Sermons on Fake Religion:

The Householder: Hero Or Jerk?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2014

God truly is different in His reality than the gods of pagan religion, and so we too are different from their followers.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2014 What Kind of Vineyard Owner? When you first heard the parable from today’s Gospel, perhaps when you were a child, what did you think of the householder, the vineyard owner? Was he mean, or generous? I suppose the hired hands in the original story would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025

Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

PART 2 The Foolishness of God “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) Humans are not sinners because they sin; they sin because they are sinners. Just doing something wrong doesn't make them a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:29, Matthew 7:3-5, Luke 11:11-13, John 3:16, Romans 2:5-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025

Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

Part 1 INTRODUCTION It is the amazing and profound love of God that is the most powerful force in the Cosmos and the reason people exist. The Bible declares that God is love and is infinitely loving and just (1 John 4:8-10). It is because of His love He must deal with sin, which is the breaking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:29, Matthew 5:43-45, Luke 11:11-13, Romans 2:5-9, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Hebrews 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is ‘allah’ Of Islam Another Name For The God Of Abraham, Isaac, And Jacob?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2025

Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity. It claims to be a monotheistic belief system that worships one god, Allah.

The word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’ or ‘surrender,’ as its followers are to surrender to Allah's will continuously. It is because the name ‘Allah’ translates as ‘god,' that many Christians who live in the Middle East incorrectly use the word “Allah” when referencing the God of Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-4, Matthew 10:24-25, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Journey With God #1

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2002

John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion, it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is someone’s journey with God and to God’s heart

Our Journey With God Psalms 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:21, 25 PROLOGUE John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion –in fact, it is not- it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Ultimate Fighter Round #5

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

The Galatians have made a wrong turn and were on a road that leads back to an eternal life of hopelessness. Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention.

Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention. He now turns, feeling confident that the last four chapters were sufficient to prove his point, to encouragement of these lost Christians coupled with a warning not to repeat these mistakes again. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-22, Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall; Do I Look Like Christ At All? James 1:19-25 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 26, 2015

In this passage James speaks to us about "human" anger and the moral filth of the world. He then compares the Word of God to a spiritual mirror that we need to look into intently if we desire to be spiritually presentable to God.

Today, we’ll be taking a look at James 1:19-25 James 1:19-25 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The True Purpose Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2021

All of us need clear vision, and not just of material things.

Thursday After Pentecost 2021 It has been said, probably ever since humans walked the face of earth, that the “winners write the history.” The winners also endeavor to craft the culture that they live in. So, for example, after the Norman invasion of England in 1066, the Norman princes built ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic

Rebirth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2022

You're not in, until you are born again.

Being a father today is not easy because there’s a lot of pressure on dads to be in the delivery room. I’m not discounting the importance of being involved in this way because I certainly wanted to be there…I just wasn’t sure if I could handle it. I think my dad had it easier in the 60s when he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Anger: Doers Of The Word, Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 26, 2021

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021, FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B, While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word.

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B text James 1:17-27 While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word. Throughout this series, we are reflecting on how well ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

When Darkness Triumphed…..for An Hour Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023

There is victory in Jesus. The risen Lord! The hour of darkness has come and gone. The power of God overcame the darkness. He is alive forevermore. Don’t give the defeated enemy victory in your life.

All of history leads to the cross and everything since follows from the cross. It is the central point in all of time. Yet the cross is a low point in human history. It is the time that God’s anointed was executed. In the timeline of history, the cross is the major event. One of Jesus’ disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:52-53, Matthew 26:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

Doers, Not Hearers Only.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2024

Practical implications of our new birth.

DOERS, NOT HEARERS ONLY. James 1:22-27. We must be careful that we are “doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving our own selves” (James 1:22). Having heard and received, we must then put the word into action in our lives. Good works do not make us Christians, but Christians will do good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going For Life Change

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2013

The Pharisees did not experience life change because they had a different belief. Don't replace the relationship with a religion. Don't make the outward more important than the inward.

RECAP – John 20:24-28. We saw last week how Thomas finally saw Jesus alive and uttered the most profound statement of faith – “My Lord and My God!” (1) LET GO of our Agenda – don’t cling on to the demands we set. (2) CHOOSE to have faith - faith is a choice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Santa Claus – A Bit Of Comedy And Realism Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025

We have here comedy and realism. We all know Santa, the delusion of the world, is fake, but here is a different sort of posting. Mathematics and Science are involved but I am not expert there, so facts may not be greatly accurate. This is more for your enjoyment.

SANTA CLAUS – A BIT OF COMEDY AND REALISM 28 years ago I used to belong to a Christian forum and one of the fellows there posted an article on Santa Claus that was sort of comical but realistic at the same time, hence the title of this posting. I do not know the origin of the post. Over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, John 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Christians Walk In The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 16, 2024

In this sermon , we'll explore the fruit of the Spirit and how it distinguishes true Christians from those who may claim to be Christian but walk in sin.

As believers, we are called to live a life that reflects the character of Christ. The Bible teaches us that true Christians will produce fruit that is consistent with their faith. In this sermon , we'll explore the fruit of the Spirit and how it distinguishes true Christians from those who may ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Titus 1:16, Matthew 5:16