Sermons on Pagan Roots:

Amend Your Ways!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2014

There are some people who are never bothered to find out the root cause of the problems and make an effort to change!

Amend your ways! Jeremiah 7:3 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.” Our website: http://worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ Follow me at https://www.facebook.com/bala.samson At last I got the right ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seek God's Mouth (Joshua 9:1-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 2, 2022

Should we root for the Gibeonites? Cunning: Knowing what you want, and knowing how to get it.

Let's start this morning by reading Joshua 9:1-4: (1) And then, as soon as the kings heard who were beyond the Jordan in the hill country and in the Shephelah and in all the coast of the great sea in front of Lebanon--the Hittites and Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

The Renewal Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2021

The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity.

The Renewal of Baptism Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Baptism / Matthew 3:13–17 The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity. INTRODUCTION • Do you remember the sense of excitement and awe you felt when you first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Power Of The Holy Spirit: From Genesis To Pentecost"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jun 6, 2025

As we meditate on this passage, we will uncover the deep biblical roots that connect Pentecost with the foundational truths in Genesis.

Introduction My beloved in Christ, today we gather to reflect on one of the most profound moments in biblical history—the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost recorded in Acts 2:1-21. This event is not only a pivotal point in the New Testament but also the fulfillment of God's eternal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Power To Production

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

the root form for production is "produce" __produce___to make something ___bring something into existence

the root form for production is "produce" **produce___to make something ___bring something into existence ** " our work produced by faith" ** God gave us the ability to produce __ we have the ability to bring certain things into life.....(this is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Other

Beware Of Wolves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

Explores the importance of discerning spiritual wolves in sheep's clothing and resisting the allure of power not rooted in God's will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by the fellowship of believers? We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that is as timely as it is timeless. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Matthew 10:16, Acts 20:29

Topics: Wolves, House

Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Samson's Fury & Infatuation" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2002

Samson is a tragic hero of Scripture, especially gifted but ensnared by the pagan culture, which captured him morally and then literally. He was a man of great physical strength but ethical weakness.

“Samson’s Fury & Infatuation”, Judges chapters 13-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Samson is a tragic hero of the Bible. He was especially gifted but he became ensnared by the pagan culture, which captured him morally and then literally. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Real Faith Always Wins

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016

All the wise men of Babylon had one thing in common, none of them had any real faith in their pagan gods, none, that is, but four Hebrew boys

Real Faith Always wins. Daniel 2:1-30 all the so called wise men of Babylon had one thing in common, none of them had any real faith in their pagan gods. None that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Daniel's World Changed Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 7, 2016

By studying Daniel, we will get a glimpse of a man who lived and thrived in a pagan culture. Daniel instructs us how we should live in our culture today.

Think with me to the year 1996. That was 20 years ago. Much has changed in 29 years! Do you remember your cell phone from 1996? Not everyone had a cell phone back then. They were fairly large, and they looked like, well, a telephone, with a receiver for your ear, a mouth piece, and.... an ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Providence In The World Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

We see it so clearly in Esther, how God used pagans for His purpose, but it was not new. God has always worked outside of Israel, for His providence is universal.

Time magazine covered the extravagance of the Shaw Of Iran back in 1971. It was the 2500th year anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. Nine kings and five queens were there, along with princes and princesses, and 16 presidents. It was a high class elegant affair ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

You Are A Witness!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2020

In the 5th chapter of 2 Kings, during the time of the prophet Elisha, there is a story about a pagan general & a Jewish slave girl that is a powerful example of an effective witness.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1-27; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ILL. This week I read a story told by Bobby Stults on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idolatry: Today’s Idols Are More In The Self Than On The Shelf.

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 25, 2018

Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue.

Idolatry Topic: Idolatry is not just a pagan issue. It is not just an Old Testament or Jewish issue. • It’s a human issue. • It’s a heart issue • It’s a relationship issue. • An idol of the mind is as offensive to God as an idol of the hand. IDOLATRY EXTENDS BEYOND THE WORSHIP OF IMAGES AND ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

New Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2011

The New Life in the Spirit, made possible through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of Life, brings deliverance from the old bondage of sin 7 death. One obtains the New Life in the Spirit by availing oneself to the resources of life that are his "in Christ J

ROMANS 8: 1 -4 "NEW LIFE IN THE SPIRIT" In Chapter 8 the tone of Paul's letter changes to one of victory and confidence. He has discovered that the same grace that saved him will also enable him. Just as he transferred his trust and surrendered to Christ for his salvation, so he must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A 23rd Psalm Funeral

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2024

This was a funeral for a godly woman (who raised sheep). What did it mean for Jesus to be her Shepherd?

A 23rd Psalm Funeral Jean Morphet was a very Godly woman and it’s no surprise (given that she and her husband Don raised sheep most of their lives) that the family told me that her favorite passage of Scripture was the 23rd Psalm. So I want to begin today’s eulogy by reading it: “The LORD is my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ