Sermons on Cultural Philosophy:

What The Household Holds, Culture Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 10, 2009

What our household holds, Culture pt 1 You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

At ECC we have had for many years values that this Church will be a place where people are Valued, Loved and considered Vital because we want to become and keep becoming a Household that holds People of Purpose, People of Potential and People in Partnership. Over the next four weeks I want to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Culture With A Long-Term Charitable Viewpoint Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2009

We have a duty in charity to address issues of massive disparities in economic development and incomes.

November 23, 2009 Bl Miguel Pro Caritas in Veritate The Old Testament had particular contempt for those who oppressed widows and orphans. In a male-dominated society, where women were almost like property rather than equal partners in a marriage, being a widow, particularly a childless one, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Changing Church, Changing Culture Wk4

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Reaching out to the community means we have to change.

Changing Church in a Changing Culture Matt 7:1-5 1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of Being Confident And Bold As A Child Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 8, 2019

Be bold and confident in all situations at all times. Be truthful and transparent in all your dealings

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 3 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 3rd Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE LAMP UNDER A BUSHEL* Matthew 5:14-15 King James Version (KJV) 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Culture Of Acknowledging The Source Of Your Abundance Or Supply

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 13, 2019

Know your source and acknowledge Him. Don't think it is you for it is only God who blesses and supplies

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 7 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 6th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE RICH FOOL* Luke 12:16-34 King James Version (KJV) 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Daniel Part I - Courage To Confront Culture Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 31, 2018

Daniel believed God was in control of life and circumstances and this caused him to live his live out of his convictions.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel is a guy who believed God was in control of life and circumstances. • This caused him to live out of his convictions. • Unusual for today because we have been taught to go with the flow with what is happening. • To be “progressive,” but many of us don’t stop to question ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Shines Through: Debunking Lies Of The Culture

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Let's talk about the truth. It's out there, I promise you. The bad news is that it tends to be hidden behind a phalanx of lies. The good news is the truth tends to break free.

Let's talk about the truth. It's out there, I promise you. The bad news is that it tends to be hidden behind a phalanx of lies. The good news is the truth tends to break free. All the lies, all the revisionist history, and all the smear campaigns cannot withstand the breakout power of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sexual Purity For Teens In Today’s Culture

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 12, 2020

A true love will understand and wait for you.

Sexual purity for teens in today’s culture Scriptures Romans 12:1-3, 9-10 and Philippians 4:8-9 Summary A true love will understand and wait for you. Scripture text Romans Romans 12:1-3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) A Living Sacrifice 12 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3, Romans 12:9-10, Philippians 4:8-9

Proud Soldiers: Countering The Anti-Soldier Culture

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 16, 2018

There is a shift to resist accepting Jesus as a fighter, and accept that Christians should be as good soldiers. There is a new disrespect for people of uniform, such as for police, & soldiers, This is negative and should be countered with scripture.

Proud Soldiers: Countering the Anti-Soldier Culture Capt.Kelly Durant 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. :4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 2. I ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-4, Acts 5:41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Philosophie De La Musique Dans La Tradition "Louange-Adoration" Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

Tradition "Louange & Adoration

PHILOSOPHIE DE LA MUSIQUE DANS LA TRADITION « LOUANGE-ADORATION » A. Musique des Grands Réveils dans l'Eglise Pendant le grand réveil du 17ème les auteurs les plus prolifiques du jour, Charles et John Wesley, emploient souvent dans leur hymnologie le concept de l'amour du Seigneur tout en mettant à ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Two Kinds Of Saints We Must Pray For In Our Day Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 12, 2019

Love and fear are the two driving forces in human nature, so we need two kinds of saints today.

Tuesday of 28th Week in Course 2019 St. Theresa of Jesus (of Avila) There are two forces that drive the human being. On the one hand, love responds to the eternal creative and embracing Trinity, who loved us into existence and longs to divinize us. Fear, on the other hand, responds to the evil and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25, Luke 11:37-41

Denomination: Catholic

Avoiding The Captivity Of Your Mind

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Discussion of the idea that we need to follow the philosophies of Christ rather than the philosophies of the world.

Avoiding the Captivity of Your Mind Colossians 2:6-8 June 7, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: My heart broke last week when I found out that New Hampshire’s governor had signed a bill into law allowing gay marriage. New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 7, 2015

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Apologetics exists as a field of Christian study to aide the believer in understanding his beliefs, why critics refuse to ascent to these eternal truths, and how these beliefs apply to broader intellectual concerns. Upon hearing of these applications of the discipline, those unfamiliar with such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible