Sermons on United States Culture:

Kenosis

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 9, 2021

A sermon about becoming nothing in the context of community, specifically how Christ become nothing for our sake and how we should become nothing for the sake of others.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION: 2. THE HIGHER CALLING – TO BE NOTHING 3. BACKGROUND ON PHILIPPIANS 4. PAUL ADDRESSES POSSIBLE CONFLICT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 5. PAUL’S APPROACH – HAVE THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST 6. BECOME NOTHING – KENOSIS EXPLAINED 7. COMMUNITY APPLICATION – HUMILITY, SUBMISSION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Ten Words To Live By - Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 2, 2025

Do not murder means more than not killing. Jesus said that we can murder with our words and we need to deal with our anger

Ten Words to Live By: Do not murder Exodus 20: 14 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-31–2025 Erik and Lyle On August 20th, 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez were savagely murdered in their home. The brutality of the killing led police to initially suspect the wealthy couple ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Peace With God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006

If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Aren't Idiots

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

Playing on the archaic meaning of idiot (i.e. disconnected, idiosyncatic) I talk about how we are called in community.

Title: Christians aren’t idiots Text: Daniel 2:12-19 MP: The intercession of Daniel’s friends brought about God’s intervention. SO: I want to encourage the church to live in community with each other and visit each other. Intro: One of the worst things about the English language is that too often ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Singing A Love Song Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2008

True love waits, it withstands problems, it uses words of affection and it works at oneness.

Singing a Love Song Song of Songs Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 2/10/08 Lynette was longingly reading the lyrics of an amazing love song. Believe it or not, this inspired ode is found in your Bible and is known as the “Song of Songs” or the “Song of Solomon” from the very first verse: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Limits Of Tolerance

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

A Church Discipline sermon - (The Purpose of God’s Discipline is for our own good) - Don’t Tolerate Evil.

SERMON NOTES: “THE LIMITS OF TOLERANCE” Do not tolerate evil: 1. For T_heir_____ sake a. Handed over to Satan i. How long (Is it final)? ii. What happens next? iii. Who falls into this category? b. If we refuse to exercise discipline, we are refusing to exercise love. c. Enabling vs. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Love Sundays Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

Sundays were designed by God for us to meet with Him, to be touched by His presence, to hear His Words of Life and to find rest! It is designed by God to be the best day of our week! It’s a day to honor God for what He has done for you the other 6 days of

Video: I love Sundays because it makes for better Mondays I Love Sundays, Part 3 Sermon: Because they make better Mondays! Thesis: Sundays were designed by God for us to meet with Him, to be touched by His presence, to hear His Words of Life and to find rest! It is designed by God to be the best ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Isaiah 58:13-14, Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Some groups put The Pastor on a pedestal as God’s annointed, a spiritual super-star to be admired and honored. In our passage today Paul sarcastically shreds this un-Christlike view of leadership.

Spiritual Leadership 1 Corinthians 4 Most American Christians are soft. Our crosses are pretty jewelry, not instruments of brutal death. They warmly decorate our houses rather than warning of suffering. Particularly in the suburban Bible Belt, our versions of Christianity depict sanitized pictures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making Wise Investments Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 27, 2021

Perhaps the greatest challenge the church faces is finding her place in changing world, on that doesn’t appear to be getting better. John gives an imperative for the church, make investment on in God’s promises which are eternal, not in a worldview that is destined to fail.

Our society is infatuated with extremes, there seems to be no common ground for living. I developed a model, Pathway to Recovery, that illustrates this dynamic. While at a bookstore, I observed a group of students. They were polls apart when discussing religious thought. I had made the comment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Directions Determines Our Destination (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2025

A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus.

He explained that the wealthy man had: • Wonderful clothes, • Lived in luxury • Had all the food he could eat But he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a beggar. Lazarus was so poor that he ate the crumbs from the rich man’s table. • Later in their lives, the rich man ended up dying and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Yeah, It's Him! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025

In this conversation (Matthew 8:14-17) we will uncover 5 powerful truths about Jesus.

“Yeah, It’s Him!” Matthew 8:14-17 OKAY – let’s do this! SO – we are in a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew (The King and His Kingdom)... AND AGAIN – from the day we launched it, the goal of this study has been... To gain a greater understanding of both who Jesus is, and of what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In God! - 1 Peter 1:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

Hope is when you turn your attention from some small bad news to some big good news. It is central to the Christian life and it is a Christian duty (with grace comes responsibility). But it is hard to do.

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

Is Rebellion Ever Justified?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 11, 2016

Considering the events leading up to Absalom's rebellion and seeking to learn from his actions.

“After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way of the gate. And when any man had a dispute to come before the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and say, ‘From what city are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"how To Discover Your Purpose In Life."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2022

Have you ever questioned your true purpose on Earth? Don't worry, you're not alone. Discovering your purpose can be a life-changing experience that gives direction and meaning to your life. Your purpose is the driving force behind your vision, making it an essential aspect of your life.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 1:5) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 29:11) "For I know the plans I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:26-27, Ephesians 1:5, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 1:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal