Sermons on Religious Ignorance:

Are You Auto-Correcting God?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 31, 2016

Smart phones have an auto-correction function that changes what you type even when you don't want it to. Christians often act like smart phones when they choose to believe something other than what God believes.

Today we’re going to look at a warning related to altering the gospel. But this message will be just a little different and I hope to present it in such a way that it will cause you to think about it the next time you send a text message from your smart phone. Our society places a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Warfare: "The Ruler" Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jul 5, 2012

We learned so far as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. As the destroyer, he attacks our bodies to make us impatient with God’s will. We will see this week that as the Ruler, Satan attacks the will and the w

INTRODUCTION: Unfortunately, many people don't believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. We learned so far as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. As the destroyer, he attacks our bodies to make us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-19

Agnostic Nazarenes - Mark 6:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

In his hometown, the people didn’t believe Jesus because he was a local handyman. Such an irrational conclusion is due to living by feeling instead of fact. Agnosticism is an effort to justify ignorance.

Mark 6:1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him and such miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58, Luke 4:16-30

Foreclosure Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20:9-19

Luke 20:9-19 Foreclosure “9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Foundational Guidance (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

From Psalm 50 message explores basic direction for what to do. For example, we are to be thankful; we are to do what we promise to do; and in times of trouble, call on the Lord.

Psalm 50:7-15 Richard Tow 3/13/16 Last week I spoke from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?”1 We entitled that message “Foundational Guidance” because in that verse God tells us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15, Isaiah 58:1-14, Psalm 105:1-6, Hebrews 13:15, Jonah 2:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Unintentional

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2011

We like to excuse many of our actions as “only mistakes” and “no big deal”. But God sees things differently as He speaks to us about our unintentional sins.

Unintentional Numbers 15:17-31 Everyone is familiar with the statement of Steve Urkle, “Did I do that?” after unintentionally creating havoc. We have all heard someone say, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it" or "Forgive me, I didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to..." We ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

La ReligiÓn Que Da Forma A AmÉrica

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Este sermón nos recuerda lo que hemos perdido al abandonar los valores tradicionales, y advierte contra el cambio de paradigma que actualmente tiene lugar en nuestra cultura, y el impacto que este cambio tendrá en el futuro de nuestra nación.

Mañana es el Día de la Independencia. El Día de la Independencia es para nuestra nación lo que el Día de Pentecostés es para los cristianos: una celebración de cumpleaños. Y así como hemos tratado de mantener viva en nuestros corazones y mentes la ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: United Methodist

An Analysis Of "Blinded By Might: Can The Religious Right Save America”, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 3, 2025

In Blinded By Might: Can The Religious Right Save America, columnist Cal Thomas and pastor Ed Dobson examine what they believe to be the reasons resulting in the disparities between theory and practice in regards to this particular socio-political movement.

One of the inevitable lessons of history is that political plans and agendas are seldom implemented as initially conceived irrespective of the nobility of intention or even piety motivating such aspirations. Evangelical conservatism, also commonly referred to as “The Religious Right”, would prove ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Unfold Your Deck Chair

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 19, 2017

Lucy said, "On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their deck chairs to the stern. Where do you put your deck chair, Charlie Brown?" Charlie replied "I can't even get my deck chair unfolded."

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message or Homily. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 17:22-34; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21. In a "Peanuts" strip, ... Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing ... ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16, Acts 17:22-34, John 14:5-6, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Out Of Envy Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon on the envy of the religious leaders of Jesus' day (Material adapted from Bob Russell at: http://bobrussellsermons.org/religious-leaders-who-envied-him?filter_name=Religious%20Leaders)

HoHum: A wise man said: Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the trumpet-clang of another’s fame. WBTU: A. Why would anyone want to kill Jesus of Nazareth? 1. Great teacher- “The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Days

Contributed by John Scott on Jun 30, 2014

We are not to let others judge us for not participating in Holy Days or judge others who are participating in Holy Day's celebrations. Christ is the one we need to over come our sins. Christ is our righteousness.

1. There was a man who we use to worship with who felt like we should have been more a part of Advent and Holy Week. A. He threatened that he would not worship with us unless we went through the observation of Holy Week activities. B. Many in the very traditional church will celebrate a calendar ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Parable Of Luke 15 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2015

An examination of the introduction to the parable of Luke 15.

Scripture Jesus’ entire ministry was only about three years long. He preached that the kingdom of God has come near, and he called upon people to enter the kingdom of God through faith and repentance (Luke 10:9; 12:31; 18:17). Jesus was now on his way to Jerusalem and only had a few months ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 3: 11 - 20 - the fourth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 20 November 2011 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction Continuation of occasional sermon series on Elisha, a man whose fifty year ministry is often overlooked The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christian Liberty And Conflicts With Culture

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

A mature Christian knows the limits of his liberty in Christ and understands that love is the measure of that liberty.

Message: In this chapter of the Bible we are introduced to Christian Liberty and the responsibility of properly exercising it. How does our liberty impact those around us in the church and our culture? When are we free to do as we please knowing that what we are doing is not a sin? Is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible