Sermons on burdensome religion:

Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

For James, talk is cheap. If God has truly given us new life, then we should live it out.

James 1:17-27 “Works of Faith” INTRODUCTION My understanding of what it means to be a baptized follower of Jesus Christ and member of Christ’s body has changed drastically over the (increasingly numerous) years of my life. As a child, life with Christ meant being pushed to Sunday school by my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Beginning Of The New Series

Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

If you were to pull a "prodigal son" routine on a parent, how do you think they would react? You may recall that the prodigal son asked for his inheritance early so he could enjoy life in the fast lane: "Dad, I was wondering if I might cash in on your will before you die?" Good luck with that one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Some Stop, Why Some Pass By

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 18, 2009

story of the good Samaritan and how it applies to our walk with Christ

Intro: there are stories in the Bible were we all cheer the hero of the story, go home rejoicing in what they had done, but then go back to our ordinary lives. One of those stories is the good Samaritan—the priest passes by, the Levite passes by, but the Samaritan stops, loves, heals, gives, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ghostbusters

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2009

Panicked people do irrational things, like attempt to live in the past or to live out of bad religion. Panic can be dealt with only by trusting God and living in integrity. Luther’s Reformation is a prime illustration.

Children are not the only ones who are afraid of the dark. You do not have to be a child to be subject to irrational, unreasoning fears, fears that take you over and leave you breathless. Children may be afraid of dark rooms and of monsters under the bed, but the rest of us also panic. Don’t tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

Galactica Conclusio Philosophicus

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 16, 2009

The Worldview Behind Battlesstar Galactica

In one of the climactic scenes of the conclusion of "Battlestar Galactica", Gaius Baltar remarks that an unseen hand had been guiding events all along up until that point. Just as the characters were propelled by something from beyond themselves, the producers behind this show may have been driven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 29, 2009

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

One might say the future is here --- and we might want to send it back for a refund. Having waited years and wondering at times whether mankind would even survive to see the day, the world now finds itself on the other side of a new millennium. In some ways, it is everything optimistic futurists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rev.# 9- Sardis- 1517-1790 A.d. ~ The Reformation Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 9, 2009

The period that we’re going to study today is one of the turning points in history, many things would come about in these years. The time known as the Reformation was on its way.—the church in Sardis, the 5th church, this time period was from

REV. # 9~3:1-6 SARDIS- 1517-1790 A.D. ~ the reformation church 6-13-09 Today well continue in our study of this great book of Prophecy, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”. Let me give you this information as a way of background to Sardis. It became the capital of the ancient Lydian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Humble Servants Honored Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2009

God has had enough of people who do not listen to His word & despise those who do. God will one day judge those who are depending on externals to establish their relationship with Him, who delight in their way instead of the Lord’s way.

ISAIAH 66: 1-6 GOD’S HUMBLE SERVANTS HONORED As the climax to the book, this chapter describes the Lord fulfilling some of the promises He has made. The Lord had promise to distinguish between His true people and those who honor Him with their lips but whose hearts are far from Him (especially ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stinky Feet Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2010

A study of chapter 32 verses 1 through 32

Ezekiel 32: 1 – 32 Stinky Feet “1 And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say to him: ‘You are like a young lion among the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 32:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 15 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010

James is asking us to take responsibility for our brother or sister in Christ. This simple, yet powerful thought is one that Jesus introduced when he spoke about discipline in the church, and Paul would later right after James concerning the need to both

THE NECESSITY OF CORRECTION IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH JAMES 5:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our study of the book of James, we have seen that this book is a practical guide to living the Christian faith. James has not tried to dilute any aspect of that kind of living; whether easy or hard, James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 20, 2011

In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Worship - More Than Good Intentions

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 20, 2011

There are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel.

Our text is Genesis 4:1-16. Here we saw that apart from GOD, sin dominates us. We learned that sin comes from our NATURE, not our ENVIRONMENT. Now, there are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel. Arthur Pink notes, “The central truth of the chapter is that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2012

God wants us to: 1. Restrain our tongues and our temper (vs. 16-20). 2. Receive His Word (vs. 21). 3. Respond to His Word (vs. 22-25). 4. Reflect the right kind of religion (vs. 26-27).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 4: Keep Pressing on James 1:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 4, 2012 *There is no doubt that God wants us to keep moving forward in the Christian life. After many years of faithfully serving the Lord, the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Going Deeper

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him.

Going Deeper Opening Question: How much of God are you experiencing? Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him. These differing depths are our choice, not God’s. We decide how far we are willing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

“de Religión Hacia Una Relación”

Contributed by Raul Castro on Oct 4, 2011

Nicodemo era un hombre muy religioso que tenía dificultades para darse cuenta de la diferencia entre religión y relación.

“De religión hacia una relación” (Jn.3.1-3) 1 Había un hombre de los fariseos que se llamaba Nicodemo, un principal entre los judíos.2 Este vino a Jesús de noche, y le dijo: Rabí, sabemos que has venido de Dios como maestro;porque nadie puede hacer estas señales que tú haces, si no ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: *other