Sermons on Leaving Religion:

The Empty Promises Of Idol Worship. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness.

Idol worship is a subtle yet deadly trap that promises success and happiness but delivers only disappointment and emptiness. Today, we'll explore the consequences of worshipping idols and the true source of fulfillment. In 1 Samuel 5:1-5, we see the Philistines' idol, Dagon, fallen and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 42:17

Mental Discipline

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Apr 7, 2008

Jesus called us to love God with all our MINDS... when we fall for mushy thinking about God, morals and religion, we’re not exercising mental discipline. Jesus called people to earnest seeking and intellectual honesty.

SE030208 THE D WORD 1. Mental Discipline Many of us, when we think of the “D” word, we think about physical discipline and what comes to mind is the epidemic of flabby bodies today. But the truth is there’s another flabbiness epidemic in our day – but it’s of the MIND. Flabbiness is being driven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saints Of God

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 6, 2007

The historical celebration of All Saints Day, combining past and recent martyr’s with Paul’s note that "all living Christians are also to be called saints". The message includes a great story on Grace which no other "religion" offers. the story is from

In Jesus Holy Name November 4, 2007 Text: Revelation 6:9-11 All Saints Day, Redeemer “The Saints of God” November 1st was “All Saints Day.” But our culture, our children, our economy celebrated “All Hallowed Eve” with great enthusiasm. What did we gain? Millions of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Legacy Series

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

That's the kind of legacy we should strive to leave behind. That in every circumstance in every moment of second of our lives God was praised and God was at the center. That God was pointed too. God is the legacy that will last forever.

Text: Psalm 71:14-18 Michael Jordan, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther, , Mark Twain,. What do all of these names have in common? Because they are all so vastly different. Normally you don’t compare these people, because they did different things. I mean what could Michael Jordan possibly have in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breaking Of The Bread Series

Contributed by Tony Fox on Apr 5, 2016

Luke 24 is one of the most beloved accounts of the resurrection of Jesus. Follow these two disciples as they leave Jerusalem heading for home, and walk with them as they entertain an unusual stronger who caused their hearts to burn with revival fires.

The Breaking of the Bread April 3, 2016, A.M. (Luke 24: 13-32) Command Baptist Church And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. And they said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

How do we escape the traps of life, religion, etc? How do we get out, how do we keep out? In this message we discover the keys as we see some religious leaders try to trap Jesus.

ESCAPING THE TRAP Mark 12:13-27 INTRO: Pitch the hamster – feeling trapped. A hum-drum existence, punctuated by brief moments of excitement. Eat the food. Run on the wheel. Over and over again. Not able to be all a hamster could be. You could tell it was getting to her – more urgent climbing and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Salvation Has An Object" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 7, 2009

This sermon pulls together the "bronze serpent" event in Numbers with John 3:14-21. Jesus is the object that is tangable. Other world religions offered in our pluralistic culture Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism offer ladders to God... Jesus is the lad

In Jesus Holy Name March 8, 2009 Lent II John 3:14,15,17 Redeemer “Salvation Has an Object” This morning we have before us one of the most famous bible verses in the bible. It is well known. I would guess that every Christian has even memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2020

People are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. Jesus said: follow my example wash feet. quotes regarding why Franklin Grahm was did invited from the national day of prayer. security in Christ not other religions.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter V 2020 Text: John 14:2-3 Redeemer “I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet” We live in a culture of spiritual longing. Many people are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, John 13:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Oprah & Eckhart Tolle's: New Earth

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 8, 2008

A Christian response to Oprah’s new on-line Class with Eckhart Tolle - every Monday night on Oprah.com. The classes started March 3, 2008 and last week two million attended the class. Which is leaving scorces of confused people in it wake.

“Oprah& Eckhart Tolle’s: New Earth” Acts 17:11 Open with 8 minute video clip [“Mega Church Of Oprah.” available at www.carringtonsteele.citymax.com/page/page/5776487.htm] Oprah Winfrey is a one-woman entertainment empire and her influence extends around the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Monday - Cursing Fig Trees And Cleansing Temples Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2022

On Monday of Jesus' final week of earthly life, he cursed the fig tree and cleansed the temple. Both activities symbolized God's judgment on the fruitless religion of Israel. As disciple of Christ, we must be faithful and fruitful, and not cause others to stumble.

A. Years ago, I decided to “edjumacate” myself by reading all the classic novels. 1. I decided to start with Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. 2. I didn’t get very far, because I just couldn’t take long chapter after long chapter describing the whaling harpoon – you can only say so much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19, Mark 9:42, Titus 1:10-11, Romans 16:17-18, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift My Father Gave Me

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

What kind of a gift are you leaving for your children and for those who are around you. What kind of words will speak from beyond the grave when you are no longer able to speak.

I want to talk to you today about my father. I dedicate this message and the remainder of this service to the “Bishop”. Dad, I probably haven’t told you enough times and made you aware enough how much I love you and how much I appreciate the things you have added to my life. So Dad – I love ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Needy People

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2002

A preacher’s wife dies leaving a debt she can’t pay. The creditor is on his way to collect her two sons as payment. What to do? God has ways.

Helping Needy People 2 Kings 4:1-7 Elijah and Elisha are very unique prophets in the Old Testament. They both served the Lord in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This was after the division and civil war broke out in Rehoboam’s reign. If you are familiar with the history of Israel, you remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going To The Deep End

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

In these verses Paul is telling them to go to the deep end, to leave behind the “waters of shallow Christianity” to keep doing what they are doing, and to do even more. (1 Thessalonians - pt 4)

“Going To The Deep End” 1 Thessalonians Part 4 4:10 Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish theologian & philosopher, told this parable, which he called “The Wild Duck of Denmark; A wild duck was flying northward with his mates across Europe during the springtime. En route, he happened to land in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things Jesus Left Behind [ascension] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006

40 days after the resurrection is the ascension. We should never forget 7 things Jesus remembered to leave behind. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

What Jesus Left Behind Acts 1:6-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7ThingsLeftBehind.html Goodbyes aren’t easy, especially if the one leaving will be gone long. Ill—Babe Ruth said goodbye at Yankee Stadium, eaten up w/ cancer, and w/ tears he said goodbye. Ill—Watergate hearings, Nixon said ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist