Sermons on Mystery Religions:

Religion Can Not Bring Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Nov 30, 2009

A look at how the Gnostics man made practices did not provide freedom for the Colossians believers

Religion Vs. Relationship Religion can not give freedom from... Colossians 2:20-23 November 22, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: Last week we saw in Colossians 2:15 that Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and ascension brought victory over ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religion Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series, "The Cure". Religion won't save you.

Series: The Cure [#4] RELIGION ISN’T ENOUGH Romans 2:17-29 Introduction: We have studied many different areas of sin in just 2 chapters of Romans. This morning’s sermon may point out one of the most dangerous problems in the Church- Religion. I do understand that Christianity is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The One World Religion

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 18, 2014

We need to take time to understand that Satan has used (and will continue to use) religion as a means of separating people. Once we do that, we will know the battle plan of the enemy and through Jesus be victorious over the enemy.

Exposing the One World Religion Revelation Part 28, Revelation 17:5-18 (Daniel 7) INTRODUCTION - Last week we began to outline the woman who sits on the beast -- Discussed her role and importance in John’s vision -- NOTE: This week is a teaching lesson vice a preaching lesson - It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mechanical Religion Or Heartfelt Obedience? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 27, 2014

The type of worship or religious practice that pleases God comes from a sincere heart and is directly connected to the way we live every day.

Mechanical Religion or Heartfelt Obedience? Isaiah 58:1-8 with Matthew 6:1-4, 16-23 1. Some of the most successful leaders, politicians, or business persons are some of the worst family members. Workaholics, driven, or impossible people, but they get the work done, and many of them are quite ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Greater Than Religion Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014

Christ was not only necessary but sufficient. If we try to supplement Him, we imply that He is insufficient.

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Denomination: Holiness

Moving From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about being an authentic Christian. Do we have religion or relationship?

Title: Moving from Religion to Relationship Theme: To show the importance of a person not just having a religion but a relationship with God Text: John 3:1-19 Introduction I told you we were beginning an 8-week series on Authentic Christianity. We began by talking about the 10 virgins 5 who were ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

What’s Wrong With Religion? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2010

Being religious for the sake of self-worth is detestable to God because God looks at the heart.

Please grab a Bible. This is how God directly speaks to us. Let’s start by looking at the Gospel of Luke chapter 21:1-4... Giving money to the church is the religious thing to do isn’t it? But what can go wrong with doing a religious thing?? Being religious for the sake of self-worth is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith Test: True Religion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 16, 2011

What is the difference between worthless and true religion?

[You can receive free weekly sermon by email by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com or you can follow my blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] WORTHLESS AND TRUE RELIGION If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Can Not Satisfy Nobody Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 10, 2011

to show the emptiness of mere belief without experience

"They hold an apperance of godliness" (2 Timothy 3:5). YOU SEE, WHERE CAN WE FIND TRUE SPIRITUALITY? BELOVED, IT IS NOT ABOUT RELIGION, BUT A SPIRITUAL REALITY THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED AND ENJOYED. LOOK AT THE SAMARITAN WOMAN, SHE HAD RELIGION, BUT NO HAPPINESS. LOOK AT THE PHARISEES, THEY KNEW THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Addiction To Religion Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 3, 2014

There is no advantage to religion which creates division between people. There is every advantage to the Truth, the Gospel, the Faith, and The Spirit of God working in us.

Freedom from Addiction to Religion Galatians 2:11 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12 Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles ...read more

Denomination: *other

"before Religion" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Genesis 1:1. It is said that if you can get through the first verse of the Bible, you can read and believe the rest. Do you believe in God? If so, why? How do I know God exists?

One of the simplest stories in the Bible seems to be one of the hardest stories for some to believe. One of the famous men that doubted the Biblical creation story was a man named Charles Darwin, who died in April of 1882. Through Darwin’s studies he determined that man was not created by God, as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How God Views Religion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

Amos 4:1-5:17 shows us how God views religion.

Introduction In The Washington Post on February 2, 2018, Bob Smietana wrote an article titled, “For Tom Brady, Football has Become Religion. No, Really.” He noted that Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots (at that time), is on a spiritual quest. Football has become Brady’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Religion Or Faith #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

We return to Galatians, moving into chapter three and entitling this sermon, Religion or Faith? Paul continues his rant by challenging us through a diatribe.

We return to Galatians, moving into chapter three and entitling this sermon, Religion or Faith? Paul continues his rant by challenging us through a diatribe. A diatribe is a rhetorical method often used by orators of his day which uses ironic, satirical and sometimes even abuse language to make a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-27, Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Religions Are Paths To God

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

ALL religions are a path to God

In a taped interview in early April, Pope Francis II earlier in April, stated his belief that ALL religions are a path to God. This is a revolutionary concept from the standpoint of the Roman Catholic church, who previously espoused that Catholicism was the only way to God. The Pope’s statement, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Episcopal

Pseudo Religion, Prophets And Teachers

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

2 Peter 2

PSEUDO RELIGION, PROHETS AND TEACHERS (2 PETER 2) One report says that counterfeit products made up 5 to 7% of world trade in 2013. According to The Counterfeit Report, "China produces 80% of the world's counterfeits and the United States buy about 60% to 80% of the products. Do you know ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible