Sermons on Cultural Issues:

The View From Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE VIEW FROM ROCK BOTTOM: ESTHER 4(1-17) INTRODUCTION -Recently, I heard a man talk about his path to sobriety. -And he talked about hitting rock bottom (his lowest point) -passed out on the couch one night and his 7 year old daughter came to wake him ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that God's vision for marriage is far more profound and much broader than today's culture can even begin to comprehend.

7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : VISION JANUARY 9, 2022, 9:30AM ED YOUNG There's a pandemic out there. Have you heard about that? It's everywhere around the world and there's obviously a serious side too at a life and death situation to it. But also on the other hand, there's a lot of smoke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 2:3-4, Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Part Iv - The Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 7, 2018

The Prophet Daniel walked in the Spirit. Interpreting King Nebuchadnezzar's dream Daniel tells him to humble himself and recognize there is a God and it isn't him.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 4th part of series on the life of Daniel. • Daniel chapter 4. • Move away for a week from the cultural issues and into the prophetic part of Daniel’s journey. I. DANIEL THE PROPHET • Daniel was first and foremost a prophet according to Jesus. • Most of us hear that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Treasure Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2022

We live in a culture that is consumed with possessions and wealth. In fact, most are judged more by what they have accumulated than the character they possess. It seems as if most can never get enough.

The Truth about Treasure Matthew 6: 19-24 In our text, Jesus addresses an issue that was prevalent in His day. He was surrounded by many who sought worldly gain. They were often preoccupied with acquiring material wealth and possessions. We too live in a culture that is consumed with possessions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

“don’t Judge!” Satan's Tool To Shut You Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 24, 2014

The issue of Gay Marriage has become a focal point of controversy in America and Christians who've attempted to join the national conversation are told to "Stop Judging!" Is it "judging" to say what God says?

“DON’T JUDGE!” Satan's Tool to Shut You Up! Mt. 7:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tackling Temptations Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 16, 2005

The third in a series walking through the book of James. This message deals with the issue of temptation, and how to grow in our ability to have victory over it.

(EARLY IN THE SERVICE) I need all children, ages 4 through 10 who like marshmallows to come up here. Okay kids. This is the deal. I have a marshmallow for you. And I’m going to ask you to take this back to your seat, and hold on to it for a little while. Now, if you can hold on to this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Peter 1:2-12

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

From 1 Peter Series: What were some of the issues in Peter’s heart he had to overcome in order to be used by God in fulness?

1 Peter 1:2-12 VCC July 26, 1998 Introduction Written by Peter Acts 4:13, described as unlearned and ignorant men This means that they did not go through formal religious training, NOT professional religious leaders He had simply been with Jesus for 3 years He simply had been baptised in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Blessed Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 30, 2006

God wants every person blessed in every way. We have made money an issue, but God just wants the tithe and we will be blessed.

Living the Blessed Life Text: Matthew 6:19-21 How many of you want to live a blessed life? 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did You See The Gorilla?

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 20, 2006

The heart of this message is how very easy it is for us to miss some of the really BIG issues of the Christian life because our focus and attention is elsewhere.

DID YOU SEE THE GORILLA? Matthew 28:16-20 1. “Most people like to think of themselves as alert and aware. But under the right circumstances, even the most observant people can be blind to what’s going on around them.” • With those words CBS commenced a report entitled “What You See Depends on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

When All You've Got Is A "Maybe"

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 23, 2001

Are there directions that you sense are God’s will and direction, but you’re not sure? This message will encourage and equip you to deal with the issues that must be resolved in faith.

In looking at the passage in 1 Samuel, Jonathan seemed to be in a situation of uncertainty. The future, the absolute direction he needed for the present time just was not clear. All he could say in v.6 was "It may be..." He couldn’t be sure one way or the other. He seemed to, and probably did, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7, Ecclesiastes 11:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Found In Him Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 13, 2006

This is the fourth in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of control of life. If we are to be followers of Christ: He must lead.

Going Deeper Pt 4 - Found In Him Philippians 3:9-10 We have been talking together about going deeper - developing a deeper relationship with Christ. Last week we began to count the cost. The first cost we talked about was rubbish (skubalon). How many of you have been dealing with the rubbish of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-10

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 31, 2008

This message deals with what issues we should be concerned with when voting, because the Spirit Of The Lord is upon us for a purpose just as it was upon Jesus.

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me Nov.2, 2008 Micah 6:6-8 Luke 4:16-30 There is an undoubtedly an excitement around our nation as we face an election that is almost unbelievable. Not only did out ancestors who were in chains during the time of slavery did not think this could be possible, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Much Does God Care About Us?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 9, 2009

The word "while" alerts us to the sources of our frustration: weakness, pride, and broken relationships. But God in the crucified Christ has an answer to each of these issues.

Why are so many people so unhappy? Why is it that there are so many people with so much ability and with so many resources, but they still feel profoundly unhappy and frustrated? A great many people do, you know. Some of them show it in the obvious ways; some of them are angry and even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moonstruck Lunatic And Members

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Jun 6, 2010

Whether the boy was a lunatic or suffered from epilepsy is not really the issue. Fact of the matter is the Church suffered from a seizure of unbelief that cripples the ministry of Christ.

Before we talk about our text this evening we need to first ask ourselves do we truly, honestly, sincerely, want to see our Lord’s return. I ask because the Bible gives us four things that must occur before the Second Coming of Christ and they are all within our scope of responsibility and are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist