Sermons on Fake Religion:

Beatitudes--More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Nov 3, 2001

Jesus’ Beatitudes are a splash of frigid water in the face of the self-righteous, but a cup of refreshing water for God’s forgiven saints who are weary of the ways of the world. (All Saints Day, 2001)

BEATITUDES—MORE THAN SKIN DEEP (Matthew 5:1-12) The Beatitudes are like a splash of ice-cold water in the face of those who are self-satisfied and full of themselves. The Pharisees, for example, were wealthy, successful, powerful, and very religious. They thought the coming of the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2005

This sermon describes how in Christianity today, what you see is not always what you get.

The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Bible Church

God And Restoration.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2020

From Genesis 1, through Genesis 3, God is found creating. He spoke and it existed, All of creation was spoken into existence through the creative spoken words of God. From Genesis 4, through Revelation 22, the reader of God’s word, will find God restoring..

God And Restoration. Isaiah 42:22-23KJV From Genesis 1, through Genesis 3, God is found creating. He spoke and it existed, All of creation was spoken into existence through the creative spoken words of God. John 1, In the beginning John 1:1-5TM 1-2 The Word was first, the Word present to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Pattern For Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2017

Jesus shows us a pattern by which we can life a life that is pleasing to God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution: "You do not want to try these techniques at home!"  • "Why not?" asked a man from the audience.  • "After years of not paying attention, I suddenly noticed my wife's routine at breakfast," the expert ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Establish A Government In Righteousness?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that we need to pray harder for GOD to remove these criminals seated in government so that any country will be established in righteousness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hoping for a political position? No, it will be chaos and suffering for my CHRISTian faith. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pray harder for GOD to remove these criminals seated in government so that any country will be established ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Take That (Religious) Mask Off!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2020

Can You Take That (Religious) Mask Off! - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Three Negative Truths: • Negative Truth #1: Don't be hypocritical (vs 5). • Negative Truth #2: Don't be limit your praying to public places (vs 6). • Negative Truth #3: Don't use meaningless repetition (vs 7). (B). Three Positive Truths: • Positive Truth #1: We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Today's Problems Can Be Tomorrow's Provisions.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 23, 2025

Today's problems can hide the promise of tomorrow's provision. God says: nothing catches me by surprise. God knows how to deliver. The question is do I trust him?

TODAY’S PROBLEMS CAN BE TOMORROW’S PROVISION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. TRAILS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, James 1:2-4, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revelation Study Series 18a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 13a) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 18a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 13a) 03.13.22 Message… Revelation 13:1-9 1 Then I saw a beast rising up out of the sea. It had seven heads and ten horns, with ten crowns on its horns. And written on each head were names that blasphemed God. 2 This beast ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Corrupt And Despised In Heaven

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Today we are reminded of the eternal importance of your words matching up with you deeds, especially as it relates to internal realities.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:28-32: after the confrontation about Jesus’s authority and John the Baptist, Jesus tells a series of three parables. They have a common thread, the failure, indictment, and judgement of the Jewish leaders. This is the first - The Two Sons. Opening illustration: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Weeping Hero

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 12, 2002

This "Palm Sunday" parade had all the elements of a major network production.

INTRO: Palm Sunday is an easy day for Americans to get excited about because we love parades! On Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day we sit in front of our TV sets and watch Macy’s and the Rose Bowl Parade among others, flipping back and forth between the channels. We honor our Super Bowl, World Series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Room To Grow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 5 of 10.

ROOM TO GROW (GENESIS 17:1-19) Skating great Michelle Kwan had won every title but the Olympics. Twice Michelle Kwan failed to land the big prize at Winter Olympics Figure Skating Championship. In 1998 she was placed second and in 2002 she dropped to third. Each time she bravely congratulated the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2003

Looks at the church and how it’s supposed to function as a family

Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and meditate but they are not going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Will You Die For Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001

How much do you really love Jesus?

Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25, Ephesians 6:12, Romans 1:18, 2 Samuel 12:14, James 4:4, Acts 20:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Conditional Versus Unconditional Love.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Title: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Litmus Test Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Ask why in today’s world. Make sure what you see and hear is part of what God wants. If it isn’t, don’t have anything to do with it. The Holy Spirit was given to help us with this. We can pass the test with Him.

How many of you really take what the news says at face value? I don’t know about you but I don’t trust the news people any further than I can throw them. Something always seems fishy to me about how they report certain events and how they twist the angle of the news to suit their purpose. If they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ