Sermons on Religion Scholars:

Zombie Christianity

Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 16, 2009

A church that is spiritually dead can still hold services, sing hymns, offer prayers, deliver sermons, and do works of ministry – they can go through the motions of “doing church” but they will never be the church without being alive in God’s Holy Spirit!

INTRODUCTION Modern Day Scene: A paramedic arrives on an accident scene with what seems like a lifeless body; no pulse, no breath – CPR begins and instead of taking the body to the morgue, they go to the ER. Jesus has pronounced the church at Sardis as dead. Yet there is hope. A church that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Business Of The Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 15, 2013

Whatever we do, we must not let our traditions steal our joy or our love. We must not let “church business” keep us from “the business of the church.”

A few years ago, I came across some odd laws from a long time ago that were still on the books in the 21st Century. I think you’ll find them quite amusing. For example, young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, Mississippi, unless it's in a church. In Blackwater, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Traditionalism Vs. Real Biblical Truth

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.)Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living.Often times we try to press human, denomi

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Series Traditionalism vs. Real Biblical Truth 6/20/2012 A The work of the Holy Spirit must be grounded in biblical revelation (not religious traditionalism.) 1 Tradition is the living faith of those who are now dead while traditionalism is the dead faith of those now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Might Be A Pharisee

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 9, 2012

Luke 11: 37-52; Warning for those who are very religious but not truly spiritual.

You Might Be A Pharisee If...Lk11:37-52 Who Were The Pharisees ? Jewish Separatists. Only One Way Of Doing Things....And It Was There Way. Aloof And Arrogant. Believed In Traditions, And Rituals That They Created As Much As They Did The Word Of God. Believed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-52

Denomination: United Methodist

The Curse Of Religiosity

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 7, 2013

Spiritual leadership and authority is established by God to accomplish kingdom purposes.

At just about every level of society in our country, there is a crisis. It is a crisis of leadership and authority. There is a breakdown of authority in this generation like no other generation. Family… Government… Politics… Business… Church… Home… Education. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Confronts A Religious Man

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2009

Paul had all the passion and righteous anger for God, and it was all wrong. Jesus had to correct Paul’s path and destiny to make him the man he was supposed to be. Paul’s religion got in the way of what was more important; a relationship with Jesus.

Jesus Confronts a Religious Man Prairie Baptist Church – 12/13/09 A.M. Service Text: Acts 9:1-9 Key verse: Acts 9:5 - And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Premise: Paul had all the passion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Brews (Introduction To Hebrews) Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 4, 2011

An introductory sermon to a series on Hebrews (Outline did not come from me. I got it through e-mail, author unknown)

HoHum: The Bible says that the men are supposed to make coffee. He Brews WBTU: Today we are beginning a series on Hebrews. Basic information on Hebrews: Who wrote this book? We don’t know. The one who penned this did not give his name, probably on purpose. Go from least supported to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buddhism Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 18, 2010

Looks at Buddhism and compares it to Biblical Christianity

Buddhism vs. Biblical Christianity Intro Slide Good morning, if you are joining us today, we have begun a series called Faithology where we are looking at and comparing different religions of the world to Biblical Christianity. Easter – Biblical Christianity We started on Easter and saw the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev. #57-17:1-3 Religious Babylon Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 22, 2010

Last time we talked about the origin of Babylon and saw from the Bible that it’s roots are from Gen. 10:10 to do with a man named Nimrod. 10And the beginning of his kingdom was Bab-el,-later called Babylon. REVELATION 17 is telling us about the reli

Rev. #57-17:1-3 RELIGIOUS BABYLON 6-5-10 Last time we talked about the origin of Babylon and saw from the Bible that it’s roots are from Gen. 10:10 to do with a man named Nimrod. 10And the beginning of his kingdom was Bab-el,-later called Babylon. REVELATION 17 is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

Dakota Community Church May 9, 2010 Amos 5 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Let’s begin with a quick review of the heart of God concerning the poor: Amos 2:6-7 They sell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Rev.18:4-7~# 63-Pt.4 Commercial Babylon Falls Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 9, 2010

Chapters 17: describes the spiritual and chapter 18: describes the commercial states of Babylon. Spiritual Babylon involves the big umbrella of Christendom that is with us today; many assemblies that name the name of Christ are far from Christian, they o

Rev.18:4-7~# 63-pt.4 COMMERCIAL BABYLON FALLS 7-17-10 Chapters 17: describes the spiritual and chapter 18: describes the commercial states of Babylon. Spiritual Babylon involves the big umbrella of Christendom that is with us today; many assemblies ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Foremost

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jul 16, 2009

This is a sermon commemorating the years of gospel service of the patriarchs of the Walker Family.

Foremost, I want to give the honor that is due to patriarchs of the Walker family that labors and toils in the thankless and often overworked profession of the gospel ministry. My late father, Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. preached for over 50 years before his death. My uncles, Bishop George ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: *other

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping Up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket)

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Manuscript In the 1990s there was a TV show from Britain called “Keeping Up Appearances.” Who remembers it? The reruns are still showing if you haven’t seen it and want to. The series is about a lady called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking The Talk Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

God calls us to be the kind of people who both act and speak out of love.

Our missionaries Bev and Jesse Rich were here two weeks ago, on furlough from Uganda. They spoke briefly during the service, and after the service they showed a video of their ministry and answered our questions. It was all fascinating, God is doing some amazing things there, but one of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Religious Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 8, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and un

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal