Sermons on Mystery Religions:

Post-Modernism Is Dead, Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

I could never accept the curious suggestion by modern philosophers that the meaning of life breaks down to my own personal preference.

“These are exciting times. When I finished the Epilogue to Darwin on Trial in 1993, I compared evolutionary naturalism to a great battleship afloat on the Ocean of Reality. The ship's sides are heavily armored with philosophical and legal barriers to criticism, and its decks are stacked with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Come And Taste What The Water Of Life Can Do

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 6, 2020

Jesus goes on a special mission to the Samaritan adulterous woman.

3.8.2020 John 4:5-26 - Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Come and Taste what the Water of Life Can Do! Today’s Gospel lesson takes us on a small and individual mission of Jesus in Samaria. He was heading from Judea back to Galilee, to try and get away from the Pharisees for a while. But ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay Away From Worldliness : King Ahaz Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you worldly? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show worldliness will not benefit you. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 16:2-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Ahaz was twenty years old when he became kin

I. EXORDIUM: Are you worldly? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show worldliness will not benefit you. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 16:2-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. He did not do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Pressing On Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2012

God wants us to: 1. Restrain our tongues and our temper (vs. 16-20). 2. Receive His Word (vs. 21). 3. Respond to His Word (vs. 22-25). 4. Reflect the right kind of religion (vs. 26-27).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 4: Keep Pressing on James 1:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 4, 2012 *There is no doubt that God wants us to keep moving forward in the Christian life. After many years of faithfully serving the Lord, the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Citizenship In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Feb 18, 2012

Kingdom Teaching

Citizenship in The Kingdom of God Turn to Ephesians chapter 2…. Today I would like to talk about our citizenship in the kingdom of God We have rights and privileges in the kingdom of God We may live on this earth…. but we are not of this earth…. We are citizens of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Safe Is Your God?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 11, 2012

Jesus was a zealous man. He was passionate about God. He was passionate about God's temple, that day that He tossed out the money changers. He is passionate about His Church - We are the temple of the Holy Spirit, after all.

What do you do with the passage that Breda just read? Is it very familiar? Is it troubling to you? The gospels can be seen as a series of moments in Jesus’ life. We’re presented here with a moment in Jesus’ life that a lot of folks have struggled with. What do you do with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus Divisive?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013

Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

Jesus wants Christians to be together like a shepherd wants his sheep to reside in flocks. This message reflects on why Christians should share in community with one another.

WHY ARE WE HERE? Luke 15:1-7 • A chaplain accompanied a volunteer militia led by Benjamin Franklin back in 1756. To defend the Pennsylvania colony against Indian attacks, Franklin led his recruits in the building of a fort in the Blue Mountain region. Once established inside the wall, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The One World Leader Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 31, 2012

The more the world we know today become antichrists it is shaping itself up for a leader that will enforce its philosophy. John is given a revelation of that it chapter 6 of the book of Revelations.

The One World Leader Rev. 6:1-3 In Chapter 4: • The Rapture takes place “Come up hither” • The believers and the angels are all around the throne of God In Chapter 5: • God the Father sits on the throne holding a book which is the deed and title to the earth • No ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Called Into Deeper Waters Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 11, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019

Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019 Intro Do you know what Jesus seemed to confront more than any other aspect of human nature? Religion. Religion can be the greatest barrier to actual relationship with God. Now the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Accents Of Prayer

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2013

Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish.

Title: The Accents of Prayer Text: I Timothy 2:1-7 Thesis: Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish. Introduction I am not an expert in linguistics but I can tell if someone has an accent and I can often guess where a person is from based on that accent. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Returning To Jerusalem With The Religious Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 20, 2013

To show that religion will put you away to come to JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you come to JESUS to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that religion will put you away to come to JESUS. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:27 (Amplified Bible) 11:27 And they came again to Jerusalem. And when Jesus was walking about in the [courts and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Be Manipulated: Choose The More-Than-Sufficient Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 20, 2014

False teachers are constantly trying to manipulate us in their direction, but we much choose our alternative from a position of strength and truth, not by guilt trips, fads, emotional manipulations, or slick presentations.

Don’t Be Manipulated: Choose the More-than-Sufficient Jesus (Colossians 2:16-23) 1. Because people seem confident does not mean they know what they are doing. 2. SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Three men who attempted to steal a Massachusetts delivery driver's car found their getaway ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Studies Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Church at Thyatira

Rev. 2:18-29Church at Thyatira 2:18Thyatiraaccording to Ac 16:14 it was a very wealthy city. It was famous for dyes. They had different Gods for different business. To be success in a particular occupation they have to worship that God along with the customs of that religious practices such as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Pharisee’s Encounter With The Saviour: From Religious Ruler To A Righteous Redeemer John 3:1-8

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 7, 2020

The word "Pharisee" means a separatist in the Hebrew language. The Pharisees were a social movement and a school of thought in the Holy Land during the ... 100 CE), believed by many historians to be a Pharisee, estimated the total Pharisee ...

According to Wikpedia, “The word "Pharisee" means a separatist in the Hebrew language. The Pharisees were a social movement and a school of thought in the Holy Land during the ... 100 CE), believed by many historians to be a Pharisee, estimated the total Pharisee ... According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Romans 1:29-32, John 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal