Sermons on Religious Hypocrisy:

Murderous Leaders Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 19, 2021

Why are religious leaders so full of hate they would want to destroy somebody full of love? It is a question for our times.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:1-6 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 3, 2025

The Gospel is not an empty message or a religious slogan—it is the power of God that saves, transforms, heals, unites, and gives eternal hope.

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 1:16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:10, Colossians 1:13-14 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel is not just a religious message or moral teaching—it is the very power of God unto salvation. It carries divine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Qq & Aa Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

This morning we are going to see some truths that get to the heart of the religious establishment’s problem with Jesus: his authority.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:23-27: Last week of Jesus’s life. Follows Sunday’s prophetical and demonstrative entrance into Jerusalem, Monday/Tuesday’s indictment of the temple practices, the living parable of the cursing of the fig tree, and now he is teaching in the temple on Tuesday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Vs. Rome PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, its biblical foundation, and how it liberates believers from the constraints of religious legalism.

Dear beloved, gather round, as we come together in fellowship, in unity, and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the Spirit of God, to consider the profound power of faith. It is the golden thread that weaves through ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11

Topics: Rules, Faith

Overlooking The Obvious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual blindness, the emptiness of misdirected religious activity, and the necessity of recognizing and accepting God's divine intervention.

Good morning, beloved, and welcome. We stand here today at the threshold of a divine revelation, ready to open our hearts to the wisdom of the Word. We are about to immerse ourselves in the sacred text of Luke 19:41-48, a passage that, like a mirror, reflects our human frailty and God's divine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-48

Topics: Jesus Wept, Blindness

Righteousness Through Faith In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon explores the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, emphasizing the importance of righteousness through faith and grace, not works or religious credentials.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and privilege to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to find nourishment for our souls from His Word. We are here because we have been called, chosen, and cherished by a God who is not distant and detached, but a God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Why Bother With Church? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The church is more important that you think.

The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Evil People And Their Characteristics. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 14, 2024

The Bible warns us about evil people and their destructive nature.

The Bible warns us about evil people and their destructive nature. It's essential to recognize their characteristics to avoid their harm and protect ourselves and others. This will explore the Bible's teachings on evil people and their traits, helping us to discern and navigate complex ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28, Psalm 1:1-6

The Power Of Imperfect Correction Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

As humans, we've all been in situations where we've seen someone do something wrong, and we've felt the urge to correct them.

Matthew 7:3-5, "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5, Galatians 6:1-2

Specks, Logs And Improving Our Vision

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2025

We all know that the Internet has given us lots of opportunities to be tempted to sin, hasn’t it? Is the temptation itself sinful?

Eighth Sunday in Course 2025 Some people don’t have the deuterocanonical book of Sirach in their Bibles, so I’ll read some of the first reading. Sirach was written in Hebrew, but over the years those versions were mostly lost, but survive in Greek. The book is mostly a compilation of proverbs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, Luke 6:39-45, Psalm 92:2-3, Psalm 92:13-15

Denomination: Catholic

In Search Of The North Pole

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015

In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Sign You're Looking For

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 5, 2025

This sermon warns against seeking signs from a hard heart, highlighting the hypocrisy of being able to interpret worldly things while being blind to spiritual truth, and ultimately points to Christ's resurrection as the only sign we truly need for faith.

Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, desperately asking God for a sign? "Lord, if you want me to take this job, let the phone ring in the next ten minutes." "God, if this is the person I'm supposed to marry, have them wear a blue shirt tomorrow." We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Lying Tongue

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020

A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:19, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 34:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pollution In The Soul Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 27, 2009

Jesus is confronted by the religious elite that His disciples weren’t washing correctly. Jesus tells the Pharisical hypocrites they have more problems than that to worry about.

Pollution in the Soul Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

“disciple” (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2016

Part 2 of a sermon on the name for the people of God, "Disciple." This study discusses three characteristics of true disciples.

“Disciple” (Part 2) Series: Names for the People of GodA Chuck Sligh April 24, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Open Bibles to John 8 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Did you know that Walt Disney ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31

Denomination: Baptist