Sermons on Toxic Religion:

Idol Minds

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

Idols seduce the mind and steal the heart, but Christ alone dethrones every false god and restores true worship, freedom, and identity.

INTRODUCTION — THE ALTAR IN THE MIND If there is one truth humanity proves in every century, in every culture, in every language, it is this: We never stop worshiping. You can strip away temples, rituals, church buildings, religious vocabulary— you can call yourself modern, enlightened, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24, Colossians 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Abundant Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2023

The Scriptures teach and preach that the “Abundant Life” is a continual process of learning, growing, connecting, maturing, and practicing, as well as failing, recovering, enduring, adjusting, and overcoming

Opening Video Illustration: Celebration of Life Video! Things to celebrate in 2022: Our school ministering to 190 kids investing in their academics and spiritual growth. • School Christmas Musical reaching over 600 people in two nights. Our Kids ministry ministering to over 100 children throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 10:7-11, Psalm 90:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feast Of Unleavened Bread Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 5, 2022

A sermon series looking at the 7 feasts of Israel and where we find Jesus in the feasts.

Feast of Unleavend Bread Exodus 12:14-20 March 6, 2022 When it comes to eating, I think we all have our downfalls. There are some foods we can eat every day. When I think about myself, I have a few different foods which bring me comfort. Usually, the go to is dessert, especially chocolate. One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

God’s grace gives us hope for the future, assurance of His love, and purpose for today as we wait expectantly for Christ’s return.

Welcome, friends. If you walked in today with your shoulders a little slumped, your steps a little slow, take heart. God has a way of meeting us in the middle of our Mondays. He brings hope to hurried schedules and comfort to cluttered hearts. He knows the doctor’s call you didn’t want, the bill ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Topics: Jesus' Return, Second Coming

Historical Heresies Alive And Well In The Church Today - A Multi-Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 3, 2020

I remember reading that one of the primary sources of error in Theology is the desire to say something new.

"There is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9 ESV) Week One - Introduction When I chose to become a follower of Jesus, I had a voracious appetite for knowledge about Him, as well as a deep desire to grow in intimacy with Him. I would read everything about Jesus I could get my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Galatians 1:6-7, Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Breakers

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022

As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-17

Denomination: Other

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #1 - Course Objective, Goals, Content, And Introduction Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

There are many different opinions about what the Bible says on a subject that can cause confusion. Some people doubt whether they can truly understand the Bible without a formal education from a Bible school or Seminary.

Course Requirements 1. Your hard work and faithfulness to consistently read the Bible. I want to encourage you to commit to this course of study for the next few weeks. You must be willing to lay aside preconceived notions, denominational distinctives, and favorite interpretations. 2. A Hungry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ezra 7:10, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bezalel (Bezz - A – Lel) And Oholiab (O- Holy- E- Ab)! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2014

The ultimate judge of a person’s character is their ability to exceed expectations with little recognition from others or when praise is not given. The Bible is filled with unsung heroes of the faith whose names may be obscure to us but to God they are His heroes of the faith.

Series: Unsung Heroes Thesis: The ultimate judge of a person’s character is their ability to exceed expectations with little recognition from others or when praise is not given. The Bible is filled with unsung heroes of the faith whose names may be obscure to us but to God they are His ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Jesus Drink Alcohol?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 30, 2018

A detailed look at a major battlefield of Christian liberty

Most battles (including in the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The world believes that Christan is exclusive and divides people.

The trouble with Christianity - Exclusivity Over the next couple weeks we are going to examine some of the things that people see as being problems with Christianity. We are at a time when Christianity in general – all denominations wither old school and traditional or modern thinking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Breath Out – Breath In! Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

When we inhale, we take in the fresh oxygen that our bodies require in order to thrive. When we inhale spiritually, it is like taking in the direction the new direction of our Lord Jesus, which we receive, from the Holy Spirit.

Sermon Title: Breath out – Breath in! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: October 29th 2000 Scripture Introduction: This morning, as we leave the first chapter of 1Peter, we have dealt with the issue of being aliens in our own land. Do we sit still while this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

Just Like My Father

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 10, 2004

In order to be like our Father God, we must get rid of anger and begin living a life of love. But what does that mean in our everyday lives?

Many here have heard of a man named Bobby Knight. He’s a famous college basketball coach. Bobby Knight is given to what commentaries on the Old Testament refer to as "ebullitions of wrath." Maybe you’ve seen some of Bobby’s ebullitions on display in television news clips: Coach Knight hurling a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience Forever Family

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

I think the term “forever family” is appropriate and attractive in putting together these two images: 1. the earthly family 2. the heavenly family or faith family or God’s family Focusing too narrowly on the first one can lead us to only think ab

9/11 Babies—5 years later. ABC News Diane Sawyer: Showed a gathering of women who found themselves both pregnant then widowed when 9/11 came crashing down Today, those babies look even more like the fathers they never met, but now they shoot questions like arrows: They want to know what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Loss In Life Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Scriptural help for those grieving lifes losses.

When Life Gets Rough Loss And then there was the very sad story coming out of West Virginia this week. At first, it seemed to indicate that the 12 trapped miners were alive. But then, three hours later, hopes were dashed when all but one of the trapped miners were found dead. TALLMANSVILLE, W. Va. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Dry I Am

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 22, 2003

We’re all thirsty. Many people quench their thirst with poison water. Jesus offers living water

TITLE: ?How Dry I Am? TEXT: Isaiah 55:1-3 If you are thirsty, come and drink water! If you don’t have any money, come, eat what you want! Drink wine and milk without paying a cent. 2Why waste your money on what really isn’t food? Why work hard for something that doesn’t satisfy? Listen carefully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational