Sermons on Culture Pressure:

How The Holy Spirit Attracts People To Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is no greater attractive force than love. Every person hungers to love and to be loved. The Holy Spirit pulls people to Jesus Christ with a powerful magnetic attraction that is superhuman and greater than any mind can comprehend.

1. The Holy Spirit draws people to Jesus Christ with the power of love. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is love." (Gal. 5:22) There is no greater attractive force than love. Every person hungers to love and to be loved. The Holy Spirit pulls people to Jesus Christ with a powerful magnetic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemies Of Righteousness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The enemies of righteousness are agents — visible and invisible — that work actively to corrupt, oppose, and destroy righteous living.

THE ENEMIES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Acts 13:10 (KJV) “And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?” Supporting Texts: Romans 6:13, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Firm In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 14, 2025

How to stand firm on the Gospel of Truth in the Uncertainty of the world we live in

1st Corinthians 16:13 says "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong". As believers we face many challenges in our world today. We Face - Social Challenges Like Persecution and Discrimination In many countries, people are persecuted or even put to death. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, Matthew 7:24-27, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Our Kids Growing Up 2 Fast 2 Furious? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is a part of the series based on movie blockbusters.

SLIDE 1 Are our Kids Growing Up 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS ? SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS—Part 3 (BLUE PRINT DENOTES 8:30 SERVICE ONLY) Welcome to Bethany. We especially welcome our guests. Please everyone complete the attendance pad. Also take at look at the Ministry Opportunities in the Attendance binder. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019

Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being An Autumn & Winter Christian

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

Too often, we live active and fruitful Spring & Summer seasons and then act like that’s it. We never really adjust to or accept Autumn and/or Winter. In steady of thriving during those seasons, we sometimes prefer to spend our time proverbially locking

BEING AN AUTUMN & WINTER CHRISTIAN Pastor Todd G. Leupold PBC, PM, October 22, 2006 INTRODUCTION A little boy who lived far out in the country in the late 1800s had reached the age of twelve and had never in all his life seen a circus. You can imagine his excitement, when one day a poster went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Believe Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Some will believe, others will never believe

John 12:37-50 Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: "Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" 39 For this reason ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

In The World But Not Of The World: The Christian’s Calling

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian is called to live as a representative of God's kingdom while navigating a corrupt and decaying society.

IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD: THE CHRISTIAN’S CALLING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:14-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17, Philippians 2:14-16, James 4:4, Colossians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world filled with moral confusion, spiritual compromise, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Live For God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 10, 2025

Living for God is not merely a religious ritual—it is a lifestyle of surrender, obedience, and transformation.

A CALL TO LIVE FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 – "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Uncommon Power That God Provides. 1st Peter 2:11-12

Contributed by David Cramer on May 12, 2025

A message about the power that God provides in our lives as we go through daily living.

Good Morning. Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

A look at the Church of Smyrna

The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001

Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chill Out And Breathe Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

Busyness and productivity are values that seem to be held high in our culture. In fact, these values are looked on quite favorably in the church. We often live as though busyness is next to Godliness. Dr. J. Grant Howard describes our culture this way, “Some people can’t say no. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intentional Impact Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008

Exposition of Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 about the measures taken to strengthen the city to the glory of God

Text: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26, Title: Intentional Impact, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Armitage Baptist Church reaching out to Muslims in the city in the aftermath of 9/11. “If one percent of evangelicals living outside the inner city had the faith and courage to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist