Sermons on Cultural Sensitivity:

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 10, 2012

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

In the 9/20/11 issues of Sojourners magazine is an advertisement for the 2012 Gladdening Light Symposium featuring Jesus Seminar scholar John Dominic Crossan. Part of the ad copy reads, "Feed the soul, savor the beauty, and experience the communion love of Agape in the Gladdening Light of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Is Prevailing

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 9, 2019

With so many scandals inside the Church and attacks from outside the Church, we can sometimes wonder if the Church will survive. Jesus promises that His Church will prevail! And as it prevails, we prevail, too.

Opening Remarks and Introduction In the past few years, Christian churches have been rocked by problems both inside and outside the church. In 2017, we saw a shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, and recently a mega-church in town hit the news recently with one youth worker and some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, Philippians 1:12-14, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 8:14-17, John 8:11, Ephesians 2:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Confirmation Can We Coexist With Other Religions?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

Often I see this bumper sticker... I always want to say: “Really? Have you even investigated the “teachings” of each religion represented?” In reality this bumper sticker flows out of tolerance without "Truth" (quotes from Ravi Zacharias.

In Jesus Holy Name June 5, 2016 Text: Acts 4:12 Series: The Story Confirmation Redeemer (Note the title uses the bumper sticker "COEXIST" Every so often I see this bumper sticker on someone’s car. I always want to say: “Really? You must live in a dream world. Have you ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Being Fed ‘strong Delusion’

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 27, 2014

Christians and everyone are being deceived by many lies originating from their culture, systems, and even churches

You Are Being Fed ‘Strong Delusion’ Kelly Durant 10-26-14 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Study Philosophy?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2015

Why Study Philosophy?

Because of its reputation as an esoteric field thanks to areas within the broader discipline concerned with matters barely connected with everyday life, many ask, “Why study philosophy?” when confronted with the subject. Related to this are concerns and reservations raised by many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking For What Divides Us

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

The world and the church can easily get caught up in the negative news of the day...

Current Events Are Meant to Divide Us TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2RCT6Li4UQ “We don’t want people to think, we want people to feel” - Eric Bischoff. Professional Wrestler - doesn’t matter if you are hated or loved as long as the people are passionate about it. WWF/E - Wrestle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Canaanites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2022

The Canaanites lived in the land of Canaan, an area which, according to ancient texts, may have included parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

The Canaanites Who Were the Canaanites? The Canaanites lived in the land of Canaan, an area which, according to ancient texts, may have included parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Much of what scholars know about the Canaanites comes from records left by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

In my walk with Jesus “good enough” is never good enough

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mars Hill Marketing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 15, 2023

We have the world’s best product, Do you have a marketing plan?

My least favorite course back when I was working on my MBA at the U of MN was marketing. I never could figure out how to position a product so that it would sell. The question was always, should I make it upscale and sell it to fewer people at a higher price, or should I mass market something in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Orphan Becomes Queen Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 12, 2020

After deposing Queen Vashti, the king's attendants encourage him to find a new queen by having a contest between all the young women of the empire.

For Such a Time as This: An Orphan Becomes a Queen Esther 2:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-09-2020 Two weeks ago, we said hello and goodbye to Queen Vashti. This week, we will meet two more of our main characters and witness a beauty contest that decide the new queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Money Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jul 26, 2022

Don't let the symbol of our worship be a dollar sign when it should be a cross.

The Death of god Pastor Kyle Idleman asked this question that I'd like to share with you: Do you remember in September of 2008 when the worst happened? God died. And who would have guessed? He seemed eternal. He wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. It happened at a point when his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-19, Ephesians 5:15, Ephesians 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Live When The Heat Is Turned Up?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 18, 2021

A message inspired by Bishop Tim Hill on how to live in times when our faith is challenged.

Note: message inspired by Bishop Tim Hill How do you live when the heat is turned up? Daniel 3 Daniel 3:1-30 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. (90ft high x 9ft wide) He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Navigating Troubled Waters

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

living in dangerous times.

Navigating Troubled Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. This morning we are going to look at the seasoned Apostle Paul’s warning to a young believer name Timothy. Paul is trying to encourage him to stay strong in the faith and also challenged him to make ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On An Eclectic Lifestyle

Contributed by William Meakin on May 20, 2025

An eclectic lifestyle is characterized by a broad range of influences and interests, rather than adhering to a single style or approach.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an American actor once remarked: "I don't just like one thing. Contrast is key. What do they say? Variety is the spice of life." 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 reminds us: “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, James 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Colossians 3:23

Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015

Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic