Sermons on Culture And The Bible:

The Gender Issue

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 5, 2012

What a paradox: in the eyes of God we are neither male nor female, but Paul gave gender specific instructions to Timothy.

Bible – The Gender Issue We need to address a very serious issue in today’s church. Regardless of what the liberals, intellectuals, emergent and other people say, gender is relevant in the bible. The bible refers to God and the Holy Spirit as a male and thus we too should refer to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Christian Church

This 'n That Series

Contributed by Phillip Ross on Nov 25, 2001

Finding Christ in Proverbs, applying Christ to life.

This And That Proverbs 1:1-4 The Book of Proverbs is attributed to Solomon, the son of David. Whether or not Solomon personally wrote the various proverbs or simply collected them--or both--is immaterial because the Holy Spirit is the real author of them all. Attributing them to Solomon provides ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Are You My Mother

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Mother’s day 2002

Are you my mother? Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 12, 2002 Have you heard about the next Survivor show they have planned? Six men will be dropped off on an island with 1 van and 4 kids for 6 weeks. Each kid plays two sports and takes music or dance lessons. There’s no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working With God On Behalf Of Our World Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How God used Abraham to make a Difference, partners with God in changing our world

Beginnings # 6 "He Remembered Abraham"- Working With God On Behalf of our World Most Believers want to make a difference in the world of which we are part! We want to see our friends and family come to know God so they share in our hope of eternal life. We want to see sick people healed, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Must Pay Attention, The First Warning Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 2:1-4

November 3, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:1-4 “We must pay attention, The first warning” 1We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Walking And Talking A Real Life Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 27, 2005

Part 2 in a series on 1 John

Walking and Talking a Real Life Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 The other day I found an old resume. To be honest I hadn’t given much thought to a resume in a while. But for some reason I thought it might be a good idea to update some of the information as well as those I have listed for references. Over the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Read All 66 In 2006

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Challenge to read the bible

Read all 66 in 2006 Heb 4:12-13 INTRO: What in this life can we count on? 1. Other people. We all disappoint one another at times, we can not all be counted on 100% of the time, no matter how much we want to or try. 2. Government: Right? 3. Nature: Tsunami 1yr ago, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Judas

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 23, 2006

How does this Coptic Gnostic Text make its way from the lost to try and force itself into mainstream Christianity? Is this an actual Gospel? What can we make of this new discovery?

“The Gospel of Judas” Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org April 23rd, 2006 † WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 26:25 “Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Denomination: Bible Church

"Turn On The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2003

A sermon on the importance of studying God’s Word.

Psalm 119:105-112 “Turn On The Light” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and the darkness is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Perhaps you have gone camping with some friends and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: United Methodist

Savoring The Scripture Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 18, 2007

The Word of God is more than a good guide. It is our only reliable guide. How can we make it the center of our lives?

Savoring the Scripture II Timothy 3:14-17 Purpose: To highlight the importance that Scripture plays. Aim: I want the listener to determine to saturate their lives with the Word of God. INTRODUCTION: America is having a junk food crisis. More Americans are overweight than ever before and junk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Losing Your Way Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 23, 2007

Like a hiker without a map, compass, or landmark - Israel has gone off the trail and into danger. How can that happen to us and how to get back on the trail to God?

Perspective is a nice thing. When you are on a long hike, like in my Boy Scout days, it was always great to come up on the top of a ridge so you could have a look around and get your bearings and chart the course ahead, knowing that once you plunged down into the forest it’d be hard to get the big ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Putting The Word To Work Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 18, 2007

Often we ignore the only powerful tool that God has given us to overcome sin. God has promised to bless His Word, not our talent. We need a commitment to share God’s Word with others.

Putting the Word to Work II Timothy 4:2 Purpose: To explain that the Word of God is our only tool to help others. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to confront others with God’s Word. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a Christian Relate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Arrogance Of The Ignorant

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2023

Ignorant people attempt to mask their lack of knowledge through arrogance. Jesus pierced the facade of the Sadducees by pointing to what was written in the Word of the Living God.

“Sadducees came to [Jesus], who say that there is no resurrection. And they asked him a question, saying, ‘Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. There were seven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Our Culture #8: "If God Is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Eight in the series on answering objections to the faith.

Answering Our Culture #8 – “If God is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?” Various Scriptures September 22, 2002 NOTE: I am greatly indebted to the books, "The Case for Faith," by Lee Strobel, and "True for You, But Not for Me," by Paul Copan. Introduction There is no question that evil exists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

"All Roads Do Not Lead To Rome"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 7, 2003

Contending for the faith in a post-christian culture.

Introduction 1. Illus...”Go forth and Sin” by Lynn Vincent from ‘World’, August 2, 2003. “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H. The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Holiness