Sermons on Customs:

One Big Family

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 18, 2026

The Prodigal Son parable in Luke 15:11-32

One Big Family Luke 15:11-32 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 15:11 And He said, “A man had two sons. 12 “The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that is coming to me.’ And so he divided his wealth between them. 13 “And not many days later, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Releasing The Shackles

Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 22, 2001

Jesus wants us to be free from the shackles that may be binding us.

Each person in this scripture from Acts is imprisoned in one way or another. The slave girl is imprisoned in her insanity and by her owners. Even though she says something good, she is enslaved to it. Paul and Silas go to pray and she begins following them. She says something positive and true, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Can't I Be Saved And Not Go To Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

The importance of going to church as a Christian

HEB.10:25-27 "CAN’T I BE SAVED AND NOT GO TO CHURCH?" A) Let me begin by saying that it doesn’t matter at all what you think about the subject, * Nor does it matter what I think about it, but what does the Lord think about it! * And I might add that He says what He thinks about it in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping At The Mouth Of A Miracle

Contributed by Larry Goodwin on Feb 6, 2001

Don’t allow cicumstances to keep you at arm’s length from you miracle

There are a few points about our text that I would like to mention, while we are on our way to the message. #1, the Bible says that Mary visited the tomb early, when it was still dark. Matthew 28:1 actually says it was, "the end of the sabbath...," somewhere between 3 and 6 a.m. And whether you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beauty And The Beast

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 25: 1 –44

1 Samuel 25: 1 –44 Beauty and the Beast 25 Then Samuel died; and the Israelites gathered together and lamented for him, and buried him at his home in Ramah. And David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.2 Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel, and the man was very ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Shield, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by William Noel on Jul 11, 2004

Why the armour of God is invaluable in the daily affairs of every believer.

“No Shield, No Shoes, No Service” Eph. 6:10-18 Introduction: · When I used to work in restaurants, we had a policy that if a customer came in without a shirt or shoes, we would not serve them. Actually, it wasn’t just a restaurant policy. It was a law sent down by the Health Department. · A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

Three realities of a daily devotional life.

The Pursuit Of Happiness - Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Little Robert wanted a watch so badly that he wearied his whole family with his begging. His father promised him a watch when he was older, then forbade him to mention the topic again. Next Sunday during devotions at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 30, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Galatians Chp 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 17, 2005

Studing Chapter 1 of Galatians

Paul opens his letter to the Galatians church with an affirmation of his identity as an apostle of Christ. He expresses grief that the Galatians have turned from the gospel, and he talks briefly about his own conversion experience. I. PAUL’S GREETINGS (1: 2-5) A. To the saints in Galatians (1: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Dead To Bury Their Dead-Follow Me Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2010

We are called to bring the Gospel to a world that is full of men and women who have no awareness of their need for God.

Feast of St. Irenaeus June 28 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The incident reported in Matthew’s Gospel today, is one in which a “man of the book,” literally, or one who studied Torah, declares his willingness to follow Jesus to the end of the earth. Another one, just identified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Then The Bridegroom Cometh

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the return of Christ.

THEN THE BRIDEGROOM COMETH Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO: We are living in the last days of our earth. Are we to be like these bridesmaids who weren’t ready for the bridegroom to come? Jesus is using this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Series 2022 Sermon 1 Barabbas Or Christ? Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022

Choices: Pilate: The Most Uncomfortable Man in Jerusalem

Barabbas or Christ? Resurrection Series 2022 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC, RPT Matthew 27:15–26 A. Pilate: The Most Uncomfortable Man in Jerusalem 1. Faced with a decision he doesn’t want to make 2. Under pressure from the Jews to crucify Jesus 3. Urged by his wife to have nothing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2018

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2018 about people building walls between each other and God.

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 - 16 Intro: Mary Jane Kerr Cornell writes the following in the “Feasting On The Gospels” commentary: “As a preacher’s child I became familiar with the marriage vows at an early age. My father performed the ceremony without notes, so prior to a wedding he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purim Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 24, 2023

Purim is born

After Haman's sons were hanged, Jews continued to fight against their enemies and were successful. Something that's noticed is the Jews would kill their enemies, but not plunder the property. Some sources have said the Jews weren't looking to make a profit unlike Haman. Either way, the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:23-26