Sermons on Family Traditions:

Breaking Bad Rules Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 18, 2015

Jesus confronted the traditions of men in order to point men to the direction of God.

1. Mark 2.13-3.6 2. We cheer when we see Jesus confront the Pharisees and cast out the money changing Sadducees 3. We support his stand against men using their traditions to speak for God (Mark 7.6ff) 4. But wait, the religious leaders of Jesus' day aren't the only ones to fall into this trap. . . ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Offended

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Would we be offended if Jesus critiqued some of our church traditions as being vain? Let’s examine Matthew 15.

Would we be offended if Jesus critiqued some of our church traditions as being vain? Let’s examine Matthew 15. Vain Traditions Was Jesus criticized over a man-made tradition? Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God - Part 8 - God’s Family Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 20, 2019

The Lord God is a family God. This is a look at the "Three Families of God", what they mean to us and how we can become a member of the family.

Getting To Know God - Part 8 - God’s Family Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, John 5:24, 1 John 5:13, John 3:36, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:14, Mark 3:31-35, John 7:5, Luke 2:41-52, Matthew 13:54-58, John 10:30, John 14:26, John 5:37-38, Matthew 1:20-21, Isaiah 6:8, Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 8:16, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014

God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Or Lip Service

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Apr 16, 2001

In this sermon we deal with the controversy Jesus dealt with in facing the traditions of the Elders.

HEART OR LIP SERVICE Mark 7:1-13 * Text in red represents the voice of Jesus Christ* 1- And the Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered together around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2-and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church, Christianity Or Religion? Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

The church, more Christian (followers of Christ) then religious (practising traditions and rituals)

The Church, Christianity or Religion Part 4 Text: John 8:1-12 Introduction: 1. While Religion and Christianity should be the same thing, far too often it is not. Religion too often thrives on creeds, credentials, and adherence to codes of conduct True Christianity holds to faith ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Dec 20, 2010

A different approach to the traditional Christmas sermons. From the Apostles John and Paul

A Christmas Sermon As I sit to write this Christmas Sermon I feel rather strange because it will find its roots in the Gospel of John and the writings of the Apostle Paul and the writer of Hebrews rather than the Gospel’s of Luke and Matthew. This seems odd even to me but this is where I am ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008

Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And The Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 3, 2018

How should Christians treat those of different cultures and traditions and religions?

Thursday of the 5th Week in course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our Scriptures today ought to be at least a little disturbing to us today. In first Kings, Solomon, who was the anointed of God, the heir to the great king David, apostatizes. He had what we can only call a “mess” of wives. “According ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-13, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Laying Hands Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Laying hands on the sick is a powerful act of faith, rooted in biblical tradition.

Laying hands on the sick is a powerful act of faith, rooted in biblical tradition. This practice has been used for centuries to bring healing, comfort, and restoration to those in need. Let's explore the biblical basis for this practice and its significance in the life of a believer. 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18, Acts 28:8, Genesis 48:13-20, Matthew 19:13-15

The Impossible Made Possible (An Easter Sunday Family Service) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Our God is the God of the possible and the impossible. We all need to take the time to think about who He is & what He means to us.

Luke 24:1-12 (New International Version) KIDS TALK *** KIDS TALK Possible / impossible *** Can a fish live out of water? (Some fish can survive for up to several days and can breathe air or just absorb it through their skin) Can a person get younger instead of older? Can you breathe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitudes Of Change And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2016

The Word of God can be unifying, but it can also divide, so we need to ask God what attitudes we must change and for the grace to make that change.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel The beautiful prayer that St. Paul gives us in his letter to the Ephesians is our first reading today, but it seems to contrast with the words of Jesus we find in the Gospel. Paul is asking us to allow Christ to dwell in our hearts through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

How The Wife Should Treat Her Husband

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

The Biblical way a wife should treat her husband

EPH. 5:22-24 "HOW THE WIFE SHOULD TREAT HER HUSBAND" * Last week, "How The Husband Should Treat His Wife!" * He should love her above everything and anything in the world, * He should praise her and not criticize her, * He should pay attention to her & let her know she is special! * And, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Mother’s Day - Security Or Insecurity?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Let’s talk about family security, and the lack of it; about the things that cause insecurity and the things that can develop security in the home.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Mother’s Day, a day on which mothers are specially honored. Many receive cards or flowers or candy as husbands & children try to show them just how much they are loved & appreciated. And many restaurants will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Windows From History

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2007

A series of stories from history illustrating Jesus’ call to carry the cross in Mark 8:434-38.

Windows from History Mark 8:34-38 Mk 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mk 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene