Sermons on Cultural Pressure:

Contemporary Insanity Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2017

Nebuchadnezzar was blessed by God but thought too highly of himself. His temporary insanity that woke him up to the reality of God. He went on to honor God. Our culture has a "Contemporary Insanity" that rejects God and pushes him away. We must wake up!

1. Pride The owner of an old-fashioned corner grocery store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around a pot-bellied stove, playing checkers on a faded board. His ability to produce a scripture for all occasions never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Beauty Standards?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 29, 2016

Who gets to determine if you are beautiful, yoo, the culture or God?

Christian ladies, put down your Cosmo or whatever else you use as a mentor to tell you what beauty is and how you should look. So many ladies try to match those standards and if they do not they are depressed and may do some pretty drastic things to try and achieve the unnecessary. They nay become ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 21, 2021

Rebellion is always corrected by the law. When the law finds you guilty, you become sentenced, or in-prisoned. However, Hear this, Repenting always leads to Mercy, refreshing, and spiritual cleansing.

The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed. 1 John 4:1-6NASB In his book The Gospel According to Starbucks, Leonard Sweet tells the story of Ed Faubert. Faubert is what you call a cupper—in layman’s terms, he’s a coffee-taster. His sensitive taste buds are actually certified by the state of New York. So ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Be A Conversationalist Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2020

The church in Corinth had a problem communicating with outsiders and visitors. The church still has that problem. This sermon looks at some of the difficulties that we have dealing with those who are unfamiliar with our faith.

Opening and Introduction Tonight, we continue our sermon series on sharing our faith. In our text today, we heard about Christians in Corinth that struggled talking to visitors. They were having a hard time communicating the way they wanted to be heard. The gift of tongues was practiced, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Way Of Thinking

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 22, 2021

This sermon focuses on Paul's command to "be transformed by the renewing of our minds" as our "spiritual act of worship" and how it plays out in our everyday lives.

OUTLINE BOOK OF ROMANS BACKGROUND ROMANS 12:1-2 (BREAKDOWN) o “Therefore” – a Transition word o “I urge you brothers” – an encouragement to come along side o “In view of God’s mercy” – Mercy summarizes first 11 chapters e.g., Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10) o “Offer your bodies a living sacrifice holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Generosity #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Generosity can flow from a heart that has been transformed by God

Developing a culture of generosity doesn’t happen overnight. It happens over the long haul with consistent attention toward growing through faith which requires commitment and discipline. One way we can grow is through our giving. The generous life is something God desires for us. Giving is God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Deuteronomy 8:18, Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ark I Saw Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 28, 2019

Jesus, as Noah, is about an odd task, building a church community of servants in an often hostile culture.

1. Some of you have been to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY Ark Encounter is a Christian religious and creationist theme park that opened in Grant County, Kentucky in 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a large representation of Noah's Ark based on the Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Fear Kings Or The King

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 31, 2022

When you are in the pulpit, you need only please Him. if your are seeking to please the crowd or culture you are not a man God called, but one He will stand against.

Jeremiah 1:17 Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them. 18 For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos 1 Corinthians 6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

A lawsuit can be a document telling the world I don’t trust God and his provision.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1. Receive New Life Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 28, 2025

This is the first talk in a series on the book of Ephesians. The theme running through this amazing work: NEWNESS. For Christians, everything is new. Our insides are new. Our power is new. Our community is new. Our ethical standards are new. Our relationships are new.

MS110523 BE NEW 1. RECEIVE NEW LIFE INTRO (TITLE SLIDE) Today we start a new series on Ephesians. The theme running through this amazing work: NEWNESS. - For Christians, everything is new. o Our insides are new o Our power is new o Our community is new o Our ethical standards are new o Our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent 2019 - Jesus Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2019

Jesus, in His time on earth, was under attack in many ways by the Jewish leaders. He was argued with, defamed and crucified. Many in our society are attacking Jesus as well even from within some churches. Do we know enough about Jesus and His Word to recognize false teaching?

Lent 2019 – Attacking The Rock Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 15:2, Luke 6:2, Luke 13:31, John 8:48, Matthew 12:24, John 11:50, Jude 1:3-4, Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 8:3, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Distinction Of Christian Love In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 17, 2022

Christianity -or being a “follower” of Jesus is never about the whims of a fad or something popular. In fact, it is something that is quite counter cultural and disassociated from the world.

Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/132497 Introduction In Scotland, a survey was given to law enforcement officers about their religious affiliations. What caught my attention was that 8 of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Brainwashing Believers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:3-7 about the attempts of Nebuchadnezzar to brainwashing the Hebrew youths in their training period and how it parallels satanic strategy in our world

Text: Daniel 1:3-8, Title: Brainwashing Believers, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: 8 Simple Rules to Date my Daughter B. Background to passage: When God sovereignly gave Jehoiakim to Nebuchadnezzar, we must remember that it wasn’t the 586 complete obliteration of the city. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Minority Report Series

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Feb 1, 2003

How to resist the pressure to conform

Introduction/background Recently I watched a movie called Minority report. In the movie, there are three psychics (pre-cogs) that can look into the future, they foresee the occurrence of future crime and hence prevent it from happening. The pre-cogs are supposedly never wrong, in fact the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational