Sermons on Religion Beliefs:

An Anatomy Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000

What is the difference between belief in Jesus and unbelief? What is the sign for Jesus that his task is finished?

One of the things that was quite striking when we were in Canada recently was the change of colours in the trees. We found that as the 3 weeks we had there went by we saw more and more red and yellow. Now of course we have leaves changing colour here in Australia in autumn, but I don’t think it has ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Anglican

Would You Risk The Fiery Furnace?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This sermon is about being willing to risk the fiery furnace for the beliefs we hold in Jesus Christ!

One of my favorite places to worship is in the Mountain, on a ski trip of course! (If you don't know me, I love snow skiing). Most Ski areas have a little spot marking a chapel. Though I have never actually worshipped at one of those spots, mostly because I am not usually skiing on Sunday's. Though ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: United Methodist

An Attitude That Transforms Our Actions

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions.

AN ATTITUDE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR ACTIONS-Colossians 1:1-8 Proposition: The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to become more thankful for what God had done for us in our spiritual life as we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Fire & Family Traditions

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 16, 2024

Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

Gustav Mahler, a Bohemia-born composer once remarked: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” Mark 7:8-9 reminds us: “You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 104:4, Luke 12:49

Tis The Season For Love! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the profound, global love of God, and the promise of eternal life through belief in Jesus Christ.

Beloved, it is a joy and a blessing to gather with you today, in the house of our Lord. We are convened here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are linked by the golden chains of God's love, our souls are interconnected by the threads of His grace. Today, we are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Gift Of Christ, Love

Lie Of Evolution Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 24, 2005

Evolution is a crafty lie that has that purposes to undermine the truth of God’s word.

Series: Lies Satan Tells WE ARE NOTHING BUT AN ACCIDENT “The Lie of Evolution” Genesis 1:1, Rom 1:18-22 Years ago in my Systematic Theology class in seminary, my 80 year old and highly respected professor asked in his aging voice, “Sirs, whom would you consider the most dangerous man who ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 3, 2019

What does it mean to believe? To believe is more than just acknowledging – it is faith in action. All true belief requires activity. Belief requires that we put our money where our mouth is. It requires hope in another person.

Amazing Stories – David and Goliath 7/31/16 1 Samuel 17 Sunday AM Good AM. I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer. Can you believe that in just a few days life will get back to normal? I don’t know about you, but I’ve enjoyed being all together throughout the summer. I’ve especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Faces Of Obedience

Contributed by John Gaston on May 17, 2023

Christianity is not just a set of beliefs. James said the demons believe and tremble, but their belief doesn't save them, because they don't OBEY God. Our faith should cause us to walk, stand, live, and obey.

THE FOUR FACES OF OBEDIENCE Gen. 22:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

1) What Do We Believe? Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021

When it comes to the Word of God and to the Faith – do you know what you believe? This is my question to you, Because God wants you to be sure about the things you believe.

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN? Text: Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us, So then, Are you sure about what you believe? Spiritually speaking, when it comes to God – and His plan and purpose for your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Babel In Your Church?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 30, 2003

Babel is revisited when people are led more by fear than by faith. God caused confusion to people who thought they could provide a man made monument of their own religion that would provide them what they desired. They made a religion according to their o

How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

True faith flows from love, not fear—transforming obedience from duty into joy, and belief into self-giving action that reveals Christ.

Introduction — A Love That Moves You A few months ago, a young man named Daniel was driving home from work late one evening when he saw smoke billowing from a house on the corner of his street. Most people would have slowed down, maybe called 911, and waited for someone else to handle it. But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6, James 2:17-18, Matthew 5:40-41, Matthew 7:22-23, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unity: It Involves Relationships - Part 2 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God.

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God. So, the subject of unity - inside and outside the church ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Do It! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2017

If you want to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, more like Christ, then with God’s help: Receive the Word – do it! Reflect on the Word – fix it! And practice true religion – live it!

In her book Amazing Grace, writer and poet Kathleen Norris shares what she calls “the scariest story” she's ever heard about the Bible. Norris and her husband were visiting a man named Arlo, a rugged, self-made man who was facing terminal cancer. During their visit, Arlo started talking about his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Holy, Whole, And Free! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2018

If you want to take care of the sin problem in your life, don’t depend on religion. Instead, enter into a real relationship with Jesus Christ, and let Him make you holy, whole, and free.

Pastor and author John Ortberg talks about a time early in his marriage when he and his wife sold their Volkswagen Beetle to buy their first really nice piece of furniture. It was a sofa. It was a pink sofa, but for that kind of money, Ortberg says, “It was called a mauve sofa.” The man at the sofa ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free