Sermons on Empty Ritual:

The Most Difficult Word

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010

A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, John 4:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Weariness Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Malachi Series - 4 of 6.

THE WEARINESS OF GOD Malachi 2:17-3:8 INTRO: It is easy to forget but worth remembering that few things are forever. Fads and fashion, notions and nations, passions and possessions, even life on this planet — all come and go. But God remains constant. He is enduring and unchanging. His promises ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

False Pillars Of Salvation

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008

Many people base their salvation on the wrong things

FALSE PILLARS OF SALVATION Romans 2:17-29 Matthew 7:22-23 (AMP) Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name? 23 And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Be Truthful

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christians should be truthful in words and deeds.

BE TRUTHFUL Matthew 5:33-37 ILLUSTRATION Some years ago UPI reported this prayer by the Chaplain of the Kansas Senate: “Omniscient Father: Help us to know who is telling the truth. One side tells us one thing, and the other just the opposite. And if neither side is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Jesus Above All Else

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 9, 2009

When Paul compared himself to Jesus, he knew that Jesus was everything and in comparison he was nothing.

“It’s Jesus Above All Else” Text: Philippians 3:4-14 W. Max Alderman Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saved Simply

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 22, 2011

Don't make salvation into a hard thing. God makes it easy. There is nothing complicated about it.

Simply Saved IL. : the veteran baseball player and the rookie "the field is so messed up that nobody can play it well" Adam, the first man, sinned, and this world has been messed up ever since. Romans. 10:1-13 (Verse 13) I. Provided for any and all. "whosoever" A. We are all born sinners. Ro. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passover Banquet

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message covers the origins and biblical significance of the Passover Banquet

I. "WHAT MEAN YE BY THIS SERVICE?" A. The Passover was a most impressive service: 1. Its ritual would intrigue the young to ask questions - "What mean ye by this service? How does this service affect the youth in Israel?" 2. That ancient festival was but a type of the Lord's Supper B. The parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:46, Revelation 1:5, Exodus 12:19, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 1 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Exodus 12:7, Exodus 12:29, Exodus 12:42, Exodus 12:22-23, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, Hebrews 9:22, John 6:53-55, Exodus 12:43, Malachi 4:1-3, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Job 34:20, John 6:53-54, Galatians 3:29, John 1:29, Exodus 12:26-27, Exodus 12:11-27, Leviticus 23:5, Numbers 28:10-16, Deuteronomy 5:5, Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 10:1-9, Hebrews 9:8-16, John 11:47-54, John 18:28, John 19:14, John 19:31, Luke 23:54-56, Exodus 12:6, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Thirst!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 13, 2017

An Easter sermonette, one of eight that will delivered on Good Friday at Colombo Central Corps, Sri Lanka. Short for it is to be translated, in what is a three hour service.

How many Fridays in a year? Yes but only one is good. Good because of God's goodness not mans. Later knowing that it was now completed, and so the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty,” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7, Psalm 22:12-18, John 19:28-30, John 4:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Final Revelation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013

When we see Jesus, we see the very reflection of God Himself.

THE FINAL REVELATION. Hebrews 1:1-4. The poetry of this short passage is beautiful, and the theology is exquisite. The high Christology of these words and phrases resonates with the majesty and dignity of our Saviour. We are left in no doubt that “the Son” is the very voice of God to mankind. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Be Now

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 20, 2011

Sermon on the baptism of Jesus.

Matthew 3:13 – 17 / Let It Be Now Intro: Nearly everyone recognizes the characters of the Peanuts cartoon series. One of those characters is Pigpen who made his debut in the Peanuts comic strip on July 13, 1954. He is the one who walks around in a cloud of dust, sprinkling dirt on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revive Us Again; Fill Each Heart With Thy Love; May Each Soul Be Rekindled

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 22, 2011

Many times the church looks out the stained glass windows and says "Man, this world sure does need a revival" But, in fact it's the church who needs the reviving

Revive us again; Fill each heart with Thy love; May each soul be rekindled With fire from above. Revival time is here again for some churches. It means getting preachers and singers booked ahead of time. It means putting an announcement in the church bulletin and for some it means to make posters ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For The End Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 1st sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#1] WAITING FOR THE END Matthew 24:1-3 Introduction: We are going to begin studying Matthew 24-25, which is called the Olivet Discourse. This is Jesus’ teachings about the end times. This would lead many to start asking questions such as, “Are you a pre-tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

His Ways Are Higher!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 25, 2013

His ways are higher! He would equip you well for the job!

His ways are higher! Isaiah 55:9 " For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” I desperately needed God to release help for me; with truckload of work, I had very few hands to do it. Top priority was one more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Christmas Pagan?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017

Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Only Sandals And A Walking Stick

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2018

In contrast, Cynic philosophers of the era were known for their provision bag, staff, and big mouth!

15B My favorite ancient Greek philosopher is the stoic Epictetus (epic-TEE-tus), who taught, “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," which is at the heart of some Catholic Christian adaptations of various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Epictetus, who taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic