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A Culture Of Acceptance Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006

Helping the church to make up her mind to reach those who are not yet already convinced about the gospel.

A Culture of Acceptance 12-3-06 New Series: Creating a New Culture… in the Church 1 Cor. 3:6-7 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. Have you ever noticed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006

In a broken, fragmented and angry world, the church must realize that we stand as the only legitimate source of hope.

The Culture of Hope 12-10-06 Series: Creating a New Culture…in the church Rom. 15:13 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. I want to pray a special prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004

God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Culture Of The Call

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 3, 2009

Discerning our call and living that out in the body of Christ.

One of the wonderful things about Paul’s writings is the fact that they are instructions and exhortations written to the early church, and yet his words to that church are still quite applicable to the modern church. This particular passage from Ephesians addresses a number of matters related to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

A Cultural Salvation

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Apr 11, 2010

The Resurrection leads us to much more than a personal salvation.

2010-04-07 A Cultural Salvation We have spoken at length about personal Salvation. We just celebrated the Resurrection of Christ last week, as we really do every week, but especially at Easter. We all know the feeling that exists within our hearts before our personal resurrection experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Culture Blind Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] This week we find ourselves back in the book of Acts learning how we can be the church instead of how we can just go to church. As we continue our studies we keep in mind that our main goal as a church it to help people become mature followers of Jesus Christ. But let me ask you this, are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And Culture

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that pe

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Culturally Distinct Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

A sermon focused on OT on how the church is to be culturally distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 49- 63)

Introduction: God calls his people to remain distinct from our culture. To be distinct is to be different in nature from something else, more than just being different. Often say that we are to be different from our culture and this is correct. However, there are many individuals and groups ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cultures In Conflict Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

Christian culture and worldly culture often clash. How do faithful disciples of Jesus Christ respond when cultures come into conflict?

Our text today reflects two cultures that are in great conflict, and even though they were people from different cultures, the conflict arose over the subject of religion. If you’ve been around church at all, you’ve probably heard the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

A Culture Of Giving

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 20, 2021

A sermon about the importance of giving, specifically the characteristics of a giving church as modeled by the Macedonian churches.

OUTLINE ANCIENT CONTEXT – CORINTHIANS • PAUL IS ADDRESSING A LOT OF CHURCH ISSUES • PAUL ALSO ADDRESSING FAMINE • HE TAKES UP AN OFFERING AMONG CHURCHES TO HELP THE JERUSALEM CHURCH • MACEDONIAN CHURCHES ARE VERY GENEROUS • PAUL USES THE MACEDONIAN CHURCH AN EXAMPLE OF GENEROUS GIVING MODERN ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Exorcising The Culture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2020

One of the first things we ask a candidate is to renounce Satan, all His works–that’s sin I guess you know–and all His promises and ceremonies.

Tuesday of the 156th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year homilies In the days we are now experiencing I suspect that nearly all of us would agree with the Psalmist that we want the Lord to judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations on earth. But that is a prayer for every age, every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Catholic

Creating A Culture

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Definition of Culture - a: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. b: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization.

Creating a culture. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Culture Of Sowing

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 6, 2019

Sowing should be a part of you as a child of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 1 OF LENT* For our 40 day fasting period, we will focus on the Kingdom Culture. The culture we need to possess, the ways or practices we need to have established in us so we walk and live successfully in the Kingdom. These cultures are all in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Culture Of Lies

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2015

Man's conscious actions in daily life begged the difference in the posture of women living in modern times.

CULTURE OF LIES by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 15, 2015) “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (St. Matthew 7: 12, King James Version ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Friends

Cosy In The Culture Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 1, 2023

The story of Esther is an amazing story of how God can use His people to accomplish His will. But Mordecai and Esther were not always the heroes. Much like our world today, Esther and Mordecai were cosy in their culture. As Christians, we need to be different from the world.

Introduction Video Ill.: Book of Esther in 20 Words This morning, we are starting a new study based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. If you want to study deeper, there is a great study guide that comes with a series of videos you can stream online. It is available ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ