Sermons on Religious Observance:

Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Imposters Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 20, 2007

How can we spot a religious impostor? What does God think of shallow religion?

Avoiding Imposters II Timothy 3:5-9 Purpose: To describe what false teachers look like. Aim: I want the listener to be alert to false teaching and turn away from it. INTRODUCTION: Sunflowers are fascinating. These large flowers actually follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. I remember seeing a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Before The Council Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 16, 2016

The religious trial of Jesus in Luke 22:63-71 shows us the charge against Jesus.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to an illegal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Mean Something--And What About Mom? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2011

On the Greek letter iota the religious history of the world turned; and here's how to honor Mom today

Third Sunday of Easter May 8, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy In my youth–and we really did have radio and TV back then–there was a media hero named The Lone Ranger. Folks would get into unsolvable trouble, and then the man in the white hat and his faithful companion Tonto would show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

Proclaim

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 17, 2011

In the past God overlooked religious ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

Dakota Community Church September 18, 2011 Proclaim Acts 17:22-31 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Mennonite

The Collapse Of Political Babylon Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

This chapter deals with the destruction of religious Babylon—the hub-city for the antichrist in the end time.

This is a long chapter and we need to try to look at it in its completeness so we will get right into it. PRAYER This chapter deals with the destruction of religious Babylon—the hub-city for the antichrist in the end time. In the end time, this city will be like any great capital city. It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Luxury And Laziness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

There is the very real possibility that religious people are trusting in their religion, rather than in the true and living God.

LUXURY AND LAZINESS. Amos 6:1a, Amos 6:4-7. Amos was a farmer from Tekoa, to the south of Jerusalem (Amos 1:1). The LORD called Amos to ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel’ (Amos 7:15). The prophet’s ministry was thereafter directed mainly to the ten tribes of the northern kingdom of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 28, 2021

Jesus tell a religious man in order to enter eternal life he must be Born Again.

Being Born Again John 3:1-17 1. It appears in the text Nicodemus is searching for what it means to be born again • He is searching mainly because of what Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.A" • Perhaps what Nicodemus needs to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Quiet Time Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Quiet time is not a religious ritual but a vital necessity. It is the secret of strength, clarity, wisdom, and intimacy with God.

THE POWER OF QUIET TIME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 1:35 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:15, Luke 5:16, Matthew 6:6, Joshua 1:8 INTRODUCTION: In the midst of a noisy world filled with distractions, deadlines, and digital overload, the value of quiet time cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Devil Within

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 12, 2021

Wikipedia defines a devil as: “The personification of evil as it is conceived in various cultures and religious traditions.”

William Ralph Inge, an English author, Anglican priest and professor of divinity at Cambridge once remarked: “There is no law of progress. Our future is in our own hands, to make or to mar. It will be an uphill fight to the end, and would we have it otherwise? Let no one suppose that evolution will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, Romans 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8

An Insufficient Religion

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the world but there is a shortage of truth.

AN INSUFFICIENT RELIGION "For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the covering so narrow that one cannot wrap himself in it." Isaiah 28:20 Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2022

Life with Christ is a life of joy.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized before for something you did that was different than what others were doing? • Have you ever faced criticism when you have led ministries within the church? • You are not alone; even Jesus was criticized in about every direction. • Today we will begin a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become A Dynamic Christian

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 18, 2013

Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ? To be the real thing instead of playing religious games?

Romans 1:1 - Paul, a bondservant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart unto the gospel of God, Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ? To be the real thing instead of playing religious games? Years ago the Emperor of China had a famous orchestra. One ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. A careful follower of his belief. This is a religious person. Religion is translated Religion and Worshipping.

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prophecy Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Much of what the Gospels proclaim are prophecy fulfilled. Of all the religious leaders in the world, Jesus Christ is unique. Unlike any other religious leader, there were 100’s of prophecies written about Jesus’ birth, life, death, resurrection and Second

Prophecy Fulfilled Isaiah 53:4-6 When you hear the word prophecy, what do you think of? Nostradamus? The thousands of people throughout history who have predicted the end of the world, only to see the date come and pass? Do you think of people who have told others they are going to be healed only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist