Sermons on Faith And Culture:

The Nativity Story: The Faith Of Mary Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . . Faith is not age-dependent. Faith positions us to be part of the greatest event in all human history. Faith means do what God says regardless of the cost.

The Faith Of Mary Luke 1:26-38 The Main Idea The Faith of Mary is revealed in the Christmas story. · Mary Was A Teen Believer · Mary Was An Honored Believer · Mary Was A Courageous Believer Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Faith Confronts Favoritism Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 26, 2013

In the Book of James, we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.

When Faith Confronts Favoritism Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 14, 2013 Intro: Let me begin by asking you to reflect on this question: Who do you tend to include in your life? Who do you tend NOT to include in your life? All of us walk around with an unpublished list in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Makes Us One

Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 24, 2025

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately wondered, “Do I belong here?”

A lot of people today walk into churches wondering: “Would I be welcome here?” “If they knew my past… my struggles… my doubts… would I still belong?” Sadly, sometimes the Church has made it harder than it should be to answer confidently, “Yes, you belong.” This isn’t a new problem. In Acts 15, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Letting The Gospel Shine Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 25, 2011

1st Corinthians 11 is one of the most controversial and misunderstood sections of Paul's writings. We'll explore it using culture, context, character, and language to find out what Paul is and is not saying to the Corinthians and to us today.

The first thing to know about this section is that it is not about marriage or the role of women in the church. It is about having respect in worship for each other within our culture. Just prior, Paul was telling us to have respect for the conscience of others who are weak in terms of the freedoms ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living For God In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2002

The World culture seeks to change who and what we are. Four Hebrew children demonstrate how to stand in the midst of an ungodly culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN AN UNGODLY WORLD DANIEL 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION: In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, conquered the Southern Kingdom, Judah and with the conquest took into captivity a group of bright young future leaders of Judah. Among these captives were four young men, Hananiah, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who By Faith…rahab

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Who by faith…Rahab (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: • Hebrews chapter 11 verses 30-31. • Joshua chapter 2 verse 1-24: • The key theme that weaves itself through chapter 11 is ‘Faith’. • The Key verse in the chapter is no 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God”. • This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

Redeeming The Time Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024

Christians are to conduct themselves carefully in a corrupt culture.

Redeeming the Time Ephesians 5:15-21 Rev. Brian Bill April 6-7, 2024 Last weekend was an amazing time of expressive worship and exposition of the Word during our Good Friday and Easter services. This place was packed on Good Friday as Pastor Kyle and Pastor Chris, along with our youth and young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Myths Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010

God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Humility -- For Heaven's Sake

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2011

Contrasting the Gospel to the cultural gospel of loving yourself.

My daughter was a little upset when I called her last week. She had gone to the traditional service at her church in Tennessee, instead of the contemporary service they usually attend. The senior pastor who is proficient in both Hebrew and Greek, and taught at the seminary level, preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

What gives us our identity is not color or culture. But “chosenness.” Christians are not the white race; they are the chosen race. Christians are not the black race; they are the chosen race.

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Great Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 10, 2009

We see through this Mother: 1) The Setting for Great Faith, 2) The Qualities of Great Faith and 3) The Lord’s Response to Great Faith.

If you look throughout history to those who had the greatest influences, you most often find that they possessed mother’s of great faith. They had mothers who prayed for them and did whatever possible regardless of the obstacles. Jesus told of only two people that had “great faith”. He said that a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Other

Number 3 The Faithfulness God Series

Contributed by Thomas Leach on Mar 20, 2019

The God we worship… Is not only Holy…… but he’s FAITHFUL as well…………… Even in some of the absolute worst times in your life….. GOD is faithful……..

Last week we covered the holiness of God and what it should mean to us……. for GOD to be HOLY………. And so…. This morning I want to introduce you to a man named …. Jeremiah…….. We’ve all heard of him…… Im sure that some of you have possibly even read his book……. But do we really know that much ...read more

Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007

We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we tend to underestimate how much significance there is in showing up itself. It’s been said that “all success begins with showing up.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Over Fear And Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 20, 2020

Faith is the key component that helps us overcome our fears – if we have no faith then fear seems to rule in our faithless lives – but strong faith helps us to have no fear! A strong faith (or a relationship with Jesus ) will empower us to overcome our fears!

Video Transition: Welcome to Church – What has the church done for others and community? Welcome: Today is National Back to Church Sunday – Sadly, some churches cannot meet today due to Governors rules about Covid for example in California the church cannot meet inside, but we are thankful that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Matthew 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational