Sermons on north american culture: showing 1,111-1,125 of 55,317

Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon attempts to provide a biblical basis for why God created marriage and rebuts the idea of the acceptance of homosexual marriages in our culture today.

Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From? 3/11/2004 Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22-33 Suppose you brought you a shiny gold brand new Lexus. You’re looking real good going down the highway. But when you get home, you notice this funny sound when you stop. The next day you notice this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What About His-Story?

Contributed by Tony Britt on Feb 6, 2002

This sermon is written in honor of Black History Month. Not only do we look at how important our history is, but we are also challenged to look at how we as black/African Americans have always been central to God’s story.

What About His-story? Back in the days of steam ships, only rich white people sailed at sea. One day while sailing, something suddenly happened to the ship and it was about to sink. Terrified, the white folks aboard didn’t know what to do. Someone suggested that they do what the black folks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Luke 26:23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sights And Sounds Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 27, 2003

A look at the original sights and sounds of Christmas to remind us that our cultural conceptions of Christmas tend to be faulty.

SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION: A. Steve Malone relates a parody of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, that really underscores just how far our world has let the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meditations For A Quinceañera

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 27, 2002

This is a sample ceremony for a Christian younglady’s "coming of age" celebration which most hispanic cultures celebrate.

Consecration of a Quinceañera If you cannot find 14 fourteen girls or if you don’t want to have a "court of attendants", it is appropriate to have the quinceañera stand alone with her parents. It is suggested that the following objects be used in the ceremony. 1. A Bible (preferably with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Becoming Mature In Many Aspects

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ.

Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand. Furthermore, we cannot do all that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Ever After

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 29, 2007

A message focusing on a few of the realities we tend to overlook in our quest for cultural relevance and seeker sensitivity.

Dakota Community Church January 28, 2007 Reality Ever After We sometimes portray the Christian faith like a fairy tale from childhood, all the action takes place before we “get saved” and then live happily ever after. Salvation is not the end of the story. It is not the end of the action or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Wer Bin Ich?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 22, 2006

Christians have a special counter cultural calling - not to live a back biting life but a life close to God.

James 3:13-4:8 The apostle James writes, in his epistle: 13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the famous German theologian and pastor, who was imprisoned in 1943 for his ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Deliverance And Salvation Are The Same

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 19, 2015

Much confusion abounds about deliverance because of our church culture. Let's go back to the Scriptures...

Introductory thoughts and questions. This study comes your way because one of you requested it. Please keep those requests coming in, and if I feel it is a subject I can and/or should be tackling, I will. Deliverance is a good Bible word, so yes, we should study it. But as always, we must study it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

I cannot overestimate the importance of image - especially in today's culture. It's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: Who Am I?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; Col 1:15-20 I cannot overestimate the importance of image – especially in today’s culture. People wander from relationship to relationship, pursuit to pursuit, project to project, social group to social group, social ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beatitudes In Isaiah 57 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2014

God wants us to be godly even within an ungodly culture, as defined by Isaiah and generalized into principles by Jesus.

The Beatitudes in Isaiah 57 (Isaiah 57:1-2, 13-21) 1. An interesting story broke from UPI this week: “PORT ST. LUCIE , Fla., May 16 (UPI) --Florida police officers who were attempting to catch a suspected car thief got a little help when an alligator decided to cross the road. Port St. Lucie ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Win From Within

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2013

Our culture heavily promotes physical training. This morning, you will be encouraged to get involved in spiritual training.

How do you "win from within"? 1 Timothy 4:7-8: 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 2, 2012

The temptation to alcohol abuse is prevalent in our culture. God speaks to us and clearly shows us the way.

Tuesday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Repentance - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Repentance Authentic Christianity - #2 of 7 Jerry Watts Ezekiel 33:11 Luke 13:1-5 * Authentic Christianity! What comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? This week I prayed and thought about this question because I want to understand what it is that people think and believe is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mission - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Love - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Love Authentic Christianity - #4 of 7 Jerry Watts John 13:34-35 * For the last several week we have been visiting, from the Bible, what it means to be an Authentic Christian. There are two reasons I have felt led to do this: 1) This world needs to see an Authentic Christian and be influenced by ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist