Sermons on Cultural Philosophy:

Clashing Worldviews Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2021

The fact of the matter is that a true Biblical Worldview is incompatible with all others. All quotes from Scripture is from the NASB

The way we view the world truly does matter. Our view of the world around us affects the way we react to the events happening around us, effects the way we view the news, the way we treat one another, the way we treat the disadvantaged (poor, handicap, disabled), and the way we view ourselves. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Exactly Is A "Layman?"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

The Church is very ineffective because it is Clergy Driven and not driven by ALL believers with a passion for souls!

One problem I have found in the modern church is that we have made the church a CLERGY run entity. God meant the church to be driven by ALL of the saints. We are a body of BELIEVERS and BELIEVERS are supposed to CAST OUT DEVILS, PREACH THE GOSPEL, and LAY HANDS on the sick. (James 5:16 and Mark ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons In Apologetics #7: Panentheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 22, 2011

Lessons In Apologetics #7: Panentheism

The next worldview examined by Geisler in "Christian Apologetics" is Panentheism. Whereas Deism postulated a God detached from His creation for the sake of transcendence and Pantheism claims that God and the world are coterminous for the sake of immanence, Panentheism attempts to conceptualize a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

The Rich Man's Choice

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Oct 16, 2021

At some point we all have to make the same choice the Rich Man was faced with when he encountered Jesus in Mark 10:17-31. Will you be willing to give everything up to follow Him?

SPELUNKING How many here are familiar with the practice of exploring caves or spelunking? How many of you have ever gone spelunking? How many enjoy just saying the word spelunking? It’s like the sound water makes when it drops in a bucket… spelunking. It’s a fun word! And it’s an even more fun ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Exodus 20:2-17, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Under The Sun, Above The Sun Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2023

Ecclesiastes might be the most depressing, hopeless book in the entire Bible. But it's also one of the most necessary. #25 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Ecclesiastes 1. Ecclesiastes is pretty easy to find. If you open your Bible about in the middle, you are probably going to be in Psalms. Ecclesiastes is two books after Psalms—Proverbs, then Ecclesiastes. The other night Josh and I were watching the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nonconformists Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 2, 2022

This sermon is an introduction to the series titled "Do Not Conform, Be Transformed" and provides a broad overview of the book of Romans along with the negative patterns in the world.

Good morning. Since today is the first Sunday in June I thought it would be a good Sunday to begin a summer sermon series. A summer series simply entitled ‘Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.’ This series is based on the passages found in Romans 12:1 and 2. But before diving into the series I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, John 1:14, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Christian Church

Evidence For God: Could God Actually Be Real?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era.

I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era. Perhaps your experience was similar to mine? Perhaps you also jettisoned the concept of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sacred Essence

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 6, 2010

Jesus is the divine Son of God; the Logos; the sacred revealed!

The Sacred Essence, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Introduction G. Campbell Morgan, the well known pastor of the last century of Westminster Chapel, near Buckingham Palace, was once approached by a soldier who said he would give anything to believe that God would forgive sins, “but I cannot believe He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Jesus Did Not React To Cultural Issues But Focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2004

Instead of going into a long explanation on subjects, Jesus taught in principles saying, "When you pray, say, . . ." and He gave them a pattern that also included prayer principles.

Why Jesus Chose to Not React to Cultural or Temperaments but Focused on Principles John 4:23-34 - "Yet, a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of "Do-Overs" (Living In An Etch-A-Sketch Culture)

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

This is a sermon about the fact that God provides a way to ’start-over’ (powerpoint slides available upon request)

The Joy of “Do-Overs” Preached 01-18-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB What are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Answering Our Culture #6: Jesus Was Just A Good Teacher Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Sixth in a series answering objection to Christianity. This message deals with the claims of Jesus’ deity.

Answering Our Culture #6 – “Jesus Was Just a Good Teacher – He Did Not Claim to be God.” Various Scriptures September 1, 2002 Note: some of this outline is from Norman Geisler’s book, "Christian Apologetics." Introduction Let me ask you a question: What do most people who do not follow Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:52-59, John 10:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Answering Our Culture #7: Christians Are Judgemental, Intolerant, & Hypocri Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Seventh in the series answering objections against Christianity; this one deals with the charges against Christians: judgmental, intolerant, and hypocritical.

Answering Our Culture #7 – Christians are Judgmental and Intolerant; There Are Too Many Hypocrites.” Various Scriptures September 8, 2002 Introduction This is the seventh message in our series outlining the Top 10 Reasons to not be a Christian. We have looked at such things as the ideas that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan