Sermons on Leaving Religion:

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 8, 2004

1. Many times, "peace" in the OT was describing peace between people ("go in peace") 2. But in the NT, peace was something more, something deeper. There is a peace that is only available to the Christian; peace with/from God.

February 8, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. The fruit of the Spirit is...Peace! But how can we talk about peace? We are a world at war... war with terrorists... war between Jews and Palestinians... animosity between blacks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:27

Denomination: Nazarene

Looking To The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 5, 2005

A short look at some recent signs of Christ’s soon return, and how we are to respond to them.

Yesterday, desperate, homeless villagers on the island of Sumatra mobbed American helicopters carrying aid. From Dawn until sunset on New Year’s Day, 12 Seahawk helicopters shuttled supplies to the hungry and traumatized inhabitants of the island. (DENIS D. GRAY, AP) Currently, the death toll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Needing To Delivered From? Series

Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002

the pilgrims needed to be delivered from the persecution of the church of england, what do you need delivered from?

What Are You Needing To Delivered From? The Pilgrims began as a religious group who felt that the only way to practice their religion was to separate from the Church of England. These “Separatist” centered around Scrooby, a village in Nottinghamshire in the English Midlands. In 1607/8 the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Christ Offers

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 5, 2002

A 9/11 Remembrance message

What Christ Offers Selected Passages September 8th, 2002 9/11 Remembrance Service Introduction One year ago the clear skies of New York, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by hijacked airplanes and a diabolical plan to pierce the soul of our nation. One year ago we woke up from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, John 11:33-36

Denomination: Church Of God

The Three D's

Contributed by Roberts Liselle on Feb 9, 2008

How far are you willing to go for the one you serve?

Who is your Master? How far are you willing to go? Would you die for the Gospel of Christ? Often times we read about persons who have died or were tortured because they stood up for their beliefs. If we are to look at church history, John Hus, Martin Luther King, even Stephen these are people ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

"So, You Want To Become Famous?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War Within Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Explanation of the war that goes on in each of us, and how we can win

The War Within Romans 7:15-25 I want to do more but I do less ... I want to be better and wind up being worse... I want to reach higher but just fall lower. Sound familiar??? It is hard for me to picture Paul, the great apostle, writer of half of the New Testament, preacher, missionary, martyr ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sharp Contention Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:36-41 regarding the disagreement that Paul and Barnabas had over whether or not to take John Mark with them

Text: Acts 15:36-41, Title: Sharp Contention, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: they called it the first church of laying on of hands and healing (see below) B. Background to passage: Theological conflict settled. Church rejoicing in unity and freedom. And the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Warning: God's Wrath Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

God’s coming judgment upon those who reject His Son, Jesus Christ.

1. Romans 1:18 opens up… • Well guys we get into a very unpopular subject this morning. • The WRATH OF GOD – His coming judgment upon those who reject His Son, Jesus Christ. • And although we hear of the wonderful gospel of grace, it would be wrong to neglect the warning that God will judge. NOTE: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Following The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2017

A sermon about Jesus as the Way.

“Following The Way” John 14:1-14 Jesus’ disciples were anxious and scared. Just a few sentences before our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus said to them: “I will be with you only a little longer.” And the disciples cannot imagine life on earth without Jesus. They are afraid for their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Measuring Out, Marking Off (Vs 1-2) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Measuring of the Temple in Revelation 11

Measuring Out, Marking Off: Rev 11:1-2 The Revelation of Jesus Christ is said to be the hardest book in the entire Bible to interpret; that being said, most commentators agree that Revelation Chapter 11 presents the most problems in it's interpretation. This week, we are going to spend some time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Satanic Separatism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

It is significant to note that the antichrists were not outsiders, but were those who were within, but who then went out of the church. This makes sense, for false doctrines seldom have their origins outside the church

Harry Emerson Fosdick has much thinking that is not acceptable to the evangelical Christian, but he also has many valuable insights that make his writings of real worth. One of his ideas is that a man should not be judged so much by the position he is in, as by the direction in which he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:19

Bye Bye Satan

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 21, 2024

Satan is real and he is out to get you. God is all powerful and is always looking out for you.

We have been hearing a lot of gloom and doom these days and while this is somewhat true, I want to bring you a message of victory and hope this morning. I am using our gospel reading for today which goes like this: "Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Overturning Status Quo

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023

We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ