Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
New Sermon Series Now Available
Everything you need for your next series
AI Sermon Generator
Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.
Biblical Sermon Calendar
Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching
Sermon Research Assistant
Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!
Topical Sermon Calendar
Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year
I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!
How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36
Denomination: Wesleyan
Paul knew the nature of religion all too well… and now he explains what is so essential for those who know something of religion but long for more.
The hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 left thousands without electrical power. One man who used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired reported a strange experience. Some daring thieves found the generator in full operation outside the man’s house ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Conflict is unavoidable and spiritual conflict is no different. This message looks at how Paul deals with spiritual conflict amongst the religious and how we still today battle between being religious and being saved by faith alone.
Illuminate Part 6- Conquering Conflict Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you will never be good enough? Job- no matter how hard you work, how many extra hours you put in, how much you give up to be the best you always seem to get passed over for promotions, or your ...read more
Human religion is at war with God’s revelation.
Introduction Having lived in several years in cold northern climates in my life, but having grown up in California, I am amazed at the difference between winter and spring as it relates to the appearance of a snowy place. In the height of winter in Northern Michigan, for example, snow covers ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20
Denomination: Christian Church
And what are you doing to keep yourself from being polluted by the world? It's not the big major "sins" that most often get us...it's the little foxes that spoil the vine. What are you watching...what are you listening to...where do you spend your time?
LIKE FATHER LIKE CHILD JAMES 1:26 27 Like father like son (mother daughter) is a well known phrase...and it's usually used when the less desirable traits of the parent are seen in their children. Song "Cat's in the Cradle" but also positive...Something we can be proud of as parents, when ...read more
Scripture: James 1:26-27
This is an introduction to the book of Ephesians.
[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] INTRODUCING EPHESIANS A brief introduction to the book of Ephesians: The author: PAUL. Paul refers to himself by name in 1:1 and 3:1. The date: around A. D. 62. Paul probably wrote Ephesians ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
A study in the book of 2 Kings 17: 1 – 41
2 Kings 17: 1 – 41 You can have what you want 17 In the twelfth year of Ahaz king of Judah, Hoshea the son of Elah became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned nine years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as the kings of Israel who were before him. 3 Shalmaneser king of ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
There are basically two influences in all of our lives. You are doing what you are doing because of one or the other of these influences. The two influences are Righteousness and Religion.
What did you do this past week? Make a list in your mind of five or six things you did this past week. Now, think about why you did those things. What was behind the things that you did that made you do those things? Most people think that they are in control of their life, when in actuality; ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
All but four of the major world religions are based on philosophy. Of the four that are based on personalities …only Christianity claims an empty tomb for Jesus.
Easter, ALL THE DIFFERENCE All but four of the major world religions are based on philosophy. Of the four that are based on personalities …only Christianity claims an empty tomb for Jesus. In 1900 B.C. Judaism’s, Father Abraham died. In 483 B.C. Buddha died. June 6, 632 A.D. Mohammed died. . In ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 53:5
Denomination: Foursquare
Without realizing it, we can try to contain the eternal God of the universe within the boundaries of our comfort and control.
Breaking Out of Religious Identity Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 22, 2012 Intro Today we are going to engage a problem that can quietly be at work in every life: the unconscious tendency to become attached to forms of religious ...read more
Scripture: Acts 6:8-15
Religion may be good but it’s not good enough
NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more
Scripture: John 3:1-21
Explore the Lordship of Christ over the Sabbath, the scrutiny of religious leaders, and the importance of obeying God's laws over human standards.
Good morning, dear family of faith. We're going to dive right into the Word today from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, verses 1-6. I love how Charles Spurgeon put it: "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." So, let's unleash the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:1-6
Topics: Religion, Christianity
The errors that infiltrate the Faith are often characterised as teaching that attempts to present "something more." The Faith is simple and complete, requiring no addition from the fertile imagination of any person.
“Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist. Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward. Everyone who goes on ahead and does not ...read more
Scripture: 2 John 1:7-11
A look at Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
Recently one of the major denominations met in Columbus to debate, of all things, whether or not Jesus Christ is the one true Savior of the world. Is he the universal Savior or might there be several? What about the other world religions and their claims? Some people wonder if perhaps there ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 2:5-13, Jeremiah 23:1-6
Denomination: Methodist
A contrast between hypocritical religion and honest relationships with God.
Topic: Christian Living Theme: Honest Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop honest relationships with God. Response: In preparation for Communion, individuals will examine their relationship with God with the questions I provide ...read more
Sermon Central