Sermons on Religious People:

Satan's Tactics Against The Godly

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore why, when, and how Satan sends people to assassinate our character, falsely accuse us, lie against us, and blame us.

As followers of Christ, we are not immune to the attacks of the enemy. In fact, the Bible warns us that Satan seeks to destroy our faith, our families, and our witness. When we live a godly life, we can expect opposition from the forces of darkness. In this sermon, we will explore why, when, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 5:12, 2 Timothy 1:7

Connecting To Community Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 18, 2014

We make an impact in the community that we live in when they see that God's people love each and desire to reach out to those that are around them.

Connecting to Community Part two Selected Scriptures Introduction- Last week we started a series called Vital Connections. These connections are the people and things that we hold important. We live in a society that doesn’t want connection. People want freedom! The freedom to say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Nazarene

How Can A God Of Love Send People To Hell?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 12, 2018

How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). God of Love. • (2). God of Holiness. • (3). God of Justice. • (4). God of Forgiveness. SERMONBODY: Ill: • You probably know the old story of the primary school teacher, • Who saw one of her pupils drawing a picture with a crayon, • Unable to figure out what the picture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

Lying Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

This sermon is about the trait of "Honesty." The primary focus is how unlike the world, Christians should see themselves as not living in this world, but living in a kingdom reality that is characterized by honesty, rather than dishonesty.

I would like to start off with a few questions that require an honest answer. The first question is how many of you have told a lie in the last five years? I am not talking about the white lies when your wife asks you if her jeans make her butt look big. I am talking about honest to goodness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Come Home And Let The Party Begin Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2012

In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

COME HOME AND LET THE PARTY BEGIN! (Sept. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) HUMOR: Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good... mostly A's and a couple of B's. However, her teacher had written across the bottom: "Nina is a smart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: *other

Wise Men Finds The Truth About Jesus Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

There are three kinds of people with different kinds of reactions regarding the birth of Jesus and which also show that not all people are wise.

Wise Men Finds the Truth about Jesus Christ Matthew 2:1-12 (Christmas Series) Matthew 2.1-12 (RSV) reads as follows: 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is he who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bridges And Ditches: People Of The Way (Sermon #2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2015

The reason the first century church turned the world upside down was not because of some religio-socio-economic “perfect storm” that made their message ripe for the but rather it was the fixed and unswerving centrality of Jesus Christ as their message.

Welcome & Call to Worship Good morning. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. In September of 1985, The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

You Gotta Come In Through The Door

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 13, 2011

The way to life with God is through the door, and Jesus Christ is the door. There are two groups of people that ‘gotta come in through the door.’ First, there is the shepherd, and then there are the sheep.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 15, 2011 YOU GOTTA COME IN THROUGH THE DOOR Isaac Butterworth John 10:1-10 (ESV) 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Conflict Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2009

Being reconciled is more important than being religious.

How to Handle Conflict Matthew 5:21-25 Rev. Brian Bill 4/19/09 On Monday Megan and I did some errands together. Our first stop was to M&H to drop off our lawnmower blade for its yearly sharpening. When we walked in I held up the blade and Rob immediately told me that I had had it on upside down. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Refresh My Strength Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

Jesus came with an invitation not a list of religious rules and rituals.

PATTERN: DEDUCTIVE TEXTUAL – EXPOSITORY Introduction: The top 10 reasons you are too busy to pray today: 1. You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2. Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s lasted all week. 3. None of the clean clothes you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Healing Of The Paralytic Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study of the miracle but it is a lesson to the Pharisees and the religious leaders at that day.

The Healing of the Paralytic (Palsy) Luke 5:17-26 Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1012 Miracles # 08 I. Jesus was teaching. 5:17a II. Jesus had the power to heal. 5:17c NOTE: The word power is the same Greek n which we get our word for dynamite. III. The crowd that was present. 5:17b & 5:19a A. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Photography Course In John 3 Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

He was lost: I. In Spite Of His Sincere Religious Faith II. In Spite Of His High Religious Office. III. In Spite Of His Spiritual Awareness

- Photograph course seems to be all about the camera - It’s settings, Lenses, filters, Accessories, What it does - Photography is the ability to stop time - To capture a memory - Glimpse into another place - Notice the photos on Facebook - Horizontal when they should be vertical - Out of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

An Offer No One Could Refuse? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John 3:16 is really a verse for the religious but lost.

John 3:16-21 • A deal too good to be true? Give you a 20 for every 1 in your wallet? Too good to be true? Yep it is. GODFATHER movie line ‘I’m going to make you an offer ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

The Identification Of Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2019

As Jesus talked with the woman at the well, He revealed much regarding worship. Through their conversation we discover there are two distinct types of worship - Religious worship and Righteous worship. All worship will fall into one of these categories.

The Identification of Worship John 4: 19-24 This is a portion of a very familiar passage of Scripture. I’m sure that most of us have heard the account of the woman at the well many times. She was a woman who was shunned and rejected by those who knew her. She was an outcast of society due to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist