Sermons on Human Traditions:

Just And Unjust Societies In Olden Times

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2023

Do we respect the law of God or not?

Saturday of the 17th week in Course 2023 Our OT reading today continues the narrative of the Book of Leviticus, the main tradition of the Hebrew priestly class, in a sense the memories of the tribe of Levi. We need to remember that Moses and Aaron were members of that class; we need also to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Leviticus 25:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Looking Good On The Inside

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 29, 2003

It is one thing to clean your hands and quite another to clean your heart. The first you can do, but the latter only God can do; if we will only give him a chance!

Text: Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (NIV) 1. The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2. saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. 3. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

--note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other

Satan The Devil Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2022

Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In Theistic Satanism, Satan is considered to be worshiped or revered Deity. In LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty

Satan the Devil (Illustrations did not copy) ISAIAH 14:12 "How you have fallen from Heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the Earth, who once laid the nations low!" Satan was originally a righteous angel named Lucifer, meaning "light bringer." In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: The Authority And Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life Galatians 1:11-24 In today’s passage we will look at why Paul’s gospel is God’s gospel, the gospels ability to declare us righteous, and how God applies the gospel to us as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Innkeeper's Bad Press Not Necessarily Deserved

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 14, 2010

Innkeeper's Bad Press Not Necessarily Deserved

As the opening act of the Greatest Story Ever Told, each character mentioned in the Christmas narrative has had a number of literary traditions and homiletical assumptions added that may or may not be directly traceable to the text of the Holy Bible. One of these is none other than the Innkeeper. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Offended

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2020

Jesus speaks boldly. Some are offended. Some are not. Let’s discover what happened when a woman chose not to be offended at Jesus’ words, in Matthew 15:10-28.

Jesus speaks boldly. Some are offended. Some are not. Let’s discover what happened when a woman chose not to be offended at Jesus’ words, in Matthew 15:10-28. Offended When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Silver Pen

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 8, 2008

What is God recording about your life?

The Silver Pen 1 Peter 1:17-25 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

What does it mean to "examine yourself?"

Do You See What I See? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis When I was in high school, there was this girl – let’s call her “Edith”. Everyone called her Big “Ed” because she was on the heavy side. She ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wonders Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 20, 2021

The mercy of God is needed by all to be successful in life. It can not be earned, but given to men according to the will of God. There are things can position us in the direction of the mercy of God.

THE WONDERS OF GOD’S MERCY Study Text: Romans 9: 9 - 16 Introduction: - Naturally, the journey of life is too cumbersome and very difficult to predict. Sometimes, certain unwholesome events happen when they are least expected. Most certainly, it is not the strongest of human beings ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Do You Know Me?”

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

Our personal relationship with God is vital for this life and the eternal, we can’t simply rely on what we are told, we must know him ourselves. Jesus walked this earth but no one truly knew Him, we have that opportunity today and now to walk with Him and know Him.

Do You Know Me? John 14 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Don’t you believe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called By God Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Some at Galatia were attempting to descredit Paul’s ministry. Paul emphasizes that he was not called by men but by God.

CALLED BY GOD TEXT: Galatians 1:11-24 (NIV) 11 I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my previous way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Worldviews

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 20, 2006

A look at the religious groups of Jesus day and how they were affected by their culture (as might be): 1. Zealots 2.Phariasees 3. Saduccees 4. Scribes 5. Herodians 6. Essenes

How would you like it if someone spit on you? In our cultural setting it would be a sign of disrespect, an attempt to shame and humiliate a person. But for some cultures, it has an entirely different meaning. I am reading a wonderful book entitled Christianity Rediscovered. It is written by a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-34

Denomination: Methodist

Good Fathering In These Times

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Sheep Herders? Series

Contributed by Terry Rolen on Dec 11, 2001

Why would God use such unlikely messengers?

It does seem like there is a socially acceptable level of charity or giving or caring is raised a bit around Christmas time. But even then there is a limit to what people will allow. I mean your suppose to be nice, your suppose to share gifts, your suppose to give a little extra to the church and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God