Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Popular Culture:

showing 541-555 of 45,016
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Living Missionally In A Changing World

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 23, 2025
     | 270 views

    This sermon delves into how to live missionally in a rapidly changing world. How do we, as followers of Christ, live missionally in such a world?

    Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    An Analysis Of "Blinded By Might: Can The Religious Right Save America”, Part 1

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 3, 2025
     | 131 views

    In Blinded By Might: Can The Religious Right Save America, columnist Cal Thomas and pastor Ed Dobson examine what they believe to be the reasons resulting in the disparities between theory and practice in regards to this particular socio-political movement.

    One of the inevitable lessons of history is that political plans and agendas are seldom implemented as initially conceived irrespective of the nobility of intention or even piety motivating such aspirations. Evangelical conservatism, also commonly referred to as “The Religious Right”, would prove ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Counting The Cost Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,350 views

    It’s costly to follow Christ, but the cost is worth it.

    This week I was working on this message at a McDonald’s when I met a man who told me to keep the sermon short. Did one of you put him up to this? Before leaving, he passed along some words of wisdom: “The brain can only absorb what the seat can endure.” I’m going to take that to heart today, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    Sermon about communicating the gospel to our culture

    Don’t Be Afraid! Text: 2 Kings 18:17-37 They sure were cute! They were the children’s choir of the Colonial Beach Baptist Church. Each member of the choir was age five or younger. As they entered the choir loft they began to sing: Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen. Nobody knows my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Mythbusters Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,628 views

    A sermon on breaking through the pretense of Christian culture to remain relevant to the culture we are trying to reach with the gospel.

    INTRO: ƒ{ In this series I've been working hard to come against a modern day interpretation of Christianity ƒ{ IT IS NOT Christian Theology Theology = The study of God and the truthfulness of religion in general ƒ{ But it is Christian Mythology Mythology = a set of stories, traditions or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Sacred Vows Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    Sermon #5 in the Nehemiah Series from chapter 10 deals with the four vows made by the people of Israel after listening to the reading of the Law.

    #5 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 10-12 Sacred Vows CHCC: June 1, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah 10 is a chapter about Sacred Vows. If you’ve been keeping up with this series on the book of Nehemiah, you know that for over 100 years Jewish Exiles had been returning from Babylon to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Our Principle Assets(2023)-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,011 views

    5 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

    Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-V—1Corinthians 1:6-7(:1-9) ATTENTION: Pizza Hut’s ‘Pan Pizza’—I haven’t eaten at a Pizza Hut in years. Like most pizza places, Pizza Hut has a few different types of crust. But for me, the ‘Pan Pizza’ crust used to be, or possibly still is, hands down, unbeatable! It is a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,809 views

    We live in a time of confusion and change, where some Christians are abandoning sound doctrine and adopting the views of our culture. Christians should be unwavering in their devotion to the Bible, God's Word!

    I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SANCTIFIED TONGUE? 1. A lady wanted to get baptized, so she asked her new preacher how they do it. 2. "We take you into the baptistery pool and immerse you completely for a few seconds." 3. "I'm sorry, pastor, but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Open Door Policy Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

    We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Our convictions must be firm in a shifting culture.

    Life in the Fast Lane Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Standing In A Bowing World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,734 views

    Only 3 Hebrews stood when the whole world bowed. Likewise, we Christians found ourselves on the losing end of the culture war in America. Same-sex marriage, abortion, & marijuana won. Do we throw up our hands and say, "There's no use fighting it?" No! We

    STANDING IN A BOWING WORLD Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Who’s Really Smarter? 1. A young boy entered a barber shop and the barber whispered to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” 2. The barber puts a dollar bill in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rob Harbison avatar

    Moral Issues: Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001
    based on 264 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    When the popular view conflicts with the Bible view, which view should we accept?

    INTRO: Homosexuality is not a new way of living. So why has it come to the forefront of cultural issues in the past generation? Is it true that those who oppose homosexuality are prudes, homophobes, gay-bashers, and self-righteous bigots? I suppose that depends on who you ask. What would you call ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dillon Burroughs avatar

    Supernatural Encounters

    Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,380 views

    A biblical discussion of culture’s fascination with the supernatural based on Ephesians 6:12. Original audience was for a medium-sized church congregation.

    Supernatural Encounters Dillon Burroughs Ephesians 6:12 2.5.06 Have you noticed America’s new focus on the supernatural? America’s entertainment choices include… movies such as Underworld, The Sixth Sense, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, television programs like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ghost ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Cunningham avatar

    The Real Insurgency, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,733 views

    Second in a series looking at spiritual warfare not on the basis of popular Christian views, but on biblical teaching.

    Two weeks ago I started preaching on this passage, and I told you at the time that as I began to study though it, what I had intended to be a single sermon had grown into at least two. Now it looks like three. And frankly, we could spend many more weeks on the subject of spiritual warfare. As I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    A fun look and Scriptural examination of the doctrines and teachings reportedly behind the symbols of the popular song.

    “THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 3 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/14/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Euro-centric-intolerant-fundamentalist-imposed midwinter festival, my current true ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist