Sermons on New Religions:

Jesus Christ, Lord Over Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the Lordship of Christ over the Sabbath, the scrutiny of religious leaders, and the importance of obeying God's laws over human standards.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We're going to dive right into the Word today from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, verses 1-6. I love how Charles Spurgeon put it: "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." So, let's unleash the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Topics: Religion, Christianity

Does Religion Hinder Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 20, 2024

The word "Religion" is a deep well and It doesn't always represent a true faith in Jesus. Maybe its time to ask whether we are suffering defeat because of it's encroachment on our walk with God

Read it Or Watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YGiZA2VacQ Have you ever considered the influence other religions have had on your walk of faith? What defines them as different and what makes them a distraction rather then a help within our spiritual journey? The struggles that follow every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:12-15

Denomination: *other

Jesus Verses Self-Centered Religion

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2002

Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture

Jesus verses Self-centered Religion Thesis: Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture Texts: Matthew 9:2-17: 1Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Powerless Religion Or Spirit-Filled Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 24, 2025

The sermon challenges believers to reject hollow religiosity and instead pursue a Spirit-filled life marked by inward transformation, daily surrender, and the visible fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Powerless Religion or Spirit-Filled Life 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Ephesians 5:15-18; Galatians 5:22-26 In an age when appearance often replaces authenticity, and spiritual reputation can mask spiritual emptiness, we must ask ourselves how does one identify the highly religious among us? Is it not often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Aren't All Religions The Same? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2002

A look at Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity.

Recently one of the major denominations met in Columbus to debate, of all things, whether or not Jesus Christ is the one true Savior of the world. Is he the universal Savior or might there be several? What about the other world religions and their claims? Some people wonder if perhaps there ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:5-13, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Priceless Or Pointless Religion! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Lord speaks to us through James and shows us the important things we should be aware of to keep us from a hypocritical religion.

A Priceless or Pointless religion! (Part 2) James 1:22-27 Last time we engaged in one verse of this chapter of James and I promise today we will finish chapter 1. We continue on with the last two points of living a priceless religion. This is all based on James last few words in verse 26 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Toxic Religion Vs Growing In Grace! Series

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Feb 28, 2007

Toxic Religion! Series covering 21 areas of Toxic Religion that are ’burning’ the church, both pastors and congregations. You won’t like this series, but you need it, so does your congregation!

Full Printed Booklet, available BEFORE church for every attendee. Word count 4,200. Time to preach. 40 minutes. Toxic Religion verses Growing in Grace! Study Number One - Introduction March 06th 2007 Pastor Roger Spackman Te Atatu Baptist Church C:\…Preaching Teaching\Toxic Religion 01.doc © ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Do All Religions Lead To Salvation?

Contributed by Basil Banyasz on Sep 25, 2004

This sermon tells that Christ is the way, the truth and the life and that only Christians who accept and believe accordingly will have salvation available to them.

Do all religions lead to salvation? Jesus, Himself, said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me.” [John 14:6] In my Study Bible, there is a footnote that says: The way, the truth, and the life is a Person, our Lord Jesus Christ: He is so because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Test The Reality Of Your Religion Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

A Christianity that is not practical is not a real Christianity. If it does not control your conduct, and change your character, and make you more sensitive to the will of God and the world's need, then you better stop and ask some questions about the reality of your religion.

An anthropologist once visited a Bantu village in South Africa to study the customs of the very primitive people who lived there. When he returned to the U.S. he sent back a sun dial to those people to express his thanks for their cooperation. The natives were delighted with their gift, and they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Hypocritical Religion (Vs.) Honest Relationship

Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 20, 2001

A contrast between hypocritical religion and honest relationships with God.

Topic: Christian Living Theme: Honest Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop honest relationships with God. Response: In preparation for Communion, individuals will examine their relationship with God with the questions I provide ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Through The Looking Glass To Pure Religion Series

Contributed by James May on Sep 30, 2007

#6 in the Book of James Series concerning the fact that we must do more than just look into the mirror of God’s Word, but we must be willing to accept what we see and make changes accordingly.

Through the Looking Glass to Pure Religion #6 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 1:23-25, "For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nitty Gritty...meet Religion #2 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to help seekers understand that God wants our Nitty and our Gritty Lives.

May 25 & 26, 2002 Luke 18:35-42 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Religion” John Currier in 1949 was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Later he was transferred and paroled to work on a farm near Nashville, Tennessee. In 1968, Currier’s sentence was terminated, and a letter bearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, Christianity Or Religion? Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

The church, more Christian (followers of Christ) then religious (practising traditions and rituals)

The Church, Christianity or Religion Part 4 Text: John 8:1-12 Introduction: 1. While Religion and Christianity should be the same thing, far too often it is not. Religion too often thrives on creeds, credentials, and adherence to codes of conduct True Christianity holds to faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

A Call To True Religion - Take Inventory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Do we live as if we will account to God one day or as if God doesn’t really come into the picture?

By Michael Prabaharan The Recipe isn’t working "Our past Christian heritage is long gone, replaced by seemingly more successful and relevant spiritual and secular beliefs. The "holy land" is a shambles despite centuries of religious heritage, promises and hope. Those who’ve abandoned the more ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Priceless Or Pointless Religion! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The Lord speaks to us through James and shows us the important things we should be aware of to keep us from a hypocritical religion.

A Priceless or Pointless religion! (Part 1) James 1:21-27 Introduction Calvin Coolidge attended church alone because of the sickness of Mrs. Coolidge. When he arrived back home he went up to his wife’s room to see how she was feeling. She promptly reassured him she was doing fine, and asked him if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal