Sermons on Toxic Religion:

Battle Royal Bible Study Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

This Bible study was written for men's small groups to compliment the BATTLE ROYAL: WHEN WORLD'S COLLIDE Men's sermon series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session One: The Celestial Showdown Isaiah 46 “We've been at war since before the beginning of time, when Lucifer, the bright and morning star, the exalted holy being of Holy God, desired equality with God and was cast out of the Majesty’s ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Too High For Me

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of knowledge

Text: Hosea 4:1-10, Title: Too High for Me, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/7/12, AM A. Opening illustration: ‘Ignorance of God-ignorance of both his ways and of the practice of communion with him—lies at the root of the church’s weakness today.’ –Packer, Knowing God. That ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Church History A.d. 201 – A.d. 300 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Sep 30, 2011

3rd century history of Christianity

Church History A.D. 201 – A.D. 300 I’m going to use a bit of artistic license today. So that it’s easier to get into the picture of what Christianity was like in the 3rd century A.D, I am going to attempt to go back in time using a time machine. I am only 22 years old so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where’s The Glory

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The final four chapters of Judges. These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass.

WHERE’S THE GLORY Judges 17:1-6 and 21:25 These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass. In America, we need a moral, spiritual revival or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Feet: Bringing Light To Darkness Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 21, 2013

God says you have beautiful feet if you are carrying the good news of Christ to other people that need it. How many Christians should be proclaiming the message of Christ to others? How many Christians should be preacher (proclaimers) of Christ?

Beautiful Feet: Bringing Light To Darkness Romans 10 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you in this building have beautiful feet today? Please don’t take your shoes off and show us! I do not mean this literally, in the sense of your physical feet. • Sometimes we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Bible Church

This Is A Test Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2019

We need to test what we are taught and what we hear, based upon God’s revealed objective truth.

This Is A Test (I John 4:1-6) 1. A teacher sent home a letter to all the parents after the first day of the new school year. It read, “If you promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at school, I will promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at home.” 2. When it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tenth Commandment Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Coveting keeps you from enjoying God's provision.

TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Ex. 20:17). “I say to you, don’t look on your neighbor’s wife with impure ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Matthew 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Salvation, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 20, 2025

Looking to God's Messiah is what brings true restoration to humanity, and sadly, even an esteemed teacher of Israel (Nicodemus) missed this. Today, we either believe in what Jesus has done for us, or we deny Him, and that is the easiest choice we may ever face.

John, Part 11 Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 2 John 3:11-15 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are grateful you’re here today; dismiss children -- RE: Thursday: What questions do you have? Come to discuss together … - Continuing series, “The Truth about Salvation”: focus of ~6 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-15, 1 John 5:10, Isaiah 42:12-15, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:9, John 6:33, Numbers 21:4-9, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In One Sentence: An Expository Sermon On John 3:16

Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Dec 10, 2025

Today, we will journey through this verse, uncovering the fullness of God’s love and His plan for salvation, allowing the brilliance of John 3:16 to speak afresh to us.

Many verses in Scripture summarize aspects of the Christian message, but none shine with the clarity, beauty, and power of John 3:16. It has been called: “The Gospel in a nutshell.” “The miniature Bible.” “The greatest sentence ever written.” It appears on stadium banners, bumper stickers, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Other Guy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To explore the profound lessons of love, grace, and mercy from the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging us to embody these virtues in our daily lives.

Good morning, church family. Today we're diving deep into a familiar, yet profoundly challenging passage from the Book of Luke. We’ll be looking at the narrative of the Good Samaritan, exploring "The Power of Love, The Obligation of Love, and The Challenge of Love." In the words of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20-37

Topics: Love, Neighbor

How Are We To Know Who Our Neighbor Is?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 4, 2025

Take a moment to think about who your neighbor is. It could be someone that may not live next door to you.

How Are We to Know Who Our Neighbor Is? Luke 10:25-37 During the conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel, the remnants of Jews that were left behind intermingled with their conquerors, the Assyrians. Being half Jew and half Gentile, they became known as the Samaritans. They were a mix of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Received At Jerusalem And Teaches Nicodemus About Second Birth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2017

Jesus did not need for anyone to tell Him what men were like, because He knew men. Who could know you better than the one who created you? Jesus would not accept this crowd, because their faith was false, but this man Nicodemus was different. Jesus....

Judea RECEIVED AT JERUSALEM John 2:23-25 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, on the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. (John 2:23) No one ever challenged the miracles. Thousands were healed of disease and demon-possession. The Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's D-Day Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that morning they saw their opposing army which quickly overran all there for

Satan’s D-Day – Easter Sunday! Opening video Illustration from Blue fish TV – What’s Easter About? Thesis: Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Believe In God And Science? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 21, 2018

How Can I Believe in God and Science? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 20, 2018

How Can I Believe in God and Science? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 20, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: How Can I Believe? We are engaging the questions that can arise in the process of believing in Christ. So in the recent past weeks we have engaged the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Grace 1 - The Genesis Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 31, 2014

Grace is one of three great motivators for living the Christian life.

GROWING IN GRACE 1 – THE GENESIS OF GRACE (outline with manuscript after the dotted line) Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Introduction 1. This morning we begin a study of one of the most significant concepts in the entire Bible. The concept of Grace 2. How radical is the concept of grace? During a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ