Sermons on Old Religion:

Old V. New / Law V. Grace

Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006

This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Joy

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 13, 2015

Because God took on our salvation we have every reason to wait for Jesus' second coming with joy. (Sermon adapted from Advent series by Timothy Quill.)

Did you hear about the Christmas tree that was worth over 11 million dollars? Five years ago the luxury Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi was trying to make the Guinness Book of World Records with the most expensive Christmas tree. So they decorated a 43-foot tree with 131 different pieces of gold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Antiochus Iv Epiphanes: The Antichrist Of The Old Testament

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire and is undoubtedly one of the greatest prototypes of the Antichrist in all of God’s Word.

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire. He is referred to as the “little horn” in Daniel 8:9. The name Epiphanes means the “Illustrious One,” although his contemporaries nicknamed him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

John warns peopel of the comming of God. He is direct and pounds guilt into his hearers.

Going through the motions Luke 3:7-18 We are now at the third Sunday of advent, already two full weeks into the new year…the Christian new year. This is a time of preparation for almost everyone around us. The Jews are already in their season of Chanukah -- the eight-day festival of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Congregational

Sbnr... Really? (Spiritual But Not Religious)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 16, 2015

Spirituality grows best in an authentic faith community - Church!

Title: SBNR – Really? Text: I Samuel 1:4-20 Thesis: Spirituality grows best in an authentic religious community. Introduction Some years ago, the toy manufacturer Mattel came up with an interesting scheme to promote the latest version of its world famous doll, Barbie. The new Barbie being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 31, 2017

Jesus keeps the vintage wine until everyone is drunk. This is the same for the vintage years of our lives - old age is viewed as something NOT to be thought of but Jesus shows us that our vintage year are the best yet to come.

The Best is Yet to Come Gospel reading: John 2:1-12 from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Wedding at Cana 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

What To Expect God Can Do In Our Old Age!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 21, 2016

Many times when people find that they cannot do as much as they did in the past, they feel as if God cannot use them in their old age.

WHAT TO EXPECT GOD CAN DO IN OUR OLD AGE! Deuteronomy 34:1-34:7 Many times when people find that they cannot do as much as they did in the past, they feel as if God cannot use them in their old age. In this sermon outline we just list a few of the many blessing the aged can expect and to ask and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-7

The Same Old Body With Lots Of New Choices

Contributed by Tom Lance on Jan 7, 2010

The Same Old Body with Lots of New Choices-New's Year's Resolution

The Same Old Body with Lots of New Choices Luke 10: 41-42, Mark 5:19, Mark 10:21 Well today my message is…The Same Old Body with Lots of New Choices. I don't know why that scale says 232 pounds. I don't know what Ian was trying to say there. But anyway… We have lots of new choices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cancellation Of The Previous Command

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you live in faith or in fear of the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 So a previous physical regulation and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Rebuilt, But New With Warranty

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 4, 2005

Some of us are living in a way that was not Jesus’ plan for us. The Christian walk is not one of patching up our old lives. Nor is it adding some commands to our old lives. Jesus’ plan for us is to have a brand new life.

NOT REBUILT, BUT NEW, AND WITH A WARRANTY Text: Mark 2:21-22 I. WE HAVE A NEW COVENANT ( John 17:1-5 ) 1. It’s not a patch up or an addition to 2. Instead it’s completely new 3. It’s not a promise from man, but rather from God. 1. (John 17:1-2) These words spake Jesus, and lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

4 Words To Ponder:home,friend,religion,love

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2006

Let us ponder FOUR beautiful words: Home, Friend,Religion, LOVE.

4 GOOD WORDS: HOME, FRIEND, RELIGION, LOVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS A WORD? A. A WORD IS SOMETHING THAT IS SAID, WRITTEN, OR PRINTED. B. A word is a remark or conversation or communication. C. A sound that communicates meaning. D. Words can be spoken or written or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Two Most Sacred Words In The American Religion Of Materialism Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

Evaluation of our desire to "Charge it!" and God’s instruction toward choosing contentment.

Introduction: In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" - Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Lose Your Religion

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 23, 2021

It is time for us to lose our religion and develop a true relationship with Jesus Christ. This sermon deals with five key points on how to leave religion behind: The Man, The Moon, The Mixup, The Messiah, The Message.

“It’s Time to Lose Your Religion” Scripture Reference: John 3:1-10 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 18, 2021 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Introduction Question— Aren’t you glad Jesus loves sinners? Illustration The preacher’s Sunday sermon was on the Sin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Just For The 'religious' Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014

The final sermon in the Kindred United Series, this sermon shows the difference between "religion" and "relationship", and shows how we should do more than just sit in a pew on Sunday; we should serve others in need, and do so in love.

Beyond The Church Walls--Just For The Religious This week, we wrap up the teaching series "Kindred United". This series, nine messages in all, ended up going much longer than I had expected. We have learned, first of all, that the overarching thought of "loving God, loving others" starts with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Save Your Life

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 19, 2013

Thoes who try to save their own lives will loose it , what a fearful warning from our lord and what did he mean?

Mark 8:34- 34 And when he had called the people[ unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational