Sermons on Errant Religion:

Citizenship In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Feb 18, 2012

Kingdom Teaching

Citizenship in The Kingdom of God Turn to Ephesians chapter 2…. Today I would like to talk about our citizenship in the kingdom of God We have rights and privileges in the kingdom of God We may live on this earth…. but we are not of this earth…. We are citizens of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Safe Is Your God?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 11, 2012

Jesus was a zealous man. He was passionate about God. He was passionate about God's temple, that day that He tossed out the money changers. He is passionate about His Church - We are the temple of the Holy Spirit, after all.

What do you do with the passage that Breda just read? Is it very familiar? Is it troubling to you? The gospels can be seen as a series of moments in Jesus’ life. We’re presented here with a moment in Jesus’ life that a lot of folks have struggled with. What do you do with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“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

Being On The "Right" Side Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

Jesus is the outcast darting from tree to tree in the backs of our minds, questioning "Do love Me"? Keep my commandments."

Saints of God, I have saved the last two studies in this series for last "what Jesus though of Politics and Religion" And if your one of those who read the last chapter of a mystery first to see the ending then I won’t disappoint you. Something you might want to share with your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

Jesus wants Christians to be together like a shepherd wants his sheep to reside in flocks. This message reflects on why Christians should share in community with one another.

WHY ARE WE HERE? Luke 15:1-7 • A chaplain accompanied a volunteer militia led by Benjamin Franklin back in 1756. To defend the Pennsylvania colony against Indian attacks, Franklin led his recruits in the building of a fort in the Blue Mountain region. Once established inside the wall, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Sermon contrasts religious form with spiritual substance with reference made to decline and need for revival that occurred in Israel’s history.

The Real Deal James 1:25-27 5-25-08 Our story opens this morning in 2 Samuel 6:12-15 “Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Religiously Transmitted Diseases

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 18, 2009

Did you know that there are spiritual diseases you can catch from practicing your religion? Jesus shows us two of them in Luke 15:11-32. Let’s explore them together.

RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES 2 RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN LUKE 15:11-31 September 20, 2009 ________________________________________ (I credit Ed Gungor for the title of this message. His book entitled "Religously Transmitted Diseases" served as a jumping off point for me to write ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

What Do You Believe? Scientology

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is part four of a series on different false religions and how they differ from Christianity.

What Do You Believe? Scientology Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Denomination: Vineyard

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

What Jesus Would Say To A Muslim Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2010

Summary of Islam along with what Jesus has said in the Gospel of John. Concludes with some ways to reach Muslims with the Gospel.

What Jesus Would Say to a Muslim John 14:6 Rev. Brian Bill 10/24/10 I’d like you to picture hundreds of Muslims bowing to the ground in prayer. What kinds of feelings well up within you? Now imagine an image of some angry followers of Islam. How does that affect your emotions? Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 27, 2010

Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

The next theory of truth and religious knowledge is pragmatism. Developed initially by Charles Sander Pierce and expanded by William James, pragmatism is the theory that truth is not determined by what one thinks, feels, or discovers but rather by what works. Christians may instinctively recoil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible