Sermons on Society Traps:

Fear - An Opportunity For Growth (Psalm 27)

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 28, 2004

God has called us to live in a world that gives us many reasons to be fearful. Crime, violence, robbery, and general disregard for life are increasing in our society. God, however, has told us He has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7).

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Excellence In Influence Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 7, 2003

Jesus taught us that a believer should be like salt (Matthew 5:13). We should act, as agents of influence in society, not isolate ourselves from it. Paul moves beyond the analogy to provide some practical ways that Christians can be salt. Paul tells us ho

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I began a series last week called “Leadership and Service Excellence.” It was the introductory message that will serve as the “setup” for many messages to come regarding God-glorifying excellence. We’re not about perfectionism. Neither are we about a snooty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 27, 2012

The world is working very hard to take over the conversation about sex and its role in our society.Christians have to stop being ashamed and embarrassed about talking about sex. Our kids need to know what God's plan for proper sexual behavior is. Christia

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy As we continue this series on the differences between what the world thinks and believes and what we as Christians think and believe it is important and in my opinion very necessary to talk about a very sensitive and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It So Hard For Us To See?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2012

How often do you find yourself in a position where you know what is right, but you don't do it... Society teaches us to seek for our own personal happiness and fulfillment, but Christianity is about service and obedience first... our fulfillment and joy c

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 1, 2012 Date Preached: September 2, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Sermon Sermon Title: Why Is It So Hard For Us To See? Sermon Text: Luke 12:54-59 [NASB] Introduction: Did you know that statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Troubled Times

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 29, 2011

It seems like the society we live in continues to worsen every day. David felt the same way about the day he lived in. By looking at how David handled his ungodly surroundings, we can get some clues as to how we should respond to ours.

LIVING IN TROUBLED TIMES Text: Psalm 12 It was a dangerous time. The nation was under attack from all directions. Leaders were corrupt and did many vile things. The religious leaders were unfaithful to God, and led God’s people astray. People were killing their own family members. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny (An Introduction)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Identity Theft, a deceitful & unauthorized use of a person's private info usually for financial gains, is a real problem in our society & leads to Undue Suffering. It happens to millions of Americans annually. The modern church also suffers from a spiritual identity crisis. How?

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: AN INTRODUCTION Judges 6: 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-18, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

My Peace I Give To You

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 6, 2016

Whenever you see a pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Everybody wants peace but there seems to be so little of it. Why? I believe Jesus has the answer.

MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Whenever you watch some beauty pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Peace…everybody wants it but there seems to be so little of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 29, 2020

The phrase "salt of the earth" has become a commonly used expression in our society. The dictionary defines it as used in reference to "a very good and honest person or group," but that doesn't begin to do justice to what Jesus had in mind in this teaching.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” (Matthew 5:13) Salt today has become such a commonplace part of our lives, available in every home or restaurant, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Showing The Father’s Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

The way a Dad loves and the way a Dad lives are very important to God, to our kids, and to our society. Somebody needs to show who God is and what He is like. Here are some basic ways we can show our kids and grandkids the Father’s love.

Showing the Father’s Love 1 John 3:1 “Consider the kind of extravagant love the Father has lavished on us—He calls us children of God! It’s true; we are His beloved children. And in the same way the world didn’t recognize Him, the world does not recognize us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fearsome Storm

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

Today the church faces storms coming from all corners of society and even from within. How do we face such fearsome events? Maybe you face a personal storm in your marriage, job, or your health? Maybe its conflict in a ministry team? Hang on to Jesus.

The Fearsome Storm Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Kingdom 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 26, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about getting revenge; about doing "unto others AS they do unto us." This is a hard message for some Christians to hear because society tells us to defend ourselves at all cost. But what does Jesus say?

Living in the Kingdom 11 Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42; Exodus 21:23-24; Romans 12:17 This morning we are going to talk about what it means to turn the other cheek – in other words, we will be talking about not getting revenge or doing unto others as they “do” unto you. This is part eleven of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Exodus 21:23-24, Romans 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth - A Bargain At Twice The Price Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2023

Proverbs 23 says we should "buy truth." But you'd think "truth" was highly valued enough in society that you wouldn't have to be told to pay for it. Why would God advise us buy it?

(I spent a couple years as a student at Purdue University, and this is one of the jokes I heard there) There were a couple of students - one from IU and one from Notre Dame - standing beside a flagpole discussing something. About that time, a student from Purdue walked over and asked “What ya ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Purity In A Sinful World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Living in a world filled with temptation, immorality, and sin, maintaining purity as believers can feel like a constant challenge. The pressures of society, media, and peer influence often pull us away from God’s standards of holiness. However, as Christians, we are called to live pure lives.

Title: MAINTAINING PURITY IN A SINFUL WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2; Matthew 5:8; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Pure Heart To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 19, 2001

Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. In a society that embraces sin, how do we keep clean?

Additional Recommended Scripture Reading: Psalm 51 We live in a generation today that embraces sin all over the place. Writers of most television shows don’t present a message pleasing to the Lord, instead they write about violence, gratuitous sex, gossip, and hate. You can turn to any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:48, Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lie: God Cannot Help Me With All My Problems Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 7, 2005

We live in a society that looks to drugs and alcohol to solve life’s problems rather than looking to Christ. Even our church’s are filled with prescription drug abusers. Why? We have believed Satan’s lie that God cannot be trusted to help me with all my

Series: Lies Satan Tells 6/05/05a RRC #3 GOD CANNOT BE TRUSTED ... TO HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEMS 2 Peter 1:2-3; Ephesians 3:20; 2 Cor. 12:9 God’s word is absolutely filled with promises that He had made to his people. Our focal passages today are promises that will absolutely transform your life if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational