Sermons on modern:

Blind Pharisee

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2006

This one looks at the similarities between modern "churchianity" and the Pharisees of Jesus’ day.

Dakota Community Church November 19, 2006 Blind Pharisee John 9:1-41 Read the chapter. 1. Pharisees have a “private club” mentality. There are entrance requirements and membership has its privileges. There those who are “in” and those who are “out” and the distinctions are made clear by the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Mennonite

#2: Whom Do We Worship? Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#2 of 7 on Worship. This sermon focuses on idolatry among modern Christians.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #2: Whom do we worship? We are studying worship in these weeks. Last time we looked at some of the words that are used in the New Testament to speak of what worship is. We saw that worship is to be reverent, that it is more spiritual now than physical, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Church At Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 25, 2009

Relates the truths the angel revealed to the Ephesion church to our modern times.

REVEALING THE REVELATION –PART 1 “The Church at Ephesus” August 30, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

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

Truth In The Inward Being!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 22, 2014

Friend, we live in a modern world that has forgotten the word TRUTH!

Truth in the inward being! Psalm 51:6”Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.” Friend, we live in a modern world that has forgotten the word TRUTH! Immersed in the muck of lies, stealing, manipulation, compromise, dishonesty, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adapt The Delivery, Not The Message Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

The stark message of the Gospel must be delivered in ways that will be heard by modern humans.

Monday of 3rd Week in Lent Gaudium et Spes Adapting the Delivery, Not the Message Those commentators who are not very familiar with the documents of Vatican II, but who count themselves experts on the “spirit” of Vatican II frequently see the Council as creating a break with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Answering The Atheist Challenge Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2013

Our witness to modern culture has an ally in the fundamental weakness of atheism.

Monday of 6th Week in Easter 2013 Gaudium et Spes “It is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that man comes by faith to the contemplation and appreciation of the divine plan.” (GS 15) These words of the Council Fathers remind us that we are approaching the great Solemnities of ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Hitchikers Guide To The Church

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 28, 2018

A sermon that attempts to explore just what the church is meant to be in the modern age.

The hitch hikers guide to the church. From the 1970’s all kind of hitchhikers books emerged guiding people around Europe, new Zealand and darkest Africa – There was also a radio series called The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy which follows the destruction of earth as we know it. At the end of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Healing Inspires Evangelism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores healing, faith, and evangelism, and how they apply to modern Christian life.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. What a blessing it is to see you all gathered here today, under the shelter of God's love and in the fellowship of His saints. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Father in heaven has deemed it fit to gather us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Healing, Servanthood, Evangelism

The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017

The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas: The Chilean Miners - You Alone Can Rescue - A Modern Parable

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2010

God came down - into the darkness of the world, where many people live without hope. God provided a way out and his name is Jesus. When we are ’in’ Jesus we are being saved. The rescue of the Chilean Miners is a modern parable that illustrates this truth.

Jesus told some of the most wonderful stories to help people get to know what God is really like. What a year it’s been! My football team got relegated, we’ve got a coalition government for the first time since the 2nd World War, England flopped out of the World Cup, a volcanic ash cloud disrupted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:4

Denomination: Anglican

Contend For The Faith - Jude's Ancient Message For A Modern Church Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 2, 2016

The tiny book of Jude warns us about infiltrators in the church and what to do about them.

It was the winter of 1944. The German army was in retreat, but had one desperate battle strategy which became known as the BATTLE of the BULGE. A key part of their strategy was to disrupt and mis-direct reinforcement troops that the Americans would send when the battle began. German spies, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Knowledge Shall Increase"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002

This sermon takes a look at the spiritually detrimental effects of some modern technological "advancements."

“Knowledge Shall Increase...” Late one night, not too long ago, I was in one of my favorite places of prayer. I was outside underneath an endless display of stars, the weather was perfect, the sky was unbelievably clear, and there was just the right amount of nip in the air. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Proverbs 2:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Need For Rituals Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001

A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scattered Under The Green Tree, And Not Obeying His Voice

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A comparisson of how the Children of Israel had to listen to God and Modern day Christians.

I. Introduction – I will attempt to do my best to bring the message as God has laid upon my heart. I have struggled with this all week and in trying to find the heartbeat of God, I pray I will do Him justice. II. We are taught in studying the Bible that what the Jews of the Old Testament had To do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal