Sermons on Pagan Roots:

Keys To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 17, 2014

Peter's responsibility was massive. Who would be allowed into this belief, who would find salvation? Our task is similar.

In the passage from Matthew 16:13-20 we hear a conversation between Jesus and Peter that happened in a region called Caesarea Philippi. A wee bit of background to this conversation: prior to this conversation the disciples and Jesus had been on the other side of the Sea of Galilee in North ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Abduction Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2013

We need to be alert to being spiritually abducted!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I cannot imagine the horror a family faces when a loved one is abducted. If you have been following the news you have heard of one the most recent cases out of Cleveland where three girls had been missing for over ten years. • They were given up for dead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Master Over Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus taught humility without using the word: The healing of the 10 lepers demonstrates true humility before God.

Master Over Hopelessness Luke 17: 11-19 We have been looking at Jesus’ teaching in Luke 17 and we’ll take a few minutes to review the Lessons of this chapter which lead into the healing of the ten lepers: a. Luke 17:1-2: Don’t become ensnared (that’s what a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Merry Christmas: The Entry Of Jesus Christ Into Human History

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Merry Christmas! May the Lord Jesus Christ be at the center of your celebrations this holiday season. Truly truly Christmas is all about Jesus Christ.

Merry Christmas! May the Lord Jesus Christ be at the center of your celebrations this holiday season. Truly truly Christmas is all about Jesus Christ. Does the date really matter? Not really. Are some of the Christmas traditions rooted in paganism? Yes they are. Yet despite those concerns, ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is the first segment of a multi lesson study on 1 Peter. In part 1, a brief discussion of the circumstances surrounding the writing of 1 Peter is discussed followed by an exposition of the first two verses.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction We live in difficult times here today in America. In other parts of the world, persecution is far greater for the sake of Jesus Christ. The future shows that persecution is likely to increase. We do take a moment to rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Second Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 120:1-7, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 John 3:13-24, Luke 14:16-24. A). JUST PASSING THROUGH. Psalm 120:1-7. The Psalmist’s testimony is, “In my distress, I cried unto the LORD" (PSALM 120:1a). Prayer is our only recourse in time of trouble (cf. John 16:23-24). It is sure to gain a response ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 John 3:13-24, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motivational Atrocity-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2019

2 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-II—Amos 1:3--2:5 OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: A distraught husband is standing in the local florist’s shop pleading with the clerk about his need for geraniums. “I'm sorry,” said the clerk, “we don't have potted geraniums. Could you use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty And Conflicts With Culture

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

A mature Christian knows the limits of his liberty in Christ and understands that love is the measure of that liberty.

Message: In this chapter of the Bible we are introduced to Christian Liberty and the responsibility of properly exercising it. How does our liberty impact those around us in the church and our culture? When are we free to do as we please knowing that what we are doing is not a sin? Is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 12:Sermon on the Mount Series - The importance of prayer, and spending time with the Father.

The Great Commission Part 12 – Sermon on the Mount – Prayer Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Christmas Questions And Service At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2021

Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth including an at-home service from Luke 2:1-40.

Prelude: Is Christmas okay or in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s learn why it’s a good Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions and look at the story of Christ’s birth in Luke 2:1-40. Questions What does the word Christmas mean? It literally means Christ’s Mass, or the Mass of Christ. Mass ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon: The Church Moves From Persecuted To Persecutor. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 9, 2015

The influence of Babylon turns the simple organization of Jesus into a world power that does untold damage to its surroundings. The true church survives and is persecuted.

SEVENTEEN: THE GREATEST DECEPTION of the AGES (so far) c. 300 A.D. Pagan Rome rises and falls. Its history is clearly heralded by many. And as a true child of Babylon it plays its part well. Its hatred of and persecution of both Jews and Christians is well documented. Rome's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Letter Of Concern- Influence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 23, 2022

This is the 83rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 14th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#83] A LETTER OF CONCERN- INFLUENCE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Introduction: Chapters 8-10 deal with problems of questionable practices. In Corinth, it centered around eating food that had been offered to idols. The basic problem facing the Corinthians faces all of us. How far does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Community - God Design For Helping People

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 29, 2005

God’s Design is for the local church to be a loving and caring community. This message encourages people to get involved in a small group.

Community – God’s Design for Helping People I Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Place For Us-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

Part 3 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-III—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist