Sermons on Spiritual World:

Are Latter Day Saints Really Saints? Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon will help you to understand the distinctive doctrines that separate Mormons fron Christians and why Latter Day Saints are a cult.

Are Latter Day Saints Really Saints? Officially known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormonism was founded by Joseph Smith Jr. in 1830. Their headquarters is in Salt Lake City, Utah – a state that is now 70% Mormon. They claim to now have over 11 million members worldwide, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth About Islam

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 3, 2005

This message delivers the distinguishing marks between Christianity and Islam; Mohammed and Jesus. In a day of constant Islamic Terrorist Threats this message will seek to prepare the believer for a biblical defense.

WHOSE SERMON IS IT ANYWAY? “The Truth About Islam” Acts 9:1-8 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: On September 11, 2001 our nation and our world was rocked as Islamic fundamentalism found it’s way inside our borders and attacked at the very heart of our economy. On Thursday, July 7, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Judaism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

This is Part 5 of the series on World relgions--a series inspired by Adma Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS.

(some web sites that I consulted are listed in the body of the text) Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-6 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Islam Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 9, 2004

Part of the series on world religions inspired by Adma Hamilton’s similar series.

(Video Clips from Willow Creek: I Have a Friend Who thinks all Religions are the Same) (Internet sites researched included in body of text) SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pads I continue the series of messages on Christianity and world religions. Today I will discuss Islam and as is the case in all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-20, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Methodist

Come Out Of Her, My People Revelation 18:4 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 9, 2013

Babylon is an economic system with deep evil spiritual undertones, and the elements of Babylon are all around us in the forms of idolatry and excessive delicacies. We, as God's people, are called to come out of this rebellious system, obeying God.

Read Revelation 18 together Revelation 18 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins" I’ve heard the preachers and read the commentaries that say Babylon is New York City, or the United States, or the European ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: *other

The Battle Between Spiritual And Worldly Authority 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blo

1. Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blood (physical opponents) but against the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:22-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness - A Simple Overview

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 17, 2013

One of the distinctive doctrines of the Church of The Nazarene is Holiness, entire sanctification. What does this look like in our daily, spiritual walk with God? Is it perfection? Is it simply that God no longer sees our sins? Let's take a look ...

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 “May God Himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” What a wonderful Scripture! Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Changed

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2019

This message discusses the change that takes place in a Christian's life once they accept Christ as their personal Savior. We transition from being a part of this world to be living here but not belonging here.

Changed Scriptures: John 3:3; 18:36; Romans 6:1-11; Colossians 3:1-4 The title of my message this morning is “Changed.” The word change is defined as “to become or make different.” When used in the past tense it means to “have become or been made different.” Before I get into the heart of this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, John 18:36, Romans 6:1-11, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Don’t Need The World’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #11. The believer as the temple of God and how this affects our ttitudes is the focus of this message.

If I were to preach a message about separation and the need to keep ourselves unspotted by the sin and decay all around us, there are certain verses I would use. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 – “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Moving To Another Spiritual Level

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

Spiritual Growth

Moving to Another Spiritual Level John 3.1-7 Nicodemus: A ruler of the Jews, a master ("teacher") of Israel, and a Pharisee, was a wealthy, educated and powerful man-well respected by his people and a descendant of the patriarch Abraham. Yet in V-7, Jesus said to him, "You must be born again" The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Between The Extremes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006

What is our purpose in life? What kind of worldview ought we to have?

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

God Bless America?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002

In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

From Rags To Riches

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

This sermon deals with how God can bring us out of an impossible situation and make things better than we ever imagined.

Scripture: Genesis 37:1 – Title: “From Rags to Riches” Introduction: The Bible says, “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers: and they hated him yet the more.” (Gen. 37:5)  This 37th chapter of Genesis begins a history of Joseph with his trials and triumphs, which is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The Mystery Out Of Muslims Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 6, 2002

In this sermon you will learn about the beginning of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad, what Muslims believe and how it compares to the BIble.

Taking The Mystery Out Of Muslims Since September 11, 2001 all of us have become very aware of the world religion called Islam. Words like jihad, ayatollah, martyr, and Allah are commonly heard on TV, radio and talked about in American households. The question is, “Who are the Muslims?” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Islam Vs Christianity (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark Mcelroy on Aug 10, 2002

Islam is not like Christianity and is opposed to it.

{Handout to Congregation) Islam vs. Christianity (Pt.1) (7/14/02) “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal