Response in a Broken Age" Philippians 2:12-13 Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Essay On The Fall Of Man In Today's America

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

All of information and man conspire to keep us from the truth about life. They've labored quite thoroughly to keep us from the spiritual, to keep us from the truth about God.

All of information and man conspire to keep us from the truth about life. They've labored quite thoroughly to keep us from the spiritual, to keep us from the truth about God. But we see it. Beyond all the noise, technology, false philosophies, and half-baked theories, we see the truth. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Two Kinds Of Saints We Must Pray For In Our Day Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 12, 2019

Love and fear are the two driving forces in human nature, so we need two kinds of saints today.

Tuesday of 28th Week in Course 2019 St. Theresa of Jesus (of Avila) There are two forces that drive the human being. On the one hand, love responds to the eternal creative and embracing Trinity, who loved us into existence and longs to divinize us. Fear, on the other hand, responds to the evil and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25, Luke 11:37-41

Denomination: Catholic

Christian Leadership Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 26, 2023

Christian leadership means guiding and inspiring others through the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. It involves demonstrating humility, compassion, and servant leadership by prioritizing the needs of others above one's own.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 25, 2023 “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Did Not React To Cultural Issues But Focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2004

Instead of going into a long explanation on subjects, Jesus taught in principles saying, "When you pray, say, . . ." and He gave them a pattern that also included prayer principles.

Why Jesus Chose to Not React to Cultural or Temperaments but Focused on Principles John 4:23-34 - "Yet, a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 3, 2009

By sacrificing our integrity, we dishonor God.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Text: Matt. 5:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: The name of Admiral Dewey was being acclaimed throughout the country after his victory at Manila Bay in the war between the United States and Spain in the early 20th century. A newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Methodist