Sermons on Relationship Not A Religion:

His Grace Is Enough Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction Earlier in this sermon series I illustrated a point with the story of my little one year old daughter Felicity rummaging through her brother’s things in her near constant treasure hunting as she roams around the house seeking for things to get into. Just the other day she came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Forgiveness: The Key To Our Relationship With God And Others Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 21, 2018

Forgiveness, God, Others, Relationships

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Forgiveness: The Key to Our Relationship with God and Others September 8, 2024 Matthew 6:5-15 Introduction: In the book, “When Godly People Do Ungodly things” Beth Moore writes: “Whether we realize it or not, God formed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should We Live In A Pluralistic Polytheistic Society Series

Contributed by Bev Sesink on Nov 7, 2016

This sermon addresses the opportunity and challenge of how to live out our faith in a multicultural/multifaith context such as is experienced in Canadian/American cities.

How Should We Live In A Pluralistic Polytheistic Society? July 17, 2016 As we begin this morning I want to ask you a question – if you had to move to a different city, a different province, even a different country, how would you want people who live there to treat you? What would you want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 4, 2020

A message from Matthew 11. Jesus teaches how to walk in the Unforced Rhythms of Grace

Title: Come Unto Me Introduction Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving Others Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do we serve others like Jesus?

SERVING OTHERS LIKE JESUS This is the last of the series “Be the church by Loving God, others, and serving both. Let say that together. After today, my goal is for you to have a heart to serve others like Jesus. To “Be the Church” in our society we must Love Jesus, Love others, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Do Muslims Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2002

This sermon explores nine fundamental differences between Christian and Muslim beliefs.

People have long talked about the idea that “all religions are basically saying the same thing.” This morning we want to examine that idea a little more closely when it comes to Christians and Muslims. Muslims mention Jesus and claim to revere him, so we ask the question, “Do Muslims ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rtd - Pt. 2 - Apathy Angina Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction It was the morning of December 7th, 1941. There were 353 Japanese airplanes diving and strafing the American battleships and military sites in Pearl Harbor. The results of the "surprise" attack were devastating. 8 battleships sunk. 6 major airfields destroyed. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rtd - Pt. 3 - Performance Pathogen Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction One of the scary things about certain diseases is that you can be infected and not even be aware of the presence of the disease until later in life. On the outside everything seems normal. Daily activities are uninterrupted. Life moves on down the road. However, either age (like 40) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:7-9, Exodus 18:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Given A Party And Nobody Came?

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Apr 22, 2002

Illustrated sermon using a table decorated for a party (representing an empty life of religion) and a cross (representing a life given to Christ in relationship).

TEXT: John 18:28 They led Jesus therefore from Caiphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium in order that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. INTRODUCTION Give brief history of Passover and why it was instituted. Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, John 18:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Religious But Hard-Hearted Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2007

If God does not soften ones heart, one may dabble with religion, but one will never find a saving relationship with the true God.

The Religious But Hard-Hearted (Exodus 8:20-9:12) 1. What if God was politically correct? Imagine this: Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghetto. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn’t even speak to him. The rest of the Israelites were mad at him and making the overseers even more irritable than ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Destined For The Deep Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 18, 2024

The writer provides a challenge to take the plunge; and leave shallow "religion" and truly enter into a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

In 1993 in the movie, “The Sandlot” there was a young guy named who they called “Squints” whose whole name was in love Michael “Squints” Palledorous. If you saw the movie, you will know that “squints” was secretly in love with the lifeguard, Wendy Peppercorn and his love for her was so deep; that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prayer For Enlightenment - Part 1: To Know Christ Deeply Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 3, 2012

Paul's desire was for the Ephesians to know Christ deeply. This sermon emphasizes the need to know CHRIST, not focus on rules, issues and doctrinal minutia.

Paul’s Prayer for Enlightenment - Part 1: To Know Christ Deeply Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh June 2, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-1:23 – Wherefore I also, after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

“flunking Out” Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “God has no grandchildren is an old saying that expresses a life and death truth.” In the early days of the Congregational Churches in Puritan (Separatist) America, a matter in close connection to this statement arose. The half way controversy arose over the matter of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Christian Church

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jan 10, 2008

What’s in a name?

What’s in a name? By f.martin I grew up in New Jersey. As a young fellow I was taken to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Englewood NJ for spiritual worship and fellowship. When you are young and part of the family I was in, there was not an option when the family went to church. You went happily ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Role Of Government Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

Human government and human leaders are ordained of God. How do their roles intersect with faithfully living as a disciple of Jesus Christ? That is the focus of this sermon.

As a pastor, there are two things I try never to talk about in church: religion and politics. Well, here we go! Not only talking about both subjects, but wedding them together in a message series. Let me offer some disclaimers as we begin. This will not be a message series that “takes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Methodist