Sermons on Cultural Perspective:

Not Much Can Be Done For An Old Woman Like That!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2023

The blessing one woman conferred upon God's Prophet was returned to her in the form of a rich blessing.

“One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food. And she said to her husband, ‘Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. Let us make a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Myths Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010

God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Where To Go Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 4, 2002

The people of God pray with perspective.

WHERE TO GO Daniel 9:4-19 S: Perspective in prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PERSPECTIVE. ?: How? How do we pray? KW: Direction TS: Using Daniel’s prayer as an example, we will find three directions to take enabling us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CHILD REARING.

To Train Up A Child Text Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24 Introduction This day and age many of us have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greed And Grace

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Dealing with a right perspective of things

“Greed and Grace” Matthew 20 1/11/98 INTRO: As I have started out the new year, I have set a goal for myself. I mentioned to you that I encouraged each of you to read the Bible through this year. For myself, I am going to try to read the Bible through four times this year, once each quarter. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010

Naomi undergoes a changed perspective.

RUTH 1:20-22 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED CHARACTER’S CONCEPTS I. CHANGE: RUTH 1:20 A. Concepts. B. Character. C. Continuum. II. CIRCUMSTANCES: RUTH 1:21 A. Comparative. B. Charging. C. Constructive. III. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Overdrawn And Overextended! Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

God’s perspective on Stuff.

The idea of giving away money always elicits a wide range of emotions: -Guilt/ Fear -Joy/ Happiness -The Nails on a Chalkboard Feeling. The truth is: Our perspective determines our feelings and emotions. We must gain an Eternal Perspective in life. Luke 16:1-15 God’s Perspective on Stuff: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Donkey's Tale

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Mar 27, 2013

The donkey's perspective on the triumphant entry...

Intro: As a church we’ve been journeying through the 40 days of Lent… building up to the horror of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. This Sunday marks an important turning point in that journey as it is Palm Sunday – which is the start of Jesus final week in Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choice(S)

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

A perspective on choices we make

INTRODUCTION 1. The Old Testament provides valuable lessons for the Christian - 1Co 10:11 2. One such lesson is the importance of "Making Wise Choices" in our lives... a. Lot made a choice as to where to live, and as a result he experienced: 1) War and kidnapping - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Peter 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspectives on the life Christ gives.

INTRODUCTION 1. Suppose I could offer you a life that is guaranteed to give you... a. A "joy" that is greater than any other b. A "blessedness" that is happiness in its fullest measure c. An "assurance" of entering the everlasting kingdom of our Lord d. A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Shame

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

A biblical perspective on the origins of shame.

Intro – Selected texts And today, I want us to talk about and address from a biblical perspective where shame comes from. It may come from the result of a sin or wrongdoing that you have committed OR your shame could be coming from a sin or wrongdoing that was committed against you. Either way, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:6-11, John 16:7-8, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Thankful For The Invisible

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 18, 2023

We need an eternal perspective.

“Thankful for the invisible” Philippians 3:20-21 I want this message to answer this QUESTION: How can I be thankful when everything seems to be falling apart? How can you and I be thankful about things in the world: ? With what is happening in Ukraine? ? about Israel? ? about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Verses Vs Viruses

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2020

A Christian perspective on the fear of coronavirus.

Verses vs Viruses Introduction: We are living in a time that the Bible speaks about in great detail and this morning I would like to speak to one aspect of those biblical details that I believe is relevant to the church and Christians everywhere. The issue that I’m talking about is one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

But Now I See

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2022

This sermon deals with Jesus healing the man born blind and how the healing did not lead to what the man thought it should. We can be blind and not know it in our lives despite the evidence.

But Now I See 3/13/2022 Bay Exodus 20:1-12 John 1:1-17 Do you remember the emotions you went through with the coming birth of your child or grandchild or niece or nephew. I can still remember how the moment after our daughter Samantha was born, I wanted to send out her picture ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Romans 3:21, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist