Sermons about Cultural Relevance

Get Right, Church

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 25, 2001

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We must break down the walls of racial, cultural, and traditional division in the Lord’s Church.

The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1956, entitled: PAUL’S LETTER TO AMERICAN CHRISTIANS. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictitious letter written by himself, but he presents it as if it were a lost letter of the Apostle Paul to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Spit Yet!

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

based on 47 ratings

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We often let ’cultural Christianity’ override the truth of God’s grace in our relationships

There’s a story about a mother who handed her six-year-old son two candy balls, and told him to share with his four year old brother. She said, “He may spit it out, because they’re kind of sour tasting. But if he keeps sucking on it, there’s bubble gum in the middle”. The older boy ran ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-15

Denomination: Orthodox

The Meaning Of Man Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 11, 2003

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What does it mean to be created in the Image of God, and the institution of the cultural mandate to fill and subdue the earth.

The Meaning of Man Job 7:17 "What is man that You magnify him, And that You are concerned about him, Psalms 8:4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? Psalms 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You want to know him? Or the son of man, that You think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Turmoil Of Human Need

Contributed by Howard Innis on Sep 20, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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In a culture that is given to watching and talking (Spectators) the task of the church is to present the gospel as a doing and acting faith.

Get Attention: I hold in my a hand a piece of paper -it is a small piece of paper and now crumpled -it is now trash -I place it on the floor -not in the middle of the floor but off to the side -this is a test to see who will pick it up and who will leave it lay Notice: it is where everyone can see ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Christian Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Nov 24, 2004

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Message #7 in the Faith and Freedom Series. A challenge to Christians to use their voice and their vote to impact their culture.

This is the final message of the Faith and Freedom Series that was preached during the month of October 2004. These messages were preached before the 2004 elections in Oklahoma. Several critical issues were on the ballot, including a homosexual marriage amendment and several gambling questions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Is One Day In Your House

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 22, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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Even though our culture says otherwise, it is imperative that we be in church whenever we can.

June 22, 2003 Morning Service Text: Psalms 84:1-12 Subject: God’s House Title: Better is One Day in Your House I want to start out today by talking to you about this church. Why do you come here? We have all heard the excuses people make for not coming to church, but have you ever really stopped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

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The Holy Spirit produces faithfulness in us, and while this is not highly valued in our culture, it is worth it!

Faithfulness and Goodness: Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5:13-26 November 14, 2004 Intro: We are not always aware that we live in a Spiritual world as well as a physical one. Sometimes we all get immersed in life, in the groceries and laundry and meals, the soccer games and piano lessons and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008

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This sermon examines the unity of the church and the importance of our Christian testimony to the culture we live in.

Title: United We Stand, Divided We Fall Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 12:25, Date: November 4, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This Tuesday is Election Day here in Kentucky, and I encourage those of you who are registered to vote to get out and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Perfect People Allowed Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Creating a "come as you are" culture in the church with A Contagious Allowance, A Contagious Attitude, and A Contagious Artwork.

We’re in the series "BE CONTAGIOUS!" We’re talking about what it takes to BE CONTAGIOUS with God’s love. Today we want to talk about creating a "come as you are" culture in the church. The title for this message comes from John Burke’s book but the content is based on Ephesians 2:8-10. 8 God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Servant Attitude Family

Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Sep 13, 2006

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In a culture filled with self-gratification, developing servant attitude families presents challenges that are addressed with this message.

Ephesians 5:21-31 (NIV) 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe In Family Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2006

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Individual commitment to obey God is the key to changing our culture to child-friendly and family safe!

1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Commitment Versus Involvement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012

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We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2013

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How do we treat Thanksgiving when the culture is trying to drive God out of that feast?

Thanksgiving Day 2013 Now Thank We All Our God “And now bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These words, from the wisdom of Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, inspired the hymn “Now Thank We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

Don’t Miss The Signs

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2009

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Haggai gives us four signs which we need to be aware of and alerted to in our culture

Don’t Miss the Signs Haggai 1:1-15 * Signs are a part of our life. Everywhere we look we sign stop signs, road signs, speed limit signs, school zone signs, caution signs, and the list goes on. In fact, billboard sign have become so prevalent that some communities has declared a moratorium on new ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Idol Of Leisure: Laodicea

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 10, 2010

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Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LEISURE: LAODICEA REVELATION 3:14-22 Sermon Objective: Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied. Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

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