Sermons on Religion:

The Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Distinction between "pop religion" and a biblical faith.

I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the LORD, who does all these things (Isaiah 45.5-7). It has been my observation that many people like to think of God as a kind of protective big brother. It is somehow reassuring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Congregational

The Most Religious Person I Know

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 3, 2008

The problem and solution to Legalism & Self-Imposed Religion

I. PROBLEM OF JEWISH LEADERS IMPOSING RULES OF CONFORMITY ON COLOSIANS A. New Gentile Christians – struggling to wrap their brains around new-found faith B. Warning About Jewish Leaders 1. “Let no one judge you…” “Let no one cheat you…” (v. 16,18) 2. They are intrusive into things they have not ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Acting Good Or Good Actions?

Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 8, 2014

True religion is not acting good but doing good.

ACTING GOOD …OR GOOD ACTIONS? Our passage in Isaiah seems contradictory at first… the prophet is told to tell the people they are in rebellion and sin even though it says “day after day they seek God out and seem eager to know his ways”! But God says they are a nation who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 6, 2016

A Christian citizen's political responsibility, politics and religion?

“RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS A NATION” Dr. Walter Thomas A SERMON ON A CHRISTIAN’S POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people”. Summary: A Christian citizen is obligated to speak, vote and live-out the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Other

My House Is Not An Emporium: An Exposition Of John 2:13-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2019

What happens when religion becomes a business?

My Father’s House is not an Emporium: An Exposition of John 2:13-25 Jesus had just finished His first sign which was the turning of water into wine. This He had done in response to His mother’s request. When we sntudied the passage, we had to deal with the cryptic statement: “My time has not yet ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prejudice Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 21, 2023

True religion doesn’t play favorites.

INTRODUCTION • When we began this series last week, I talked about the practical and straightforward teachings in the Book of James. • Last week we started the series with a practical message about living out the message. • As we spend time together in James, we will examine ways to live out the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Ziggurat Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 9, 2025

Ziggurats are fundamentally considered structures of faith and religion.

John H. Walton, an American professor and Old Testament scholar once remarked: “The ziggurat was the most dominant building of the temple complex, so it is no surprise that it draws the attention of the author of Genesis. In summary, the project is a temple complex featuring a ziggurat, which was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30, Psalm 127:1, 1 John 5:4, Matthew 6:33

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. A careful follower of his belief. This is a religious person. Religion is translated Religion and Worshipping.

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Real Relationship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 19, 2010

Jesus doesn’t invite us to practice a religion, but to participate in a relationship.

In this series, we want unbelievers to understand that Christianity is not a religion. The way of religion is about impersonal rules, while the way of Christ is about a personal relationship with God. But we also want believers to understand that Christianity is not designed to be lived as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Religion And Politics: We Must Talk About Them!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 31, 2016

Jesus kingdom is not from this world but he taught us to respect the ones in power. In history God uses His people to influence and free His people. As Christians we must fight for the right by all means necessary, spiritually and politically.

Religion and Politics: We must talk about them! Kelly Durant Nov. 2016 John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” 2. Why is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Salvation Army

Palm Sunday 2013 Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Religion is at war with Jesus and always has been and always will be. Religion is not necessarily faith. Religion is often the construct of human beings a system we develop and devise with all kinds of rules and teaching that are from men and not from God. This is what Jesus opposed.

Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-10 We all love Palm Sunday when we can see Jesus welcomed as the hero of the nation. Mark’s Gospel shows us the Jesus we all love the victorious, humble Jesus on a donkey being praised with shouts of Hosanna, Blessed is he who comes in the name of our Lord, Blessed is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Religious In All Respects

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2012

Religion doesn’t save you; a relationship with God through Jesus Christ saves you.

Religious in all Respects March 11, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Religion doesn’t save you; a relationship with God through Jesus Christ saves you. Focus Passage: Acts 17:22-31 Supplemental Passage: If anyone thinks himself to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rtd (Religiously Transmitted Diseases) - Pt. 1 - Discipleship Dyslexia 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 Bojana Danilovic, 28, sees everything upside down because of an abnormal connection in the way her brain processes images. Danilovic has to have a special upside down computer screen and keyboard and reads papers from the bottom up. At home, she watches one TV balanced on its top ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008

What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Religious Play-Acting

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 23:27, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist