Sermons on Religious People:

Love Difficult People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to respond to trials and adversaries with love, kindness, and prayer, reflecting God's grace and becoming better, not bitter.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? We are here, filled with hope, brimming with expectation, and united in faith. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to let His truth seep into our very being, to allow His wisdom to shape our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Colossians 4:1, Ephesians 6:9

Topics: Love, Enemies

Removing The Masks Of People, Culture, And Personality

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY

REMOVING THE MASKS OF PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PERSONALITY ``We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.’’ (2 Cor. 10:5) Case Study - One afternoon, one of my seminary students took me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008

Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Jovanni Dinsay on Mar 17, 2025

• Many people today claim to be spiritual or religious, but is that enough to save them

Having a form of godliness refers to outwardly appearing to be righteous or spiritual, but lacking the inward reality of a vibrant, personal relationship with God. Characteristics of having a form of godliness Some common characteristics of having a form of godliness include: • Attending church or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Wants To Do With A Broken Man Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

The third message in a series of seven on brokenness. This message is on Peter.

What God can do with a Broken Man? To become truly a man of God you have to reach a breaking point and then choose to be broken. Some men choose to harden. Men like the Pharoah of Egypt who would not let Moses lead the people to the promised land. Men like Judas Iscariot who betrayed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-71, Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Character To Copy From.

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 2, 2002

Dear church I would like to take you to the cross at Calvary ,so that we can analyse the characters of people who were at the Calvary ,and to see if we can copy anything from them.

Dear church it is my pleasure to stand before you this morning, as we are remembering the day our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified for our transgression. Firstly I would like to pray, so that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vitamin E

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 10, 2002

Be an Encourager! The Exploits of Barnabas as the "Man of Encouragement."

VITAMIN E Acts 4:36-37; Selected Passages By Oscar P. Lopez Jr. PROPOSITION: Something good will happen if we are going to encourage others. INTRODUCTION: 1. Greetings. 2. Discouragement: Where most Christians fall. Encouragement: What every Christians need. 3. Read Acts 4:36-37 4. Who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Methodist

Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

Introduction: The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible. God is showing us that as he initiates the impossible, he gives favour for the impossible, he understands our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christian Power"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2002

There is amazing power that Christians possess through the Holy Spirit, so let’s tap into it.

Acts 6:8-15, 7:54-60 “Christian Power” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Have you ever been persecuted or harrassed by others for doing what is right? Have you ever gotten yourself in trouble for doing what is wrong? Well, there is a big ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Slaughter Of The Innocents

Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 24, 2002

A consideration of Matthew’s story about Herod’s slaughter of the children in Bethlehem following Jesus’ birth.

THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS Matthew 2:13–23 • Romans 8:18–25 Christmas 1 (a) • December ’95, ’98, ’01 I hope you had a good Christmas. We stayed home again. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t visit any relatives (though we had some visit us). Didn’t go see a movie (something we’ve sometimes done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Stephen's Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal a

Stephen was full of faith. All areas of Stephen’s life were influenced by his belief in God and His promises. When a person is full of faith it indicates that they have allowed the mind of Christ to control the emotional, financial, moral, interpersonal and spiritual aspects of their lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brethren Of Christ Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ II” Matt. 13:55, Judges 11 The name of Jesus means, “Jehovah is Salvation. This is the only means of salvation for all of mankind that is through the Shed Blood of The Lord Jesus Christ. Which is the provision of God in this life. It’s Provided:  Freely  ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist