Sermons on Cultures:

All In For Our Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2020

Almost certainly in our lifetime we will also have to follow Christ to our own cross. Probably not a bloody martyrdom, but the culture hates the Church and all who follow Christ.

Monday of the 24th and Last Week in Course 2020 Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro Today, in the glaring light of our proclamation on Sunday that Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe, we are invited to consider the virtues of those who will be found worthy to live forever in that marvelous, unimaginably ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4, Luke 21:1-4, Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Gets Me : A Christmas Reminder

Contributed by Sean Dees on Dec 22, 2020

Christmas messages usually come with a lot of expectations. There are certain scriptures people expect to hear, certain narratives, mixed with a little pop culture references to help keep things relative.

(10) And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. (11) And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. (12) And he dreamed, and behold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

The Curse Of Death - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 24, 2021

There are a number of repercussions instituted by God as a result of the fall. Most movements in our culture today are opposition to this curse. What we fail to understand as a society is the masterful weaving of grace in the curse.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to start this morning by reflecting on a few things happening in our world. As I thought about it, they are all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 2:15, Romans 5:17-19, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 11:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Built To Last Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2021

Church congregations need to withstand storms: changes in membership, changes in leadership, differing political situations, changes in culture, and a host of potential challenges. Church congregations need to be strengthened and reinforced.

Built to Last (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. My kids just got a puppy that is scared of every appliance in the house, but one in particular. I suggested they name the dog, “Nature.” Because nature abhors a vacuum. 2. Appliances are not what they used to be. Old appliances were built to last. 3. We had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 19, 2020

In a day where we are riddled with division and a "cancel culture" where does forgiveness fit in and how does forgiveness in the church differ from what the world offers?

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at https://youtu.be/oSQkupXCiXk Introduction What image comes to mind when you think of the word “Bounty Hunter.” Maybe we think of a scene from Star Wars as Darth Vader is enlisting their help to fuel his obsession ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Brethren

Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 30, 2025

The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels.

Title: Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Intro: The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels. Scripture: Luke 24:51 Reflection Dear Friends, The morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51

Denomination: Other

Go! And Walk In Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.

Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sing A Song Of Joy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the joy of singing, praying, and reading the Scriptures as forms of worship, and to encourage believers to express their faith in ways that reflect the Christ within them more than the culture around them.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a blessing to gather here together with joyful hearts to praise our Lord. I'm reminded of a quote from A.W. Tozer, who once said that, "Worship is no longer worship when it reflects the culture around us more than the Christ within us." Today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-5

Topics: Joy, Faith, God

Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025

How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Storming The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2025

The Church was never meant to be a museum of saints but a barracks for soldiers. We were not called to maintain comfort, status, or cultural approval—but to advance the Kingdom against the very gates of Hell.

Matthew 16:18–19 (NKJV) “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19, Ephesians 6:10-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons From The Prodigal’s Father

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 3, 2025

Within these verses, Jesus paints a picture of a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, providing a model for all who desire to nurture, guide, and love with depth and grace.

On Father’s Day, as we pause to celebrate and honour the men who help shape our lives, the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15:11-32 (KJV) offers a profound portrait of fatherhood. Within these verses, Jesus portrays a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

One

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 7, 2024

When Apostle Paul wrote unto Corinth with their diverse peoples and cultures, he tried to define the idea of all being one in Christ. Some accepted the notion; others did not

We live in a world made with many different peoples, languages and cultures. Among these people are different religions. The diversities are too great to fathom the idea of one people. Trying to have one righteous people for the entire world is even more difficult to believe, much less seem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:15-17, Romans 12:1-6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gratitude's Nemesis: The Grumble Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how grumbling and complaining can undermine God's grace and poison the heart, using examples from the Bible and popular culture to illustrate the importance of focusing on gratitude and grace.

There is a movie series from the 1990s that is about two men. I am going to give you a few descriptive words, and I want to see if you can name these movies: complaining, negativity, intolerance, uncompromising, griping, fussing, grumpiness. What movie series has characters known for these ...read more

Topics: Gratitude, Complaining, Grace Of God

Sermon Series: Gratitude

Letter To The Church At Pergamum: The Church Near Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

The city of Pergamum in the ancient world was a city seated on a hill, a tall hill, and this place was like the capital of Asia minor.

I was at the gym last night, on the stair-stepper enjoying a good work out. All the workout machines in the area point one direction, and so looking forward in front of me there are always many televisions all lined up one by one. I counted them last night and I counted 20 tvs. All of them on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Are His Offspring

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2024

God created mankind, and He gives us our being. Thus, we must not segregate on the basis of race or sex. Flowing from the knowledge of God's creation, and having given His Word, we discover that not all cultures are equal, though all people have opportunity to know God.

“Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Baptist