Sermons on post modern:

#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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A Sermon on the Tenth Commandment

Decades ago the famed poet Mick Jagger described our plight with these words: I can’t get no satisfaction, I can’t get no satisfaction ’Cause I try and I try and I try and I try... When I’m drivin’ in my car, and the man come on the radio He’s tellin’ me more and more about some useless ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: *other

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

It’s not the works that produce the faith but the faith that produces the works. It’s our actions that prove our faith.

* Being Salt & Light – ZESTY! – Rev. Magazine, September/October issue, pg. 28 It could be that one of the greatest hindrances to evangelism today is the poverty of our own experience – Billy Graham Christians have become famous for what they don’t do. We don’t drink We don’t smoke We don’t ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reacting To Trouble

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Sep 19, 2001

A sermon based on Psalm 27 in light of the tragedy of September 11, 2001

REACTING TO TROUBLE Psalm 27 INTRODUCTION: Our world changed Tuesday morning, and in many ways it will never be the same. The tragedy that has inflicted upon our nation is something that many people believed could never happen here. And yet it did. This week Americans learned that we are as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preserving Joy, And Carried By Peace

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Apr 1, 2007

WE MUST NOT BE ANXIOUS FOR ANYTHING FOR THE MOMENT WE DO, WE ARE STRIPPED OF ANY TRUE JOY AND PEACE.LET EVERYTHING BE BY PRAYER, AND SUPPLICATION.

PRESERVING JOY, AND CARRIED BY PEACE Rev. Scott Epperson 4/1/07 Intro: In the beginning of the Chapter we see first that the Apostle addresses two women who had been bickering, we do not know what it was that they disagreed on but here is the advice he gave to them, that even today applies to you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memories: Eternity Secured By Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 3, 2007

This is a funeral service for a deeply commited Christian man who imitated Jesus by serving his spouse and others. In John 14:1 Jesus promised to "take each beleiver home". He does not delegate this task. Death is an intruder into our world but it is no

In Jesus Holy Name Text: Psalm 23:1,4 John 14:1-3 September 29, 2007 “Memories: Eternity Secured by Jesus” In our liturgy for today we spoke the words of Jesus as recorded by the apostle John: “Jesus said, do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth Sets You Free

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

The source and effect of experiencing true freedom.

Freedom I wonder how you and I might respond if someone showed up on the scene and began say things like: Follow me and you can be free! or I’m going to show you the path to true freedom! And then what if this same person told you that you were living a lie and then made exclusive claims to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not Fake News

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 2, 2017

Fake news needs to be confonted with the "true truth" of God's Word. Central to this is the bodily resurrection of the dead.

This is Not Fake News! 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 The world today is suffering from an epidemic of “fake news” today. Fake news is the product of post-modern thinking in which each individuals interpretation is equally valid. Therefore, “fake news” can be found all over social media. There was fake new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perils Of The Love Of Money And The Test Of Prosperity

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 6, 2024

This sermon explores the danger that is present in every Christian - the love of money.

Introduction: The Rich Man's Dilemma A few years ago, I heard a story about a man named John, who grew up in humble beginnings. His family didn’t have much, but they were rich in faith. Every Sunday, they sat in the same pew at church, and John’s parents always taught him to trust God in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal