Sermons on Religious Hypocrisy:

The True, Biblical Church Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

In today's diverse religious Doctrines and Divisions, it's essential to understand what constitutes the true, biblical Church of God.

In today's diverse religious Doctrines and Divisions, it's essential to understand what constitutes the true, biblical Church of God. This sermon explores the Bible's teachings on the characteristics, purpose, and unity of the Church, helping us discern the authentic body of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Ephesians 2:20, John 17:21, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023

If what Peter and John and the others claim is true, what will happen to the religious establishment? They'll have to kill the movement to survive themselves.

Good morning. This is Hannah Batyoel from Inside Jerusalem, reporting on a breaking story that began late yesterday afternoon when two Galileans were arrested for creating a disturbance in the temple precincts. But first, a backgrounder from our religion correspondent, Shlomo Yehudi. Good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20, Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too Consecrated To Be Wasted

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

Consecration is a divine separation — a setting apart for God’s holy purposes. It is not merely a religious ritual but a total dedication of life, desires, and actions to the Lord.

TOO CONSECRATED TO BE WASTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:20-21 Key Verse: “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus With Authority

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 27, 2024

The authority of Jesus was questioned by the religious leaders. Jesus did not his source of authority to those wicked inquirers. But Bible reveals that his authority is unquestionable.

Text: Matthew 21:23-27 Theme: Challenge of Jesus’ Authority Introduction: The authority of Jesus was questioned while he was teaching in the Temple in Jerusalem, as reported in all three synoptic gospels: Matthew 21:23–27, Mark 11:27–33 and Luke 20:1–8. During the time of Jesus, chief priests, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

There Are Hypocrites Among Us

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 15, 2023

Jesus strongly denounced the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. Before we point our finger at others, we might want to ponder the old saying, "When you point your finger at others, remember, there are three fingers pointing back at you."

HYPOCRITE INTRODUCTION A. The charge, hypocrite strikes fear into the hearts of conscientious Christians. B. While not denying that there are hypocrites among us, we need to remember the old saying, “When you point your finger at others, there are three fingers pointing back at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-3, Jude 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born 2x

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jul 4, 2022

Everyone needs to be BORN 2X or in a more familiar term, Born Again. The term “Born Again” is not invented by men or Christian groups. The term “born again”, which is a central theme in Christianity, is a term spoken by Jesus Christ.

BORN 2X [INTRODUCTION] Is it true that when you’re young you like everybody to remember your birthday? But when you get older, you’re hoping everyone forgets it! [Statistics] • (World atlas) September is the most common birthday month while September 9 is the most popular birthday. • The least ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 5:19, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 5:24, Romans 6:4, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Live For An Audience Of One: The Secret Life Of A True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2025

In the Christian life, there is only one audience that matters—our Heavenly Father. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us to live for the Audience of One. He warns us not to perform righteousness before others but to pursue a life that pleases God alone.

Go! And Live for an Audience of One: The Secret Life of a True Disciple - Matthew 6:1-18 Introduction: Living for the Audience of One There’s an old story about a young violinist who practised day and night for years. One evening, he gave a recital in a packed concert hall. When he finished, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Samuel 16:7, Galatians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:6, James 5:16, Joel 2:12, Acts 13:2, Romans 8:15, John 4:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

(Study No. 1) John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 29, 2020

John the Baptist is the first soul-winner of whom we read in the New Testament. He was a pioneer in every sense of the word. He prepared the way for the Lord (Luke 3:4),

Soul winners in the New Testament (Study No. 1) John the Baptist John 1:19-37 We begin a new series on New Testament soul-winners .With these studies we hope to form a composite picture of the way in which we can all engage in this great task of bringing others to the Lord Jesus Christ. John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Be Corrupted - Unleavened Vs. Leavened

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 27, 2015

To show that we need to live lives in an unclean world. James 1:27 (Amplified Bible) External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care

I. EXORDIUM: Are you leavened or unleavened? I'm unleavened because I walk by faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Amplified Bible) For we walk by faith [we regulate our lives and conduct ourselves by our conviction or belief respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empires In Collision: Christ And Caesar

Contributed by Michael Bird on May 11, 2003

This sermon sets out to examine Mk 12:13-17 not in terms on Church-State relationships but rather by illucidating its socio-religious context and its application for God’s image bearers today.

EMPIRES IN COLLISION: CHRIST AND CAESAR Mark 12:13-17 13 And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. 14 And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s opinion. For you are not swayed by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Flexible

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

It is very easy for us to become set in our ways. This is true not only for individuals, but also for churches. We quickly fall into certain routines, and after we do a thing for a certain period of time, it becomes sacred.

Blessed Are The Flexible Mark 2:13-3:6 13 And He went out again by the seashore; and all the people were coming to Him, and He was teaching them. Levi (Matthew) Called 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Called To Be Rebels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006

Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Be A Real Christian. . . Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 23, 2022

If you want to be a real Christian... 1. Trust Jesus to help you in amazing ways (Matt 14:34-36). 2. Start obeying God's commands (Matt 15:1-6). 3. Strive to avoid hypocrisy (Matt 15:5-7). 4. Keep seeking the Lord with all your heart (Matt 15:7-8). 5. You will discover real hope (Matt 15:8-9).

If You Want to Be a Real Christian. . . The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:34 - Matthew 15:9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 23, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 14. The Holy Spirit led Matthew to begin this part of his Gospel by reporting on the government-approved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Cheap Antiseptic To Deaden The Pain

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

Chuck Swindoll says, "Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2015) ILL. Chuck Swindoll wrote, “Much of our religious activity today is nothing more than a cheap antiseptic to deaden the pain of an empty life.” Can that possibly be true? Well, have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ