Sermons on Hold On Traditions:

When Pentecostal Power Comes

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 25, 2010

A Pentecost Day message, on the importance of Pentecost, from a Petnecostal tradition

WHEN PENTECOSTAL POWER COMES p.2 Acts 2:1-5 Theme: ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: There is a story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clamp Your Mouth!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 23, 2014

We live in a competitive world of one-up parenting; however, Mary treasured up all these things in her heart!

Clamp your mouth! Luke 2:19”But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Imagine the news being told to Mary by the shepherds, that a baby would be born and He would be Savior, who is Christ the Lord! Mind boggling! We live in a competitive world of one-up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Graduation 2018

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 11, 2018

God knows the way, God shows the way, God holds each day

Exodus 13:17-22 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, “If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people by the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Trust In God’s Strength - Isaiah 41:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. It can cripple us, stop us in our tracks, and cause us to doubt ourselves and even doubt God. In Isaiah 41:10, God gives us a powerful promise that speaks directly to our fear and uncertainty.

Go! And Trust in God’s Strength - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction: Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. It can cripple us, stop us in our tracks, and cause us to doubt ourselves and even doubt God. But in Isaiah 41:10, God gives us a powerful promise that speaks directly to our fear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, Exodus 3:14, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persevering In Trials Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a trouble-free life, but we are assured of God's presence and power through every difficulty.

PERSEVERING IN TRIALS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 10:35-36, Job 23:10 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of trials—situations that test our faith, patience, and resilience. As believers, we are not promised a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 21, 2021

They that worship God must worship in spirit and in truth. Not by rituals or ceremonies or traditions. Today we are going to see that the true meaning of the supper is not about ceremony or tradition, but all about are Savior.

Jesus was a man who cut across the grain of His day. He had little or no use for rituals and traditions, that has little or no meaning. They that worship God must worship in spirit and in truth. Not by rituals or ceremonies or traditions. These are just outward signs. Worship is a personal, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Eldership - 1 Peter 5:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 7, 2025

Different denominations have different traditions about what the elders' job description should be. But there shouldn't be differing traditions. Peter makes it very clear.

Churches are to be elder-led. The term elder refers to a position of authority and leadership, but elders should work with congregations in major decisions like a husband with his wife. Elders should be nominated by the people and appointed by the other elders. The elder takes over the roles of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1

Don’t Lose Your Grip SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

Holding on to God

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I greet you with the love and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, and to center our hearts and minds on the presence of God. Let us remember that we are in the house of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Topics: Keeping Our Faith In God

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

There Are No Gray Areas Only Gray People

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 9, 2020

There are no gray areas. The Word has a correct answer for every issue. Issues are only gray when people do not want the full light of God but want to tiptoe on the edges of darkness.

“Abstain from anything that sustains prejudice against the Gospel.” - Dr. Robert Delnay Romans 14:1-15:7 Background Holy – Sanctification, Separation Leviticus 19:2 qadosh Leviticus 20:7 qodesh I Peter 1:15,16 hagios 1 Thessalonians 5:23 hagiazo God is black and white! Light in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23, Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Christmas Is A Rapture In Reverse

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2018

The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Mass During the Night (Traditional Christmas Biblical reading).

The third grade was staging their annual Christmas pageant. Finally it came time for the birth. Mary was hidden from the crowd by bales of hay. A boy appeared on stage, in a bathrobe with sandals, a stethoscope around his neck. He disappeared behind the hay bales, and reemerged with a bundle. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Seek The Old Paths

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 16, 2022

Often there is the desire in the church today to move forward to something so-called better. Some churches even now have giant screens light the auditorium with the message #Jesusisthebomb and you could win a set of ear pods after service.

Seek the Old Paths By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE:- Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein”. MY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Isaiah 55:8, Psalm 119:130-135, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

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

It's About Time

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007

Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-5

Denomination: Congregational