Sermons on Other Religions:

Connecting People To God And Each Other

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

That Old-Time Religion: Job's Friend Bildad Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2009

When we are in distress, we do not want doctrine. We want a fresh encounter with God, we want listening friends, and most of all, we want, and have, a Redeemer.

Years ago the church of which I was then a member had an evening ice-cream social and service out on the church grounds one summer Sunday. It was a gently warm night, and as the sun went down and a little chill crept into the air, as the stars began to come out and faces began to disappear into the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Past Religion That Weighs You Down Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the burdensome approach to religion that the Pharisees had and what Jesus offers instead.

PHARISEE RELIGION: “Got-to’s” and guilt lead to a heavy burden. - Matthew 23:4. - Cf. v. 3 – The Pharisees don’t practice what they preach, so they’re putting out a standard, but the “unwashed masses” don’t know how to avoid the guilt. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 1, 2025

Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

“Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Todays Scriptures: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 4:20, Matthew 4:21, Matthew 4:22, Acts 10:34-35, John 4:23-24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025

Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

Sermon 1 “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Key Texts: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Matthew 4:19-22, Acts 10:34-35, John 4:23-24, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News For Everyone! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God!

God Set Israel Aside Because: 1) They did not Listen to Him. Vs. 2 Truth: For a Jew, your whole life revolves around your religion. Philippians 3:4-6 Key: Religion cannot save you no matter how zealous you are, only a relationship with God! 2) They tried to save themselves by good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Responsibilities In Politics

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What is the Christians responsibility in politics?

Introduction: "Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right." William E. Gladstone William E. Gladstone British Liberal Prime Minister, Statesman (1809-1888) I. Christians must be engaged - When the righteous increase, - We must be part of the process A) Lies Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Meet And Greet Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016

In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Prueba De "La Verdadera Religion" Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 7, 2003

When the Gospel has been watered down through the preaching of "cheap grace", James makes a call for a "true religion."

La prueba de "la verdadera religión" Texto: Santiago 1:27 Lectura Bíblica: Mateo 25:33-40 I. Introducción A. Después de un breve receso por motivos de fuerza mayor, retomamos nuestra serie en Santiago. Bienvenidos una vez más. Esperamos que la gracia de Dios nos dé entendimiento al estudiar ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, Matthew 25:33-40

Denomination: Adventist

"O Worship The King, The New Born King

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 3, 2008

There were two reactions to the birth of Jesus. The Wisemen came and worshiped. Herod was disturbed and sought to kill the child, others were indifferent. Modern nations and some world religions are still afraid of the infant born in the manger at Bethl

In Jesus Holy Name January 6, 2008 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “O Worship the King, The New Born King” In the Lutheran Hymnal there is a hymn with a similar title as the one chose for the message today. The words of the hymn, “O Worship the King”, could well have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Ever Forgive You?

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Encourage and empower the beleiver to cherish teh forgiveness they have from their heeavenly Father so much so that they will continually forgive each other.

NIV Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Begins With Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

“LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Games People Play: Clue Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006

Big Idea: A forgiven person is a forgiving person, but a deceiving person is a deceived person.

Games People Play: “Clue” Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 INTRODUCTION: Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some samples: ß A white highway sign in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Harlot

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2020

Let’s now look at the prophecy of the mother of harlots and of the abominations of the earth, the scarlet woman in Revelation 17.

Let’s now look at the prophecy of the mother of harlots and of the abominations of the earth, the scarlet woman in Revelation 17. Revelation 17:1 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Writings In The Sand

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

All have sinned and God knows who we are and what we have done. But God forgives us and loves us anyway. And we do have something better to do than to stand around and point fingers. We can do what Jesus did. We can forgive and go out and share God’s

The noted Christian physician A. T. Schofield told a story about sitting with some friends in a hotel lobby that was lined with mirrors. As he glanced around the room he noticed a group of people some distance away seated around another table. Being very nearsighted, he couldn’t tell what they ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Methodist