Sermons on Mainstream Media:

Living In A World Of Lies

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 10, 2020

We are being drawn away from the things of God. This whole drama that the news organizations are pushing is taking us away from the things of God

Living in a World of Lies 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Jesus said to Pilate: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Does Man Need God In Western Civilization: Young People Are Hungry For The Truth!

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

In our day and age it seems that for the most part, mankind has slipped from any cognition of morals, values, and God forbid, a loving creator.

Malcom Muggeridge said, " "It would be difficult for anyone looking around the world today to resist the conclusion that something has gone very badly indeed with what we continue to call “Western Civilization.” This awareness tends to be distorted and muffled – if not obliterated – by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31, Revelation 18:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Are What You Drink Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

The cup of judgment

You Are What You Drink Thirst is one of the most intense of all feelings that a person can have, and with good reason. Hunger is an intense feeling as well, but with the fat stores a person has one can last many days or weeks without food, but good old H2O is required by the body much more often. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Bible Church

The Place Of Popular Media In The Life Of The Christian (Da Vinci Code - 4)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 13, 2006

Last in this series on The Da Vinci Code. Doesn’t deal with the book itself, per se, but rather the issue of secular input into our lives.

The Place of Popular Media in the Life of a Christian (The Da Vinci Code – Part 4) Various Scriptures June 11, 2006 Introduction This is the fourth and last message on my series on The Da Vinci Code. And to be very honest, I’m not going to be talking about the content of the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Modern Satanism - Part 1: Media, Education, Entertainment, & Culture Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The battle between good and evil is not just taking place in unseen realms—it is unfolding right before our eyes. And it is taking place in media, education, entertainment, and culture.

Modern Satanism - Part 1: Media, Education, Entertainment, & Culture April 6, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 4:4 Introduction: The Rise of Satanic Influence in Modern Culture Church, I want to begin today by stating something that has become more and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Brethren

Terrorism

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 24, 2005

Islamic Fundamentalism is a religion of fear; Christians have a better way, the way of love,

Terrorism I John 3:14 09/11/05 2428 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to I John chapter 3, and follow along as I read v14: 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another. Whoever does not love abides in death. Amen. The word of God. Thanks be to God. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Philosophy Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 14, 2021

Unity in diversity. Out of the many, one. A statement on every dollar bill in existence "E pluribus unum." It's the motto on the seal of the United States itself. This is our starting point, because it's important we understand just what we're looking for in a philosophy.

Unity in diversity. Out of the many, one. A statement on every dollar bill in existence "E pluribus unum." It's the motto on the seal of the United States itself. This is our starting point, because it's important we understand just what we're looking for in a philosophy. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Luke 22:46, Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 7, 2015

The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

Apologetics exists as a field of Christian study to aide the believer in understanding his beliefs, why critics refuse to ascent to these eternal truths, and how these beliefs apply to broader intellectual concerns. Upon hearing of these applications of the discipline, those unfamiliar with such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forget The Pool! The Fountain Is Here!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012

With Jesus on the scene tradition fades and the reality of the presence of the Source overshadows the forms and practices of man and the mainstream church!

John 5:1-14 KJV After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give And Take

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

Givers trust in God, rather than in themselves; they are focused outward. Takers have not learned to trust in God and focus on their own needs.

Anybody remember the televangelist scandals of the 80’s? Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, Oral Roberts and his highly publicized plea for - what was it, $8 million? - to keep God from striking him dead. Remember the uproar in all the secular news media and the shame felt by so many evangelicals at being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Election Day

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2012

An evaluation of the election and honoring vets

“Veteran’s Day” November 11, 2012 Deuteronomy 20:1-4 “When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. When you are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Of Snakes And Doves Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of texts unique to Matthew’s gospel and taken from Chapters 9 and 10. Jesus shows his compassion for outcasts, his caution among unbelievers, and his consideration for believers.

Matthew’s Unique Message #2 Of Snakes and Doves Matthew 9:27-36; Matthew 10: 16, 34-37; 40-41 CHCC: June 10, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m going to be preaching from the Gospel of Matthew. We’re going to look at the things Matthew tells about Jesus that none of the other Gospels ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Self-Centered Tendencies Of Facebook, Twitter, And Youtube Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2013

A look at the self-centeredness that is encouraged by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The message then details what the Biblical idea of servanthood and how that leads to a life of impact.

THE MOST COMMON "PRODUCT" OF FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE: We are self-centered, endlessly focusing attention on ourselves. - Philippians 2:3-4. - Let me acknowledge first that I am not saying that Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are intrinsically evil. They’re not. I use each and there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Is Easier To Relate To Today Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2018

We in the Church are under constant assault by politicians, so-called comedians and the mass media. Today we quite easily relate to the readings from the Lectionary. God almighty, come to our aid!

Thursday after Christ the King 2018 There was a time in my on life that Fr. Richard Neuhaus called “the Catholic moment,” a time when being Catholic seemed to be the best thing in the world. We had a Catholic president, a pope, now a saint, who had called a Council at the Vatican with the task of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

"do Not Be Offended."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2025

Choosing not to take offense when wronged demonstrates strength and patience. Practicing this mindset enhances our emotional well-being and strengthens our relationships. By fostering self-control, compassion, and mindfulness, we can cultivate a culture of love and harmony within the body of Christ.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 18:7) “Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.” (Matthew 11:6) “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:6, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Matthew 18:7

Denomination: Pentecostal