Sermons on Mystery Religions:

Accept No Subsitutes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 28, 2019

Paul's advice to the Colossians is still appropriate for us today: Build your faith on Jesus alone, reject any subtitutes or add-ons, and stay away from unhelful squabbles and judgments over non-essentials.

Colossians 2:6-10, 16-19 Accept No Substitutes (Outlines in MS Word are available if needed; e-mail me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com) Paul lived in a time--much like today--when there was a lot of interest in spirituality. Some people were into worshipping angels. Others were coming up with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10, Colossians 2:16-19, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Woes To The Pharisees And Lawyers - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2014

Jesus pronounces woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers and warns us of the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.

Scripture Last week I started a two-part message about Jesus’ pronouncement of woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers. Last week we looked at the setting of Jesus’ rebuke and the statements of rebuke to the Pharisees. This week I would like to conclude the message by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nine Plague Judgments Of God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2016

Message 6 in a study of the life of Moses shows how God uses his power to set us free and to punish the wicked.

Moses 6 THE NINE PLAGUE JUDMENTS OF GOD Exodus 7:6-10:29 C. The Salvation 3. The Conquering of Pharaoh Ex. 7:6-12:30 1) The Preliminary Sign 7:6-13 2) The Plagues 7:14-10:29 It is a known and recorded fact of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beat It Into Their Heads

Contributed by Kevin Haug on Apr 18, 2017

Easter 2017 Sermon

On Monday, I drove to Austin to visit one of our members who had had open heart surgery. As I got about half-way there, KSBJ played out on my radio, so I began searching for a Christian radio station in Austin. Fortunately, I found one. However, this station was not like KSBJ. KSBJ is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spiritual Journey Of Bill Wilson & Implications Of The Genesis Mindset

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The change that took place in Bill's life is incredibly revealing. He walks us through his mindset and the changes that took place in a very descriptive manner. I don't normally include quotes this large, but Bill Wilson's spiritual journey is a fascinating topic.

"The door opened and he stood there, fresh-skinned and glowing. There was something about his eyes. He was inexplicably different. What had happened? I pushed a drink across the table. He refused it. Disappointed but curious, I wondered what had got into the fellow. He wasn’t himself. “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4-5, Ephesians 2:19-22, John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lydia's Journey

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023

Imagining how and why Lydia moved from being a pagan to a god-fearer, and then to beecoming a follower of Jesus.

This is the story of Lydia, the first woman pastor in the Christian church (at least as far as we know). And it almost never happened. You see, Paul and Silas hadn’t planned to go to Macedonia at all. They had hardly begun to scratch the surface of Asia Minor - that’s where present-day Turkey is. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Last Half Of The Tribulation Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

An alliance of the four-nation groups.

Event 80 - Israel will be accused by the world leader as the cause of the world’s problems, thus justifying persecution of Jews. Event 81 - An alliance of four nation-groups will merge for a retaliation attack on Israel (not Armageddon yet). “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:18-19, Revelation 11:15

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

Paul invites his readers to respond to God's steadfast love and overwhelming grace by offering ourselves as living sacrifices--worshiping God by what we say and do.

Romans 12:1-8 “Living Sacrifices” INTRODUCTION Paul is a man who stands in awe of God. He is amazed at God’s steadfast love, overwhelming grace, and unconditional forgiveness. In his introductory treatise to the Romans—a testament of what he believes—he has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Matters Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 18, 2003

The faith we inherit thanks to Jesus, is multi-coloured, full of mystery, and conquers the world.

Sermon for 6 Easter Yr B, 25/05/2003 Based on I Jn 5:4 “Faith Matters” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, AB By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.” An atheist fell off a cliff. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah's Call & The Trinity

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 9, 2003

A sermon on the call of Isaiah and an exploration of the greatest mystery of our faith--God the Holy Trinity.

Sermon for Trinity Sunday Yr B, 15/06/2003 Based on Isa. 6:1-8 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today is a rather significant Sunday in the church year. It is the day in which we celebrate God the Holy Trinity; the three persons, yet still only one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson On Hebrews 6

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2002

Hebrews 6 is a difficult portion of scripture, we ponder to unlock it’s mystery.

LESSON ON BLASPHEMY? A LESSON ON HEBREWS 6. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Subject: What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit From: ??????? I am seeking Biblical wisdom on this subject of blasphemy? Is it premeditating sin? Or is it something totally different? Can it be committed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Eve/Day, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 12, 2002

Christmas is a time to celebrate the meaning and mystery of the Word becoming flesh and living among us.

Sermon for Christmas Eve, Yr B 2002 Based on Jn 1:14 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson On this Holy Night, we gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Christmas is, among many things, an occasion to focus on the meaning and the mystery of Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Seeking Understanding

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014

God redeemed the world through suffering, and we can understand, if not fully comprehend, the mystery.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2014 Lumen Fidei On this first day after the solemn beginning of Lent, as we begin our forty-day retreat, the Church gives us some stark words. Deuteronomy tells us that the choice is between life and death, between blessing and curse. Honor and obey God alone, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Pattern Of God's Will

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 23, 2007

Understanding God’s will is not a hidden mystery. His Word gives us guidelines to follow.

The Pattern of God’s Will Open: Illustration: Many years ago a man was sailing from Ireland to England and as the ship entered the harbor in the evening, all that could be seen was a confusing array of lights. He wondered how the captain could hope to navigate into the harbor safely with such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 90:1-12 - Praying Through Life's Struggles Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

I have a plan for your life. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, and today is a gift.

A. YOUR TIME ON EARTH: PSALM 90:1-12, 17 “I, the LORD, have been your dwelling place throughout all generations. Before I created the mountains, even before I created the earth, even from everlasting to everlasting, I am God. I determined that all people will die, I decreed that you would all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 90:17

Denomination: Baptist