Sermons on pagan roots:

Our Jewish Roots Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2014

A study of the book of Romans chapter 2 verses 17 through 29

Romans 2: 17 – 29 Our Jewish Roots 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, 18 and know His will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Remove The Roots Of Bitterness

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

Most people think they are totally and unequivocally free of bitterness. However, that’s not necessarily the truth. You see, bitterness creeps in, slowly and is easier seen in other people rather than in yourself.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, and slander, along with every form of malice. That statement comes from Ephesians 4, verse 31. The Greek word for bitterness is “Pikria” which translates to “Sticky.” No matter what has been done to you, how bad, how often, or who from, bitterness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Rooted In Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Jesus emphasizes the importance of remaining in His love. How can we ensure we are consistently abiding in Him?

Today, we will explore a passage from the book of John, chapter 15. Jesus, in His final moments with His disciples, shares a powerful analogy of the vine and branches. He emphasizes the importance of abiding in Him to bear fruit and bring glory to God. Let's delve into this message and discover how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Topics: Love, Faith

Rooted And Established In Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 25, 2024

God's love is beyond our understanding, but we can experience it personally and together as a church. It's important to be rooted and established in God's love.

Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something super cool - love. But not just any love, we're talking about God's love. It's like the ultimate superpower. You know how in superhero movies, the hero always has this crazy power that's way beyond what normal people can do? That's kind of like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Topics: Divine Affection, Spiritual Compassion, Unconditional Love, God's Grace

Overcoming The Bitter Root

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Bitterness arises from failing to forgive someone who has wronged you. It comes from clinging to bad memories or hurtful experiences from the past and not letting them go. Many times bitterness will give rise to vengeance.

Our sermon this morning is entitled, “Overcoming the Bitter Root.” Bitterness can be defined as harboring resentment and unforgiveness in our heart toward another person. Bitterness is also defined as, “extreme enmity,” “a grudge,” or “hatred.”(1) The meaning of the word bitter itself is, “sharp ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In Papa God

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 28, 2021

The intimacy of experiencing God as "Daddy" - for the individual, for the community - for the bad times, for the good times. A sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21.

A video version of this Sermon is available at https://youtu.be/sTjFXKSmoPs .............................................................................. In Freetown in Sierra Leone in the Krio language - a blend of English and African languages- they talk about “Papa God”. I think that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 3:1

Denomination: Anglican

Rooted And Grounded In Love Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

Proper 12 (17) Ninth Sunday after Pentecost July 25, 2021 Prayer is an Action word! We are rooted in the love of Christ!

Sermon Text: “History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. This quote has haunted me – perhaps for years – but especially since George ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Resiliency Rooted In Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 1, 2019

So many people feel more alone and alienated than ever before. In this sermon I discuss the grace of Christ which enables hope in the midst of struggle, and the practical tools necessary to build resilience in the face of hardship.

A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS This weekend, as my family and I headed back through the mountains from District Assembly in Denver, we happened to pass a bike race with athletes peddling through the steep twists and turns leading to Wolf Creek Pass and I couldn’t help but marvel at the determination ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Axe Is Laid To The Roots

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2018

What does it mean to repent?

The Axe is Laid to the Roots Luke 3:7-18 As we come to the third Sunday of Advent, we continue in the third chapter of Luke. Last week, we saw who John the Baptist was, what God had called Him to do, and where he performed his mission. This week we will look at how this mission was carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong Roots In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

Psalm 1 sets the tone for the entire Psalter.

Psalm 1 - Strong Roots in the Lord Introduction 1. Psalm 1 sets the tone for the entire Psalter. “It stands as a magnificent gateway to this extraordinary ancient collection of Hebrew religious verse…It is a text of which the remaining  psalms are essentially exposition.” (James Boice, via ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deeply Rooted In Jesus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 30, 2022

More than anything else, this what I want for you - to KNOW Jesus. To be rooted and grounded in HIM.

October 01, 2022 When Paul was converted that day on the road to Damascus, his passion changed. He went from a denier of Jesus to his strongest and most outspoken advocate. For Paul, it was more than just speaking the truth about Jesus. The deepest desire of his heart was for those under his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Three Root Sins

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 26, 2021

Both Eve and Jesus were tempted just as we are. They were tempted by Satan, who used the three root sins.

There are many sins, but they all come from three “root sins”…three heart problems. All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 1John 2:16 Three Root Sins —the lust of the flesh —the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Genesis 3:1-6, Luke 4:1-13, Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Having Good Roots

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 15, 2022

What is having good roots? Is it being well grounded? Is it to have a firm foundation? Is it how they were raised as children? Some people talk about having good roots but their actions counter to what they say.

God does not pass judgment on individuals based on race, sex, or national origin. His judgment of them is based on their trust in Him, their obedience, and their reaction to His will. The individuals who tenaciously work or attempt to comply with God’s will resemble vigorous, fruit­ bearing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Takes Root Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 29, 2024

And the sin weed sprouts a few more leaves...

August 31, 2024 Last week we were introduced to the Villain. He planted the seeds of distrust and rebellion through the power of an idea – God cannot be trusted. The central question in the rest of the story will be, “Who is telling the truth – God or the Villain? One thing is certain, sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Developing A Root System PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Develop a strong spiritual root system in God's love and purposes to endure life's challenges and remain steadfast in faith.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be talking about roots. Not the ones in our gardens, but the spiritual roots that ground us in our faith. As Henri J.M. Nouwen once wrote, "Those who are deeply rooted in the love of God can enjoy human praise without being attached to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:13

Topics: Spiritual Roots, Stand