Sermons on Mechanical Religion:

Christian Service & Worship

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 31, 2016

The example set by Mary of Bethany

Last week we looked at the subject of worship. We saw Mary’s devotion, how she humbled herself and sacrificed much giving Jesus the best she had to give. She gave the Lord the type of worship God is looking for. She was willing to give her time and energy; she was willing to give not only ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross Purposes 1: Embodying God's Love Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

The cross is God's love in action. Because of the cross, we can "know and rely on the love of God."

CROSS PURPOSES 1: EMBODYING GOD’S LOVE Of all the religions of the world, the one with the strangest symbol of faith is one you are probably familiar with. The primary symbol of that religion can be troubling, scandalous, even abhorrent. In fact, in parts of the world, it is divisive and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:8-10, 1 John 4:14-16, Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Witnessing To Postmodern People

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This message discusses postmodernism. In today's moral relativism, truth is seen as subjective, and it can supposedly change with circumstances. So, how do we share about Jesus who is "the way, the TRUTH, and the life?"

Our message this evening is entitled, “Witnessing to Postmodern People.” As we seek to understand how to better share our faith in today’s western culture, we must begin with a discussion on modernism and postmodernism. Modernism and postmodernism are eras, or time periods of societal thought and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Old Behind

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus was saying that this Gospel, the Good News is incompatible with any and all other religious beliefs. It is exclusive and stands alone.

Can you imagine living in an environment where you are told that you are cursed by God, unloved, unacceptable, and a social outcast? As a result you would probably feel marginalized and rejected and have no clue about how to come to God in your current state. Many established religions today put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Will The Real Christianity Please Stand Up?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 13, 2008

This sermon looks at the misconceptions people have today in regard to Christianity today.

“Will the real Christianity please stand up?“ Misconceptions Does not matter who you meet these days you can be guaranteed that people will have their own ideas and opinions about Christianity, many of these ideas will be from a sincere belief imbibed from tradition and the culture around them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Knowin' Where You Are Goin'

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on May 2, 2012

This sermon begins with an affirmation of absolute truth then focuses on three absolute promises Jesus shared in in John 14

KNOWNIN’ WHERE YOU ARE GOIN’ (I began this sermon by flipping a coin several times asking folks to guess if the result would be heads or tails. After several tosses, only a few people had been right ever time.) There is much in this world that is uncertain and unpredictable. Will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Supremely Wrong

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 9, 2011

Christian thought and biblical morality have an important historical and practical place in American society. This sermon examines the historical evicence that demonstrates America's strong religious foundation and calls Christians today to reclaim oru s

Religious intolerance is growing in our country. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, an Americans for Separation of Church and State have brought lawsuit upon lawsuit against the placing of religious symbols on public property, against churches and clergy who speak out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 23, 2003

I’m really glad you came, Lord Jesus.

CHRISTMAS EVE (Luke 2) Some months ago Carrie Williams called and asked me to visit a neighbor she was close to, now living in a nursing home and having some health problems. The neighbor had attended our church a few times in years past but I could not remember who she was. I told Carrie ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Congregational

God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Michael West on Mar 29, 2008

God’s goodness is infinite. God’s name is El Shaddai. We have become ineffective because we do not see God for who He really is.

Sunday March 30, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names part 3 — El Shaddai Sermon: God’s Goodness Scripture: Psalm 139:17 Read: Isaiah 63:7 / Psalm 34:8, 36:7 In all my adventures, from home to home to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Seen The Light?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The light of ascencion illuminates forgiveness and God’s care for us.

Have you seen the light? Moses saw the light on his many trips up Mt. Sinai to receive God’s laws. Peter, James, and John, disciples of Jesus, saw the light on the Mount of Transfiguration when Jesus’ appearance was changed before their very eyes. But what about you? Have you seen the light? That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

The plan of God, for salvation

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) Romans 3:21-25 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Defending The Faith Sermon V: Embrace The Distinctiveness Of Christ As King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, as the Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, we Christians must separate ourselves from those that deny and defy the Lord God but we wholeheartedly embrace Christ as King and Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE . . . CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRIST AS KING Statistically, what’s true of Christianity worldwide is not true of Christianity in the USA. It is without a doubt true that our nation is like the rest of the world in that all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-11, John 14:5-7

The True Way To Heaven

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

An evangelistic Message to stir people to realize there is no other way to heaven except through Jesus

THE TRUE WAY TO HEAVEN John 14: 1-6 It was the time of the Last Supper. Here we find Jesus and his disciples gathered in a little upper room preparing to eat together for the last time. Jesus had tried to prepare his disciples for what was ahead. They had literally left all to follow him and had ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Emerging Trends In The Kingdom Of God Today

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 5, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE EMERGING TRENDS IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD TODAY AND HIGHLIGHTS THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TO COMPLETE THE TASK OF WORLD EVANGELISATION

EMERGING TRENDS IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD TODAY ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SPIRITUALLY HUNGRY SOULS IN NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS 2.SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE MINISTERS FUNCTIONING INDEPENDENTLY 3.DESPERATE NEED FOR HOLINESS AND EXEMPLARY LIVES AMONG CHRISTIANS 4.NEED FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Christianity Losing America?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 24, 2004

The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8).

Is Christianity Losing America? The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8). Why is the truth in Christ so hard for people to understand? The Christian culture is dwindling according to scripture and there are those that continue to denigh the very existence of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal