Sermons on Pagan Religion:

Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Apr 15, 2014

What separates Christianity from other world religions? The exclusive claims of Jesus Christ.

Jesus the only Way Welcome Campuses I talked about TRUTH and relativism a few weeks ago. If you weren’t here for that grab it out of the bookstore, it goes hand in hand with this sermon. We live in a culture where diametrically opposed truths can coexist. This creeps into churches, into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2018

The Lord is not swayed by external considerations of race or religion; He looks for inward sincerity and purity.

(10) His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous. Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; In God’s reckoning, a true Jew is not simply a man who has Abraham’s blood flowing in his veins or who has the mark of circumcision in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Revival (Section 4) When A Revival Is To Be Expected (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of religion, then a revival is needed.

Revival (Section 4) WHEN A REVIVAL IS TO BE EXPECTED (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Psalms 85:6 Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? I. WHEN A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS NEEDED A. When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:14, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Need Revival Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

I believe with all my heart that we need a revival at the old-time religion.

What is a revival? A revival is a moving toward God by the people of God. Revival causes God's people to become active for the Lord once again. Revivals are produced by three things: preaching the word of God, hearing the word of God, and obeying the word of God. This hour certainly cries for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Bethel: My God (2 Of 4) Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Borrowed religion won’t do; we must know Him individually and personally.

Intro Statement “At Bethel — the House of God — borrowed religion won’t do. You must know Him as your God.” -- Introduction – From Gilgal to Bethel Last time we stood at Gilgal, the place of rolling stones, where God rolled away the reproach of Egypt, where Elisha burned his plow, and where we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Is My Beloved Neighbour? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 13, 2025

Being a beloved neighbour is not about proximity, race, or religion—it is about love in action.

WHO IS MY BELOVED NEIGHBOUR? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:30–37 "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Temples Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2005

Paul had an open door of OPPORTUNITY. There were many OBSTACLES. God helped him to OVERCOME! Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Tearing Down the Temples of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years…not his normal pattern. There was much work to be done there, and w/ a pop. of 300,000 people, it was the capital of the Roman province of Asia. 1. Paul’s opportunity I Cor. 16:8-9 But I will tarry at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27, Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of God

Contributed by Chris Workman on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: 1.

Introduction: 1. Who is the God we serve? What makes him different from other gods? (Subject) a. Greeks and Romans believed in a pantheon of gods who exercised control over particular areas of the world and human life. b. Products of ancient folklore; existed in stories, minds. 2. In our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17

Spitting Image

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 12, 2007

The question came to mind “Who do you want to look like?” Then he cut to the chase… “Who are you trying to look like.” That’s a good question…for all of us. We are all influenced to one degree or another, we all take our cues from someone Who

Intro: The other day I stumbled across a website called myheritage.com. The site is a genealogical database designed to help people reconstruct their family history. That in and of itself is nothing new, but this one is different because it uses face recognition software to do so. The idea is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

El Costo De Pretender Ser Cristiano

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Apr 9, 2004

Hay un costo para ser discipulo. Pero tambien hay un costo que pagan los que solo estan pretendiendo ser seguidores de Jesus.

El costo de pretender ser Cristiano Lucas 14:28-33 Quiero que comencemos leyendo los versículos que hemos enfocado las ultimas 2 semanas y también otro que va con la parte que cubriremos hoy (Hebreos 10:19-39) Estos versículos pueden ser malinterpretados. Espero que podamos entenderlos un poco ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Scripture Says About Soulmates? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2023

Soul mate originates from pagan mythology. The person who was made just for you, perfect in every way, physically, emotionally, spiritually… the one who completes you is a soulmate.

Soul mate originates from pagan mythology. The person who was made just for you, perfect in every way, physically, emotionally, spiritually… the one who completes you is a soulmate. The truth is our soul mate is simply who we marry. According to scripture when we are united with our spouse, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:6, Matthew 19:29

A Gentile In The Temple Precincts? Horrors!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2022

The whole ministry of the Israelites to our fallen world was supposed to be to offer right worship and right living to God, and be so attractive to the pagans that they drew them into right worship and right living.

Thursday of 7th Week in Easter It would be great if all of us were following St. Paul’s trials and troubles chapter by chapter along with hearing them proclaimed at Mass. The scene is this: Paul has journeyed with his disciples to Jerusalem. Some of them were Gentiles and most were probably Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 1--The Searching Soldier Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2004

CORNELIUS WAS A GOOD MAN, A GOD-FEARING MAN, A GENEROUS MAN, A PRAYING MAN, BUT NOT A SAVED MAN...YET! [GOOD HURRICANE ILLUSTRATION AND MISSIONS APPLICATION] Powerpoint at website.

The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 1 “The Searching Soldier” Acts 10:1-16 It’s now about 10 years after the day of Pentecost, and though the early church has made great strides and reached a lot of people, they are making no efforts to reach the Gentiles. Those 3k saved at Pentecost…all Jews. 5k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

We The People, Breaking Bondages Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2010

God does not want merely personal religion; He desires our investment in breaking the bondages that imprison others. America post-Vietnam is strikingly similar to Judah post-Exile. Neither can afford to retreat into comfortable religion.

A great nation had been humiliated by something they had never supposed could happen. Because they saw themselves as the people of God, chosen by him for a special role in the world's history, they had imagined themselves invulnerable. God would never desert his people, they believed. God would not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Baptist