Sermons on Cultural Pressure:

Staying Encouraged In Troubling Times

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 16, 2006

Just like the followers of Jesus’ day, we feel the pressures of troubling times in our day. We need to stay encouraged by the Word of God because it may get a lot worse before it gets any better.

Staying Encouraged in Troubling Times By Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org What a horrid week around the world that this 2nd week of July 2006 has been. There were terrorist train bombings in India that killed 200 and wounded 700. Three Israeli soldiers were captured and taken ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Sexual Purity Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Sex. It is big in today’s world. As Christians we are constantly pressured to conform to the world’s low sexual standards. But we must resist and in this passage Paul gives us God’s standards for sexual purity.

Ephesians 5:3-14 Living a life of sexual purity Sometimes when watching the news on TV some footage might be coming up - say a bomb explosion or war scene - and before they show the footage there is an announcement something like this: This footage contains scenes which may offend some viewers. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

With the constant pressure of society, peers, work environment, generational issues, and even medical anomalies, forgetfulness is becoming epidemic in our circles. Even pregnancy is a cause for forgetfulness. What i would like to deal with today is forg

FORGETTING GOD HOSEA 13:1-9 INTRODUCTION: WITH THE CONSTANT PRESSURE Of SOCIETY, PEERS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, GENERATIONAL ISSUES, AND EVEN MEDICAL ANOMALIES, FORGETFULNESS IS BECOMING EPIDEMIC IN OUR CIRCLES. EVEN PREGNANCY IS A CAUSE FOR FORGETFULNESS. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DEAL WITH TODAY IS ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is There More To It? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 5, 2019

As we resist this life's useless pressures and their effects one by one; we start seeing that eternal bliss isn't just meant for an afterlife. But it's also for here and now.

How many times have we said; "If only I had seen that coming!" or "I'm never doing this again!" And more often than not; we go back and step into the same muddy situation. Is it because we haven't quite gotten the lesson or could it be because we want to approach it with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Philippians 4:6-7

The Warning Against Apostasy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 7, 2020

Under heavy pressure from intimidation and threats of violence, the Christians who sought a relationship with Jesus Christ were considering escaping their suffering by repudiating their faith in Jesus. Therefore, the writer reminds them of what they have at stake.

2/10/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #20 [ID3c] The Warning against Apostasy (Hebrews 6:4-8) Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5. who have tasted the goodness of the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Christians: Embracing God's Provision And Eternal Promises Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 18, 2023

Many of us face concerns about finances, family responsibilities, and the pressures of daily routines. In the midst of these worries, we must remind ourselves of the unchanging truth of God's Word and the assurance we have in Jesus.

Title: "Living in Faith: Embracing our Role as Christians in Everyday Life" Introduction: Greet the congregation and introduce the sermon topic. Acknowledge the everyday struggles and worries faced by Christians. Emphasize the relevance of Scripture in addressing these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6, Romans 8:16-17, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Who Can

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For Your Family - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Your family is worth fighting for, so learn how to fight.

Fighting for Your Family Open: Welcome to Restoration Fellowship Church and our series “Fighting for Your Family”! We are glad you’re here! We started this series three weeks ago. Today is the final message in the series. Let’s review what we’ve learned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of… Boys And Girls Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God requires that we value and appreciate his goodness in making us female and male.

Scripture Introduction Matthew Henry wrote of the first woman: “She was not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” That reminds me of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By The Gospel Mark 13:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 3, 2024

In the words of Jesus recorded in Mark 13:10, we find a compelling mandate that resonates through the ages - the proclamation of the Good News to all nations. Let's delve into the transformative truth encapsulated in this verse and understand the urgency and significance of our mission.

Transformed by the Gospel Mark 13:10 Mark 13:10 (NLT) "For the Good News must first be preached to all nations." Introduction: In the prophetic words of Jesus recorded in Mark 13:10, we find a compelling mandate that resonates through the ages—the proclamation of the Good News to all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:10, Matthew 24:14, Romans 1:16, Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 28:19-20, Philemon 1:16, Ephesians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Message Behind The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 6, 2001

The Tower of Babel is not merely an explanation of language changes, but there are four key areas we learn from this account that applies to our Christian culture today.

Tower of Babel Genesis 11: 1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 3 Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Inside Society Without Letting Society Get Inside Of You Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

How can we infiltrate our culture without letting it’s values infiltrate us? Daniel and his friends faced this issue...

One of the questions thoughtful Christians often ask when we’re trying to live incarnationally – putting flesh on the gospel – is how far should we go in accommodating ourselves to our culture? What’s OK for a Christian to do and what’s not when we’re trying to reach people where we are? For ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Napkin Is Still Folded - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

The significance of the folded napkin in the Jewish culture makes some powerful points in considering the resurrection. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

THE NAPKIN IS STILL FOLDED JOHN 20:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NapkinFolded.html [Please see link above for more info. on this matter. Concept for this sermon originally preached by Dr. Clyde Box. I receive many questions as to the historicity of the "Napkin Legend"...Dr. Box reportedly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Divine Community Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection.

Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection. • Never has our world experienced the level of connection that has become possible in just the last 10 years. It’s become ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pornography! What’s The Big Deal?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2009

God calls his people to be pure. We cannot succumb to the allure of contemporary culture, approving what is done in society if we will honour the Lord.

“I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I gaze at a virgin? What would be my portion from God above and my heritage from the Almighty on high? Is not calamity for the unrighteous, and disaster for the workers of iniquity? Does not he see my ways and number all my steps? “If I ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist