Sermons on Holding Fast:

Tradition For Tradition's Sake

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 31, 2009

Too often our living and worship become steeped in tradition and ritual. This sermon is a call to examine what we do and more importantly WHY we do it in an attempt to keep us from elevating the traditions of men above the law of God.

Tradition for Tradition’s Sake Mark 7:1-23 (This message was preceded by singing "Joy to the World" as the opening hymn and the theme of "tradition" was introduced by a video clip of Fiddler on the Roof - from the prologue 1:55 (as the fiddler begins to play) through 3:57 (as Tevye says, "...and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rev.# 9- Sardis- 1517-1790 A.d. ~ The Reformation Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 9, 2009

The period that we’re going to study today is one of the turning points in history, many things would come about in these years. The time known as the Reformation was on its way.—the church in Sardis, the 5th church, this time period was from

REV. # 9~3:1-6 SARDIS- 1517-1790 A.D. ~ the reformation church 6-13-09 Today well continue in our study of this great book of Prophecy, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”. Let me give you this information as a way of background to Sardis. It became the capital of the ancient Lydian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Addictions

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Are all addictions bad? Not according to Scripture.

Today, there are all types of addictions and many who have them: One in four Americans are nicotine addicts. They are dependent on smoking. One in six Americans are shopping addicts. They always having to be buying and taking advantage of every sales event. One of every seven Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning With Integrity Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

Integrity is a topic that is seen loosely by many. Is God serious about Integrity?

A new beginning with Integrity How many of you watch movies? How many of you prefer the “Happy ending” movies than the tragic ending movies? Most of us prefer “Happy Endings” right? Those of you who have followed the last episode of Harry Potter Book and the movie that ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Grow Or Not To Grow, That Is The Question PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon encourages personal and church growth through understanding God's word, cultivating love and faith, and accepting God's grace, as inspired by Psalm 1.

Beloved friends, I greet you today in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose love for us is as boundless as the ocean and as constant as the sunrise. We gather here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are not here because we have all the answers, ...read more

Topics: Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth

Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

-- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Serving The Transformed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 13, 2014

1) Service in Love (Romans 12:9-10), 2) Service in the Lord (Romans 12:11), 3) Service in Loyalty (Romans 12:12), and finally 4) Service in Lack (Romans 12:13)

In the latest summer installment of the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction: A mechanic and his family join the transforming Autobots as they are targeted by a bounty hunter from another world. Following the plot of the three previous transformers movies, vehicles transform to fight evil. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Other

Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Church (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

A sermon examining the reality that the Church is evidence that Jesus is alive.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Resurrection: The Church (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how the Church serves as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Carefully Taught

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 6, 2018

Racism, materialism, and all the other "isms" in our experience must be taught.

Carefully Taught Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: 1949 – South Pacific – song that nearly derailed the debut of the musical. “You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear. You’ve got to be taught from year to year. It’s got to be drummed in your dear little ear. You’ve got to be carefully taught. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Memory And Endurance

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 9, 2021

Sin holds people in the prison of guilt. Although they might be physically, spiritually they are prisoners to what John Wesley once referred to as “the power and guilt of sin”.

MEMORY AND ENDURANCE (October 13, 2019) Text: II Timothy 2:8 -15 2Ti 2:8-15  Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel,  (9)  for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

God’s plan is to bring us together as part of the same family – His family - A look at some family ties that hold the family of God together.

Family Ties Ephesians 2:11-22 Intro: What holds a family together? Parents? Blood? Common interests? Love? All of the above? As members of God’s family we have the privilege of sharing our lives together. When something exciting happens to one member of our church family, we can all rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Person Of One Book-God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2018

God looks for people who can be called person of one book- that great book is Bible. We must follow one God who is our dear Lord Jesus Christ. The unshakable one faith is needed to carry on our work. We find all these in Joshua 23.

Text: Joshua 23:1-16 Theme: Enjoy the Rest Introduction: Alexander the great farewell speech; 1. My Coffin to be carried by my Doctor 2. My graveyard path to be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones of my treasury 3. My hands dangling out from coffin. Reasons: No doctor on the earth can ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Battle Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

We are in a war, our family is at stake. Are we prepared to fight and win this war?

Battle Plan Part 1 Ephesians 6:10ff Imagine going into battle and not having the proper equipment. How effective could we be in that battle? Armor is for protection, in order to help us "fight" we have to guard what we have so we can battle more effectively. In today’s society, we are in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Give Up Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2005

Paul is passing on the torch of ministry to Timothy. Paul has finished his turn of carrying the torch of the gospel of Christ. 2 Tim.4:7) Now it is Timothy’s turn to carry the torch and finish his leg of the race.Paul’s final letter is a passing of the to

“Passing On The Torch” A Study of 2 Timothy “Don’t Give Up!” 2 Timothy 1:1-18 In 66 A.D. Paul is again in prison. But the circumstances now are very different from his first Roman imprisonment (Acts 28:16-31). In his first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist