Sermons on Pagan Religion:

Forgiven

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

We need to realize that there are those that are out in the world that are quick to condemn us. Not only from the segment of our society that we call non-Christian and in the times of this Scripture were called pagan, but we are sometimes equally attacke

Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Sermon Text: John 8:1-11 Sermon Title: Forgiven Ralf HT Bergmann Sunday August 6, 2000 – PM Service Scripture Introduction: We’ve heard the numerous accounts in the Bible about the scribes, the Pharisees and the Saducees. Who exactly were these people, that caused ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: *other

Developing Mega-Faith

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2014

In this story Jesus left the Jewish area of Galilee for the seaport of Tyre, a pagan Gentile area. This was a very un-Jewish and un-rabbinical thing to do, but He knew there was a desperate mother there. Notice the verbs describing her

Developing Mega-Faith Scripture: Mark 7:24–30, especially verses 27–29. See also Matthew 15:21–28: But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be filled first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” And she answered and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Easter Mean To Me?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2022

Some say that Easter is a pagan holiday and should not be celebrated by Christians. The truth is, I never have celebrated the day. I celebrate that because Jesus got up from the dead, I can live also.

What does Easter mean to me? First of all, let's see what it means to the world. To the world Easter means money. Because the world turns everything  into a selling point. To the world Easter is about commercial gain. When you walk into the store around Easter, the whole stock changes. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedient Unto Death--Just Jesus Or Me, Too Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2021

Let’s pray each day for the faith of the pagan centurion, who was attracted to the Jewish faith but unable to make any commitment until he heard of Jesus Christ, approached him and asked for healing for his servant.

Monday of First Week in Advent The words of Jesus today stand alongside those of Isaiah: two prophets saying the same thing. In these latter days, the true Israel of God is the people who understand how to obey the authoritative word. In Jesus’s case, it was a pagan centurion who learned how to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 8:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

As In The Days Of Noah

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Pastor John teaches on how Jesus predicted the kind of world that we live in today

As In the Days of Noah CCCAG 9-19-21 Scripture- Matt 24:36-44, Genesis 6, 7 Does anyone remember the old Billy Joel song called “We Didn’t Start the Fire?” It was one of the most famous music videos of all time. In the video, He lists several dozen historical events that have occurred in his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall; Do I Look Like Christ At All? James 1:19-25 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 26, 2015

In this passage James speaks to us about "human" anger and the moral filth of the world. He then compares the Word of God to a spiritual mirror that we need to look into intently if we desire to be spiritually presentable to God.

Today, we’ll be taking a look at James 1:19-25 James 1:19-25 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Ultimate Fighter Round #5

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

The Galatians have made a wrong turn and were on a road that leads back to an eternal life of hopelessness. Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention.

Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention. He now turns, feeling confident that the last four chapters were sufficient to prove his point, to encouragement of these lost Christians coupled with a warning not to repeat these mistakes again. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-22, Romans 8:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Darkness Triumphed…..for An Hour Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023

There is victory in Jesus. The risen Lord! The hour of darkness has come and gone. The power of God overcame the darkness. He is alive forevermore. Don’t give the defeated enemy victory in your life.

All of history leads to the cross and everything since follows from the cross. It is the central point in all of time. Yet the cross is a low point in human history. It is the time that God’s anointed was executed. In the timeline of history, the cross is the major event. One of Jesus’ disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:52-53, Matthew 26:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Anger: Doers Of The Word, Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 26, 2021

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021, FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B, While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word.

Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B text James 1:17-27 While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word. Throughout this series, we are reflecting on how well ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Rebirth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2022

You're not in, until you are born again.

Being a father today is not easy because there’s a lot of pressure on dads to be in the delivery room. I’m not discounting the importance of being involved in this way because I certainly wanted to be there…I just wasn’t sure if I could handle it. I think my dad had it easier in the 60s when he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Doers, Not Hearers Only.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2024

Practical implications of our new birth.

DOERS, NOT HEARERS ONLY. James 1:22-27. We must be careful that we are “doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving our own selves” (James 1:22). Having heard and received, we must then put the word into action in our lives. Good works do not make us Christians, but Christians will do good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Plan Gone Awry

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Sermon examines Genesis 6:1-4 and the impact of not carrying out the plan of God and the consequences of such sin.

INTRODUCTION “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) I remember several years ago as I started and ran my own business for awhile, the plan God laid out for me. It was clear in my mind from the very beginning. I was to work it part-time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Dick Webster on May 2, 2004

Christians today have lost the real Christianity of old. We must leave our "religion" and seek the Biblical Truths.

A Form Of Godliness 2 Timothy 3:1-6; 1 Kings18:21 God’s Word is clear - in the end times man will fall away from His Word and law We are told in 2 Timothy and again in Revelation 3 In 1 Kings we also see the indecision of the Israelites Elijah was prophesying and may not have even been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Forest-For-The-Trees Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 6, 2007

Learn some lessons from the two men on the road to Emmaus about what it takes to move from religion to relationship.

“The Forest-for-the-Trees Syndrome” Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever heard someone recommend, “Don’t miss the forest for the trees?” Or a person say, “You can’t see the forest for the trees!”? That phrase simply means that someone is so overly occupied with all the details and loads of information ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Based on Moses’ desperate cry in Exodus 33 and 34, this sermon seeks to encourage people to seek God and not just religion.

Show Me Your Glory: Exodus 33-34 Associate Pastor Jeff Williams 08-03-03 When I was younger, I was invited to attend a birthday dinner for a friend at Ducks. Ducks was a five-star restaurant at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. It was very expensive and quite glamorous. We had the table ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational