Sermons on pagan society:

Seeds, Weeds, And Growth

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 19, 2008

To be a strong church we must include the "weeds" of society

Matt 13:24-43 – “Seeds, Weeds, and Growth” It is a pleasure to be here with you in person this morning. I hear you had to sit through a rather long audio sermon of mine a couple of weeks ago. Don’t worry though lunch is very important to me as well so I promise not to keep you here too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Why Truth Matters: The Shift Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

Intro: Over the next three weeks we’re going to look at an issue that most of us don’t think about on a regular basis but that is fast becoming a serious problem in our society. The issue is that of truth in our culture today. What is True, what makes something true, Is truth universal? This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Truth Matters: The Source Of Lies Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

I. Introduction a. Brief Recap Last week we began a series on the question of Truth, on why Truth matters. We looked at the shift in the way people think and in what people believe. That shift has gone from believing in an Absolute, unchanging set of morals and Truths, to the new belief that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

Why Truth Matters: The Solution Joshua 1:7-9 I. Intro: We have taken the last two weeks and looked at the idea of Truth in our society. We have looked at and learned a lot of different things. I have probably done this topic an injustice by trying to squeeze it into a three week series but I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Searching For Christmas

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 30, 2006

Finding the central focus of Christmas in the busy society of America.

“Searching for Christmas” December 3, 2006 Me: One of my favorite Christmas memories is of an event that happened when I was about six years old. I am the youngest of six kids, and Christmas around my house when I was growing up was a wild adventure. I remember on this particular Christmas that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Relationship To Others Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009

The one basis for God’s system of society is LOVE.

The Believer’s Relationship To Others Romans 13:7-10 * Life is built on relationships. It has been long said, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” The part of this equation which we miss is that our relationships have a huge impact on the person we are & that we become. * As we began the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do All The Good You Possibly Can Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 11, 2007

This is a sermon based on the Second General Rule of the Methodist Societies.

(This sermon has text, but are talking points and was expounded when preached). What if you were the woman Elijah asked for help 1 Kings 17:8-16)? Ill: In my own life, that when I wasn’t helping, didn’t seem to be many there when I needed help. But when I was a generous and caring person… The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ancient Landmarks

Contributed by Bart Leger on Nov 13, 2010

Society and social trends are changing at a break-neck pace and it

The Ancient Landmarks Proverbs 22:28 November 14, 2010 The times, they are a changing… Society and social trends are changing at a break-neck pace and it’s tough to keep up with it all. Certain things that have become landmarks are beginning to go the way of the dinosaur. General Motors has shut ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Modern Lesson From The Ancient World Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2012

Society calls homosexuality an alternative, but the Bible calls it sin.

A Modern Lesson From the Ancient World Text: Gen. 19:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: Billy Graham once said, "If God doesn't judge America He'll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." 2. Another godly man, who recently passed away, Chuck Colson said, "The ship is sinking. We’re not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

Opposition To The Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 6, 2021

Society loves the world more than they love God.

OPPOSITION TO THE CHURCH 2nd COR 2: 11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 1John 2: 15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One New Humanity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021

The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.

One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Milleninum

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2024

Men have always dreamed of living in a UTOPIA SOCIETY.

For example: A. Plato envisioned a time of living when the crooked things in life would be made straight. B. Bacon dreamed of living when Atlantis would be a place of universal peace and prosperity. C. Presidents have dreamed of living in a utopia society in programs like the: • New deal, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9, Isaiah 65:21-23, Revelation 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 5, 2003

Summary: "It’s easier for God to get 120,000 pagans to do His will than one believer". A sermon preached at Winchester Cathedral.

Jonah. Jonah 3:10- 4:25. Winchester Cathedral 6/9/3 3.30pm Everyone loves a story with a twist. An unexpected ending. A sting in the tale - that’s what Jonah is - the story is surprising to us- but even more so to it’s original audience: Jews. Because of who the heroes and ‘bad guys’ are in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah - A Case Study In Anger And Suicide

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Oct 27, 2003

The Book of Jonah is the story of a man whose greatest struggles were not with a big fish or a pagan city - they were battles within his own heart.

We are first introduced to Jonah the prophet in the Book of Second Kings. "In the fifteenth year of Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel became king in Samaria, and he reigned forty-one years. 24 He did evil in the eyes of the LORD and did not turn away from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3, 2 Kings 14:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Is Preached At The Areopagus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

Paul takes the context of a pagan city and uses their apparent spiritual thirst to tell them about Jesus and his rescue from the judgement to come.

Here’s Paul, left alone in Athens, the cultural capital of the world. How do you think he’d be feeling? Overwhelmed? Excited? Fascinated? Imagine this is you, not in Athens, but in New York or Paris or Rome or Berlin? How would you be feeling? Like you couldn’t wait to get out and start exploring? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Anglican