Sermons on Religious People:

The Spirit Of The Law, Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2023

What about spiritual show-offs? What about materialism and material worries? What did Jesus say about these things in Matthew 6?

As Jesus continued describing the Spirit of the law, He discussed spiritual show-offs, prayer and worry about material things. Let’s look at Matthew 6. Religious Show Offs What are our motives in doing good? Jesus taught that our motive should be to glorify God (Matthew 5:16) not to show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Double-Agent Series

Contributed by Matt Newburg on Jan 19, 2023

There should be a “Warning Label” on this message. Calling out all the double agents in our churches!

I. INTRO: NOT A SERMON I WANT TO PREACH...BUT A SERMON THAT MUST BE PREACHED. A. I think I don’t want to preach about this subject because I'm at the center of it. 1. I'm BUSTED...Nowhere to run...the cat’s out of the bag...pointing out the elephant in the room. I’d rather just ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Everyone Who Says To Me, 'lord, Lord,' Will Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 25, 2024

Jesus Christ Himself warned that not everyone who claims to be a Christian will enter the kingdom of heaven.

Not Everyone Who Says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' Will Enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus Christ Himself warned that not everyone who claims to be a Christian will enter the kingdom of heaven. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical requirements for being a true Christian. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Luke 13:3, John 3:16

Choose Life (July 3, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 1, 2022

What caused America to loose some of her luster? Is it bad decisions from bad leaders through the generations who chose to “bow down to other gods whom they serve” (Deuteronomy 30:17)?

CHOOSE LIFE Text: Deuteronomy 30:15 -19 Deuteronomy 30:15 - 19:  (15)  See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity.  (16)  If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Messiah's Two Core Values Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 12, 2011

When we stand before God on two things about us will matter: did we love God and did we love people.

The Messiah's Two Core Value's Text: Matt. 22:34-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: Here are some questions you can ask to zero in on your core values. a. If I knew that tomorrow would be the last full day of my life, how would I spend the day? b. At the end of my life, what do I want to look back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Wicked Tenants Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 16, 2009

This parables is about Israel, Israel’s response to the kingdom message of Jesus, and the consequences from a lack of response by the religious leaders and then the people.

The Parables of Jesus The Wicked Tenants Matthew 21:33-46 June 14, 2009 This week we are going to examine what many consider to be a very complicated parable: the parable of the wicked tenants. This is a parable about Israel. It goes along with similar themes to the parable of the two sons and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Out Of Synch

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

People can religiously get out of synch with the way that they worship as it may have deviated away from what God intended.

OUT OF SYNCH Text: John 2:13 – 22 Joh 2:13-22  The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.  (14)  In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables.  (15)  Making a whip of cords, he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Church And State Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

What separation does mean is that all true religious faith is a matter of free choice, and so no state power can ever be rightly used to enforce faith or any religious conviction.

Until every knee bows and every tongue confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, the abuse of power will be a major cause of human suffering. When the country of Chad in Africa became independent in 1960 the Christian missionaries were delighted that the first President was a Baptist. Tambolboye was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Repentance - The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 3, 2015

It Wwas not the shepherds, the wisemen, or the religious teachers that proclaimed the reason Jesus was born. It was John the Baptist

Well. It’s Christmas season again. Wal-Mart is filled with Christmas decorations. Christmas events are happening all over. Christmas specials fill up the TV schedule. I checked my DVR and there are at least 5 or 6 Christmas shows recorded. Of course, “Charlie Brown’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Prophesied As Savior In The Law Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

Because of Adam’s sin in the Garden, God cursed creation. Ever since that curse, man has been involved in the spiritual warfare that rages between our Savior and sin. But God has declared victory from the beginning of the struggle through salvation. In

1. God promised there would be unseen warfare with the redeemer (3:15a—And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed…) 2. God promised there would be ultimate victory by the redeemer (3:15b—…it shall bruise thy head…) 3. God promised there would be undeserved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Bad People? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE WHY DO BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN BAD PEOPLE? ESTHER 6:14-7:10 INTRODUCTION -Have you ever noticed that people have philosophies about life? -My dad is one of the greatest philosophers I know: -“If you mess with the bull, you get the horn.” -“The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Nations Be Glad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2025

God blesses His people, not so we can hoard His goodness, but so we can herald His glory among the nations.

Let the Nations Be Glad Psalm 67 Rev. Brian Bill September 6-7, 2025 Every single day, more than 90 million selfies are taken and posted online. Think about that for a moment. That’s millions of people turning the camera around on themselves, wanting to be seen, liked, and remembered. Sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 7, 2006

We cannot enter the kingdom of heaven through religious observance, but we can through knowing Christ!

Jesus’ view of scripture: Jesus was often accused of breaking the Sabbath day (Mt 12:1-2). Jesus’ disciples were accused of not following tradition (Mt 15:2), and Jesus himself was accused of blasphemy. Much more than just eyebrows were raised when Jesus entered the temple at Jerusalem, as he drove ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Anglican

Do People See The Face Of Christ In Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2018

What do you do when you are being ground between the wheels of governments mired in error?

Ss Philip and James 2018 Reformation/Revolution There’s a beautiful icon from the early part of the last millennium that shows a visualization of the Trinity. The Father is pictured looking to His left, and the Son is pictured looking to His right, and the Holy Spirit is right between. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational