Sermons on Cultural Integration:

Rashness And Integrity: God's Ways Are Not Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2022

God’s ways are not ours, and his judgement is broader than ours.

Saturday of 18th Week in Course We cannot imagine the situation in the tiny kingdom of Judah in the seven or so years before Nebuchadnezzar’s siege and destruction of Jerusalem. King Josiah, after a pious and largely peaceful reign of 31 years, had rashly attacked the Egyptian army at Megiddo and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Habakkuk 2:1-4, 1 Timothy 2:4, Habakkuk 1:12-17

Denomination: Catholic

Walking In Integrity: Transformed By Truth Proverbs 14:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 23, 2024

Proverbs 14:22 encapsulates the timeless truth that our intentions and actions have significant consequences

Walking in Integrity: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Proverbs 14:22, which states, "If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness." This verse encapsulates the timeless ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:22, Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 27:3-5, Proverbs 4:14-15, Psalm 84:11, Galatians 6:9, Proverbs 10:9, Matthew 5:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Using Biblical Parables To Craft Compelling Accounts Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Everyone craves an experience when they can listen to an account that will make the illusion of anothers’ reality seem like their own. Africans particularly appreciate a teacher who can heighten their sense of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Part 2: Integration Or Biblical Counseling--What Is The Role Of Psychology? Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 23, 2026

Everyone agrees we should try to help those who are struggling, but the big question is, which approach is better—Integration or Biblical Counseling?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. The debate over how we should counsel in the church is often heated and passionate. People on both sides genuinely care about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Despising The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2013

Despising The Old Rugged Cross

In one classic science fiction plot, antagonists attempt to gain control of the future by attempting to alter the past. Though it might not be as exciting as a Dalorian speeding at 88 miles per hour, maniacal forces in our own reality are attempting to accomplish nearly the same thing by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Absolute Necessity Of Conversion Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Oct 17, 2011

New Testament Conversion is not of this world and nothing but conversion makes us a truly counter cultural people

Acts 3:11-20 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s, astounded. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: *other

A Conservative Christian Environmental Statement

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 9, 2013

A Conservative Christian Environmental Statement

Over the course of the past several decades, an entire industry has arisen establishing an ideological and philosophical framework addressing the environmental issues facing modern society. Much of this thought stems from the worldview of contemporary liberalism, which often exhibits a mindset ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Hasn't Hollywood Gotten The Message? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to dow

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to downtown Lexington. Our destination was "The Strand" or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thriving Or Surviving Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

We will examine what it tookDaniel and his three friends to thrive amidst difficult times.

Thriving or Surviving Feb 5, 2012 Dan 1 Intro: What does it take to not merely survive, but to thrive amidst difficult times? That is the uncomfortable question that jumped out at me through the pages of Scripture this week, in a story that I am going to tell you in a moment. See, we are in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 17, 2009

The wisdom of the world is fleeting; seek godly wisdom!

Seek Wisdom, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Introduction Those who study bees tell us when a honeybee drives its barbed stinger into flesh, it becomes so firmly imbedded that the only way the bee can escape is to leave the stinger behind. This, however, is sure to cause the death of the bee. It receives ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

All Is Not What It Seems Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

A sermon bringing to light the "unseen" worlds that impact our lives and how the truth is sometimes hidden behind the trappings and events of this twisted world.

In the late 1800s, doctors and scientists believed in something called spontaneous generation. Spontaneous generation . . . the idea behind spontaneous generation was that living organisms could suddenly pop up anywhere from non-living organisms, and this pretty much explained, in the late 1800s, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational