Sermons on Religious Activity:

Ways To Promote The Music Of Spiritual Gifting

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 24, 2019

This sermon is going to focus on how to overcome the reasons why Christians choose to ignore their gifting by examining five simple steps to get them to use their spiritual gifts.

The Music of Ministry 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most Christians rightly point to a lack of attendees, financial resources or society’s increased immorality as reasons for the decline of church influence; how would one’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Who Was Afraid Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 9, 2021

Jesus Christ has all authority over both the natural and supernatural world. He brought freedom to a tortured soul, stirred a local crowd into anger, and calmed a raging sea. His ministry brought grace, mercy, love, hope, and for some, fear. Why would anyone fear Him? You would be surprised.

Chapter 4 of Mark's Gospel presented to us the authority that Jesus had over the forces of nature by rebuking a storm on the Sea of Galilee. He and His disciples were in a boat heading to the eastern shore of the Sea when a violent storm erupted, which was a common occurrence according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 5:1-20, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parables Of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2025

Jesus often used simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only to understand God’s truth but to live it out.

The Parables of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the teachings of Jesus found in His parables. Jesus often used these simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unfinished Masterpiece

Contributed by Kibby Gore on Jan 6, 2024

Embracing God's Goodness in Our Imperfection

Happy Epiphany! The term "Epiphany" in a biblical context refers to the manifestation or revelation of something previously hidden or unknown. While the word "Epiphany" itself may not appear in the Bible, the concept is found in various biblical passages, especially in the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 103:8-14, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Genesis 1:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ultimate Balance: Resting Faith In Christ & Taking Dutiful Action

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

In life there is often a balance we must seek after, finding good measures of various attitudes and actions to find a happy medium in life. The struggle to find this difficult balance can best be summed in the shortened version of the serenity prayer:

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works In life there is often a balance we must seek after, finding good measures of various attitudes and actions to find a happy medium in life. The struggle to find this difficult balance can best be summed in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Living Word Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 26, 2021

Our Past, Our Priest & His Promise

Illus: Years ago I served on a Foreign Missions board in Haiti where a local lawyer donated acres of land in the city of Aux Cayes near Port-Au-Prince. We made plans to build a prayer center, a vocational training center and a volunteer medical center. When we visited the area and it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems And Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, And False Religious Systems Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

We're not just battling bad ideas or dealing with moral decline. We are up against a coordinated, ancient, supernatural agenda — a Luciferian framework hiding in plain sight.

Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems and Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, and False Religious Systems ***Note, This was Written to be Delivered in 2 Segments*** May 11, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Ephesians 5:11-13 11 Take no part in the unfruitful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

A Missional People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2022

A Missional People Series: Roots: Rediscovering Our Foundations November 13, 2022 - Brad Bailey

A Missional People Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 13, 2022 Intro Take a moment …amidst the weekend of Veterans Day…Honor to Veterans. The decision to serve is a tangible declaration that you love your home—the place and its people— enough to bear profound burdens to sustain its existence and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whitewashed Or Washed White

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 15, 2007

The cost of maintaining religious appearances is high.

Whitewashed or Washed White Matthew 23:25-26, 27-28 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Of Legalism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 9, 2014

A sermon that describes the religious legalist.

"The Gospel of Legalism" Galatians 1:6 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Introduction: This morning I may be preaching one of the most important messages I have ever preached anywhere in my ministry. I hope that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging Religion Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus confronts religious leaders

Challenging Religion Vital to read the entire book at one sitting from time to time. Chapters 5-7 at minimum Jesus' teaching are set in the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles - Season of our Gladness! Called Succoth - Booths. Booths = we want rain. Fall harvest festival - reminder of tent ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Line Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus angers religious leaders

Jesus Crosses the Line Show Video Clip - JN 8:34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know you are Abraham's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 15, 2015

Three ways we are more than Conquerors: 1. Trouble 2. Anxiety (distress/worry) 3. Persecution

More than Conquerors Introduction: In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Need To Know About The Holy Spirit, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

2 more activities of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, and 2 activities of the Holy Spirit in the lives of nonbelievers.

What You Need to Know about the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh Parts 3 TEXT: Turn to 1 Corinthians 12 INTRODUCTION For the past two weeks we have been talking about the Holy Spirit—Who He is; when He came; what He does. 1. First we saw that He is a Person, not an impersonal force or entity, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Whitewashed Tomb Christians Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 10, 2025

This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, exposing the hypocrisy that plagues many who claim to follow God.

In Matthew 23:27-28, Jesus unleashes a scathing critique on the Pharisees, calling them "whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness." This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3