Sermons on Canaanite Religion:

What Happens When We Die?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 11, 2012

Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. We are all going to die? But will we all live again? What do philosophers and religion say about life after death? What does the Bible tell us?

What Happens When We Die? Job 14:14 “If a man dies will he live again?” Is this all there is to life? What happens when we die? If we die is that it? Are we simply absorbed into the cosmos? What lies beyond the grave? Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52

Denomination: Baptist

The Relationship Of Believers To Religionists

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Persecution can cause the believer to stumble and fall. It can cause us to sometimes question our own beliefs. It can cause us to weaken and return to the way of false religion. It can make us not want to witness. And sometimes this persecution can ca

So far in chapter 15 of the gospel of John we have talked about: • The relationship of Jesus to the people of the world. • The relationship of Jesus to believers. • The relationship of believers to believers. • The relationship of believers to the world. Tonight we move ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007

The Sermon explores what it means to be truly ready for Jesus, in this life and being prepared for His return. Living a Christian life is more than talking about religion, we have to “walk the walk;” we need to be spiritually ready. Three messages o

Are You Ready for Jesus? Matthew 24:36-44; 25:1-13 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 1st Sunday in Advent; December 2, 2007 I once saw a story on the evening news where a photographer was also a skydiver, and he jumped with a number of skydivers from a plane to videotape the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Experience The Spirit In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Today is the greatest celebrated day of the Church of Jesus Christ. The validity and the message of Easter is what set’s Christianity apart from all the other religions in this world. It’s a day filled with joy, it’s a day filled with eternal expectations

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anti-Christs Among Us Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 27, 2015

We already have the teachings of truth; they’re placed in our hearts from God. Our battle is with religion that seeks to control through doubt/fear/lies; this is what we must teach against through love and the truth of God.

Anti-Christs Among Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 5 1 John 2:18-27 Introduction - Last time, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this statement: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Amos: Justice And Righteousness Matter To God” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“The prophet Amos was sent by God to warn Israel of the coming judgment upon their idolatry and rampant injustice.“They had a form of self-satisfied religion where they actively wanted the blessing of God for themselves and their family yet had little concern for their neighbor. ”

“ I. What God Hates (5:21-23) A. Hypocritical & False Worship 1. Festivals 2. Assemblies B. Insincere Repentance & Giving 1. Burnt Offerings 2. Grain Offerings 3. Peace Offerings II. What God Approves (V.24) A. Justice ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Jeremiah 22:3, Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 3:18

35) Confirming Another's Salvation In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

Religion often makes things confusing - but people can not afford to be confused about the Gospel. Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. We should all learn to take the time to confirm a persons salvation in Jesus Christ before just assuming they are saved.

35) CONFIRMING ANOTHER'S SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST TEXT: Acts 8:30-31 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? RECAP Now over the last few week’s we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-31, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 7 – Rejection Of God Leads To Rejection By God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 22, 2024

The world generally has thrown off the chains of love for God and His tender care and claims to be free from superstitious religion, but in fact they open their minds to all sorts of deceptive lying wonders. This similar thing happened in Judah. The nation will be shamed as will be this world

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 7 – REJECTION OF GOD LEADS TO REJECTION BY GOD PART 7 - Jeremiah 2:20-28 CHAPTER 2 [A]. JUDAH - GUILTY AND MUTANT, BUT IN SELF-DENIAL {{Jeremiah 2:20-23 Long ago I broke your yoke and tore off your bonds, but you said, ‘I WILL NOT SERVE,’ for on every high hill and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:20-23, Isaiah 5:1-7, Jeremiah 2:25, Jeremiah 2:26-28, Romans 1:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open-Minded To A Narrow Way? - Matthew 7:13-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The dominant religion of our culture is pluralism – no one goes to hell. Jesus tells us to enter the narrow gate because the more popular, less exclusive, less difficult road leads to hell, whereas the sparse, exclusive, hard road leads to life.

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Introduction Pluralism Whatever you think about President ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

A Faith That Still Speaks Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025

This sermon contrasts Abel's faith-based worship with Cain's self-reliant religion, demonstrating how a life of true faith earns God's approval and creates an eternal legacy that still speaks of righteousness today.

Introduction: The World's First Worship Service I want you to travel back with me in your imagination to the dawn of human history. The gates of Eden are closed, guarded by an angel with a flaming sword. The world is brand new, yet already stained by sin. Adam and Eve, our first parents, are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith On Autopilot – Going Through The Motions Without Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 27, 2025

There’s comfort in routine. Singing the same hymns, praying the same prayers, sitting in the same pew each Sunday—it all feels safe. But these familiar patterns can lull us into a dangerous place: performing religion instead of pursuing Jesus.

Title: Faith on Autopilot – Going Through the Motions Without Heart Text: Matt. 15:8-9 ‘This people honors me with their lips but their heart is far from me; 9 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ “When routine replaces relationship” Introduction: “When faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah Opening Video Illustration: “I love Sunday’s video!” Bank Robbery Reference the door in the corner! We need to enter the battle – the fight for the souls of others by inviting people back to church- it starts by going to peoples doors – the doors of their hearts – to introduce them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Peacemakers are continua

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

With all the different religions, beliefs and teachings around the world every person needs to ask, “How can we now which is the right way to Heaven?” Many answers have been given, but only one is sufficient, and it must come from the word of God, not the

I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; John 14:6 In John 13 Jesus spoke to His disciples about His departure. Many times before He had told them of His death and His resurrection. This was the last Passover He would spend with His disciples. He had washed their feet, and broke bread with them, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

A Resolution Worth Keeping

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004

In Philippians 3, Paul discusses the most important goal a person can have, eternal life. Sometimes we lose sight of the goal. We get bogged down in the details of religion or in the strains of everyday life. Paul reminds us that as Christians we need

Philippians 3:12-14 In a popular cartoon, the main character, MARVIN is making his New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Be more patient with my parents. 2. Be nice to my cousin Megan. 3. Eat my strained broccoli. 4. Sleep through the night. Then, he looks at his fingers wrapped around a crayon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ