Sermons on Cultural Relevance:

Missions: A Future Glimpse Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Aug 13, 2002

We find hope in Missions when we see the fulfillment in this multi-cultural, multi-linguistic, multi-ethnic host praising God. The great conclusion of all people groups around the throne. The revelation of Jesus Christ, and his plan for all peoples.

And they sang a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. (Revelation 5:9) Intro While I was preparing this message, I was traveling from a meeting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Intolerant?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 25, 2020

A relevant topic in our Culture, the definition of Intolerance or it's understanding has changed. Some material used from "The Beauty of Intolerance" by Josh McDowell's book.

Hebrews 13 Concluding Exhortations 13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, John 14:6-7, Romans 1:25-32, Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday School: Why We Do It

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002

relevance of Sunday school teaching.

Sunday School: Christian Education in the Church. 1 Cor.14:1-18 Here are some samples of kids’ prayers: Dear God, Maybe if Cain and able had their own rooms, they wouldn’t kill each other so much. It worked for me and my brother! Dear God, thank You so much for my new baby brother but what I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Great Truths From Isaiah

Contributed by Steven Glover on Oct 16, 2001

Truths that are relevant for the believers of today.

Text: Isaiah 12:2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” Introduction: Chapter 12 seems to be a hymn of praise. It is a graphic prophecy of the people’s joy when Christ comes to reign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Investment In Every Family

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jul 14, 2003

Relevant message of our time.

<PRE> Business oriented people know well the great value of investment. They are on the look out for investment opportunities that would yield profitable returns. They set goals and sharpen their vision through their philosophies of life. They have the capacity to motivate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-31, Deuteronomy 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Laws For Living

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2006

The 10 commandments and their relevance to today.

Laws for Living Exodus 20:1-17 March 19, 2006 One of the worksheets the Pastor gave Deb and I to do as we sat in his office for pre-marital counseling was to make a list of expectations that we had for each other and our upcoming life long marriage. We were to fill out a sheet of paper listing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Commandments

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

The Ten Commandments relevant for TODAY!

“The Ten Commandments…Today” 10/22/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Joshua 4:1-11 (v. 6) “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones?” “Para que esto sea señal entre vosotros; y ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

A Clear Target

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Sermon on vision

A Clear Target About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: *other

10 Stupid Things Preachers Do To Mess Up Their Church

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 7, 2001

A look at some common but devistating mistakes of preachers.

10 STUPID THINGS PREACHERS DO TO MESS UP THEIR CHURCH 2 Timothy 4:10 1. They spent too little time in prayer, and pray with too little fervency. (1 Thess 5:17; James 5:16) 2. They spend too little time preparing their sermons, thereby offering their congregation malnurishing spiritual meals. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Demons Defeated Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

We think demonism is not for today, because we have been brainwashed by our culture, but the fact is, the New Testament is more relevant than modern psychology in explaining why we live in a society so filled with perversions.

Gender Dysphoria is the psychiatric term for what is commonly called transsexualism. This is the obsession that one has been born as the wrong sex. This is so deep-seated that the only cure is thought to be sex change surgery. In all the literature there is only one report of a cure by means ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Look To The Nations

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 8, 2009

We focus on getting people saved, jesus is concerned about the salvation of the nations. God has a high calling for His people.

Introduction As Christians- often focused on getting people saved while Jesus is looking for- salvation of the nations. Mtt 28:18-19 Jesus is saying- all authority- all right, power, has been given to me- THEREFORE I am sending you in my power, wisdom, strength, to make disciples of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing Up In All Aspects In To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Without the macroscopic and microscopic vision of how we are to grow up in all aspects in to Christ, we will fall short of God’s plan for our lives.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15 Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Worship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 4, 2006

Pure worship isn’t stopped by elements or people around you. Pure or true worship brings break through, purpose and change!

Pure Worship Psalm 100:1-5 Worshiping God the Father is not a duty; it’s a delight! It’s not forcing us to worship, it is spontaneous, Spirit-led worship! Pure worship isn’t formal, nor is it built on our circumstances, but it’s warm and free. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

And These Three Are One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 2, 2003

Doctrine of the Triune nature of God and relevance for us.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------------------ Feb 23, 1992 ------------------------ 7For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7, John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist