Dead Religion vs Real Relationship | The Last Class Pt. 2

In Part 2 of The Last Class series, “The Signs of Dead Religion,” Pastor Adam from Hill City Church unpacks Jesus’ powerful final public teaching in Matthew 23, revealing a sobering truth: it’s possible to look spiritual, sound spiritual, and still be far from God. As Easter approaches, this message calls believers to move beyond empty routines and into a genuine, life-giving relationship with Jesus. Through a deep dive into Passion Week and the confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees, Pastor Adam highlights how dead religion is marked by saying the right things without living them, craving recognition, prioritizing the visible over the essential, hiding internal brokenness, and resisting correction.

This message challenges us to examine our own hearts and reject a faith that is rooted in performance instead of relationship. At Hill City, Pastor Adam reminds us that God never desired rules over relationship—true righteousness flows from intimacy with Jesus, not religious activity. With practical examples and biblical insight, this sermon invites you to embrace repentance, pursue authenticity, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform your life from the inside out. If you’re ready to move from routine religion to real relationship, this message will inspire you to say “no” to dead religion and “yes” to the life Jesus died to give.