Sermons on religions of the west: showing 466-480 of 38,505

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

It's Time To Lose Your Religion

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 23, 2021

It is time for us to lose our religion and develop a true relationship with Jesus Christ. This sermon deals with five key points on how to leave religion behind: The Man, The Moon, The Mixup, The Messiah, The Message.

“It’s Time to Lose Your Religion” Scripture Reference: John 3:1-10 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 18, 2021 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Introduction Question— Aren’t you glad Jesus loves sinners? Illustration The preacher’s Sunday sermon was on the Sin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And Other Religions: Many Roads Or Exclusive Path?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question.

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question. But the Christian really need not see all religions aside from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Does Religion Hinder Walking In The Spirit (Extended Version)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 20, 2024

The word "Religion" is a deep well and It doesn't always represent a true faith in Jesus. Maybe its time to ask whether we are suffering defeat because of it's encroachment on our walk with God

Have you ever considered the influence other religions have had on your walk of faith? What defines them as different and what makes them a distraction rather then a help within your spiritual journey? The struggles that follow every worldly religion on earth are based on a level of devotion to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:12-15

Denomination: *other

Choose Your Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2024

The Lord can be my shepherd if I choose Him. But why would anyone NOT choose Him? And what difference can He make in my life as "my shepherd"?

In September of 1938, a man from Long Island purchased a barometer. When it arrived in the mail he was disappointed to find that the needle appeared to be stuck. It pointed to the sector on the barometer that was marked “hurricane.” He SHOOK the barometer several times… but the needle never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007

Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

Today we will be finishing our series with the third and final teaching on the Beauty of the Jewish Prayer Shawl. Though as Christians we do not use the prayer shawl there is much we can learn from it. The shawl (talit) was and is an integral part of the Jewish faith – from which our own faith ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Response To Islamic Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

How a Christian should respond to Islamic Faith.

A. DEFINITIONS 1. Muslim. Webster’s definition, “One who surrenders to God, i.e., Allah.” 2. Islam. Webster’s definition, root, “Submission to Allah.” (a) The religious faith of Muslims, including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Mohammad as his prophet. (b) A civilization erected as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

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

Cross-Dressing Soldiers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 3, 2008

Exposition of 2 Timothy 2:4 about the Christian Worldview attitude of believers related to the vision of our church

Text: 2 Timothy 2:4, Title: Cross-dressing Soldiers, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story about Rene Descartes’ from Think Biblically, p. 45 B. Background to passage: As we continue to think about the vision and future of our church, today we will look at the next phrase in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, God in the Spirit and God in the Word. I can not accept nor should you dear Christian that we dethrone Jesus Christ from His glorious position as King of Kings and Lord of Lords to become a member of an amalgam of lesser

Jesus the Love of God: John 15:1-17 How do we tell the world that Jesus is the full expression of Gods love? This month in our Presbyterian Record we have an article entitled "Two Kinds of Knowledge" on pages 31 and 32 written by Dr. Rev. Joseph McLelland who is professor emeritus at McGill ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Will We Be Judged? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2009

True Christianity is not a religion but a relationship, but this does not mean Christians are not to be religious!

The Bible, the Word of God, is clear, Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the dead and spoke to over 500 people • ascended back to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

This series could be summed up this way...Jesus raised the dead and Mohammad killed the living. Jesus healed the sick and Mohammad harmed the healthy. Jesus released the oppressed and Mohammad enslaved the free! And it’s still happening today!

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 4 Matthew 7:15-20 I just want to go on record as saying again; these 4 weeks have not been a Muslim bashing with hate. But rather it’s been an Islamic exposing with truth. Last week we covered some good ground in order to search out the facts about Islam. Just think for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Jew?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 31, 2005

Are there one or two Gospels???? Do I witness to a Jew or not?

Am I A Jew? I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I have been a SSGT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcision And Other Cutting Edge Issues Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 22, 2010

"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcisio

Cicero's first rule of public speaking was, "render your audience benevolent". We preachers tend to follow that rule by opening our sermons with a joke. But what do you do when the passage you're preaching on includes a statement from St Paul such as the one we find in Galatians 5:12: "I wish that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican