Sermons on Religious Vocations:

"Jephthah, A Dirty $20-Dollar Bill” Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2002

Jephthah rises above being an outcast due to confidence in God and in himself.

“Jephthah, a dirty $20-dollar bill” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young child was saying his bedtime prayers, thanking God for the day. He ended his prayer with: “And thank You, God, for the nice boy you gave this family—Amen.” His mother asked, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-39

Denomination: Congregational

Herod And The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

The wise men were religious outsiders who traveled a good distance while the religious insiders were sitting on the front porch of Bethlehem but failed to take another step. The religious insiders watched the religious outsiders pass right by them.

Today, we begin a short Christmas series entitled The Characters of Christmas. All throughout the story of Christmas, there are major and minor characters who play an important role in making the story of Christmas great theatre. Now, I love to watch a good movie, and I imagine many of you are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Religious opposition to the Gospel!

PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31, Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day 2025: Successful Parenting

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 12, 2025

This sermon (inspired by Pastor Charles Stanley) discusses the seven key aspects of successful parenting, They are spirituality, moral, emotion, relationship, physical, vocational, and financial.

Introduction: Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Parenting is a divine assignment that shapes the future of our children and, ultimately, society. To raise children successfully, we must guide them ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 10:9, Psalm 34:18, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 21:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yoked Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 5, 2023

Our unity as a biblical community is strengthened because we are yoked together - knitted together as members of one another with practical ethics that we are intended live out in order to foster that community.

YOKED Joel Gilbert / General CommU.N.I.T.Y. / Ephesians 4:25–32; Ephesians 5:1–2   Introduction There are organizations for people with any number of interests. Often, membership in these societies comes with an expectation for some advocacy or education, financial support, or simply ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Born For A Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random occurrence. Long before you were formed in your mother’s womb, God had a plan for your life.

YOU WERE BORN FOR A PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28-30, Esther 4:14, Isaiah 49:1-5, Psalm 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whitewashed Tomb Christians Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 10, 2025

This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, exposing the hypocrisy that plagues many who claim to follow God.

In Matthew 23:27-28, Jesus unleashes a scathing critique on the Pharisees, calling them "whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness." This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

The Gospel Of Legalism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 9, 2014

A sermon that describes the religious legalist.

"The Gospel of Legalism" Galatians 1:6 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Introduction: This morning I may be preaching one of the most important messages I have ever preached anywhere in my ministry. I hope that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging Religion Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus confronts religious leaders

Challenging Religion Vital to read the entire book at one sitting from time to time. Chapters 5-7 at minimum Jesus' teaching are set in the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles - Season of our Gladness! Called Succoth - Booths. Booths = we want rain. Fall harvest festival - reminder of tent ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Line Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus angers religious leaders

Jesus Crosses the Line Show Video Clip - JN 8:34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know you are Abraham's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great American Culture War: Religious Liberty, Gay Rights, Naturalism & The Christian Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian.

The United States once again finds herself at a crossroads. The lines have been drawn. The shots have been fired. The culture war seems to rage on endlessly. Left vs. right. Liberal vs. Conservative. Secular vs. Christian. These are some of the most difficult and muddy issues to delve into. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28, Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems And Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, And False Religious Systems Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

We're not just battling bad ideas or dealing with moral decline. We are up against a coordinated, ancient, supernatural agenda — a Luciferian framework hiding in plain sight.

Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems and Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, and False Religious Systems ***Note, This was Written to be Delivered in 2 Segments*** May 11, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Ephesians 5:11-13 11 Take no part in the unfruitful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is Your Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Parable of the good Samaritan.

20. Who is Jesus? January 16th, 2010 Who is your Neighbor? Well I am back from a little vacation with my wife and we are back to study into our series through the Gospel of Luke. We are in Luke 10:25. This is a story most of you are probably familiar with. It is one of the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Some of us here are living as if we were in a dark cold tomb where no light could enter. We are dressed in our Sunday best and some of us will probably be buried looking very much like we are today. But friend what is on the inside in your heart?

I am the resurrection John Chapter 11 Mark Aarssen New St. Andrews Dover March 3, 2013 Week 3. We travel with Jesus from safety to danger The Holy Land was split in four sections ruled by four brothers As long as Jesus did not cross the line He would be safe from Herod As long as you and I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Could God Love Someone Like Me?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2013

It was a scandal. Jesus was hanging out with some folk who were not well-respected. In fact, they were religious and social outcasts – and Jesus is not only eating with them, He is enjoying their company.

9 September 2005 How Could God Love Someone Like Me? Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Lauren’s sports bar, “Goony Birds?” If you’re thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist