Sermons on Religious Conservatism:

The False Security Of Religion Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Who are you trying to please? Are you into a religion or are you into a relationship?

INTRODUCTION Some of you know the pastor of First Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida, Dr. Jim Henry, is a good friend of mine. Not long after they had been in their new building, they had an unusual thing happen on a Sunday morning. They were through most of the worship service and the choir was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unwelcomed In Zion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2020

A review and application of the ministry of Amos, known to standing with God and against religion.

“Amaziah said to Amos, ‘O seer, go, flee away to the land of Judah, and eat bread there, and prophesy there, but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom.’ “Then Amos answered and said to Amaziah, ‘I was no prophet, nor a prophet’s son, but I ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some Stop, Why Some Pass By

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 18, 2009

story of the good Samaritan and how it applies to our walk with Christ

Intro: there are stories in the Bible were we all cheer the hero of the story, go home rejoicing in what they had done, but then go back to our ordinary lives. One of those stories is the good Samaritan—the priest passes by, the Levite passes by, but the Samaritan stops, loves, heals, gives, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sabbath? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 5, 2016

Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath!

We noted last week from Mark 2:1-17, Jesus Christ proclaimed He is God and the Only One who can save people from their sins. Jesus called on sinners, i.e. all people, to believe in Him and repent from sins. Do we all believe in Jesus Christ as God and Only Savior for our sins? Are we committed to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apodidomi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus teaches a lesson of "rendering" or "giving back" to both our Country (as good citizens) and the Kingdom of God (as good stewards). May we give ourselves fully to God.

WE AGREE WITH PSALM 47:7, THAT “THE LORD IS KING OVER ALL THE EARTH.” WE MAY SHOW RESPECT TO EARTHLY TITLES SUCH AS PRESIDENT, KING, SULTAN, EMIR, SHAH, OR CHANCELLOR, BUT OUR TRUE ALLEGIANCE IS TO GOD AND HIS HEAVENLY KINGDOM. JESUS PROCLAIMED IN JOHN 18:36, “MY KINGDOM IS NOT AN EARTHLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Psalm 47:7, John 18:36, Romans 13:1, Philippians 3:20, Exodus 20:3-4, 1 Peter 2:17, Matthew 16:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christianity In The Public Square: The Apologetics & Philosophy Renaissance

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Christianity in the public square? For the public good? The people of the United State are divided in many ways, but in this area the consensus seems to be: Sure you can practice your religion, as long as you do it behind closed doors on Sunday.

Christianity in the public square? For the public good? The people of the United State are divided in many ways, but in this area the consensus seems to be: Sure you can practice your religion, as long as you do it behind closed doors on Sunday. Of course a religion that only functions an hour a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Religion Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 2, 2003

Like us, Isaiah cries out for REVIVAL, but God answers surprisingly: He can’t bring it because the people really want RELIGION and he wants RELATIONSHIP

Religion or relationship? Isaiah 64:1-65:7 WBC 4 May 2003 pm. Kate Chapman’s Baptism Revival Good to have you here tonight. Good to be here! - Folks here with all kinds of outlooks, spiritually o you’re ALL v welcome! - Those - Seeking. Unsure. Tentative - those who feel no need to seek… no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Fails Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 16, 2002

The fourth of six on James. Not all faith is powerful. There is a faith that fails. There is a faith that is worthless. James says that faith without works is dead. The deeds we do are the natural outgrowth of our faith. If there are no deeds, no wo

Faith that Fails Not all faith is powerful. There is a faith that fails. There is a faith that is worthless. James says that faith without works is dead. The deeds we do are the natural outgrowth of our faith. If there are no deeds, no works of the flesh, then there is no real faith because ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Real Power" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 29, 2010

We cannot please God by means of our own effort, but only by means of the Holy Spirit’s power.

God calls on everyone to reject the idea that they can justify themselves by their own good works. That’s what everyone who has yet to come to Christ is doing - seeking to justify themselves in the sight of God, in the sight of others or in their own sight. Religion leads to the “comparison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Life On Mars

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Intellect or

“There’s No Life On Mars” I. Introduction The idea that life can or even does exist on Mars has a long history. In 1877 the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen a planet wide system of channels. A fascination with this planet began and scientists from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Ought To Go To Sunday School (Sunday School: Past Present Future)

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004

I developed this sermon to emphasize the importance of Sunday School. We also recognized the teachers and SS Superintendent during the service.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield 7/18/04 Title: Sunday School: Past, Present, & Future or “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School” Text: Judges 2:10-11 Introduction 1. Sing this song with me: “Everybody ought to go to Sunday School, Sunday School, Sunday School The teenies and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Empty Stomachs Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 15, 2008

Empty stomachs, legalistic worship and stubborn hearts lead to missing Christ’s work in our lives.

“Empty Stomachs, Legalistic Worship, and Stubborn Hearts” May 18, 2008 Me: Some stuff really bugs me: poor cell phone etiquette, driving with a blinker on, people writing checks at the grocery store. All this stuff just really bugs me and I have been trying to understand why. Basically what I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The People’s Victor Becoming God’s Victor

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 19, 2011

A STUDY OF NICODEMUS (LENT 2 MESSAGE)

THE PEOPLE’S VICTOR BECOMING GOD’S VICTOR TEXT: JOHN 3 VERSES 1 TO 17 INTRODUCTION: When one was growing up, a popular trainer young people longed for and will bluff around town with it was the one with the brand name Nike. If you are lucky to have one and a sports shirt and short to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rest For The Stressed

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 9, 2017

In this short passage, Jesus gives three simple invitations to bring rest for the stressed: come to Jesus, take his yoke, and learn from him. Here is the essence of Christian discipleship, to bind ourselves to our Lord 24/7.

Matthew 11:28-30 Rest for the Stressed I choose our scripture each week from the Lectionary, which is a systematic reading through most of the Bible over the course of three years. On any given Sunday, it contains an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, a New Testament reading, and a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Matthew 5:17, Isaiah 40:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Lord

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

Do the so called transparent barriers that we construct between ourselves and God’s word provide enough safety from God’s wrath?

A Heart for the Lord Readings: Matthew 15:1-20 15:1-20pp -- Mk 7:1-23 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" 3 Jesus replied, "And why do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed