Sermons on Mans Traditions:

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Since By Man Came Death

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 23, 2008

The message of Easter is that Jeus has won the victory over sin and death and His victory can be ours as well.

Since by Man Came Death --I Corinthians 15:21-22 Writing in The Christian Reader, Laura Conklin shares a family story. “My husband and I home school our two children, Seth and Glenna. One day, the lesson was on opposites. “Glenna, who was six at the time, was being quizzed. I would say a word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Touch The Untouchable Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 8, 2013

If we want to meet the real needs of real people, we cannot let our traditions and procedures get in the way. Instead, despite tradition, we must touch the untouchable, forgive the unforgivable, and befriend the despicable.

A soldier was wounded in a battle and ordered to the nearest military hospital. Arriving at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door and walked down a long hallway. At the end of the hall, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sister, You Can Make It Happen

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 11, 2013

The role of a woman in initiating the marriage process.

SISTER, YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN Prov 18:22 Ruth 3:1-11 With modernization and the women having more voice in society, many are contesting the truth in the assertion and our practice that it is the man who must approach the woman or raise the issue of marriage with the pastor first, and not the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mandate For Marriage

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 20, 2012

A defense of traditional marriage.

“The Mandate for Marriage” Scripture Reading Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” ********** I. The Truth about the Marriage Mandate a. It’s source – What is the truth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Inside-Outside Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The condition of your heart is what determines your status with God, not the rituals and traditions you follow.

Introduction Have you ever asked someone a question and found you had touched a raw nerve? The other person swells up with emotion and then unleashes a tirade. “I’ve had enough of people asking me…” “You want to know my opinion? I’ll be glad to give you my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking The Law...for God's Sake

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 14, 2011

Matthew 15: 10-20 - Barclay stated that this Scripture was 'one of the supreme contests in history'. Two religious viewpoints clash with what Jesus says. Jesus again points to what is really important.

Good morning. Laws are important in any society in order to keep peace and order. But there are laws and then there are laws. Here are some laws that are still on the books in our state of Kansas. • In Derby, it is illegal to hit a vending machine that stole your money. • In Dodge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Did You Wash Your Hands?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 2, 2018

Understanding Traditions in the Church

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 September 2, 2018 How many times have you heard: “Okay everyone, wash your hands and get to the table, dinner is served!”? Those instructions had nothing to do with religion or religious practice, did they? Washing our hands before eating is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23, Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen A Man Full Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

The ninth in the study of Acts. This study deals with Stephen.

Stephen a man Full of Jesus Acts # 09 Acts 6:8-7:60 In this text of Scripture we learn about Stephen. In 6:5 the Bible tells us that he was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He was the first martyr of the faith. I. The work of Stephen (the Deacon) 6:8-15. A. The character of Stephen. 6:8a 1. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The North American Martyrs And Cultural Relativism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2009

Proper cultural exchange among nations is even more important than economic; we must have profound respect for the whole human person when cultures interact.

October 19, 2009 The North American Martyrs Caritas in Veritate The coincidence of the Feast of the North American Martyrs with article 26 of Pope Benedict’s encyclical brings to mind an historical reality connected with the European settlement of America. During the sixteenth and seventeenth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Ins And Outs Of Religious Purity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2018

Timeless teaching from Jesus as to the true nature and source of sin.

THE INS AND OUTS OF ‘RELIGIOUS’ PURITY. Mark 7:1-23. Every branch of society has its own traditions: some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. It doesn’t matter whether it is the pomp and ceremony of monarchy, or the ritual ‘pardon’ of a turkey at Thanksgiving. Some traditions are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authority Of Jesus Is Challenged Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010

In our study of Luke, in the beginning of chapter 20 we find the religious leaders desparate to discredit Jesus and they openly challenge His authority!

Read Luke 20:1-8… Set the stage: Chapter 20 continues the final week of Jesus, after He has entered Jerusalem and after He has made a scene in His clearing of the Temple and chided the money changers and crooked business practices that took place in the Temple! On a side note, when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Our Divisions

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 12, 2011

Divisions, internal and external, destroy the Body of Christ! Usually these divisions are caused by personal feelings rather than doctrine. What can we do as Christians to stop it?

INTRODUCTION When I was a teenager, I attended a congregation that was one of the biggest in Lawrenceburg at the time. We had a group of about 85 in our youth group, and I had invited a girl I was talking to at the time for Bible Study. That night, our youth minister was talking about a passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Message For Father's Day

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 16, 2019

This message shares our relationship is much like our relationship with our heavenly father.This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers?

A MESSAGE FOR FATHER'S DAY This is a day that we call a day special for our fathers. Is it? Do we really honor our fathers? Should it be done only one day a year? This message shares our relationship is much like our relationship with our heavenly father. But first consider this: A LITTLE GIRL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, 1 John 2:13, Hebrews 12:9, Colossians 3:20

Who Is This Man Jesus – A Parable Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003

This is the fourth in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, we look at the only parable found only in the book of Mark.

Intro.: I am not a farmer. I have a black thumb. 1. I have a tough job growing grass 2. But God has called me to be a farmer – not of plants, but of lives 3. I plant seeds, I let God do the work, and I then I get to see enjoy the benefits of my work 4. This is the pattern that Jesus describes in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Methodist