Sermons on cultural philosophy: showing 361-375 of 36,188

Areopagus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022

The focus of this sermon is Paul's observational skills and how Christians can also practice observing people and culture in a way that helps us connect them to the Gospel and lead them back to God.

Sermon Date 11-09-2014 Areopagus (Chuck Gohn) How many of you detest waiting in line for anything? I hate waiting in line. I hate waiting in grocery lines. I hate waiting on the telephone. I hate waiting in the doctor’s office. I just don’t like it. I am always thinking about ways I can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Let Jesus Construct Your Reality

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Mar 5, 2009

Moral relativism as a philosophy is built upon a solid idea taken badly out of context.

Theme: Living by faith Pillar: Discipleship Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI Preached @ Countryside Christian Church 3/08/2009 A few weeks ago I brought to your attention the six pillars of church health: 1) worship, 2) evangelism, 3) ministry, 4) fellowship, 5) prayer, and 6) discipleship, as discussed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

The Religion Of Evolution

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 25, 2009

Evolution is basically a religious philosophy. Cunningly devised fables, A fairytale for grownups. I am explaining to people that both creation and evolution are religious views of life upon which people build their particular models of philosophy, scien

The Religion of Evolution Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Shawnee Oklahoma 2 Peter 1:16-18 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

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

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 11, 2001

Why living the "Whoever dies with the most toys" philosophy of life will not satisfy.

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (Christian Survivors; Living Godly in a Godless World) James 1.9-11 & 5.1-6 January 14, 2001 When down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so don¡¦t ever count ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 7, 2005

The three character types and philosophies seen in Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-37 INTRO.: The background of this story is a question that came to Jesus from a lawyer: "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" His motive was to test Jesus. Jesus turns the question back to him and he answers correctly. To onlookers, it must have seemed he asked a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Last Word-Conclusion Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 26, 2011

"The Jews tried to keep Christ contained within their law, while the Greeks sought to turn Him into a philosophy; the Romans made of Him an empire; the Europeans reduced Him to a culture, and we Americans have made a business of Him. God may thunder His c

God's last word But this was the Day God Died! Gentle Reader. The following is a statement put out by the Journal of American Medicine about the death of Jesus Christ "Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The scourging ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Building Bridges, Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 26, 2021

If we’re going to reach unbelievers with the gospel, we must build bridges, not barriers.

Last weekend, Pastor Ed and Sheila, Gary and Kathy Pinger, and Beth and I had the privilege of attending the Keep Believing Ministries retreat. KBM is one of Edgewood’s Go Team Partners. One of the many highlights was learning how the free gospel book, Anchor for the Soul has now been distributed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon For Pentecost 3, Proper 4

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 1, 2008

The Gospels have a communal as well as a personal dimention.

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 4) June 1, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we give you thanks for our life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Moral Makeover; Reshaping Our Thinking

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 21, 2009

This country is in deep trouble morally. There has to be people willing to stand in the gap for a moral makeover in this country. Will you do it?

Moral Makeover; Reshaping our Thinking Jeremiah chapter 6:16-23 Please rate this sermon so I know how I am doing for you. Introduction- Turn to Jeremiah chapter 6 I want to talk a moment about change. I want to talk about doing what is right. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Do You Belong To? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 16, 2010

Often times we think of our society today as so different from Bible times. But it may surprise you that the things facing the Corinthians are much the same as today, and so is God's grace!

1st Corinthians was written in A.D. 56 from Ephesus at the close of Paul's 3 year residence there (Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 16:5-8). Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church is in Acts 18:1-18. He met Aquila and Priscilla there and taught in a house next door to the synagogue for 18 months. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Dicktates Your Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 4, 2010

People let every thing run their lives but the Lord we need to wake up.

WHAT DICKTATES YOUR LIFE There are four things that hurt the church and the Christian witness more than any thing else. Sad but true I had to learn these the hard way. In today’s churches we have to many men deacons trying to run Gods work and leaving God out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Who does the culture say He is and who does He says He is?

Who is Jesus? Today we are starting a series reviewing the basics of what we know about Jesus Christ. We will be looking at several scriptures to come up with the documentation to answer today’s question. However, before we start our quest through scripture let’s define some general things about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

All Is Not What It Seems Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009

A sermon bringing to light the "unseen" worlds that impact our lives and how the truth is sometimes hidden behind the trappings and events of this twisted world.

Get the logos, graphics, and videos Andy used to preach this message. Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. In the late 1800s, doctors and scientists believed in something called spontaneous generation. Spontaneous generation . . . the idea behind spontaneous generation was that living organisms could ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational