Sermons on Culture Impact:

Baptism Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the essential role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers and the transformative power He brings to both individuals and the church as a whole.

Good morning, family! Today, we’ll explore the incredible gift of the Holy Spirit, the power He brings into our lives, and the impact He had on the early church and how that applies to us today. Before we jump in, let me share something A.W. Tozer said. This really captures the heart of what we're ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Topics: Holy Spirit Baptism

God's Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#4] GOD’S PERFECT GIFT Luke 2:1-21 Introduction: It is so interesting that as we have been going through the Gospel of Luke, this passage would be 3 days before Christmas is celebrated. Many people have already given gifts to the people in their lives; but some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Look Hopeless Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025

We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Power Blinds Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2021

The Pharisees desire for power blinds them to the point where they acknowledge Jesus is doing miracles but still want to kill Him! What can we learn from their lust for power?

THE PHARISEES WANT TO KILL THE GUY DOING MIRACLES: Power creates blind spots. - John 11:47-48, 53. - The connection between v. 47 and v. 53 is almost unbelievable. - In v. 47, the Pharisees admit that Jesus is doing many miraculous signs. - Yet in v. 53 they plot to take Jesus’ life. - What in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mercy Revealed In Sodom Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001

God extends mercy before judgment becomes the only option. It is only after the church turns away and the world rejects mercy that God judges. Sodom reveals the picture of God’s deep mercy.

God’s Mercy Revealed in Sodom Genesis 18: 17 And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, ... 20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, 21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-23, Genesis 19:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Alien Communication - Aliens - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 1, 2012

Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them!Communicate with them!

Aliens Pt. 3 – Alien Communication Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Green skinned, one eyed, antenna adorned, space hopping creatures spying on us! We are intrigued by the question, "Are we alone in this universe." We established in week 1 that we believe in Aliens. In fact, the truth be told, we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

God-Colored Glasses

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 6, 2006

How we view the world is determined by the lens through which we see the world

The World Through God-Colored Glasses TCF Sermon October 1, 2006 I want to do a little experiment this morning. I’m going to volunteer a few of you to look through these various things to tell me what you see. Wander congregation, ask them to describe what they see while looking at the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges For The Cretian Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 21, 2019

Immediately following his instruction for ordaining elders in each city, Paul revealed the great need to have elders in place within the churches - false doctrine, immorality, and idolatry. It was imperative the church be able to deal with the many challenges she faced.

Challenges for the Cretian Church Titus 1: 10-16 Following the charge to ordain elders in every city, and providing detailed instruction regarding the qualifications needed for an elder, Paul revealed the great need within Crete. The challenges facing the church there were many – thus affirming ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Class: Biblical Worldview Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022

Worldviews – we all have one whether we know it or not – but we need to evaluate and discern what our worldview is.

Pursue School of Ministry: Teaching - Biblical Worldview Putty last week did a teaching on worldviews and today I want to follow up on that teaching focusing more on forming and having a Biblical worldview. Worldviews – we all have one whether we know it or not – but we need to evaluate and discern ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Acts 26:1-32, John 15:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbelieving Believers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 18, 2004

We need to make three commitments: 1. Reading the Word of God. 2. Believing the Word of God. 3. Applying the Word of God.

On July 28, 1982, Keith Green, a Christian songwriter, was killed at the age of 28 in a small plane crash. Two of his children were with him and also died in the crash. Keith Green was from a Jewish background, but grew up reading the New Testament. He walked with Christ for seven years, and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Beattitudes

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Life Context Response

The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Methodist

Broken People Produce Broken Marriages Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

We cannot fix relationships until we first realize we are broken, sinful people that God loves and wants to restore. The self-obsession of broken, sinful people creates a seeks to hide our flaws and blame others for them when exposed.

OPENING SENTENCE: I had an uncle who started to have a pain in his neck that caused him to lean his head to the left side and constantly wince in pain. INTRODUCTION: Doctors could not diagnosis the problem so he lived with the pain for years. In time his neck began to permanently lean to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Story

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

Why is so much of God’s word narrative? Why did God chose story to instruct us and call us to Christ? There is power in a story. God’s story has the power to save us.

As we study through the gospel of Luke, or any of the gospels for that matter, we find God’s word communicating with us on a different level than direct instructions. God has chosen to use a wide range of literary genre as he inspired his Word to us. The gospels are more than historical stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Too Eager For The End Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2025

Sometimes we look at the evil in the world and cry out, "Lord, come quickly!" What are some things we need to consider, though, before issuing that cry?

EAGER FOR THE END: One important Biblical prayer is “Lord, come quickly!” - Revelation 22:20. - The KJV has this verse as “come quickly.” What is the meaning there? We live in a world of heartache and turmoil. In many times down through the centuries the church has been under severe persecution. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 30:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Analysis Of Atheism, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 5, 2009

A Christian Analysis Of Atheism, Part 1

If the Middle Ages are to stand in history books as the Age of Faith, it could be equally asserted that the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries will no doubt be remembered as the Era of Unbelief. Whereas unbelievers in the Middle Ages were careful in how they expressed their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible