Sermons on Religious Objections:

Pretending To Be Holy Outwards, Inward Spiritually Lost! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 27, 2021

We've got to live our lives in truth! We have seen many religious people in this world who pretend to be Holy but they have only outward righteousness but inward they are filthy rags.

We've got to live our lives in truth! We have seen many religious people in this world who pretend to be Holy but they have only outward righteousness but inward they are filthy rags. They try to project an image of holiness or religiousness, not because they truly live a holy and righteous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:21, John 10:27, Matthew 23:25

The Concept Of Hell! Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2022

Hell, in many religious traditions, refers to the domicile, usually beneath the earth, of the unredeemed deceased or the spirits of the damned. From the underworld come dreams, ghosts, and demons, and in its most terrible areas malefactors (reprobates)

Tom Lowe 2/3/2012 The Concept of Hell! There is no mention of hell in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about Sheol, which is a watery underworld where everyone went, whether they were Jew or Gentile, good or bad. In its archaic sense, the term hell refers to the underworld, a deep pit or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

" An Interview With John The Baptist" (Sermon 3 Of Series On Gospel Of John) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021

Early in the ministry of John the Baptist he had introduced a new teaching of baptism to the Jewish people. In this message the religious leaders interview John the Baptist on this new doctrine, and aquestion him to see if he is the Christ.

AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1: 21-34 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 31, 2021 [Sermon three on the Gospel of John series 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/n9pQUAGlVPM INTRODUCTION: 1.) As an introduction to this passage of Scripture I want to read from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15, Matthew 3:16-17, John 1:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Forfeit Your Freedom Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: Our country was founded on a value for religious freedom. As biblical morality fades, immorality and moral decay are taking its place; which will eventually lead to the collapse of this nation unless people repent.

This week we celebrate Independence Day, the day that our nation commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.(1) We must not forget that our country’s drive for independence began with a quest for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Rejecting Jesus Or Handling Him With Care

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 12, 2022

Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. It happens to all of us. How could a single Palm Sunday Celebration cause the religious leaders to be jealous, and envious of Jesus? What causes men to reject him?

Sermon: Rejecting Jesus Instead of Handling Him with Care Scripture: Luke 20:9-20 “Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years. 10 At the time of the grape harvest, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-20, Psalm 118:22-24, 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022

The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 18:28-40, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:1-3, Acts 4:12, 1 John 5:12, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Rejected Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 23, 2024

Jesus was rejected by his family, by his local religious leaders, by Judas Iscariot, by Simon Peter, and then finally by God. So expect to be rejected if you share the Good News of Jesus Christ and him crucified.

The Old Testament word “hadel” is used in this verse that is transliterated as rejected, but this word has also been used in the Bible to mean forbearing. The word “hadel” is used in Ez 3: when God told the prophet that some will listen to the message but there will also be those who refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

Consecrated For Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a transformational process where we yield ourselves completely to God. Let us explore this theme through Scripture, exegesis, and the insights of renowned Christian authors and preachers.

Consecrated for Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of understanding and renewal as we delve into the concept of consecration—a season of setting ourselves apart for God's divine purpose. The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 8:34-35, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s Voting & Praying Time

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 17, 2024

In our churches there has become so much mixing of religious and political power which is an abomination unto God with the spiritual leaders are more aggrandized with self that we have the prostitution of the church and the people of God.

It’s Voting & Praying Time By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Today I want to teach on the subject It’s Voting & Praying Time. PRAYER SCRIPTURES: - FOCUS SCRIPTURE John 18:36 “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

New Creation Living: Following Jesus Into A Transformed Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2025

What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a change of opinion, a moral upgrade, a religious badge? Or does the Gospel promise something far deeper—something radical, something eternal?

New Creation Living: Following Jesus into a Transformed Life” Discipleship (Following Jesus) Series – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: A Question That Changes Everything Let me begin with a simple but searching question: What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:15, Colossians 3:1, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Consistent Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ought always to pray and not to faint. Consistent prayer is the key to accessing divine power, guidance, and breakthrough.

THE POWER OF CONSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: James 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Daniel 6:10, Acts 12:5, Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018

1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Tells Date Of His Crucifixion Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 12, 2019

Here in this passage, Jesus predicts His death at the hand of the ones who should have been the first to accept him as Israel’s Messiah. It is incredible that these religious leaders perpetrated history’s greatest crime during Israel’s holiest festival.

JESUS TELLS DATE OF HIS CRUCIFIXION INTRODUCTION Life presents us with many opportunities; how we respond to them depends on what we love and what we look for in life. The Jewish leaders looked for the opportunity to destroy Jesus, while at the same time Jesus was anticipating the opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Hand In A Glove

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Sep 1, 2004

I read a devotional by Corrie ten Boom and it stirred my imagination. This is really a children’s message/object lesson but certainly could be expanded to challenge any group of believers to fully surrender to God’s work in their lives.

(For the object lesson, I found thin, inexpensive food service gloves in the church kitchen. If you want to expand the illustraion...the fragile, temporary nature of these gloves makes a point that a cotton or leather glove would not!) What is this? A glove. Actually, it is a specific kind of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13, Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational