Sermons on Burdensome Religion:

The Up Close God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Christianity Would Never Be Missed Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009

Part 3 in series The Company We Keep, this message looks at what it is that really “saves” human beings.

How Christianity Would Never Be Missed The Company We Keep, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 16, 2009 Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT) 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting In Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus at the feast of dedication

33. Who is Jesus? April 17th, 2010 Getting In After doing some traveling and teaching in the region of Judea Jesus returns to Jerusalem for the Feast of Dedication. While He is teaching in Jerusalem He gets into a little bit of trouble over the issue of His deity. Once again Jesus claims to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: *other

Whose Truth? Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

In this series, we attempt to build a worldview from scratch to arrive at Christianity. First question, is truth true?

INTRO: WHAT’S A WORLDVIEW? We’re building a Christian worldview from scratch this month. (SLIDE) So first let’s ask, what is a “WORLDVIEW”? (SLIDE) A worldview is a set of assumptions we hold about the basic makeup of the world. Such as - (SLIDE) What is the nature of reality? o Some ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Preparations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022

How not to be a Pharisee

Before I start my message this morning, I want to run something past y'all and see what you think. I'm thinking we could start a new type of ministry for our church. I'm thinking we could minister, as we do, to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated but also add a new ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fear Of Man Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

If God be for us, who can be against us.

1 JOHN 4:13-18 Beginning a series on fear All of us are afraid of something…LIST What keeps us from doing anything new…FEAR--- A single person may have met their soulmate yesterday…Fear Your dream job…Fear ---- Your better marriage…Fear Your breakthrough with God…Fear Taking Chances…Fear ---- ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Pillars Of Salvation

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008

Many people base their salvation on the wrong things

FALSE PILLARS OF SALVATION Romans 2:17-29 Matthew 7:22-23 (AMP) Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name? 23 And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christians, Countries, And Kingdom

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2008

With the election coming up, we need a spiritual perspective about these things.

A. The story is told of a boy, who wanted $100 very badly, so he prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. 1. Then he decided to write GOD a letter requesting $100. 2. When the postal authorities received the letter addressed to GOD, U.S.A., they decided to send it to the President. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 1. Part Three. The People Of The Congregation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 10, 2006

Demonstrates what Christians are to do when God brings troubles and trials into the lives of their neighbors and associates.

PSALM 107 PART 3 THE PEOPLE OF THE CONGREGATION PLEASE TURN TO PSALM 107 OR TO THE TRANSLATION OF PSALM 107 WHICH I PREPARED FOR YOU. I SHALL READ VERSES 32-43. This section describes true Christians, the people of the congregation who gather regularly in churches to praise the Lord. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing."

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Luke 5:33-39 Proposition: “Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing." Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 9:1-9 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2021

A message on Paul's conversion.

Kicking Against the Goads Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Kingdom Ambassador

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 26, 2021

Ambassadors are the embodiment of a government who represent the government they are from in foreign territory. An Ambassador is not elected by the people but is Choses by the King or Sitting President.

KINGDOM AMBASSADORS By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Religion is the quest of mankind searching for something that was lost. Every religion basically has the same concept the search for and the ultimate fulfillment of attaining what has been lost. Because religion tries to satisfy a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 22:29, Mark 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Da Vinci Code, Looking For A Reason, Or Looking For An Excuse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 14, 2006

people who are looking for reasons will walk by faith, people who are looking for an excuse will walk away

Intro: I have really enjoyed reading the many sermons that are responses to the Da Vinci Code novel. As one elder said years ago in a service, some people spend their lives looking for a reason, some people spend their lives looking for an excuse. After reading the many sermons it is quite clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2007

Oh the power of the little seed which became the greatest plant...but then comes the aberration into a tree for the devil’s dirty birds! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Mustard Seed Matthew 13:31-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MustardSeed.html Apostate churches are made up of people who have turned away from the fundamentals of the faith. Constant diligence must be given to keep the church true to the Bible and its teachings. Just as God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Good News

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013

The message of hope. Christ message is good news to those that are looking for a savior and respond to Christ.

Hearing the Good News of God Luke 2:8-10 John 1:29-34 Introduction- Like Harold and Lorraine read for us this morning, today, we begin the Advent season. They are the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. It is marked by lighting the Advent candles that symbolizes hope, peace, joy, love of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene