Sermons on Toxic Religion:

Bridge To The Lost

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Oct 14, 2024

This message is to on the theme of evangelism / outreach. It speaks of leading the lost to "The Bridge" - Jesus Christ. It can also be used as a gospel message with a little adaption

In Eph. 2 Paul speaks of people's hopeless condition of living without a relationship with God. Before Jesus, Gentiles were in a desperate place. They had no hope because they were without God. But once Christ died on the cross for the whole world – ALL people could have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, John 14:5-6

3 Faces Of Satan

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

to defeat the enemy we have to recognize the enemy.

 3 FACES OF SATAN Illustration: Scouting reports from sport teams. Know the enemy and what he looks like. In Vietnam it was hard to know who the enemy was because they did not always wear uniforms, they did not always have distinguishing details to point them out. Robin Williams in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

This is a sermon starter for Preaching out of the second chapter of Colossians showing our all sufficiency in Christ. Autarkia is the Greek word used in the text for "all sufficiency".

“Autarkia” (Greek) “Fully Sufficient” Colossians 2:10-23 “In Him you have been made complete” There are certain things that tend to clutter up the simplicity we have when we are complete in Christ. II Cor 11:3 spoke about those who are deceived, having been led astray from the simplicity and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well about acceptable worship.

THE NATURE OF ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP John 4:24 INTRO: The text that we just read is part of a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. This conversation related to the place of public worship. The Samaritans contended that God should be worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love With Jesus

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church needs to fall in love with Jesus

I. Christ the Living Waters v. 10 A. The problems - Her station (vs. 9; 12; 20) - Her sex (v.9) - Her sin (v.16) B. The Resolution 1. The gift - Ezekiel 47 prophecy about water flowing from Israel - Zec 14:8 On that day living waters shall flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Pharisee Or Holiness?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

There are many who would argue that a Pharisee and one who believes in holiness are one in the same. I beg to differ. True holiness affects the external and the internal. It affects the acts and the attitude.

Are you a Pharisee or are you Holiness? Let us see if there is a difference and determine to understand why some people have trouble differentiating between the two. Pharisee = a person in the role of religious service who believes that his or her title and/or office automatically make him or her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

What we learn from Jesus' statement

I AM THE WAY When your way doesn’t work for you any more…I’m the Way! When your tired of doing your way…I’m the Way! When your tired of the result your way is getting…I’m the Way! In a world that is filled with many different religions and a society ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Displeases God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2020

Israel was worshiping. They were even boasting about their worship. Yet it displeased God. What can we learn from them?

GOOD WORSHIP? Israel had lots of religious activity, but it was not pleasing to God. - Amos 4:4-5. - Religious activity is not always pleasing to God. - How can worship be bad? - It’s helpful to understand how evil works. Evil doesn’t usually come up with something altogether new. Instead, it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Commentary—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

The previous chapter dealt with denouncing false teachers. This chapter returns to the faithful believers, offering them love and encouragement to remember God’s words to them (3:1-2), to remember God’s timing is different from their expectation so that they could counter the scoffers

Tom Lowe 5/6/2021 COMMENTARY—2 Peter, Chapter 3 Note: All Scripture has been copied from the King James Bible unless noted otherwise. Commentary TEXT, 2 PETER, CHAPTER 3 (KJV) Christ’s Coming Judgment 1This way of remembrance: second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

How God Works Among His People Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon provides an exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 against the background of controversies surrounding how the Spirit works.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 How God Works Among His People 1 Corinthians 12 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How does God work among his people? That’s an important question. How you answer it affects your view of the Christian life. It determines what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Drink The Kool-Aid! Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

How to identify a cult, why they’re so dangerous, how we should respond to our neighbors and friends who are involved in Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christian Science.

*ILL>Fourteen years ago, the sight was "burned into our memories" (pun-intended). David Koresh’s Branch Davidians’ compound, named "Camp Apocalypse", caught on fire as the FBI came to arrest Koresh (actual name Vernon Law) for attempted murder of his son and a number of violations concerning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Government, One Prayer At A Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2011

We are commanded to pray for all people, even for kings. Were the people of God to obey this command, we could change our world, and in the process, honour God.

“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Believe In One Ultimate Truth? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 7, 2018

How Can I Believe in One Ultimate Truth? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 6, 2018

How Can I Believe in One Ultimate Truth? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 6, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: How Can I Believe? We are engaging the questions that can be a natural part of the process of faith. So in the recent past weeks we have engaged the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Joy

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2003

Jesus explains how to have real joy.

John 15:1-11 Experiencing Joy INTRODUCTION On the night He was betrayed and arrested, Jesus went over His coming arrest one last time with the disciples. He had been teaching them and leading them to this point throughout His ministry, but they had failed to get the point. So now, before it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist