Sermons on secular ideology: showing 331-345 of 7,975

Why Study Philosophy?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2015

Why Study Philosophy?

Because of its reputation as an esoteric field thanks to areas within the broader discipline concerned with matters barely connected with everyday life, many ask, “Why study philosophy?” when confronted with the subject. Related to this are concerns and reservations raised by many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Biblical Perspective On The Middle East Crisis

Contributed by Thomas Holland on Aug 25, 2006

What is God’s perspective on the current Middle East Crisis?

Good morning, I’m so glad that you could be here today. I’ve entitled the message “A Biblical Perspective on the Middle East Crisis.” Everybody I know wants to be loved. Even the most independent, monastic hermit wants to know that he or she, at the very least, is not hated. Since 9/11, we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflection B.11 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Jeremiah 51:63, Babylon As A Foreshadowing Of An ‘end-Time’ Event

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Jeremiah prophesies what will happen to Babylon. But then John - and an angel! - apply that to a future Babylon!

In 605 B.C. the Babylonians defeated the Assyrians at the Battle of Carchemish. Babylon became the ruler of much of the civilised world. Most of the book of Jeremiah concerns destruction by Babylon. The Babylonian Empire conquered the Kingdom of Judah and destroyed Jerusalem in 587 B.C. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:63

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Jude: Standing Up For Truth & Speaking Against False Teachers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021

Jude first speaks to accountability. He warns the church to not be led astray by these false teachers, by referencing several Old Testament examples of divine judgment. God will not only hold false teachers accountable, but he will hold all people accountable.

"The year was 320 AD when an elite regiment of Roman soldiers marched across the frozen tundra of Armenia. This was the elite thundering regiment that had formed a line of defense protecting the Roman empire from the invading Persian army. But a new threat came against the roman empire, and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living In Laodicea 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 17, 2008

Conclusion to last weeks message with a few added scripture references, I am uploading it mostly for those who listen to the audio.

Dakota Community Church August 17, 2008 Living in Laodicea 2 Review: Are preachers called to preach by God or is this something we have picked up from the pagans or during the enlightment? Luke 12:42-43 "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Community Or Chaos: The Danger Of Doing Business As Usual Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The danger of doing business as usual is that you will miss your mission, that you will miss your miracle, and you will miss the Master.

Community or Chaos: The Danger of Doing Business as Usual John 21: 1-12 John 21:3 “I go a fishing.” The life and times of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reflects the Black Church and Black people at their best. We are all proud of his academic and social accomplishments. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Babel Projects Of Our Day

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jun 2, 2021

Dear ministers of God, IN THE NAME OF SERVING GOD ARE WE TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR OURSELVES? WHAT AM I REALLY BUILDING? THE KINGDOM OF GOD OR A MINI TOWER FOR MYSELF?

INTRODUCTION IN GENESIS CHPATER 11 WE FIND THIS FACSINATING STORY OF THE EARLIEST SKYSCAPPER EVER BUILT BY THE MANKIND. “TOWER OF BABEL” WAS A MASSIVE PROJECT WHICH MOBILIZED THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY OF THE ERA (BRICK AND MORTAR) INVOLVED INTENSE PLANNING, STRATEGIC THINKING, RESOURCES ETC. MOST ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 8:20, Genesis 12:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Psalm 127:1  (view more)  (view less)

Transformed Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 8, 2007

The transformation of the Apostle Paul from Saul the persecutor was undeniable.

Transformed Galatians 1:11-24 May 13, 2007 Galatians 1:11-12 (HCSB) Now I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel preached by me is not based on a human point of view. For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by revelation from Jesus Christ. Divine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Shepherd And Church Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2013

The Council Fathers recognize the obstacles to human unity, and the key to bringing humans together under the leadership of the Good Shepherd.

Monday of 4th Week in Easter 2013 The Good Shepherd The prophet Isaiah complained, with the voice of God, “all we like sheep have gone astray.” This was truly said of the Hebrew people, and their Jewish descendants. Every time God rescued them from the results of their own bad ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

National Condemnation And A Course Correction (Isaiah 5:20-21)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 1, 2024

Isaiah confronted the nation of Judah for its spiritual depravity and worldviews that turned the nation into a complete disaster with no concept of right and wrong. The LORD called Isaiah as His chosen vessel to warn Judah and call them back to God.

"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil, who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness, who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!" - Isaiah 5:20-21, NASB. In these two verses, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25, Romans 1:18-22, Isaiah 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Opposition To Revival

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 3, 2023

Pastor Jonathan shares a few thoughts about the Asbury Revival. There are many opponents of revival today. Let's embrace what God is doing and not worry about trying to figure it out.

Acts 3:19 Refreshing = a??a´?????, anapsuxis, an-aps'-ook-sis From G404; properly a recovery of breath, that is, (figuratively) revival: - revival. I. Acts 3:1-10 – Expound on the Lame Beggar Healed at the Gate called “Beautiful.” II. Acts 4:1-22 – The opposition (after God started ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Does God Hate Homosexuals? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Two people of the same sex can try to get that deep kind of completion through a sexual friendship, which is homosexuality. The Bible says you can’t get that kind of completion, the completion we’re talking about in marriage, from somebody of the same sex.

Thank you for joining for this important topic, provocatively titled, “Does God Hate Homosexuals”? Two forces are colliding in the political and cultural landscape of our day: religious liberty and homosexuality ideology. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Thursday that freedom of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 1:8-11, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Genesis 2:18-25, Genesis 4:19, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Road To Rome

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 26, 2004

The theme of Romans is clear: Paul is explaining in rudimentary terms, where even babes in the faith can understand; the basic gospel. He not only presents justification by faith, but the entire “Righteousness of God.” Which also includes ideas such as gu

Today I would like to dig into the book of Romans a little. There is little argument over whether or not Paul is the author of Romans; if the first verse isn’t identification enough, then the style and content is undeniably the work of the most prolific writer of the New Testament. As you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Adventist

Can You Believe It?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005

As Christians we are believers, it is who we are and it is what we do. This message is about believing God and taking Him at His Word.

23, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Can You Believe It? Introduction: Yes you can! Answering that question is a no brainer, like choosing life or do you want a spank? We are believers – it is what we instinctively do. Quote: "I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007

The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ