Sermons on western society: showing 586-600 of 35,249

Touched By Jesus

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 12, 2012

Jesus restored the leper, literally one whom society had pushed away, driven away, piled into the dump and forgotten about.

Touched By Jesus June 3 2012 Mark 1:40-45 Intro: At first he tried to hide it. Perhaps no one would notice. Maybe it would go away. It could be nothing. But instead of shrinking, it grew. His skin started to get blotchy. It broke open, began to ooze puss. The fear that had been ever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Sodom & Gomorrah Pt. 1: A Byword For Depravity Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

Our society is still as depraved as Sodom and Gomorrah was. Does God still judge with disasters in an effort to wake us up?

Read Matthew 24:3-8. The birth pains have begun my friends. Lloyd gave me these rocks that are from Haiti and as I watched CNN this week, I saw hundreds and thousands of people lying dead and alive underneath much larger pieces of rock from collapsed buildings. Bodies scattered on the sidewalks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-11

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments: Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHY: Lying harms individuals and society, and us even more. HOW: It is a spiritual issue, and we need the help of the Holy Spirit.

TELL THE TRUTH—Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2 ***In Boston, a minister noticed a group of boys standing around a small stray dog. “What are you doing, boys? “Telling lies,” said one of the boys. “The one who tells the biggest lie gets the dog.” “Well, when I was your age,” the shocked minister said, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2, Psalm 31:10-18, Proverbs 27:5-6, Colossians 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Of God’s House And Its Ritual. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2019

Though David is expressing his personal concerns, this psalm voices the uneasiness of any devout soul when immersed in a godless society.

June 4, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 26 (KJV) Title: The Love of God’s House and Its Ritual. A psalm of David. Psalm 26 (KJV) 1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"A Healthy Jealousy" Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2013

The word, "Christian", sometimes carries a bad connotation in our society; Would someone be "jealous" of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

“A Healthy Jealousy” Romans 11:11-14 Last week we looked at Romans 11:9-10, which is Paul quoting from Psalm 69: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Two: God’s Humble And Simple People Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015

Every church needs to take this message to heart because one of the most tragic characteristics of modern society is pride and self-sufficiency.

I said last time that in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians concerning what to do about their divided church, Paul gives 11 answers to their problem. The first answer, Paul said, was the cross. If the church would refocus on their purpose based upon the cross, the church would begin to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

We Need An Anchor

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 8, 2014

All of us are prone to drift. God encourages us to be strong and courageous by being faithful to his word in a society that's drifting.

We Need An Anchor 11/8/2014 Gathering Service Joshua 1:6-9 (NIV) 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prisoner Of The Lord

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

In lockup we may become useless to society, ineffective and unable to make a contribution but God is remolding and refashioning us into something different.

Have you ever prayed "Lord make me more like Jesus?" Have you ever thought of the significance and ramification of such a prayer? Are you ready to take the journey that the answer to such a prayer will take you on? THE PRISONER OF THE LORD: PAUL Paul wrote the letters to the Colossians, Philemon, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is Holy

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Oct 19, 2020

Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived.

Love is Holy Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived. They were not so rich or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Veterans

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Stand - The Opening Of The 5th And 6th Seal (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 6, 2022

The Bible tells us that God will turn a society over to their reprobate minds and ungodliness. The opening of the 7 Seals is the beginning of the end of that.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Introduction It’s been a couple of weeks since we’ve held our study on the Book of Revelation. The last time we were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-17

Denomination: Brethren

Facing Persecution With Deepening Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Apr 25, 2024

So, as we prepare for the possibility of persecution, let's not underestimate the challenges that believers face in today's society.

Preparing for Persecution Friends, I want to share something personal with you today, something that's been weighing heavily on my heart. You see, I'm faced with a dilemma—a real moral quandary that's testing the very core of my faith. It's about my gym membership, of all things. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Save America? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the depth of God's love, its relevance to America, and our Christian responsibility to extend this love to the less fortunate in our society.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to dive into one of the most well-known verses in the Bible, John 3:16, and explore its relevance to our great nation, America. We'll be discussing God's immense love for us, the power of our faith, and our calling as Christians to aid the less ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Save

On Wings Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon explores prayer as a transformative spiritual practice impacting society, personal growth, and the church, based on Apostle Paul's letter to Timothy.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather together as a family of believers, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are here today to reflect, to refresh, and to refocus our hearts and minds on the divine purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Topics: Prayer Benefits