Sermons on Culture:

Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

All over the world, humans eat bread. In nearly every culture on earth, bread is a basic part of life. This morning, we have come to the part of the Lord’s Prayer that focuses on bread.

Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 Pastor Jefferson Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-17-19 Roti In America, we like bread. We use it in sandwiches and dinner rolls. We flock to Panera Bread Company and gobble up breadsticks at Pizza Ranch. And there is nothing as wonderful as the smell of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Rights Of Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

Paul mentions that Church has some disputable matters related to food, clothing, friendship, and cultural impacts on the believers. There are always tendencies and trends among the believers to accuse, judge, passing comments on others.

Romans 14:01-08 Rights of the believers Disputable Matters – Romans 14:1-3 Paul mentions that Church has some disputable matters related to food, clothing, friendship, and cultural impacts on the believers. There are always tendencies and trends among the believers to accuse, judge, passing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Vision Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that God's vision for marriage is far more profound and much broader than today's culture can even begin to comprehend.

7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : VISION JANUARY 9, 2022, 9:30AM ED YOUNG There's a pandemic out there. Have you heard about that? It's everywhere around the world and there's obviously a serious side too at a life and death situation to it. But also on the other hand, there's a lot of smoke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 2:3-4, Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"we're All One Family"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023

Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Congregational

Called To Be A Blessing!

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 6, 2024

Abram didn’t need a change of scenery or circumstance - Abram’s life needed to be transformed. He had to break his past cultural ties because they had such a powerful hold on him.

Called to be a Blessing Genesis 11:27-12:9 5 May 2024 From the beginning of Genesis we have seen the cascading effects of the Fall on the human race. But despite all that happens on this planet, God has given the world hope that through one woman - Eve, one family - Abraham’s, and from one nation ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Lamentations? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2024

Contemporary western culture is facing a date with destiny. When God's judgement is unleashed, and it shall surely come, all of us will lament our failure to honour Him or to serve Him.

“How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become, she who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become a slave.” [1] “Lamentations! You’re actually going to preach a series of messages from that dark, foreboding book? ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween: Problem Or Potential

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 20, 2002

Halloween is a major-moneymaking holiday that captures our lives this time of the year. Every store is filled with Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations. Halloween is rooted deep into our culture. What should we do?

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Halloween: Problem or Potential? The culture in which we live challenges a Christian lifestyle daily. As Christians, we often face tough ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21, Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Redemptive Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003

I feel very strongly that the commencement of Celebrating our Cultural and Spiritual Heritage as African descendants must begin with a recognition and appreciation of the Role of the Holy Spirit in our Redemptive History. For He was and is and is yet to p

“God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrisy

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

It seems that this passage describes God’s indictment of all hypocrites, regardless of race or religion, culture or creed. Both Jews and Gentiles are included in this discussion, but the Gentile often appears in a better light than the Jew.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Despite the mind-numbing brutality of the Joseph Stalin regime in the Soviet Union, his propaganda machine did its job well. Many Russians hailed him as a hero and a savior, including a young school girl who was chosen on one occasion to greet Stalin. Years later, this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 1, 2001

A Memorial Day sermon with a strong anti-war message - while trying to be sensitive to the memory of those who lost loved ones. A sermon that shows how Christ at work in us runs counter to the culture.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Easter VII May 27, 2001 Acts 16:16-34 “Sudden Impact” Christianity is nothing but trouble. Ever since Jesus started his work he has done nothing but cause trouble. The leaders of his day were aghast at him. Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2005

The makeover for a house comes from Hollywood, but the makeover for a home comes from heaven! The declining life of children translates into a declining culture of life! We must provide a godly home for the sake of our children!

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Remember last week I ask - have you ever prayer a prayer like this, “God, I just commit my child to your safe keeping”? The Pastor’s Cat… Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: They Didn't Get It, Do You?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon looks at the first reactions of the women and disciples, upon arriving at the tomb. Some people in our culture still don’t get it. After evaluating the facts, there is a choice to make. He is risen!

In Jesus Holy Name April 8, 2007 Text: Luke 24:1-12 Redeemer “They Didn’t Get It! Do You?” He is Risen! He is risen, indeed! In February Oscar-winning director, James Cameron (The Titanic) along with Emmy award-winning documentary film maker Simcha Jacobovivbi held a press ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Success In Parenting Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Our children will become what they see, hear and learn from their parents, teachers and culture. When it comes to successful parenting, there are NO shortcuts. It requires an intentional and relentless commitment to raising our children God's Way and at

“SUCCESS IN PARENTING” 5th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 7, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: In the beginning of this new century, a Christian statesman concluded a 50-yr. study of Christian and non-Christian families. He says that in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The World As We Know It 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2011

As Christians we are still in the world, we participate in culture, business, almost everything – however, we are of a different substance, our treasure is elsewhere our citizenship is in another land. Everything HAS changed!

Dakota Community Church February 27, 2011 End of the World 2 Ephesians 2:1-3 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

If We Ever Needed Each Other...

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

If we ever needed each other, as brothers and sisters in Christ, if we ever needed to be faithful to the fellowship of the saints, surely our current cultural environment means we need each other now.

If We Ever Needed Each Other… TCF Sermon August 9, 2015 This morning, we’re going to talk about church, so I found a little church humor you might like: Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational