Sermons on Culture Confusion:

When Love Turns To Lust

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009

A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.

*2 Samuel 13:1-19* *When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Beacons Of Revival Are Spreading: The Battle At Osgiliath & The Beacons Of Gondor

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023

The enemy seems to freely roam through our country, the enemy's forces, the principalities, the powers, the demons, the unsaved humans who do their bidding seem to have free reign in the United States, but they're never safe

I'm always trying to understand our position in history. And it seems to me right now, our position in history is a moment that I remember from the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King. The orcs are storming Osgiliath, they've crossed the river in the dark of night. And Faramir and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Compromise? No, It’s Time To Stand Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013

Like today, Daniel and his friends faced an onslaught of hedonistic culture attempting to overpower their faith and morals. They determined to resist the influence and God rewarded them by promoting them to the highest positions in Government. It's time f

COMPROMISE? NO, IT’S TIME TO STAND UP! Dan. 1:3-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One hot summer day, a man was filling up his black pickup truck at the local gas station. He wasn't very careful, and he got gasoline all over his jacket's left sleeve. 2. He ignored it, and left the station after ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

God's desire is clarity not confusion

1 Corinthians 14 My son was talking with two of his friends when he was about seven or eight years old and his first friend said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for an hour on any subject.” And then the second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Blame

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Jun 12, 2024

Adam and Eve hide from God and blame everyone but themselves. The religious leaders call Jesus anything but good. Why the mix-up of good and evil? But in the midst of all the confusion, God comes to us and leads us to what is right and good and graciously provides rescue.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Now have you ever had a difficult time identifying what is good and what is bad? I know diet experts seem to keep changing their mind in what a good diet is. People seem to have different ideas in how to be good stewards with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15, Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013

This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-19, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Rebel

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

When wrong is right, then right is wrong. When right is wrong, then wrong is right. In other words, when our culture has confused truth to the point of calling good evil and evil good, then we are obliged to do what many would think is evil because it is

rebel: noun or verb? rebel (n): a person who resists authority, control, or tradition; an agent of change rebel (v): to dissent from an accepted moral code or conventional behavior rebellion (n): revolt, revolution, uprising, insurgence // antonyms: complacency, compliance To the question: Am I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Signposts Of Significance

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 9, 2017

A message about the decay of Christianity in our culture.

"Signposts of Significance" Hosea 5:10-15 Scripture Reading Hosea 5:10 The princes of Judah were like them that remove the bound: therefore I will pour out my wrath upon them like water. 11 Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 5:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Prayer

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Jun 22, 2017

Building a culture of prayer

Prayer is an essential part of our Christian race, since it has a pivotal role to play in the fulfilment of our destiny. The more we pray, the more we understand God's ways. The deeper we plunge into prayer, the clearer His ways and thoughts become to us (Isaiah 55:8-9). The mysteries of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Apostolic

Being Real In A World Being Fake

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023

it is time to be real to a world that is confused about a lot of things of life.

Being Real in a world being Fake Daniel chapter 1:1-21 Introduction- Our leadership team has been down in Philly for District Assembly. It happens once a year around this time and I want to talk a minute about it and its importance for the whole church not just those who are delegates that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Released From Fear

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jun 7, 2015

Jesus did not use violence to tie up the strongman in our house, in our self. Jesus knew that the only way to release us from fear, from the strongman in our live is love. Love conquers all. He works love in us to release us from fear.

Mark 3: 20-35 RELEASED FROM FEAR Jesus had just started his ministry on earth. He had gathered to him twelve disciples and was touring the countryside bringing healing into people’s lives. His reputation preceded him and wherever he went there was a crowd gathered around him and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Path From Babel To Pentecost

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2016

Babel speaks of "confusion", and is a byword for all that is wrong with the world. Only Pentecost could bring order.

A PATH FROM BABEL TO PENTECOST. Genesis 11:1-9. The height of our tallest building does not necessarily impress God: He has to “come down” even to see it (Genesis 11:5). Babel - to the Babylonians - spoke of ‘the gateway to the gods’: and yet man was there found still aspiring to get where he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navigating God’s Will Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 17, 2018

God’s will is something we usually discern with our renewed minds, but sometimes God directs us differently (but never contrary to Scripture); sometimes He hints at those plans, but has not been clear about them — yet He reveals them in His time.

Navigating God’s Will (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. Some people think you can find God’s will by opening up a page of the Bible and putting your finger down, “Bible dipping.” So this guy tries this method of finding God’s will for him. He prays for guidance. He closes his eyes, lets his Bible fall open, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Know When To Dance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2020

If it disrupts the service or calls attention to yourself then refrain from dancing or whatever you are feeling. It may just be you and not the Spirit leading you. Subject your spirit because you can.

Every now and then I feel like doing a joyful dance in church, but it would be too distracting. During worship it might not be too bad, but I never felt led by the Spirit to do it so I don't. 1 Cor 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. We are called to worship in decency and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40, 1 Corinthians 14:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Always Trust In The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2019

1. Trust Jesus with elusive things (vs. 9-11). 2. Trust Jesus with earthly things (vs. 12). 3. Trust Jesus with eternal things (vs. 12-15).

We Can Always Trust in the Lord! The Gospel of John John 3:9-15 (Reading vs. 1-15) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 25, 2016 (Revised July 10, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we continue our verse by verse study of John Chapter 3, and we will take a close look at vs. 9-15. But for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-15, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist