Sermons on Old Time Religion:

Having A Religion That Is Worth Anything Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2012

Religion to most is external- what you look like. Jesus says that a religion that is worth anything begins internally with a relationship with Him and will be lived out to the widows and orphans that we meet in life.

Having a religion that is worth something James 1:19-1:27 Introduction- We are continuing to be in the series Nuts and Bolts of life. We have looked at relationships, both with God and others. We have looked last week at trusting God when we are in difficult times, and this morning we will look ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Superficial Religion And Supernatural Regeneration Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 1, 2013

Rules, busy-ness versus a new heart, the Spirit

SUPERFICIAL RELIGION AND SUPERNATURAL REGENERATION John 14:6 (752) April 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: The most popular Rock and Roll song of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine is Led Zeplins “Stairway to Heaven”. Rewritten by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant…Page said, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Superficial Religion And Supernatural Regeneration Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 1, 2013

Rules, busy-ness versus a new heart, the Spirit

SUPERFICIAL RELIGION AND SUPERNATURAL REGENERATION John 14:6 (752) April 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: The most popular Rock and Roll song of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine is Led Zeplins “Stairway to Heaven”. Rewritten by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant…Page said, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023

We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

The Negative Expression Of True Religion

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008

Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Addiction To Religion Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 3, 2014

There is no advantage to religion which creates division between people. There is every advantage to the Truth, the Gospel, the Faith, and The Spirit of God working in us.

Freedom from Addiction to Religion Galatians 2:11 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12 Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles ...read more

Denomination: *other

World Religions - 3 Buddhism

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008

In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Religion Can Not Bring Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Nov 30, 2009

A look at how the Gnostics man made practices did not provide freedom for the Colossians believers

Religion Vs. Relationship Religion can not give freedom from... Colossians 2:20-23 November 22, 2009 Your Name ____________________ Introduction and Review: Last week we saw in Colossians 2:15 that Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and ascension brought victory over ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lies Of False Religion.3 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005

When you change one part of scripture you make, in essence, the rest of the Bible void.

The Lies of False Religion.3 MINA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) - Some 2.5 million Muslims took part in the "Stoning of Satan" ritual, as the Islamic world marked the Eid al-Adha feast of sacrifice following the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. According to tradition, it is the place where Satan appeared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:40-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about being an authentic Christian. Do we have religion or relationship?

Title: Moving from Religion to Relationship Theme: To show the importance of a person not just having a religion but a relationship with God Text: John 3:1-19 Introduction I told you we were beginning an 8-week series on Authentic Christianity. We began by talking about the 10 virgins 5 who were ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

When Religion Gets In The Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 22, 2006

Third in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on how religion can pervert our relationship with God.

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas have made quite a name for themselves in the past several years. The church is led by Pastor Fred Phelps, and though it has “Baptist” in the name of the church, it is not associated with any Baptist denomination. The church is focused on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Timing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 15, 2022

Jesus offers a message on the last day of Succot. It is how to obtain salvation.

Timing John 7:37-53 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-53

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Your Religion Worth?

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 16, 2002

If your religion does not transform you, convince you of it’s rightness, and is something you share, it’s not worth very much.

January 6, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene J. Richard Lord, Jr. What Is Your Religion Worth? I Peter 1:3-9 Is your faith genuine? It is worth more than gold? Your religion is not worth very much: I. IF IT DOES NOT MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN YOUR ATTITUDE AND ACTIONS. Some people wear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Holiness

Valentine's Day, The Olympics And Religion

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 7, 2002

About God’s incredible love for us inspite of our sin which gives us security to move into our world to bless others in Christ’s name

Valentine’s Day, The Olympics and Religion Eph.3:14-4:16 a. One thing in common in all three: PRESSURE! In the Olympics – go for the gold! Try telling the Canadian men’s hockey team if they don’t feel it. Tell Elvis Stojko if he does not want to succeed badly and go out in a blaze of glory in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed