Sermons on Social Systems: showing 451-465 of 38,589

Friendship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

We are created social beings. Friendships are one of the Lord’s great blessings. This is a look at the traits of true friendship as revealed in the Scriptures.

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013

True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011

In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:21 When was the last time that you heard someone telling someone else just how great church was last week. • When they were totally blown away with the joy, • The excitement, the reality of people in relationship with Jesus Christ. The truth is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Solution To Spiritual Bankruptcy

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 18, 2010

Considering the economic, political, social, domestic, psychological problems of world, Jesus explained the root of their problem and offers His solution formula

THE SOLUTION FOR SPIRITUAL BANKRUPTCY Reading: Lk 15: 11-24 I. THE PROBLEMS OF THE WORLD 1. Economic Crisis (poverty) 2. Political Problem (war, corruption, injustice) 3. Social problem (Drugs, Prostitution, Gambling, Lawlessness) 4. Domestic Problem (Broken family, Rebellious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:20 When was the last time that you heard someone going on about how great church was last week. • They were filled with joy, There was a sense of excitement, • The Spirit was moving • And it felt like everyone there had made a connection with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Church

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Closer Than A Friend Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 23, 2021

I believe that within every human heart is the desire for relationship. Our human relationships mirror our desire for our relationship with our divine Creator. “It is not good that man should be alone” and our greatest fear is being alone … truly alone.

In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg was just another second-year computer programming student at Harvard. Partly for fun and partly to see if he could do it, Zuckerberg hacked into Harvard's security network, where he copied the student ID images used by the dormitories. He then used the photos to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-21, Genesis 2:18, Luke 16:19-26, Philippians 1:23, Acts 15:36-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Types Of Death In The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 26, 2023

In the idyllic Garden of Eden, humanity's origin intertwined with tragedy. Five distinct types of death emerged—spiritual, physical, social, eternal, and innocence. These deaths, consequences of choices, forever shaped human history.

Five types of Death in the Garden of Eden Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation, as we gather to explore a pivotal passage in the Book of Genesis. In the chapters before us, we witness the unfolding of profound truths about life, choices, and the consequences of disobedience. Our journey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:1-24

An Introduction To The Book Of Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

Zephaniah presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. His prophetic ministry occurred at a critical time in Judah's history, marked by rampant idolatry, social injustice, and moral decay.

An Introduction to the book of Zephaniah The book of Zephaniah, nestled within the Old Testament as one of the Minor Prophets, presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. Zephaniah, the prophet, ministered during the reign of King Josiah in Judah around the late 7th century BC. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Zephaniah 2:4-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three-Foot World Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2023

Pastor John teaches us how to narrow our focus in today's media-saturated world so we can keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.

Three Foot World Colossians Series, April 30th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction- I’ve been doing a lot of reading about mental health issues lately, and have noticed an uptick in the amount of people we are seeing in the ER seeking help for mental illness. 5/6 shifts in the last ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-3, Daniel 7:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rudderless On The Atlantic Theatre

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 3, 2020

Government has a way to either positively or negatively influence their nation. However, there is no comfort is born without hidden effort, there are no shortcuts to these systemic leadership failures except to turn to God.

Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1 History has revealed that, there are different types of government. Examples include: revolutionary, monarchical, republican, aristocratic, autocratic, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Is Success

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 11, 2004

From the world’s view Jesus was a failure. Jesus calls us to become a failure according to this world’s system and find success.

When Failure is Success -It’s not a disgrace to fail- John 17:14-19 I came to faith in Jesus Christ when I was in my tenth grade of High School. I confessed my sins, repented and committed my life to Jesus. I did my best to honor and follow the Lord during my High School years. One of my class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Where Is The Beef? Where Is The Fruit?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2002

The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT?

WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? I begin the lesson with a big, sweet yellow apple in my hand. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Not Little Flock

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006

Christians have no need to attempt to vindicate themselves through scrupulous attention to legal system since in Jesus Christ are provided with righteousness and an Advocate.

EASTER III I Peter 2:19?25 John 10:1?10 PSALM 23 "Count it all joy to follow in His steps." I Peter 2:19?25 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Anglican