Sermons on Pagan Roots:

The Characteristics Of A Godly Parent

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2019

Jochebed and Amram, the parents of Moses reared Moses in a difficult time and in a pagan culture.

“The Characteristics of a Godly Parent.” Exodus 2:1-10, Heb. 11:23-27 Good morning, I want welcome you to this Mother’s Day service. I want to begin by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11, Hebrews 11:23-27, Acts 7:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 8, 2025

In a place known for wicked pagan worship, Jesus teaches us that we are to be on the offense.

Jesus was a few short weeks from the time that He would be crucified. He knew that the time was near that He would be letting His disciples loose to spread His message and build the foundation of the church. He took them to an area known as Cesarea Philippi. Cesarea Philippi sat at the foothills ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Becoming An Emotionally Mature Adult Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Emotional maturity is rooted in love.

Becoming an Emotionally Mature Adult Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – March 4, 2012 Following the recent tragic death of Whitney Houston at the relatively young age of 48… there has been a lot of reflection on something not being right in the soul of many like her. In one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Whining And Start Winning!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 10, 2015

So you think it is tough being a Christian?

Romans 8 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Who U Looking At? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 27 – 32

Luke 11: 27 – 32 Hey, Who U Looking At? 27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Protecting Your Identity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical reasons why we should be cautious about sharing our name and picture with ungodly people.

As believers, we are often unaware of the spiritual implications of sharing our personal information, including our name and picture, with ungodly people. The Bible warns us of the dangers of interacting with those who do not share our faith, particularly those involved in occultic practices. In ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 22:32, Matthew 5:13-14

Worship (Deuteronomy 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

How has worship changed since the old covenant? Let's review Deuteronomy 12.

What did God detest about pagan worship? Does the Bible teach us how we now worship God if special places are no longer necessary? Let’s look in Deuteronomy 12. What was Israel to do with the idols left behind by the nations they were to drive out of the land? These are the statutes and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia's Journey

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023

Imagining how and why Lydia moved from being a pagan to a god-fearer, and then to beecoming a follower of Jesus.

This is the story of Lydia, the first woman pastor in the Christian church (at least as far as we know). And it almost never happened. You see, Paul and Silas hadn’t planned to go to Macedonia at all. They had hardly begun to scratch the surface of Asia Minor - that’s where present-day Turkey is. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing And Following God's Will Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2023

Jesus Grew in Wisdom and Knowledge, and how did that happen?

Saturday of 2nd Week of Christmas 2023 Many of us, when we lay out our plans for the day or week or year, like New Year’s resolutions, add the tag line, “God willing.” That may be an ancient holdover from paganism, whereby a petitioner at a shrine would make his sacrifice or offering and then say ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 2:1-11, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Catholic

Geneis: Where It All Began Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 4, 2008

This is the first sermon in a series called Old Testament Challenges. I begin with the story of Alex Haley and "Roots". We all have "roots" and Gesnesis is where we find our spiritual roots. It is an overview.

In Jesus Holy Name February 24, 2008 Text: Genesis Redeemer “Genesis: Where It All Begins” He was only a boy when he was raised in Henning, Tenn. His best years, he claims, were spent at His grandmother’s knees. She told Him stories ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Wisely As Canadian Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 1, 2001

Some thoughts on what it means to "obey the king" in today’s "pagan" society and government.

Living Wisely as Canadian Christians Eccl. 8:2-6 and Romans 13:1-10 (NLT) Happy 134th birthday Canada! All across the land today many impressive speakers with impressive speaking ability will try to pump up the sometimes not so hot Canadian patriotism. Fireworks, great performers doing their stuff ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:2-6, Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Dignity Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Rebellion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Israel and Judah rejected the King's covenant by embracing idolatry and placing their faith in pagan nations.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to appreciate the grace and mercy that has brought us together. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that is as relevant now as it was thousands ...read more

Topics: Rebellion, Idolatry

Lesson 8: Watch Out For Pride Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2010

Pride is a sneaky thing. It's the default program for humans and is at the root of the problem in Corinth, and often at the root of our problems as Christians.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines sarcasm as: "A form of irony in which apparent praise conceals another, scornful meaning." An example might be to someone who is always late and you say to them: "Oh my, you're right on time!" Now if I told you that the Bible has several excellent examples ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tracing The Ancestors Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 25, 2008

This message traces our ancestry in Adam and being in Christ. And asks the question who are we in? The 1st or 2nd Adam? How much more is there in Christ.

ROMANS 5:12-20. TRACING OUR ANCESTORS. INTRODUCTION: TRAVELLING THROUGH ROMANS WE HAVE SEEN TWO EXTREMES. 1. NEGATIVE EXTREME AS PAUL HAS TAKEN US INTO THE DARK VALLEYS OF HUMAN DEPRAVITY INTO THE GUTTER OF THE FALLEN WORLD AND HE HAS EXPLAINED NO MATTER WHO WE ARE WHETHER JEW OR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist