Sermons on Old Religion:

Accurate Life (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

We can have religion but no religiosity. Know what true religion that pleases God.

TOPIC: ACCURATE LIFE (PART 3) (6th of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Make a Difference Series) Text: James 1:26-27 “26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ And The Law - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 20, 2024

Critics often accuse Christians of picking and choosing which parts of the Old Testament we consider binding today. Why do we appeal to the prohibition on homosexuality, and yet we don’t put an incorrigible child to death by stoning?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Understand Your Position. Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 6, 2015

How should we behave now that we are God’s children?

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: God called us from darkness into his divine light. Now we are ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Our Father

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jun 19, 2003

The intimate relationship of personal love that Jesus makes possible for us with the Father-"Abba"-was and is revolutionary and unique among religions. Jesus is the only way to "Abba", Father.

GOD OUR FATHER A Sermon for Father’s Day 2003 John 14:1-9 The challenge for fathers has never been greater; but we have the greatest role model – God our Father. A. Father – a Term of Personal Love [Read Romans 8:14-17] 1. The term “Father” does not mean primarily “male.” It says God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, John 14:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bread From Heaven

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2021

Do I want MY religion or the religion of Jesus? Let’s look at the religion that came from heaven. Let’s discuss the events of John 6:24-35.

Prelude Do I want MY religion or the religion of Jesus? Purpose: Let’s look at the religion that came from heaven. Plan: Let’s discuss the events of John 6:24-35. The Throng John 6:24 when the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they also got into boats and came to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Repentance

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 24, 2002

Religion without repentance, or repentance apart from religion? How did you come in?

(read text) Let’s begin by looking at the cast of characters: Jesus: The True Witness, who, having come into the world, is the light of the world. The Messiah. Called Rabbi, or Raboni, meaning ‘teacher’. The One who began His earthly ministry with the public cry to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:29-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Sports Theology

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2018

Marx said religion was the opiate of the masses. He was wrong. Sports are not only the opiate, but the religion of the masses.

The Theology of Sports God - Whoever is champ for the year. He changes from year to year, thus it is a polytheistic religion. Son of God - MVP Jesus Christ - Someone you cry out to when the plays don’t go your team’s way or they make a terrible blunder. Salvation - Reception of a Hail Mary in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The True Beginning Of The New Series

Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

If you were to pull a "prodigal son" routine on a parent, how do you think they would react? You may recall that the prodigal son asked for his inheritance early so he could enjoy life in the fast lane: "Dad, I was wondering if I might cash in on your will before you die?" Good luck with that one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Was It Your Will That An 18 Yr Old Girl Got Cancer And Died? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

This is a sermon that dealt with a question about the death of an 18 yr old girl who passed away after battling cancer for 2 years. A member asked if I would address this topic.

Intro: 1) Explain the difficulty of this series and the struggle I had w/ this sermon. 2) Tell the story of Tonya Nowell 3) Debbie asked this difficult question, “Was it God’s will that this girl got cancer and died? 4) This leads to even more questions. Could God have stopped ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

"An Old Man & Heavy..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

Some keep God at a convenient distance. Calling on Him only when they want something in return or they need Him to pull them out of trouble. Israel was good at this and it’s the reason why they and we too find ourselves in the mess we’re in!

Introduction While visitng one of our Church members, in the middle of our conversation their phone rang and I watched as they glanced over and checked their caller ID & they immediately said to me, "It’s O.K. Pastor I’ll call them back.." Within a few minutes though, it rang again and I said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

"That Old Serpent...the Devil..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 14, 2005

Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Christian. In light of these last days let’s examine why!

Introduction In these last days, Satan is working over time because he is on borrowed time! He knows if he is to be successful he must look ahead and peer into the possible future of our little ones. They are his target. He has used this generation long enough. He’s looking ahead. Let’s examine ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: How Can Something So Old Be So Fresh?

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 7, 2007

The Resurrection is an old yet fresh truth bringing hope, love and faith into our lives!

The Resurrection: How can something so Old be so Fresh? Easter Sunday 07’ Shannon Lewis Living Springs A/G Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com John 20: 1-16 1Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend John Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 14 – 20

Mark 6: 14 – 20 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend John 14 Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he said, “John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “It is Elijah.” And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Raising 5-12 Year Olds: Building Godly Character Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 4, 2007

As children begin their early school years we need to begin teaching in earnest the necessity of salvation and what the Bible has to say concerning right and wrong in order to give them a good foundation for developing godly character.

THE BIBLICAL FAMILY: Raising 5-12 Year olds Main Goal: Godly Character Titus 2:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. If you were here last Sunday night you remember that our main focus in those early years of our children (0-5 years old) was to teach them to know that they are under authority. 1. As ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Never Too Old To Learn, Never Too Young To Teach Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2016

Making Disciples by Teaching and Leading others. While the world may often be ageist in attitude, our God never writes people off for being too young or too old.

Never too old or too young Our theme this year is Dynamic Disciples and this morning our focus is on Making Disciples by Teaching and Leading others. Here is the question to begin: Have you noticed how the world often writes people off for being too old or too young? While the world may often be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal