Sermons on Ancient Traditions:

Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we can choose to do things our way and die, or we can choose to do things God's way and live.

Make Up Your Mind Text: Gal. 4:21-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: I have no idea who said this, but its truth is unmistakable, "Angels are pure spirits, but it was God's intention to raise human beings, who are lower than the angels, to divine status, to union with the Trinity. An ancient ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Glimpse Of Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 21, 2023

The transfiguration of Jesus looks backwards to Moses and Elijah, and looks forward to Jesus' passion, ascension and return. The transfiguration is significant for Jesus, His apostles, and all of us.

Introduction: A. What are the most glorious things you have ever seen? 1. The birth of a baby? A breathtaking sunset? The pounding ocean surf or the shear force of the water going over Niagara Falls? 2. As glorious as those things are, none of those things can even come close to the glorious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13, Exodus 33:18-23, 2 Peter 1:16-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth About 2012 Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

GO TO MY RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING PPT FILE As stated in the other description, I used the release of the movie 2012 as a platform to discuss eschatology. I gathered a great deal of information on this subject and did not use a traditional outline so it

2012 STUDY NOTES 2 go to my resources for supporting ppt In the book of Revelation or the book of Unveiling, it is divided into three sections by the prophet John. First in chapter 1, “The things which were” or the things that you have seen. Second in Chapter 2-3, “The things which are” which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Agenda Anxiety Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2001

When Jesus speaks to the church, as to ancient Jerusalem, he gives us agenda anxiety, for we fear that we are not going to get done what we want to do, since his agenda is far different.

The campaigns are over. So are the celebrations and the inaugural balls. The toasts, the handshakes, the good wishes are about to fade into memory. Today, for George Walker Bush, the work begins. Today, the list of things to do takes on shape. Today, the agenda becomes different. Yesterday he ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

Huldah The Prophetess & The Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Calvin Miles on Aug 25, 2024

Huldah the Prophetess. Her story is brief but profound, showcasing the role of women in leadership and prophecy in ancient Israel. This study will delve into Huldah's significant yet often overlooked contribution to the spiritual renewal of Judah.

"Huldah the Prophetess". Her story is brief but profound, showcasing the role of women in leadership and prophecy in ancient Israel. This study will delve into Huldah's significant yet often overlooked contribution to the spiritual renewal of Judah. "Sermon: Huldah the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-20

Pharaoh Inclines To Let The People Go But Yet Is Hardened. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2022

Pharaoh and the Egyptian people could no longer endure this plague of flies. From the ancient history of such creatures being so bothersome, we know that people have been obliged to abandon their homes and seek new ones.

Pharaoh Inclines To Let The People Go But Yet Is Hardened. Ex. 8:25-32 Ex. 8:25-32 25Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, "Go, sacrifice to your God here in the land." 26But, Moses said, "That would not be right. The sacrifices we offer the LORD our God would be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fire Fails And The Whisper Comes

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

rguably the greatest prophet in ancient Israel, Elijah is a perfect example of how narcissism can mess you up. It is in today’s reading that the seer has an astonishing “aha” moment that will change his life forever.

“There are only two ways to live your life,” Albert Einstein once said. “One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.” We live in an age where many live as though they themselves are the miracle. Ours is a world of self-promotion. Instagram. TikTok. A culture of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Talk 6 - The Resurrection Of Jesus (Overview)- The Five E's Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 10, 2023

Talk 6 - The Resurrection of Jesus (overview)- The Five E's of the Resurrection. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Execution - Jesus was dead. Empty tomb - the missing body Eyewitnesses Early records - the gospels / creeds / other historians Emergence of the Church SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mel Blanc is a voice you will all know, • But a name you will probably not. • He has been called, “The man ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Working For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2003

How we behave at work says a lot about our faith to those around us. It also says a lot about our attitude toward worshipping God. How to make our workplace and our worship work together.

OPEN: During the middle 1800’s there was a popular set of rules for the office that showed up in one form or another across the nation. They all resembled something like these which were posted in Zachary Geiger’s establishment: 1. Office employees will daily sweep the floors, dust the furniture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Feasts, One Story

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 20, 2013

There will be an enormous feast in heaven. It will be awesome. Other feasts recorded in Scripture point to the One Big Feast.

Do you enjoy weddings? I actually love weddings. In the past few years, I've done two weddings in restaurants-quite a popular trend actually. I've done one in a vineyard in Niagara Falls. I’ve done one at a yacht club. I've done two or three in large backyards in the city or suburbs. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Candlelight Service

Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003

Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Isaiah 11:1-2, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Greater Than Moses Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 25, 2008

For the writer of Hebrews is was important to get across the point to his Jewish brethren that Jesus was greater than Moses. The people were stuck on the past and their traditions, and had missed the Messiah who was right there in their midst.

Jesus Greater than Moses Hebrews 3:1-16 Intro Up to this point the writer of Hebrews has been doing his best to convince the non-believing in the area of the necessity of receiving Christ. The people are still stuck on their traditions and some see Jesus as equal to, or less than Moses. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good Tidings Of Great Joy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007

The traditional theme for the Third Sunday of Advent is Joy. This sermon, originally prepared for that Sunday, is based on the Angel’s message to the Shepherds in Luke 2, "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy."

Good Tidings of great Joy --Luke 2:8-14 What would be your response if you suddenly had an encounter with one of heaven’s angels? Angels are super beings; they are more powerful and intelligent that we are, but they are not omnipotent and omniscient like God. Therefore, it is only natural for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:2-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Martyr’s Cry Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 22, 2010

Anything old is seen as negative, traditions that once served as a backbone of stability are discarded as hindrances, leadership positions are going to innovators and rebels and the voice of time tested truth is exchanged for the noise of cultural demand.

Dakota Community Church Church History Sunday - 1 August 22, 2010 The Martyrs Cry Introduction Today we will start the first of a series of messages that will be spaced out, Lord willing, over the next few years approximately once every three to four months. My goal in creating “Church History ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Mennonite