Sermons on Culture Impact:

Does The Resurrection Affect You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 14, 2001

Do you know the power of His resurrection?

Does the Resurrection Affect You? As is my manner, I will be a bit non-traditional this Easter or as I prefer this Resurrection Day. On many radio and TV stations as well as in the churches, you will hear preachers far more eloquent than I do a guided tour of the Crucifixion detailing and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Using Biblical Parables To Craft Compelling Accounts Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES

USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Everyone craves an experience when they can listen to an account that will make the illusion of anothers’ reality seem like their own. Africans particularly appreciate a teacher who can heighten their sense of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contentment.....

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 8, 2011

If we, as the corporate people of God, could authentically say we are content in the midst of our consumer culture, it would have a huge impact on the world around us.

Contentment… March 6, 2011 Phil. 4:10-23 Intro: I must confess that I am feeling a little sad that today we will finish our study of the book of Philippians. I don’t know how much you have gotten out of it, but I have really enjoyed immersing in the book, in Paul’s world, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Assuming The Position Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

“Let’s Get Engaged” Part 1 – Assuming the Position VIDEO – MeChurch (Available at SermonSpice.com) The Passion Process. We have covered the first two steps in the Passion Process until you should know them like you know your hand! We are determined to Encounter God and become Equipped. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:42-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Pigs Fly Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 2 - When Pigs Fly Video (It’s All About Me – available at Sermonspice.com) Last week I began a series called “Let’s Get Engaged”. This series deals with the last step in the Passion Process which is to engage or get our hands out. We talked about assuming the position. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Engaging The Giants Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 3 – “Engaging the Giants” I am mentioned to you over the last couple of weeks that we have a job to do. We have a position to fill. That position is between the living and the dead to stop the plague. It isn’t enough to come in here and eat well each week. We are fed to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 4 – Two Sides of the Coin We have talked about assuming the position. We are called to be gap standers between the living and the dead and stop the plague. We have been challenged to examine our priorities . . . pigs or people? Money or men? And finally I told you last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Busyness Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

Are you tired of being busy? Do you think Jesus might have a better way for you to live?

cultural lenses – individualism and consumerism – now busyness Becomes a badge of honour - boast disguised as a complaint. response is a kind of congratulation: “That’s a good problem to have,” or “Better than the opposite.” Do we want to live like this; it’s something we collectively force one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15, Exodus 31:14-17, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 22: Innovative Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2018

Preach the timeless Gospel with modern techniques

Lesson Goal This lesson is designed to encourage preachers to be innovative and culturally relevant, to be a Greek to the Greek (1 Corinthians 9:20). Lesson Intro Jesus' preaching was innovative and different than the usual preaching in the synagogues of his day. Throughout church history art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Who does the culture say He is and who does He says He is?

Who is Jesus? Today we are starting a series reviewing the basics of what we know about Jesus Christ. We will be looking at several scriptures to come up with the documentation to answer today’s question. However, before we start our quest through scripture let’s define some general things about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

Living In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

How do we stay true to our identity as God's people, in a culture that does not support godly values or faithfulness to Christ? Jacob faced that in Egypt. Don't be too easily...impressed...influenced...satisfied.

Living in a Strange Land—Genesis 46:31—47:31 If you have kids, you know the feeling. Saying goodbye on the first day of kindergarten. Dropping them off at college, and then finally forcing yourself to leave the campus. Praying for them as they move into their first job, or their own home. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Did Not React To Cultural Issues But Focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2004

Instead of going into a long explanation on subjects, Jesus taught in principles saying, "When you pray, say, . . ." and He gave them a pattern that also included prayer principles.

Why Jesus Chose to Not React to Cultural or Temperaments but Focused on Principles John 4:23-34 - "Yet, a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of "Do-Overs" (Living In An Etch-A-Sketch Culture)

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

This is a sermon about the fact that God provides a way to ’start-over’ (powerpoint slides available upon request)

The Joy of “Do-Overs” Preached 01-18-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB What are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Answering Our Culture #5: "Jesus Is Not The Only Way To God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Fifth in the series aimed at answering objections. This one discusses exclusivity, and that people feel sincerity is the main issue.

Answering Our Culture #5 – “Jesus is Not the Only Path to God.” (Sincerity is All That Matters) John 14:6; 3:35-36; Acts 4:12 August 25, 2002 NOTE: SOME OF THE MATERIAL FOR THIS MESSAGE WAS FOUND IN PAUL COPAN’S BOOK "TRUE FOR YOU, BUT NOT FOR ME." (1998; BETHANY HOUSE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Answering Our Culture #6: Jesus Was Just A Good Teacher Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Sixth in a series answering objection to Christianity. This message deals with the claims of Jesus’ deity.

Answering Our Culture #6 – “Jesus Was Just a Good Teacher – He Did Not Claim to be God.” Various Scriptures September 1, 2002 Note: some of this outline is from Norman Geisler’s book, "Christian Apologetics." Introduction Let me ask you a question: What do most people who do not follow Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:52-59, John 10:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan