Sermons on Religious Pride:

Kingdoms Of The World

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

I am concerned that our Christian nation is faced with an attack of religious persecution.

I need to speak with you for a moment to give you a word of caution regarding the recent events. I am hoping you will not misunderstand what I am about to say. I think it is important for each of us to stay informed to what is going in our world from a godly perspective. I hope each of you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Men And God

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 7, 2005

We, as Christians, need to stop being "religious" and humbly start living for Christ.

Two Men and God Luke 18:9-14 Are you as good as other men or as good as God? It seems that every time you talk to a “Christian” about something that is wrong in their life, the very first thing to come out of their mouth is “Well I am doing better than ole so-and-so”. Paul wrote, “There is no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between Religion And Discipleship

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 3, 2010

This sermon outlines the difference between people who are religious and true disciples of Christ.

The Difference Between Religion and Discipleship Text: Mark 11:12 – 26 Introduction: Are you a disciple or just a religious person? I. Religious People a. Religious people may look impressive but they produce no fruit (vv. 12 – 14) b. Religious people have different priorities than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Outward Appearances Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

Outward appearances were the focus of the religious leaders, but Jesus taught a different teaching...

Luke 21:1-4 Outward Appearances October 27, 2010  Set the stage: To fully understand what is being taught in v.1-4 of chapter 21 we must remember what we learned in Chapter 20. So let’s do a bit of a review of sorts to reacclimate ourselves with what Jesus is teaching in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Hey Jesus - Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008

Discussion of Jesus’ challenging of the religious leaders who challenge His authority at the temple.

“Hey Jesus – Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Matthew 21:23-27 July 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: How many times have you been caught by surprise by someone asking you why you believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Staying Connected

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Plan To Betray Jesus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2010

The plan to kill Jesus was hatched by Judas and the religious leaders, but they were not the true enemy...

Luke 21:37 – 22:6 Plan to betray Jesus November 10, 2010  Set the stage: Since He entered the city in chapter 19 to the cheers and praise of thousands, Jesus has been doing 2 things constantly. Over these final few days of His public ministry, Jesus has constantly taught the people in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jhhemtyd Part 4: Majoring On The Minors

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

Fourth in the series regarding Jesus’ words about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and religious leaders.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 4 – Majoring on the Minors Matthew 23:23-24 January 18, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many in here today are detail-oriented? It’s okay, nothing to be ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faithful To The End Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 16, 2020

God gave Stephen the perspective he needs and a prayer that the religious leaders need.

Good morning. Let’s turn to Acts 7 this morning and complete the chapter today. • We heard of Stephen’s remarkable sermon last week, presented before the Sanhedrin Council. • We are going to read today the tragic response of the Council towards Stephen. • Tragic in the eyes of men, but precious ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Missionary & Discipleship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 28, 2022

A missionary is defined as a person sent on a religious mission, especially one to promote Christianity.

Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning an American author once remarked: “What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:31-32, Acts 2:42, John 13:35

Creating New Strongholds - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 30, 2019

This message looks at the record of Peter and John in Acts 5 and their interaction with the religious leaders.

We’re going to be in Acts 5 tonight, but we’re going to begin in 2 Corinthians 10. One of the things that I have been doing is going through scripture and identifying what I call “Godly Strongholds.” And tonight is the third message in the series entitled “Creating New Strongholds.” Turn to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32, Acts 5:40-42, Acts 5:3-4, Psalm 119:11, Acts 5:12-17, Matthew 16:21, Psalm 103:10-12, Matthew 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agur’s Awesome Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

One of the all time best selling religious books is “The Prayer of Jabez.”

It has been a writing phenomena as it has sold by the millions. As you study the prayer of Jabez, it will bless your heart over and over again. But another prayer that is just as interesting is the prayer of Agur. Let’s look at this simple prayer that he prayed, that God considered to be so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Agur’s Awesome Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021

One of the all time best selling religious books is “The Prayer of Jabez.”

It has been a writing phenomena as it has sold by the millions. As you study the prayer of Jabez, it will bless your heart over and over again. But another prayer that is just as interesting is the prayer of Agur. Let’s look at this simple prayer that he prayed, that God considered to be so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Fake Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 6, 2023

Jesus says the religious leaders are faking faith, s let not fake faith.

“Don’t Fake Faith” Matthew 23:1-12 1. We have heard this somewhere before haven’t we “Fake News”. In our text today Jesus gets the idea there is some folks who are Faking Faith • In this Gospel of Matthew Jesus denounces the scribes and Pharisees they “tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Met Man's Greatest Need

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved.

Jesus Met Man's Greatest Need Jesus meets with Nicodemus, an achiever religious leader and tells his in order to be saved. 1. The CREDENTIAL of Nicodemus *verses 1-3, (his CONFESSION and the COMMAND of Jesus to him) Now there was a man of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God