Sermons on Mechanical Religion:

Organization Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ..

Church, Organization of the Organization of the Church The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ. The way was too narrow for people to walk in, and persecution from the outside and judgment from the inside (Acts 5) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Foursquare

The Joy Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jul 27, 2013

People who look on Bible religion as gloomy and joyless would do well to study Psalms 5

THE JOY OF FAITH People who look on Bible religion as gloomy and joyless would do well to study the Book of Psalms. It is worth note that in this one book of Scripture the words "joy," "joyful," "glad," "gladness," "rejoice," occur more than ninety times. The Faithful sees the rainbow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013

Bound by traditions and laws, Jesus breathes new life and love into an old religion and the lives of God's people.

Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Beauty And The Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

There will be a day as we are beginning to see when politics and religion will join hands in a false political and religious system.

Beauty and the Beast Rev. 17:1-6 The developments in the Vatican the past couple of weeks has a lot to do with the future events of a one world order. The worldwide attention of the electing of a new Pope gives you the feel for how popular that position has become. See: Rev. 17:3 And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023

Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20, Deuteronomy 23:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Topic: The Hope Of A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 27, 2021

Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions as suffering, evil, limitations, and death.

Topic: The Hope of a Christian By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Hebrews 11:1 “ Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.” Introduction: Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

God And People Of All Faiths

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Sep 29, 2022

This world we live in is a world of religions, beliefs, traditions, customs, methods, languages, regions, languages and folktales!

This world we live in is a world of religions, beliefs, traditions, customs, methods, languages, regions, languages and folktales! This place where we live, this town, this country is not only the world. Human civilization spread across the globe. We live in a world filled with many mixed, mixed ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-12, Romans 2:17-29

The Law And The Promise Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

The promise created a religion dependent on God. The law created a religion dependent on man. The promise centers on God’s work. The law centered on man’s work. The promise focuses on God’s grace, sovereignty, and blessings. The law focused on man’s duty,

THE LAW AND THE PROMISE TEXT: Galatians 3:15-25 INTRODUCTION: A. ABRAHAM AND MOSES 1. Abraham received the promise 2. Moses received the Law. 3. God told Abraham, “I will.” 4. God told Moses, “Thou shalt.” B. THE PROMISE AND THE LAW 1. The promise created a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Behind The Walls

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Walls provide essential protection and security in our lives. Spiritually, they symbolize the defense mechanisms we build to safeguard our faith. Today, we'll explore Nehemiah's story and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, highlighting the importance of a strong spiritual foundation.

Hallelujah! Today, we'll have a short exhortation titled "Behind the Walls." We all see walls frequently—in churches, parks, and everywhere around us. Walls play an essential role, providing protection and defense. In the Bible, David desired to build a temple because he felt empathy ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3, Nehemiah 1:4

Listen

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 28, 2021

The medical professional will tell us to listen to our bodies because it will let us know if something isn’t right that’s the reason, we do self-examinations. The auto mechanic will tell you to listen to your automobile because certain sounds will indicate something is wrong.

Listen By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As we come towards the end of 2021 and looking forward, to 2022 people are looking for things to be better in the coming year. We long to be able to have what we call normal back. We pray that the Covid pandemic will finally end, that there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 2:29, Revelation 3:6, Revelation 3:13, Revelation 3:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 28 – The Lord Exposes The People’s Sins For They Had Married Sin And Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

Great sinners think they can sin but God does not see it, or it does not matter if mixed with a bit of religion. God lists Judah’s sins. Sin hardens people. It grows callouses. God’s message just slips away with ease. We need to be serious with God and not indifferent about our relationship.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 28 – THE LORD EXPOSES THE PEOPLE’S SINS FOR THEY HAD MARRIED SIN AND RELIGION PART 28 - Jeremiah 7:8-15 CHAPTER 7 [A]. THE LORD’S HOUSE IS DISHONOURED BY THE WICKEDNESS OF THE DECEIVED PEOPLE – GREAT HYPOCRISY {{Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you are trusting in deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:8-11, Jeremiah 7:9-10, Genesis 4:9, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 7:11, Mark 4:22, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Luke 19:45-46, Jeremiah 7:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008

Too many people think religion is something they cannot do. God has not distanced Himself so far from us that we cannot find Him.

COME LET US REASON TOGETHER Text: Isaiah 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION 1. So often we think of church as difficult to understand and confusing a. We read things in the Bible and struggle with them b. We hear Paul call the Gospel a mystery and decide not to decipher it c. What we miss is that God has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005

There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:4-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Your Redemption Draweth Nigh

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 4, 2006

If our religion is going to be more than just performing of obligations we have to ask some hard questions.

"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: United Methodist