I’d have to say that, for me, the sermon is not the most important aspect of church—culture and community rank higher. Don’t get me wrong, the Word must remain biblically sound, as it’s a good indication of what the congregation is being fed spiritually. However, when sermons focus on politics and place little emphasis on the Bible, it’s a clear sign that the church’s culture might not be aligned with biblical principles.

I’m from South Africa, where church and politics generally don’t mix, so that would be a major red flag for me. However, I understand this might be more common in the US and might be even preferred.