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  • Paul Fritz avatar

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

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,859 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Live For God In A Pagan Culture / Earning Street Cred Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,395 views

    Christians who consistently demonstrate spiritual integrity earn "Christian cred."

    Title: How to Live for God in a Pagan Culture / “Street Cred” Text: Daniel 1, 2 and 6 Thesis: Christians who consistently demonstrate spiritual integrity earn Christian cred. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction Did you know there is an Urban Dictionary of terms (or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “finding Help To Live In An Anti-Christian Culture”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2014
     | 9,785 views

    In an ever-increasing anti=Christian culture, how are American Christians to respond?

    We live in a scary time. During my lifetime, I remember a time when our country was what I would call, “Christianized.” In witnessing, you could start with statements like, “You believe the Bible, don’t you?” or “Where’s your church membership?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Sermon At Athens: Culture And Common Ground

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021
     | 1,539 views

    Paul's sermon before the men of Athens began with a topic familiar to all of them. It was the common bond of religious belief and practice in their respective cultures. Jesus demonstrated it throughout the Gospels. It is a biblical pattern for effective evangelism.

    It has been over forty years since I traveled to India on vacation, away from the business of the McDermott Fabrication Yard in Dubai where I worked as an oil rig sandblaster and painter. I moved there in early 1980 to live with my dad and to grow in maturity of character. I learned the value of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Progress Vs. Liberty: Challenging The Politically Correct Cultural Revolution

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,192 views

    Augustine the great early church theologian witnessed the downfall of Roman civilization. He had gone from a harlot, a pleasure seeker, important in the court of Rome, to converting to Christianity.

    Augustine the great early church theologian witnessed the downfall of Roman civilization. He had gone from a harlot, a pleasure seeker, important in the court of Rome, to converting to Christianity. But things were falling apart, because Rome was about to fall. In America I often wonder: Are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Christian Activism: Can Christianity Survive The New Cultural Attitudes?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,205 views

    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

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Dangers Of Letting Culture Affect How We Read The Bible Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    Should we allow culture dictate how we interpret God's Word? While most Christians would resoundingly say NO, culture often dictates what and how we read the Bible.

    God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being true that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Culture Of Watching, Praying, Fasting And Putting Your Hand To The Wheel

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 19, 2019
     | 2,206 views

    Do not be lazy, neither spiritually nor physically. Be active in prayer and fasting as well as doing what you have to do physically for success. Live a balanced life

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 12 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 10th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE TARES* Matthew 13:24-30 King James Version (KJV) 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Put Off Your Old Nature And Build A Culture Of Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018
     | 4,959 views

    Let’s get serious about our following of Jesus, about rededicating ourselves to our vocations, to our families.

    Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2018 Today the Word of God reminds us of the fallen nature of humans. God liberated the people of Israel from slavery in the fields and swamps and deserts of Egypt. Moses and Aaron led them out after God worked multiple signs and wonders to convince Pharaoh of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

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

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,448 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letters To The 7 Churches 5 - Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    we need to resist the pressures of our culture to conform unthinkingly to the status quo and to compromise on the major principles of our faith. We need to recover the radical edge of Jesus’ teaching, that turns the values of the world upside down.

    It’s interesting how we can go from the two letters we saw last week where one church thought they were alive and were actually dead and another thought they were as good as dead but actually had plenty of life in them, to the final letter of the seven where the church is neither one thing nor the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Thomas Monroe avatar

    Dare To Be Bold Series

    Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    Standing under the pressure of folding!

    Dare To Be: Bold How can I exercise a BOLD faith? How can I stand when others cave in to pressure? 1. We have to Believe what we claim to! "I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day." (2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Unity In An Unpredictable World Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 27, 2019
     | 3,161 views

    Life is unpredictable and full of pressures.

    Philippians 1 Unity in an Unpredictable World September 1, 2015 Philippians 1:27-28a NIV Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sincerely Yours

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    There’s a difference between telling people that you’re different and convincing them you’re different by the way you live.

    OPENER Activity: "Believe it!" Choose an odd item for a pre-selected teen to try and convince the crowd that they can’t live without the particular item---you just gotta have it! After the activity… What went through your mind as he/she was talking to you? Was he/she convincing? What was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational