Sermons on Religious Legalism:

Sermon On Substitution

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 27, 2023

Substitution is defined as the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.

Mitch Alborn, an American author, journalist and philanthropist once remarked: “You can’t substitute material things for love or for gentleness or for tenderness or for a sense of comradeship. Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” Romans 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Peter 2:1

A Great Awakening Sermon Vi: Drawn To Jesus But Put Off By Sinful Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", the Family of God is positioned to take its greatest step since Pentecost if we will let the Holy Spirit be our constant companion and guide to speak and live the truth of Christ in love.

DRAWN TO JESUS BUT PUT OFF BY UNCHRISTIANLIKE CONDUCT Although I went out for high school football but sat on the bench due to my lightweight, one important lesson I learned was: The quickest way for a star to get on the wrong side of the coach is to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Social Justice Is The Love Of Jesus In Action

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

serving Jesus is an act of social justice

Micah 6:6-8 At General Convention 79, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry kicked off the campaign “Becoming the Beloved Community”, The Episcopal Church participation in the larger interreligious ‘Jesus Movement’. There will be a churchwide focus on what we can do to become the ‘beloved community’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-2, Job 31:28, Job 31:23, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Dr. Martin Luther King

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 10, 2024

History and scripture

Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and a social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Vineyard

La Presentación Del Señor Y El Día Consagrado: Perspectivas Eternas Sobre La Búsqueda Humana Universal De Significado Y Significado

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

La Presentación del Señor y el Día Consagrado: Perspectivas eternas sobre la búsqueda humana universal de significado y significado

La Presentación del Señor y el Día Consagrado: Perspectivas eternas sobre la búsqueda humana universal de significado y significado Escritura: Lucas 2:22-40 Reflexión En la tradición cristiana, la Candelaria, también conocida como la Presentación del ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Other

Jesus Is The Door To Salvation Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Jesus said, “I AM the Door”! Not that I am like a door or one of many doors – it is short and clear – I AM the Door!

Please turn to John 10:1-10. There are many diamonds to mine in this passage. Come and see. I. Significance of the sheep pen 1“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. Most villages had a common ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

To live a life that pleases God is the highest calling of every believer.

LIVING A LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:10 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Romans 12:1-2, Micah 6:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:9 INTRODUCTION: The ultimate goal of every believer should be to live a life that pleases God. It is not about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10, Hebrews 11:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Sing To The God Who Rescues - Psalm 68:4–5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2025

When life feels unstable—when grief presses in, when loneliness bites, when injustice feels unchecked—we need more than empty platitudes. We need the presence of the living God.

Go! And Sing to the God Who Rescues - Psalm 68:4–5 Psalm 68:4–5 (NLT) “Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD— rejoice in his presence! Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-5, Matthew 26:64, Philippians 2:9-11, James 1:27, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having A Contrite Heart

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 23, 2025

The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector show us the importance of having a contrite heart that is aware of one's own sinfulness and lives in appreciation of God's mercy.

ONE OF THE CHURCH’S ANCIENT LITURGIES IS WHEN THE PRIEST STARTED MASS WITH THE PRAYER “LORD, YOU WERE SENT TO HEAL THE CONTRITE OF HEART.” THE RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE WAS TO SAY, “LORD, HAVE MERCY.” WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A CONTRITE HEART AND TO SEEK GOD’S MERCY? TO HAVE A CONTRITE HEART MEANS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Ezekiel 21:26, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

The H Word

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2024

Jesus, I give you all within me that is lie and all that fights against the good in me. I surrender my hypocrisy to you and ask you to transform it in order that I would be more like you. May I show grace to others.

THE H WORD MATTHEW 23:27-28 #hypocrisy INTRODUCTION… The H Word Liar, imposter, charlatan, phoney, deceiver, faker, imposter, storyteller, fraud, dissembler, double-dealer, pretender, bluffer, fabricator, fibber, fabulist. We are going to talk about a word today that has all of those words as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Court With No Appeal Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006

This court didn’t have appeal; nothing attactive about it. Although Jesus was innocent of all their accusations, they fabricated a case against Him so they could put Him away.

THE COURT WITH NO APPEAL (John 18:19-24) The Sanhedrin that tried Jesus was one sided. In our court today, someone may appeal from a lower to a higher court for a new hearing if he was falsely accused. But the Sanhedrin was different. This council had no appeal, meaning, nothing attractive or ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Easter sermon that focuses on Jesus' question to Peter.

ENGAGE I want you to imagine for a moment that Jesus was standing before all of us here this morning and that He asked us the same question that He asked His disciples on their way to Caesarea one day: Who do you say that I am? My guess is that even here in this gathering where most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crossroads Of Misunderstanding:

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Crossroads of Misunderstanding: (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: Seatbelts, airbags & crash helmets have gone along way towards protecting lives in collisions: • But there is no safety device that will protect us, • In one of life’s most common collisions – misunderstandings. • They of course can happen anywhere and at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Turning A Religion Into A Relationship Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001

Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus. Sincere seekers need to be born again.

“When a Religion Becomes a Relationship” John 3:1-15 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April 22, 2001 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Psalm 37:1

Denomination: Baptist