Sermons on Religious Passion:

"Christ's Finest Hour-Our Finest Hour" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 22, 2004

This is sermon #5 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the questions: What was Christ’s finest hour?, and What is our finest hour?

PASSION WEEK Sermon #4 in my series on Passion Week Day #5(Thursday before the crucifiction) A Day of betrayal and desertion Title: "Christ’s Finest Hour: Our Finest Hour" Text: John 12:23-32 Introduction- Our Lord & Saviour, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Serves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' predictions and parables, his preparation for passion, and the promise of a new covenant, emphasizing our need for God's grace.

Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary, where grace abounds and hope flourishes. This is a place where we gather, not because we are perfect, but because we need the perfect love of Christ. We are here because we are drawn by the relentless love of our Savior, a love that heals, restores, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10, Psalm 51:1-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death

Go! And… Be A Community That Loves Jesus And Welcomes Everyone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025

Our world is hungry for authentic love - Jesus calls us to be: a community that loves Him passionately and welcomes everyone intentionally.

Go! And… Be a Community that Loves Jesus and Welcomes Everyone (A Christ-Exalting Vision for the Church) Introduction – A Vision of Welcome and Love Imagine walking into a place where you feel instantly at home—not because you know everyone, but because everyone seems to know Jesus. A place where ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, James 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Awaiting With Hope

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We live in a multi-religious society where everyone will champion the course of what and who they belief in as God or the way of life. Christians must be fully aware what makes Christ and Christianity so different and significant comparing to all other religions and religious teachers or ‘gurus’.

What is the significant difference between Christianity and all other religions? 1. All other religions teaches ‘Work Salvation’ – you work towards attaining salvation. Muslims – must fulfill the 7 pillars of Islam; Hinduism – Karma (do good get good, do evil get evil); Buddism – Charity increases ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

A Place Near The Altar

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Believers feel an attraction to the place of worship, a passion for God’s presence, and they make positive contibutions from which others will benefit.

"A Place Near The Altar" Ps. 84:1-9 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lukewarm Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, but rather tepid, lacking genuine passion and commitment to their faith.

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea, warning them of the dangers of lukewarmness. This passage serves as a reminder that merely professing Christianity is not enough to guarantee salvation. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Two Conversion Stories Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000

Two examples of religious decisions one false conversion (Simon the Sorcerer) and one true conversion (Ethiopian Treasurer).

Two Conversion Stories Acts 8:5-40 The hero of Acts chapter 8 is Philip. Philip was one of the seven chosen to oversee the distribution of relief to the widows. Philip is the first person and the only person in the New Testament called an evangelist (Acts 21:8). It is interesting to consider that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Church Planting Research Of A New Area

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta, Nigeria, Religious & Social Conditions

How to Do Church Planting Research of a New Area Profile of Yola-Jimeta Religious & Social Conditions Information supplied by Peter Bartimawus Fellow Indigenous Contributors: Ayuba Betso, Jessy Chinjeli, Gasmis Bambuka, Garko Wilberforce, Maina Wakili, and Fiyau Amawo Adapted for use by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unfinished Business

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2005

When bad things happen, people have unfisished business. Jesus turns to the religious and says that they do too.

Unfinished business Last Sunday we were at a day of celebration of ministry and we had many things to celebrate. But our world circumstances gave us another agenda. We talked about what the real “acts of God” are in today’s world. The acts that the living body of Christ does to reach a world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Ordinance Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Communion is more than a religious tradition. It is a gateway into the presence of God. It holds the promise of cleansing, healing, intimacy and fellowship.

The Ordinance of Holy Communion Intro.: Why do we celebrate communion? Is it just to remember the Lord? Does this ancient tradition have any real significance in today’s church? First shadow of communion: Gen. 14:18, And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Even Shepherds Are Included Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus was birth was not just a joyous announcment for the rich, the religious or those of prestige. Jesus’ birth was good news for everyone.

Even Shepherds are Included Luke 2:8-19 Luke 2:8-19 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awaken, America!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2012

America is in moral, financial, religious, and ethical trouble. The answer to her problems is not found in political manuevering but in God's word.

1. IRS Threat to Churches – “No politicking or we take your tax-exempt status.” They define their threat in that churches are not to be political action committees if they: a. Have a “substantial” part of their activities in trying to influence legislation; b. Having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entrance Into The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 21, 2015

The only way to enter the Kingdom of God is by way of a new birth. The religious bubble of Nicodemus must have burst!

Entrance into the Kingdom of God: John 2:24-3:3 Jesus knew the desperate condition of the sinful human heart of mankind. Jesus has the ability to look into the very heart of man, knowing his thoughts and motivations. Jesus knew that people’s enthusiasm for His signs, wonders and miracles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist