Sermons on cultural philosophy: showing 271-285 of 36,186

Connecting With The World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 10, 2016

Understanding your audience is important! But while it is EASY to see this in MISSIONS, we fail to apply this to evangelism!

Let me share a fictitious story about two missionaries and their approach to missions. These two missionary couples are not real. Their stories however are very real and reflect a variety of common missionary situations. To add simplicity (and a small degree of good-heartedness) to our story, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Proclaiming Christ In A Confused Culture (Acts 17) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024

Acts 17 is a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in need of truth

Transformed by Truth: Proclaiming Christ in a Confused Culture Text: Acts 17 (NLT) Introduction: Today we explore Acts 17 — a chapter that reveals the Apostle Paul proclaiming the message of Christ in a world filled with competing ideas and idols. Our world, much like Paul’s, is confused and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9, Acts 17:10-12, Acts 17:16-34, Acts 17:32-34, 2 Timothy 2:15, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Fools

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 28, 2015

In Paul's letter to the Corinthian believers, he reminds them that the philosophy that they brought with them into the church was no longer the philosophy that they were to live by. There was wisdom in the cross.

God’s Fools 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (NLT) Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, “Little girl, don’t you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn’t beautiful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Shifts: Slow Down, You're Going To Fast

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

This line from a Simon & Garfunkel song describes the breakneck pace of our technologically advancing culture. How do we go about tuning out the world and tuning in to Christ, striving to be faithful Christians in today’s world.

Phillipians 4:8-9 Bibliography: Cultures Shifts, Lesson 3 The world was forever altered in 1436 when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Although forms of printing had existed for approximately 400 years, Gutenberg’s moveable type made out of metal revolutionized the printed world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian And Enemies Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019

The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies.

The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies. On the surface, this would seem the logical thing to do. It is the main theme of most philosophy, religion and tradition. Only in Christianity do we find this original and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Hijacked

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 11, 2001

Don’t be taken in by the world’s philosophy

1) Introduction Imagine you are comfortably asleep in your bed. You are awakened by a crash as a window is broken. Your heart begins pounding as adrenaline pumps through your veins, preparing your body for fight or flight. You pick up the phone. The line is dead. The door bursts open. Four heavily ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Activism: Can Christianity Survive The New Cultural Attitudes?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11.

Can Christianity survive the modern cultural attitudes? The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11. We've put up with a lot in the United States. Many decisions have been made, and many changes have occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Answering Our Culture #5: "Jesus Is Not The Only Way To God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Fifth in the series aimed at answering objections. This one discusses exclusivity, and that people feel sincerity is the main issue.

Answering Our Culture #5 – “Jesus is Not the Only Path to God.” (Sincerity is All That Matters) John 14:6; 3:35-36; Acts 4:12 August 25, 2002 NOTE: SOME OF THE MATERIAL FOR THIS MESSAGE WAS FOUND IN PAUL COPAN’S BOOK "TRUE FOR YOU, BUT NOT FOR ME." (1998; BETHANY HOUSE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Culture Of Loving (Helping) Everybody Including Your Enemies.

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 11, 2019

Your neighbour is everyone around you so love everybody at all times and in all situations show love

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 5 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 4th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE GOOD SAMARITAN* Luke 10:25-37 King James Version (KJV) 25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Charismatic

The Culture Of Overcoming The Devil And His Cohorts At All Times

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 17, 2019

No matter the strongman you encounter you can overcome Him. He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 11 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 9th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE STRONG MAN* Matthew 12:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29

Denomination: Charismatic

Psalm 120 Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 3, 2021

This sermon relates Psalm 120 to the Christian's challenge of living in a fallen world. It suggest that although we may have trouble in this world, and we are reminded in the New Testament, we can live as people of peace because of the one who was our peace, Jesus Christ.

Good morning. Today, we are starting a series that is going to take us at least three or four weeks into September. It is called The Psalms of Ascents. If you are not familiar with The Psalms of Ascents, they can be found in the book of Psalms, and they are comprised of 15 Psalms, those from ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Evolution Vs. Creation: The Great Debate

Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Aug 25, 2001

Some quotes and information showing the credibility of biblical creation

*Note...after years of further research and study, I am now in firmly in the camp that embraces Historic Christianity and theistic evolution. It is backed by the very best research and is, in my current understanding, most credible in following the truths of science and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 27, 2010

Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

The next theory of truth and religious knowledge is pragmatism. Developed initially by Charles Sander Pierce and expanded by William James, pragmatism is the theory that truth is not determined by what one thinks, feels, or discovers but rather by what works. Christians may instinctively recoil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enticing Words

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

Today we can pick and choose where we want to go and hear the word of God just like going to the grocery store and shopping for our needs. So, let's look at what you might find.

Paul said in Colossians 2:4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Paul said, beware! lest any man spoil you through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Yin And Yang - How To Deal With It As A Christian

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 28, 2012

Americans may be infatuated with Yin and Yang but they neither understand its strengths nor its weakness; they certainly do not understand the hidden dangers.

YINYANG – HOW TO DEAL WITH IT AS A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION I have a dozen unfinished writing tasks but I find myself chasing a topic through a maze of rabbit tunnels. I recon this is what I deserve for candidly commenting about a subject that is near and dear to the minds of so many people: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25, Romans 7:7

Denomination: Christian Church