Sermons on Modern Culture:

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

Praise The Lamb

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 14, 2009

Worthy is the Lamb!

Worthy is the Lamb! Revelation 1:8; 17-20, 5:6-12 Introduction Not long ago my family and I were on vacation at Disney World in Florida. Everything at Disney World is of course of a very inflated price and occasionally of an inflated value. One morning we were waiting for a transport shuttle to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon On The Torch Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2023

A torch, in modern-day technology, is defined as a portable, battery-powered electric lamp.

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic once remarked: “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I am permitted to hold for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” John 8:12 reminds us: Again ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:6

The Sin Transplant

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 27, 2008

This sermon is a light-hearted look at salvation using the analogy of a modern day operation.

The Sin Transplant Hebrews 4:12-13 Introduction: I want to talk to you today about a transplant. Our modern American culture is very accustomed to transplants. Eye transplants, liver transplants, heart transplants, bone marrow transplants. Almost any organ can now be transplanted from one human ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rainbow Elephant

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jun 25, 2012

Homosexuality, Sin, Parenting, Families, Culture, truth

June 24, 2012 “The Rainbow Elephant” Session IV Rom 1:21-27 This morning I want to continue preaching on the ”The Elephants in the Church”. We know the terminology that there “Is an Elephant in the Room”, meaning that there is something we all know exists, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-27

Denomination: Methodist

Jacob's Personal Revival

Contributed by Edgar Foster, Sr. on Jan 14, 2001

Jacob’s personal revival is a pattern for modern-day believers.

Jacob’s Personal Revival Genesis 32:24-28 Personal worship and real revival go hand-in-hand. God is calling his people to revival. Revival is needed! A constant flow of personal commitment is needed to “kneed” God’s people into the whitened and falling harvest of this last hour. But religious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 18, 2006

Is there a need for flexibility in the modern church? This sermon will examine and answer that question.

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity by Pastor Shannon Lewis 10/18/2006 1Corinthians 9:19-9:23 Tonight’s sermon will conclude our 2 part series on Creativity and Flexibility Vs. Repetition and Rigidity. Tonight we compare Flexibility Vs. Rigidity. We’re going to consider the two in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

The Sign Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 23, 2007

The nature and importance of the sign of Jonah and its meaning to the modern Christian.

The Sign of Jonah Matt. 12:38-40 INTRO.: The Jewish leaders confronted Jesus demanding “a sign.” by this they meant some miraculous event attesting to the truth of what He said. This is not the first such request. Jesus had already performed miracles. He had, for instance, healed a man’s withered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation - A Letter To The Churches

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 3, 2016

Expounding on the first few chapters of Revelation & looking for modern applications.

REVELATION – a letter to the churches Of all the books of the bible none is more misunderstood and more avoided than the book of Revelation.  Some will say the book of Revelation is so filled with mystery & symbolism how can we know what to take literally and what to view as symbolic?  What ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For A Dead Nation Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009

Sobering messages from the book of Amos that are relevant to modern America

Funeral for a Dead Nation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. COULD AMOS’ PROPHECIES APPLY TO AMERICA? Amos, chapter 5, addresses the entire house of Israel while chapter 4 addressed the women of ease in Israel. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 all begin with, Hear the word. It’s God’s Word that transforms lives. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying Times - "Make Noise And Finish Course" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2013

Modern church in trying times, praising God despite division.

Trying Times - “MAKE NOISE AND FINISH COURSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013) “And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:9-10

Denomination: Friends

A Perfect Man

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 13, 2023

In our modern day of Christianity we need to grow up

In our modern day of Christianity it appears that the church is plagued with immature, selfish and hypocritical people who claim they have a relationship with Jesus. Unbelievers are looking for better alternatives to their lives than the God whom we serve. This book is written to offset the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Sowing Seeds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 13, 2023

Casting the seed of the gospel is essential for modern followers of Christ Jesus.

Sowing Seeds – Matthew 13: 1 - 9 Intro: One evening during a reception Franklin Roosevelt decided he would conduct an experiment to see if anyone really paid attention to what he said. As each person passed down the receiving line shaking his hand Roosevelt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eyewitnesses

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 10, 2023

The eyewitnesses to the resurrection are trustworthy and modern witnesses can be, too.

Eyewitnesses About 10 years ago, during a Homicide trial in Nassau County in New York, the prosecution examined their witness on the stand. In his testimony, the witness stated that he saw the victim lying on the ground, obviously dead. When the prosecution had finished, the defense lawyer rose to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look What The Lord Has Done: Sight Vs Scripture

Contributed by Jason Martin on Feb 16, 2026

When humanity chose sight over Scripture, sin entered. When Christ chose Scripture over sight, redemption began. In fasting and prayer, we are called to trust the Word of God - no matter what we see.

If you need the PowerPoint, send me a message and I will get it to you. ============================== I. THE FALL: WHEN SIGHT TOOK THE THRONE Genesis 3:6 “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, pleasing to the eyes, and desirable for gaining wisdom…” • Eve doesn’t openly reject ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God