Sermons on Hold On Traditions:

How Is God Like Food? - Psalm 63 Pt.5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 28, 2025

Love (powered by desire/thirst) for God is the Sun that holds the solar system of your life in order.

Psalm 63:0,1 A Psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water ************************************** Introduction: Order by Gravitation John ...read more

The Ruler Must Obey The Law Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 29, 2022

If a ruler does not hold God and God’s Law in the highest respect, he will ultimately fail.

Saturday of 17th Week in Course Men and women without faith in the twenty-first century are a lot like the Israelites who were hearing and yet not listening to Jeremiah five centuries before Jesus. If you have no faith in Christ, in the transcendent reality we call communion with the Trinity, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Jeremiah 26:11-16

Denomination: Catholic

Cut The Rope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith and let go of what's holding you back.

Imagine you're at the edge of a cliff, looking down at a beautiful, clear blue lake. You want to jump and swim around, but you're scared. You're not sure what's going to happen. That's a lot like life, isn't it? Sometimes, you gotta take a leap of faith. In the Bible, there's this story about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Divine Trust, Fearless Living

Get Truth Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prioritize God's word in our lives, hold onto the truth it provides, and share this truth with others.

You know how when you're super thirsty, nothing tastes better than a cold glass of water? Imagine you're in the desert, and you've been walking for hours under the hot sun. You're parched, your throat is dry, and you're desperate for a drink. Suddenly, you see a water bottle in the distance. You'd ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Moral Integrity, Authentic Living, Divine Wisdom

Identifying The Competitors For Belief-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2014

2 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-II—John 1:19-28 Attention: Shopkeeper's Competition The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

A House In Order Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

Paul exhorts Titus to maintain a church that is in God’s divine order.

A House in Order Titus 1:1-16 I. Recall the Straightforward Gospel—the Knowledge of Truth (v. 1-4) a. Definition of “gospel” b. Godly living (v. 1; Titus 2:12) c. Eternal hope (v. 2; 1 Peter 1:3; John 3:16; 1 John 5:11-12) d. Missionary mentality (v. 3; Romans 1:16; Romans 10:1; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Before A Religious Spirit Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 25, 2018

The path to the Cross finds it judgment before the religious. Matthew 26:57-68 holds truths that should shock all who read them.

Jesus Before A Religious Spirit A Biblical Examination of Jesus' Trial Before The Religious of His Day The path to the Cross finds it judgment before the religious. Matthew 26:57-68 holds truths that should shock all who read them. The Jewish religious leaders question our Lord's authority, seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saving Time

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Saving Time

Psalm 119:121-128 Saving Time I. The Conviction Of The Psalmist - The Hebrew AIN means vision. Prov 29:18 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Holiness

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame.

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rut Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

In serving God believers so often find themselves allowing routine and tradition to overwhelm their actions... sometimes to the point where they cannot serve as God desires them to serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 21, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: The RUT of Christianity! Part 3 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

We are sent out to live the life of faith. Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals/traditions we remember our baptism in the home, congregation and larger world.

Matthew 28:16-20 “Show and Tell” INTRODUCTION Our thoughts today center on the last verses in the gospel of Matthew, which are called, “The Great Commission.” These verses remind us that like our time, talents and treasures, the gift of the gospel—our new life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017

We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Catholic

What A Legacy! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 1, 2018

In this summary of the series on the life of Peter, we explore the end of Peter's life left to us through history and tradition, and we explore how to leave a legacy like Peter's.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a group of tourists who were on a sightseeing tour of the Holy Lands. 1. The group came to one of the historical areas and a local exhibit owner offered to take the group into his exhibit to see the bones of the apostle Peter, for a small fee, of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Loving Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we can, by faith, receive God's redeeming gift of grace shown to us through prevenient grace, justifying grace and sanctifying grace.

I AM SURE THAT WE CAN THINK OF MANY REASONS WHY GOD CHOOSES TO SAVES US: TO BRING GLORY TO HIMSELF, TO APPEASE HIS JUSTICE, AND TO DEMONSTRATE HIS SOVEREIGNTY. OR, PERHAPS, IT COULD SIMPLY BE THAT HE LOVES US AND DESIRES TO SPEND TIME WITH US. HE IS A RELATIONAL GOD WHO SEEKS INTIMACY WITH ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11, John 6:40, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Onesimus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2022

Onesimus is regarded as a saint by many Christian denominations. The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod commemorates him and Philemon on February 15. The traditional Western commemoration of Onesimus is on February 16.

Onesimus Bishop of Byzantium Installed 54 Term ended 68 Personal details Denomination Early Christianity Saint Painting depicting death of Onesimus, from the Menologion of Basil II (c.?1000 AD) Holy Disciple Onesimus Bishop of Byzantium Died c.?68 AD or 81-95 AD Rome (then Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10

Denomination: Baptist