Sermons on Cultural Mandate:

The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 4, 2008

he great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH (Part 1) Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTION He traveled to every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

Last message in a warfare series applying the mandate to stand firm being fully armed.

I. Be Aware A. Aware of God and His purposes B. Aware of our Worth and position in Christ C. Aware of the enemy and battlefields we all face 1. Fight with the WORLD 2. Fight with the FLESH 3. Battle with DEVIL and his angels Things are not as they seem on the surface. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do Not Lose The Mission For A Tradition!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2018

Churches need to get out of the marriage business. It is a tradition, not a biblical mandate. Stick to mission!

Gen 2 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Single Christian In A Sexualized Culture: The Modern Ethic Vs. The Christian Ethic

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children.

Single Christians... can we get some love? As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children. I follow Christ. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, 1 John 3:24, James 1:22-25, Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

What To Do When Your Culture Is Destroying Itself [2nd Copy]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2024

When this message was planned this past winter, services were cancelled due to a blizzard. This is a second effort that has been revised and brought up to date. How shall Christians respond as our contemporary culture self-destructs?

“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

God Bless America With Repentance

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Special message for the 4th of July, 2014.

Romans 1:18-32 This past Friday, we had the annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The men who founded this country believed in personal liberty and rejected a monarchy and demanded individual freedom. This nation was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beacons Of Revival Are Spreading: The Battle At Osgiliath & The Beacons Of Gondor

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023

The enemy seems to freely roam through our country, the enemy's forces, the principalities, the powers, the demons, the unsaved humans who do their bidding seem to have free reign in the United States, but they're never safe

I'm always trying to understand our position in history. And it seems to me right now, our position in history is a moment that I remember from the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King. The orcs are storming Osgiliath, they've crossed the river in the dark of night. And Faramir and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Missions: The Heartbeat Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

Missions is not just an activity of the church—it is the very heartbeat of God. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s desire has always been to reach the lost and bring them into His kingdom.

MISSIONS: THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:18-20 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:13-15, Isaiah 6:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Were Born For A Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random occurrence. Long before you were formed in your mother’s womb, God had a plan for your life.

YOU WERE BORN FOR A PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28-30, Esther 4:14, Isaiah 49:1-5, Psalm 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Last Words Of A Warrior Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

2 Samuel 23 is a chapter of legacy, loyalty, and leadership.

LAST WORDS OF A WARRIOR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 23:1-39 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:37, Ecclesiastes 7:8, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Hebrews 11:32-34, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: As David’s life draws to a close, 2 Samuel 23 opens with his final inspired words—a reflection on God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unstoppable Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

The key to an unstoppable life lies in discovering, embracing, and fulfilling that God-given purpose.

UNSTOPPABLE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5-10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 46:10, Acts 9:15-16, Esther 4:14 INTRODUCTION: God never creates anything without a purpose. Every human being is divinely designed with a specific assignment and destiny ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unstoppable Authority Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Authority is not merely about shouting loud or displaying boldness—it is a divine backing to enforce God’s will on earth.

UNSTOPPABLE AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:19 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18, Mark 16:17-18, Acts 3:6-8, Philippians 2:9-11, Ephesians 1:19-23 INTRODUCTION: Authority is not merely about shouting loud or displaying boldness—it is a divine backing to enforce God’s will on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Delivered To Deliver Others

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

God does not just rescue us for our own benefit; He brings us out so we can bring others out. Every believer is delivered for a divine assignment.

DELIVERED TO DELIVER OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:18-20 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 1:3+4, Acts 26:16-18, Luke 22:31-32, Exodus 3:7-10, Isaiah 61:1 INTRODUCTION: God does not just rescue us for our own benefit; He brings us out so we can bring others out. Every believer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God