Sermons on religious hypocrisy: showing 736-750 of 43,498

Travesty To Majesty Part One - Before Dawn On Friday: "no Witnesses?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it begins - the travesty of injustice due to hypocrisy wrought by jealousy . . . Jesus had gone about doing good for three years, but a fake system of justice allowed no witnesses to tell the truth.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

The Great Harlot

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Aug 2, 2003

The end of the apostate religious system going all the way back to Babel.

There is a sense in which Karl Marx statement that ’religion is the opium of the masses’ is true, states John MacArthur. People are religious because God created them to be worshippers. If they will not worship the true God, they will worship someone or something else. We look around and we think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 6, 2004

God is not interested in our religious duty but in our relationships - with Him and with others

11-07-04 SMM Luke 10: 25-37 – The Story of the Good Samaritan Story: In the 60’s Simon and Garfunkel wrote this I am a rock, I am an island. I’ve built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It’s laughter and it’s loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Who Wants To Marry A Prostitute?

Contributed by Steve Wynkoop on Aug 10, 2004

Passionately pursue a relationship with God don’t tend to a religious duty.

Who Wants to Marry a Prostitute? A young couple were on their way to get married when they had a tragic accident. The next thing they knew, they were standing arm-in-arm at the pearly gates. They told St. Peter what had happened and then said, "We really want to spend eternity as man and wife. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Is For Thirsty People Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

A look at the kingdom message for sinners, i.e. non-religious people

Introduction Kingdom = God’s Rule, God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven, God’s Shalom, it is God’s dreams being realised for the world, Jesus says this kingdom rule is available now through me, so change and believe it, be part of it. A fresh start was needed he said to Nicodemus, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church, Christianity Or Religion? Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

The church, more Christian (followers of Christ) then religious (practising traditions and rituals)

The Church, Christianity or Religion Part 4 Text: John 8:1-12 Introduction: 1. While Religion and Christianity should be the same thing, far too often it is not. Religion too often thrives on creeds, credentials, and adherence to codes of conduct True Christianity holds to faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Judgment And Glory Series

Contributed by James Jack on Nov 30, 2007

It is the humble servants of the Lord, not the outwardly religious, who will enjoy Him forever.

One of the awesome things I’ve noticed as we’ve gone through Isaiah over the last few months has been amazing contrasts we see in the character to God, the paradoxes in his divine nature and his sovereign action. We saw it in dazzling brilliance last week when Cameron spoke to us from Isaiah 55. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Light of the World shines in moral darkness, religious darkness, and physical darkness.

I AM series #2 I AM the Light of the World John 8:12; 9:5 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’re looking at the I AM statements of Jesus. All 8 of these statements are recorded in the Gospel of John. Last week we saw that right after feeding the 5,000 Jesus told the crowds I AM the Bread of Life. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You See This Woman

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2002

Many religious people see others as "High Maintenance" and not see their potential.

Do you see this woman? Luke 7:36-50 Illustration: Grace Llewelyn Smith tombstone, no date of death or a date of birth just the names of her two husbands and this epitaph. “Sleeps but rests not, Loved but was not loved, tried to please but pleased not, died as she lived—alone.” Long nights, empty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Bursts Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Jesus challenges the religious leaders as He faces conflict from them.

Mk. 2:1-3:6 JESUS BURSTS OLD WINESKINS A. “That Broadway Project! Why is it taking so long? Why are they ripping apart more roads and intersections than just putting on the new cement? They are stalling for time, and making hard for everyone in Minot!!!” 1. I am not a street contractor. I ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Luke And Compassionate Christ Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To remind people that Christ had a heart for those outside the religious ones.

[S] If someone asked you to tell them about the Jesus you know, what would you tell them? And would what you tell them resemble the Jesus revealed in the gospels or would Jesus resemble someone else? We’re in the third week of a series entitled “Jesus as They Knew Him.” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008

Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The One & True God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

The Prophet Elijah stands alone against 850 false religious leaders.

WORSHIP THE ONE & TRUE GOD I KINGS 18:17-21 I Kings 18 give us the account of the Prophet Elijah, as he stands alone against 850 false religious leaders. Elijah challenges the people to decide who is going to be the god of their lives. He demonstrates the reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Arguing With The Devil's Crowd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus explaining to the religious crowd that their religion isn’t working with God.

Arguing with the devil’s crowd John 8:36-47 We begin by looking at Jesus’ statement in verse 36 where He says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” Jesus was talking to a few believers in the crowd about spiritual freedom when the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Bob's Legacy

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 9, 2015

Don't just be religious. Make your life a spiritual quest.

Bob’s house was well built, by which I mean that his life was well-grounded. That’s what the Bible means – at least, most times – when it talks about building houses. We saw in Proverbs where it says, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed