Sermons on Cultural Milieu:

Rotten Eggs Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at the reality of Hell. This is part of a series of sermons to equip Christians to answer some of the popular objections to Christianity in our culture.

Roll Video “Hell” Immediately following announcements. No introduction. ROTTEN EGGS Serving Up Omelets—Part 3 If there is one idea or doctrine in the bible that I would like to erase, it would be the subject of my message today. When I get to heaven, if I find out that there is this loophole ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: *other

God, Government And You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2010

To borrow from Andy Stanley, "It’s not about ’what,’ it’s all about ’who.’

God, Government and You Romans 13:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 1/3/10 After an exceptionally long and boring sermon, the congregation filed out of the church not saying a word to the pastor. After a while a man came up to him and said, “Pastor, that sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Guilty By The Blood You Have Shed Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 19, 2010

A message regarding the part of our vision statement that says we will promote a biblical worldview. This message was about abortion and the sanctity of human life

Text: Ezek 22:1-16, Title: Guilty by the Blood Which You Have Shed, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: video (YouTube) The Unknown Souls, most abortions statistically happen b/t 6-12 wk B. Background to passage: There are many aspects that we could discuss regarding the sanctity ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise Of Islam And The Last Days Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

IS THE RISE OF ISLAM A CONCRETE EXAMPLE THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE ONE ASPECT TO CONSIDER.

THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE LAST DAYS JOHN 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I HOPE THAT YOU CAN SEE THAT A PICTURE IS UNFOLDING IN THIS SERIES OF MESSAGES. I BELIEVE THAT THE COMING OF THE LORD FOR HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH, IS IMMINENT. EVENTS PROPHECIED IN SCRIPTURE, SUCH AS IN MATTHEW 24 HAVE COME TO PASS, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Truly Beautiful Life

Contributed by Rick George on Mar 22, 2010

A truly beautiful life is a life lived through surrender, submission, patience and transparency to God on a mission to bless God and to bless others.

As I have shared with some of you, in the midst of the pain and grief of Michael dying, I found great comfort in reading and praying the prayers of the Puritans. There is a book titled, “The Valley of Vision” – it is a compilation of prayers by Puritan authors. Within these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The History Of The Nativity Series

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

A concise exposition of Jesus in history and what that means to us

Matthew 1:1-19. Part one of a series History Mystery Majesty (not my invention for the series) History Mention history to most people and immediately what comes to mind is a list of dates. Dates of battles, kings, presidents, and events. Or, what comes to my mind, is a kind of fuzzy impression that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Salt: Make Use Of It (Mother's Day) Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Impact, witness, cultural change

SALT: MAKE USE OF IT (Mother's Day) Matt 5: 13-14 (p683) May 8, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Bob Briner in his book "Roaring Lambs" writes, "I have a friend who raises sheep. He says they're the most misunderstood of farm animals. True, he says, they are meek…they need someone to follow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Under The Influence Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 15, 2012

There are at least three dynamics to be considered when planning worship.

“The Word on Worship: Under the Influence” Acts 10: 23-48 Whatever happened to the day when the Sunday worship services could be planned in a matter of minutes. Bulletins were ordered a year at a time with the worship order already printed on the inside cover; the only thing which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Bow To The World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

The pain of persecution can cause us to seek a compromise with the world. It's never God's will to accommodate to the evil aspect of our culture.

Don’t Bow to the World Sermon 4 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro and a few key ideas adapted from Jim Drake’s sermon, Behind Closed Doors. TEXT: Please turn to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Pilgrims Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

For many of us today our world is a strange place that we find hard to navigate through just as if we were Pilgrims. In many ways it’s as if we have just landed and have no idea of where we are. With all the strange things we encounter it is hard to rec

A Pilgrims Thanksgiving Luke 24:1-35 A famous Presbyterian used the word Pilgrim in one of his movies and it became part of American movie legend. That movie legend was Marion Robert Morrison better known to you and me as John Wayne. “I know I'm gonna use good judgement. I haven't lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why All The Noise? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 22, 2010

How do we interpret our present time? Do we understand the times?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Why All the Noise?” Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28 & 8:18-9:1; Mt. 24:3-14 & 36-44 Jesus, and the New Testament authors, spoke frequently about his second coming. One scholar indicated that 1 out of every 15 verses in the New Testament speaks about it. And yet we seldom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Household Holds, Purpose Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 24, 2009

The House Holds People of Purpose, we don’t do what we do for no reason or because it has always been done. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

Culture is how we do things. Every household does its’ things in its’ own way. The members of God’s household must guard against becoming closed to others fulfilling their God given potential. God looks for a household that is open, welcoming and receptive to the new way, gift or idea he wants to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Diverse Communities

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Peter had been raised to believe one thing only to find it wasn’t true. Peter had always thought God was an exclusive God, for the Jews only, that Gentiles were second-class who didn’t deserve God’s attention like the Jews did.
But now, Peter sees h

Diverse Communities Galatians 3:26-29 Have you ever believed something, only to find out that it wasn’t true? Consider these old wives tales. If you go outside with wet hair, you’ll catch a cold. Cold weather, wet hair, and chills don’t cause colds; viruses do. Reading in dim light will damage your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Methodist

Exaltation And Transformation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008

Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

High Priced Veal - The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 8, 2008

We are not necessarily interested in who God is; We are interested in who God is, for us. The Hebrews create an image and call it the Lord God, they believe they are still serving the true God, but it is a lie of their imagination.

So, I’m waiting in line at that high end culinary experience, Taco Bell, and I get into a conversation with this woman. The conversation starts off with how crazy it is that Taco Bell can make fifty menu items out of only about seven ingredients and then moves on to Christianity. At one point this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational