Sermons on Human Tradition:

Lesson 10: Identification Of The Human Source (James 1:14-15) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

We think of sin as a single act, but God sees it as a process. Adam committed a single act of sin (evil), and yet that one act brought sin, death, and judgment on the entire human race.

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Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Is Death Stalking Humanity?” "The Questioning Mind Wants To Know”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2022

I begin with a story about Busch Stadium and use it to tell why we humans try to find away arround God's rules the Ten Commandments. Then wrap up the answer of Jesus to the questions about death and sin.

In Jesus Holy Name March 20, 2022 Luke 13:6,8 Lent II “Why is Death Stalking Humanity?” “The Questioning Mind Wants to Know” In 1966 the St. Louis Cardinals built a new ballpark and named it Busch Memorial Stadium. There is a story that the owner of the Cardinals, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Human Limits: The Transformative Power Of God Mark 10:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2024

Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Mark 10:27, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God." Join me as we explore the transformative power of God that transcends human limits.

Beyond Human Limits: The Transformative Power of God Mark 10:27 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Mark 10:27, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God." Join me as we explore the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27, Jeremiah 32:27, Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Hebrews 11:6, Mark 9:23, Matthew 21:22, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The New Testament

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 24, 2025

You can't put new wine in old wineskins, in so doing the wineskin bursts. Likewise, you cannot fit the Old Testament laws and rules into the New Testament grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith, as we gather in this sacred space, a sanctuary of solace and strength, to seek the wisdom of the Word of God. We are here, united in our hunger for understanding, our thirst for truth, and our shared desire to draw closer to our Creator. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Easter Sunday about experiencing the resurrection power of Jesus in our lives

Resurrection CCCAG, April 9th, 2023 Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, but starting in Rev 2 Introduction We are going to take a break from our study in Colossians to celebrate the resurrection of our LORD. I want to talk about something that is making news everywhere and seemingly tearing at the very seams ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Special! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 17, 2020

If we are so special, how special God must be!

Special! (Psalm 8) 1. Some people are truly special: Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as "Bicycle Bob" was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling… he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Filled By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The second faith tradition offers a counter balance to the holy life: the spirit-filled life. We’ll explore strengths/dangers and how to integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Filled By the Spirit Acts 19:1-7 October 17, 2004 Mark Eberly Last week we looked at our first stream of living water: the holy life. The counterbalance to the holy life is the spirit-filled life. If legalism and perfectionism are two of the great perils of the holy life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

Last time we learned that both Jews and Gentiles, before Christ, were in bondage the "elements of the world." The “elements of the world” referred to the principles of non-Christian humanity, that is, humanity outside of Christ.

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Agape"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 12, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that HUSBANDS should AGAPE their wives until death separates them.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Community Chapel Second Sunday of Easter Worship Service Killeen, TX 11 April 2010 Big Idea: Husbands should AGAPE their wives until death separates them. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2021

Mike Slaughter challenges our comfortable traditions his book: Christmas Is Not Your Birthday. Quotes from Linus. Incarnation,.. how divinity interacted with human DNA, that’s the mystery the Virgin Birth. Quote from Christianity Today 1996

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2021 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday” It’s Christmas Eve. Excitement & anticipation are in the air. Christmas trees light up our homes with bright lights and shiny ornaments. Colorful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Presentation Of The Lord And The Consecrated Day: Timeless Insights Into The Universal Human Quest For Meaning And Significance

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024

The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance

The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Reflection In Christian tradition, Candlemas, also known as the Presentation of the Lord, is extremely important. This feast honors the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Other

Did God Create Humans Male And Female - And Non-Binary Or Trans-Gender?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 26, 2021

The subjective ever-changing cultural mores continue to creep into the church to replace the Bible as the final and absolute authority in the life of the Born-Again Christian.

The mother of a high school student told me that a few kids in the youth group said they were non-binary (also known as ENBY or NB) and were questioning the Bible about its two sexual gender emphasis. That disturbed me deep in my spirit which led to this message. I started ministry decades ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Galatians 3:23-29, Proverbs 2:1-6, Ephesians 5:23-33, Colossians 3:5-11, Romans 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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