Sermons on Ceremonial Code:

Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000

The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Measures

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2016

Jairus and the unclean woman were desperate in their situations. As a result, they turned to the only one who could help them.

1. Mark 5.21-43 (also in Matthew 9.18-26; Luke 8.40-56) 2. Bible as a Compass Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice-bound in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean & Unclean (Leviticus 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2024

Do clean and unclean laws still apply to Christians? Let's look at Leviticus 11.

What was the purpose of clean and unclean laws, including edible and inedible foods? Was it purely ceremonial or were there possible health considerations? Are they still relevant to Christians? Let’s look at Leviticus 11. Which creatures could they eat and which were forbidden? Do cattle, sheep, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of The Father

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

Life is coded. Only those that know the secret prospers in it. God has the secret code to all mysteries in life. He can reveale this to you. How? Read this message and discover it.

THE SECRET OF THE FATHER “The secret of the Father is with them that fear Him and to them he will show his salvation.” It seems to me everything in life is coded. This perhaps is the reason the commonest thing with people is questions. Right from the time a child is born, he seems to have come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part One: Can The Bible Be Trusted?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006

In the light of The Da Vinci Code’s accusation that what we read in the Bible is fiction, this message looks at four of the main accusations against the accuracy of the Bible and explains why the Bible can be trusted.

- Why are we going to talking about The Da Vinci Code over the next few weeks? Well, there’s a couple of reasons: 1. Dan Brown’s book makes some serious claims about Jesus that strike at the heart of what we believe. Because of the enormous popularity of this book and the likely blockbuster ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mt Evererst Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008

Exposition of Neh 12:27-47 regarding the dedication ceremony of the walls

Text: Nehemiah 12:27-47, Title: The Mt. Everest of Nehemiah, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about the Grand Finale of different fireworks shows B. Background to passage: Recap the whole book—news about Jerusalem, brokenness and seeking the Lord, planning, securing the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

Presentation And Dedication Of New Home

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

A short devotional and prayer for a Home Dedication and Presentation Ceremony for Habitat for Humanity.

PRESENTATION OF HOMES Today, we are gathered to celebrate the hard work and gifts of love and sacrifice for the construction and placement of these homes. The very land that we stand upon has been ordained by God for the purpose which we are here to celebrate today. The hands, sweat and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Message 2024 05 25

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2024

A wedding ceremony for a widower and a widow whom God brought together in the church.

Meditations on Marriage “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” [Proverbs 18:22] What a grand pronouncement from the Word of the Living God. Obviously, the rules of hermeneutics would allow us to conclude that in the same way, the woman who finds a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near Through Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God.

DRAWING NEAR THROUGH WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2, Exodus 33:9-11 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God. From Genesis ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ichthys - The Symbol Of A Fish

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003

The symbol of a fish - <>< - was a code message to tell a stranger that the person who drew it was a Christian.

ICHTHYS - THE CHRISTIAN FISH SYMBOL I’ve got a picture here - <><. Do you know what it is? Yes, it’s a symbol of a fish. But it’s more than that, it’s a Christian symbol going back to the time of the first years of the Christian church. In the first century Christians were a persecuted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Rituals Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 31, 2011

While our rituals and ceremonies testify of our faith, they are not the source of our faith.

Grace And Rituals Romans 4:1-11 I. Abraham’s Faith (vv. 1-3) A. Paul’s continual discussion that salvation is by neither works nor heritage or through the Law. 1. It may appear Paul belabors this point, but establishing a proper foundation for how salvation is attained is just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: A Faith Of Our Design Or God's? - Part One Of Series Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

This is the first part of six part series on "Decoding The Da Vinci Code" that deals with the errors of Dan Brown’s book and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – pt. 1 “A Faith of Our Design Or God’s?” Picture of book Exerpt from “Breaking The Da Vinci Code” By Collin Hansen | posted 11/07/2003/CCN online “Perhaps you’ve heard of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. This fictional thriller has captured the coveted number one sales ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did Constantine Have A Conspiracy? - Part Three Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part three of a series on the Da Vinci Code that examines the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 3 “Did Constantine Have a Conspiracy” Picture of book The owner of a Christian bookstore sounded fairly desperate in an emailed message regarding the impact of the book The Da Vinci Code recently. "We are getting bombarded daily by people who are buying into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code Part One: The New Testament Vs Other Writings Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2006

When a fictional story purports to tell the truth – and that truth directly contradicts the teaching of the Christian church over the past 2000 years – confusion is going to be the result. The power of books and especially movies to shape our thinking as

Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery. He lunged for the nearest painting he could see, a Caravaggio. Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Trust The Gospels? (The Da Vinci Code - Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Part one of a four-part series discussing claims of the book. The focus is not on slamming the author, but rather on answering the claims in a reasoned and reasonable manner.

Can We Trust the Gospels? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 1) Various Scriptures May 14, 2006 Introduction Well, today we begin what I anticipate will be a four week series on the best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code. I’ve been looking forward to this for awhile. And the main reason is that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan