Sermons on burdensome religion:

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 28 – The Lord Exposes The People’s Sins For They Had Married Sin And Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

Great sinners think they can sin but God does not see it, or it does not matter if mixed with a bit of religion. God lists Judah’s sins. Sin hardens people. It grows callouses. God’s message just slips away with ease. We need to be serious with God and not indifferent about our relationship.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 28 – THE LORD EXPOSES THE PEOPLE’S SINS FOR THEY HAD MARRIED SIN AND RELIGION PART 28 - Jeremiah 7:8-15 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THE LORD’S HOUSE IS DISHONOURED BY THE WICKEDNESS OF THE DECEIVED PEOPLE – GREAT HYPOCRISY {{Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you are trusting in deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:8-11, Jeremiah 7:9-10, Genesis 4:9, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 7:11, Mark 4:22, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Luke 19:45-46, Jeremiah 7:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy, Whole, And Free! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2018

If you want to take care of the sin problem in your life, don’t depend on religion. Instead, enter into a real relationship with Jesus Christ, and let Him make you holy, whole, and free.

Pastor and author John Ortberg talks about a time early in his marriage when he and his wife sold their Volkswagen Beetle to buy their first really nice piece of furniture. It was a sofa. It was a pink sofa, but for that kind of money, Ortberg says, “It was called a mauve sofa.” The man at the sofa ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

(Section 3 ) The Perfect Man- James The Servant- The Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of James 1:17-27. Control your speech. James Chapter 2 Respect of Persons

THE PERFECT MAN AND SERVICE Introduction: The practice of cliquishness is destroying the individual Christian and in turn, his church. Somehow the Christian church has borrowed the "clique concept" from the world and it is eating her alive. When people associate only in a small and exclusive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017

This is the first message in a series on faith. God always answers prayer birthed by faith.

Religion has taught us that God decides whether or not He will answer our prayers. And because we believe that teaching we often end our prayers with “if it be thy will”. In other words, “God, I’m not really sure what your will is in this situation, but I’m going to pray and if my prayer is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, James 1:17, 1 John 5:14-15, John 11:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Do It! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2017

If you want to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, more like Christ, then with God’s help: Receive the Word – do it! Reflect on the Word – fix it! And practice true religion – live it!

In her book Amazing Grace, writer and poet Kathleen Norris shares what she calls “the scariest story” she's ever heard about the Bible. Norris and her husband were visiting a man named Arlo, a rugged, self-made man who was facing terminal cancer. During their visit, Arlo started talking about his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Babylon's Fall (Revelation 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2020

Let’s now take a look at the fall of Babylon, the end of a corrupt world political and religious system, in Revelation 18.

Let’s now take a look at the fall of Babylon, the end of a corrupt world political and religious system, in Revelation 18. Revelation 18:1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. This important event, the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Place Of Favor With God (Exodus 33:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2023

After the golden calf, the future between God and Israel is murky, and unsettled. Into that, enter Moses, a man who has God's favor, and who God knows by name, and who has a close relationship with God.

Today, I want to read through three separate, but related, episodes in Exodus. Each of these three, by themselves, would make a great devotional, or sermon. There's something in each of them that is worth stopping, and just thinking about. But when we combine them, like I think we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, Luke 2:52

Famous Last Words On Politics Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024

3 visions to fight beasts (of Revelation 12-13) are found in Revelation 14 (Material adapted from Eugene Peterson's Book, Reversed Thunder, chapter 9 of same title)

HoHum: This is an election year so we need a sermon on the famous last words on politics. Eugene Peterson said, “There is no avoiding politics. The moment one life touches upon another politics begin. And our lives do touch on others whether we will it or not. We are centers of power- power ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God: "The Kingdom Way Of Life”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 18, 2024

In our study we’ll see what does the Kingdom Living look like? The Kingdom of God isn’t about religious observance or a set of rules for moral behavior. Rather, it’s about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Join us on this final leg of our journey.

The Kingdom of God “The Kingdom Way of Life” Romans 14:17 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC7a1HLYj-0&t=20s Throughout our series on the Kingdom of God, we’ve been considering that the Kingdom of God and its message differs from everything humanity has ever known, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, Romans 14:14-19, Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Jesus: Because He's The Only Way Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 24, 2001

a topical sermon on the subject of "Why follow Jesus and not some other religion" loosely based on John 14:6

Islington Baptist Church April 22, 2001 Sermon texts: John 14:6, Acts 4:12, I Timothy 2:5 Series: “Why Jesus :Why follow Jesus and not Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism or any other religion” Title: Why Jesus? Because he’s the only way Have you ever wondered “Why are their so many different ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 5, 2002

In this day we live in, there is certain to be a continuing collapse of moral standards, and the multiplying of numbers in the false religions of this world.

DON’T WORRY! There are a great many things to worry about in today’s world. Our unstable economy, tightening finances, child abductions, and the war on terrorism are all things that jump out at us from the headlines. Fear and depression are widespread. Make no mistake, we live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-13, Psalm 91:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving Churches

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

What America needs is not more religion, but servants of the Most High God who will serve, proclaim and energize the Church.

Serving Churches= Growing Churches A. What does the church really need to come alive today? Sometime ago Darrell Scott got the privilege to address the House Judiciary subcommittee. His daughter Rachel Joy Scott was one of victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Here is a synopsis of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Right Relationship

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Does Jesus Christ make any difference in the way Christians live? If the answer is no, Christianity is a false religion.

LIVING IN RIGHT RELATIONSHIP 1 Peter 2:17 INTRO: Does Jesus Christ make any difference in the way Christians live? If the answer is no, Christianity is a false religion. But if the answer is yes, other questions have to be asked. Does Jesus make a little or a lot of difference in how we live? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Baptist