Sermons on Toxic Religion:

Hard Core Old School Finding New Truth In Christ

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 17, 2019

Verify messages and testimonies as did Nicodemus

Weekend Message/Devotion March 17, 2019 John 3:1-17 Hard Core Old School Finding New Truth in Christ Great stuff in today’s gospel reading. We start out with Nicodemus, a staunch Pharisee, “ruler of the Jews”, seeking out Jesus in the night. Here is a leader of the Pharisees, most likely a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Shadows? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 10, 2019

Are we still allowing our old life which stunts our spiritual growth to be more like Jesus Christ?

Let’s continue our worship of God by learning from His Word in Hebrews 10…. page… Again, the letter to the Hebrews was written to Christians who had a religion handed down from Moses and likely practiced their faith in the Temple (show picture) in Jerusalem about 2000 years ago. The Temple likely ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding God

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 11, 2020

When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... what about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus

When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... What about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus? The Buddhist is told Buddha is the only master. The wisdom of a man vs. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Romans 2:15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acknowledge Him

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 11, 2014

Acknowledging the Master means acknowledging His teachings, truth, ways, instructions and boldly telling the world that you are His follower. Amen.

Acknowledge Him……… Like 12:8 “Whoever acknowledges me before men, the son of men will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.” We had a celebration in the department where I worked earlier, as usual I paid it through my card as it was an official expense, so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evil Embedded In The Structures Of Society Leads To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2015

The sacrifice of Christ needs to be imitated by the Christian, by loving service and working to put down evil.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel There is an innate drive in every human, once he has discovered the existence of a transcendent reality, a creative Being who can impact his life, to offer something to that Being. In pagan societies, where the forces of nature, or economics, or ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

"They Were Willing To Walk Away"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 23, 2015

The sermon shares what the disciples were to walk away from in order to follow Jesus.

“They were willing to walk away” Mark 1:14-20 1. Why did Jesus call these Disciples? Mark 1:14-20 • I think he called them because They were willing to walk away: • 17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Tolerance--No; Forbearance--Yes Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2015

We must go well beyond tolerance if we are to become the best version of ourselves, and always witnessing to the truth.

Thursday of 23rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About ten years ago I asked Abp Gomez to visit my religion class and talk about priestly vocations to my boys. He kindly did so and started out with a pointed question: why are you a Catholic? It swelled my heart to hear one of the class ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Faith For Show

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 30, 2015

Today’s topic is at the very core of Christianity. It speaks of how we interpret our world as Christians and look beyond what is temporary.

Today’s topic is at the very core of Christianity. It speaks of how we interpret our world as Christians and look beyond what is temporary. As we wake up every morning, and the gears of our brain and heart starts to function, we are solely watched by God and not assessed by those around ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You, Me, And Jihad

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 23, 2015

Muslims are a people of war. Muslims are a people of peace. Which is it?

You, me, and jihad They’re on my bus every day. I see their moms and dads and grandparents. Loving caring family members who want the very best for their very beautiful children. I’m a school bus driver now. Retired school teacher in Chicagoland. Yes, I see the Muslims every day. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

The gifts that the magi presented to the baby Jesus have metaphorical meaning. What do they mean today?

The story about the three magi visiting the baby Yeshua is a problematic story. If such an event took place, why is it only found in Matthew's Gospel? The idea of three magi traveling from Persia to Judea is fascinating. The narrative says that they followed the Bethlehem star. Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ’s Victory Over Death

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Apr 16, 2022

The death and resurrection of Jesus brought complete victory over sin, sickness and satan.

Introduction Imagine that Jesus died but did not rise from the dead? If He died but there is no resurrection, then there will be no ascension. If there is no ascension, there is no Pentecost. If there is no Pentecost, there is no power. Christianity will be a religion without power. Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-26, Luke 24:1-12, Acts 2:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Withered Fig Tree.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2022

Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel era.

THE WITHERED FIG TREE. Mark 11:12-33. I. The Barren Fig Tree. Mark 11:12-14; Mark 11:20-26. As we see Jesus approaching the fig tree (Mark 11:12-13), we need to recollect that Jesus is God. The fig tree is a well-known symbol of Israel: ‘every man under his vine and his fig tree’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Response To An Evil Generation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 5, 2023

Some people had asked Jesus for a sign from heaven. This is what they got.

JESUS’ RESPONSE TO AN EVIL GENERATION. Luke 11:27-36. 1. True Blessedness. (Luke 11:27-28). LUKE 11:27. A certain unnamed woman now pronounced a blessing upon the one who bore Jesus. Of course, when rightly understood, she was not wrong. After all, the angel Gabriel had told Mary, ‘blessed art ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pleading

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2019

We have left a God-shape hole in our lives and try to fill it with other things.

A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we begin to realise that this is also His indictment against the whole of mankind, and against the visible Church in particular. “What ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational