Sermons on Religious Observance:

Should We Celebrate Christmas? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011

We are responsible to maintain our focus on Him Whom we call "Lord." At no time has this become more critical than during the Christmas Season.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013

A sermon examining Jesus' teaching about the condition of one's heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Matthew 5:21-48 There is a rare congenital heart defect that occurs in 1 in 12,000 pregnancies called Dextrocardia. This is a condition in which the heart is located on the right side of the chest and points to the right instead of being on the left side of the chest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Motivates You

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

Adopting certain attitudes will motivate us to more faithful service.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? GALATIANS 6: 11-13 INTRODUCTION What is it that motivates you each day? Maybe you work for someone else. What motivates you to get up and go to work? Perhaps it is the paycheck you know you will receive or that you know your family has needs. Maybe your parents instilled in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Great, Greater, Greatest (Pam Sunday 2025) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 14, 2025

Part 4 of "Greater Love"

[Grateful for Skip Heitzig at Calvary Church Albuquerque for this outline] Good morning church! Please open your Bibles to John 12 Today is Palm Sunday, the start of what Christians all over the world call Holy week. It’s amazing when you look at the gospels how much attention was given to this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 8, 2019

To establish that the man who would do good; must show compassion and be involved in helping anyone found in peril. It is not enough to note a given situation; the "Good Samaritan" was constrained into action on behalf of his neighbor’s conditions.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Certain: Priest Saw Him 2. A Certain: Levite Looked on Him 3. A Certain: Samaritan Helped Him Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "Go and do likewise." This sermon will address three men that came upon a certain man; that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invisible Disciple Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Almost Christian

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006

A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Tests Of Real Religion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel According To Matthew

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 24, 2007

In light of Jesus’s judgement on those who claimed to have been rightoues and Jesus Mission statement for His life, Matthew gives us conclusion that no matter how hard you may try, you can’t be righteous. The only way you can be saved is through Jesus who

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

Lord's Supper message.

This summer I was reminded just how easy it is for us to get so comfortable with something that we do all the time that we just do it without thinking about how or why we do it. For me that realization came when I had to drive three different rental cars on our vacation. One of the reasons that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-18, 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

One Of My Early Trials Was Dealing With A Girlfriend Who Was Into Witchcraft Series

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Jun 26, 2020

She tricked me when we started dating but I kept going to church and being in the word. I even made sure her daughter went to church so she did not end up like her mom .

All passages are from NIV. Deuteronomy 18:10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, Micah 5:12 I will destroy your witchcraft and you will no longer cast spells. Nahum 3:4 all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10, Micah 5:12, Nahum 3:4, Galatians 5:19-21

Don't Be A Pharisee! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining the danger of becoming a modern day Pharisee.

DON’T BE A PHARISEE! Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees were an influential religious sect within Judaism in the days of Jesus’ earthy ministry. This group was mostly comprised of middle-class businessmen and leaders of the synagogues. Though the Pharisees were a minority within the Sanhedrin (the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls You A Hypocrite

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 21, 2011

Jesus calls the scribes hypocrite for judging others unfairly and not judging themselves fairly.

The scribes and Pharisees have left Jerusalem to follow Jesus. No, not to gain spiritual insight but rather to observe him for the purpose of gathering information to be used against him. Why? They are jealous of his popularity! He is stealing their thunder, and eventually they will lose their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

That We Do Justly (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 1, in the sermon-series entitled: “What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of Micah ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ