Sermons on Mans Traditions:

Christians And Christmas, Part 2 - Our Traditions Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

Last time we learned that the many and varied traditions that we associate with Christmas in America today are from a variety of nations and faith systems and ethnicities. Today we are going to look at some of the traditions that make up the Christmas hol

As Christmas draws nearer and homes and businesses become more decorated with the symbols of the holiday, I believe it is good for us to pause and reflect on why we do what we do this time of year. Is it simply for traditions’ sake, or is there a more significant meaning? J.I. Packer wrote, “All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Human Heart (Mark 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 7, 2024

Do we add human traditions that overshadow or even disobey Jesus? Let's look at Mark 7.

What did Jesus say about using man-made traditions to disobey God’s commandments? Do evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness defile us? Does Jesus still make the deaf to hear and give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2024

What golden calves have we erected in today's churches? Let's look at Exodus 32)

How quickly do our churches fall away from the truths taught by Jesus and the apostles, and build golden calves of alternate traditions? How quickly can apostasy occur? Let’s look at Exodus 32. How quickly and easily was it for Israel and its spiritual leaders to slide down into idolatry? When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peoples Needs Trump Rules, Regulations, And Traditions

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

Our love for God is shown in our love of each other.

Title: Flipped Text: Mark 3:1-6 Bottom Line: Our love for God is shown in our love of each other. Intro Good morning Real Life… My name is Curtis and I’m the connections director here. It’s great to be here with you all on this holiday weekend. Just a reminder this is our LAST Sunday meeting at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sola Scriptura Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 8, 2017

Taking a look at Sola Scriptura - by Scripture Alone as the foundation for our doctrines of faith ...

Please open your Bibles to Acts 17:1-15 which we will read in a few minutes. In October of 1517 a man named Martin Luther posted a listing on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany called The Ninety-five Theses or Disputation on the Power of Indulgences. This was the beginning of what has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15, Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Old And The New

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 28, 2015

Those who would serve the interests of God can do so by giving expression to joy in their lives. Those who feel God’s love have much to offer the hurting and disconnected in our world.

We all have certain core traditions and beliefs that are important to us. They make us who we are, they define our own behaviours and the way we think other people should behave. That is what lies behind the Gospel passage from Mark that we heard a few minutes ago. As usual, the Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2013

Jesus was controversial because he was aligned with the truth and put God's Word and work above the inherited traditions that had accumulated over the centuries. So we should be bound by Scripture and mission.

Jesus Raises Eyebrows: Biblical Over Traditional (Mark 2:1-28) 1. This week a bit of strange news came out of Minnesota: DULUTH, Minn., June 6 (UPI) -- A Minnesota woman says she didn't know she was pregnant until she went into labor while running a marathon. Trish Staine, 33, was on mile 9 of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ritualism Versus Spiritual Reality Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 20, 2010

God desires to curb the trend toward formalism in religion which is satisfied with meeting external observation. To obey the moral precepts & principles of the word is infinitely more important than ceremonies & man-made traditions.

ZECHARIAH 7: 1-7 RITUALISM VERSUS SPIRITUAL REALITY [Ezra 6:1-11] The seventh and eighth chapters are the third distinct division of the prophecy. In the first portion was the call to national repentance and turning to the Lord for His Covenant blessings. After a national turning to God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man/Poor Man

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Apr 28, 2001

No one meets Jesus and stays the same, using rich young ruler and Bartimaeus the Blind man as illustrations

Rich Man, Poor Man Mark 10:17-22; 46-52 NRBM/BBM April 30, 2001 Each of us I am sure, if we stop and think, could think of a situation in life that changed our life completely, or at least left us to never be the same. For some it was meeting someone of distinction, for others it might be time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Mark 10:46-51

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man And Poor Man

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 28, 2001

The way we behave toward people indicates what we really believe about God!

RICH MAN, POOR MAN James 2:1-13 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” Puzzled, the secretary said, “Excuse me sir?” He repeated; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” She then ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Man Is Man's Deliverer"

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 25, 2005

Pastor’s Anniversary

“God’s man is man’s Deliver” Exodus 3:7-12 Here is an ordinary man who was given up as a child in order to save his life. He was given up so that he would not be killed by the enemy but ended up being raised by the enemy. Here is a man that grew up confused about his identity in God. Believed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blind Man"S Cry

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Blind Bartimaus a picture of a sinner such as I

A Blind Man’s Cry (Mark 10:46-52) Intro. We see here a picture of a man who was without sight, who heard about Jesus, and cried out for mercy. Too often we hear salvation described in such a light way we get the idea, it’s just turning over a new leaf. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 1, 2005

Lazarus and the rich man. A look at the eternal consequences of our earthly choices.

Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst people – Racial – Socio-economic – Cultural  A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 18, 2005

Message 11 in James Series. God never judges by a bank account, or a statement of worth. He looks for righteousness and where it is lacking, His judgment follows. Riches are morally neutral, neither good nor evil. Wealth is like fire — very useful, but al

In his three years of life, Bobby has seen an undue share of suffering. Born in Southern California to a drug-addicted mother, Bobby went through withdrawal at the age of two weeks. He has lived in two foster homes, barely survived a life-threatening case of spinal meningitis, and is now back with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Man Of God, Man Of Heart

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

All that God seeks: a heart... a heart of shepherd... such as him considers!

L=Homme de Dieu, homme de Coeur. Lecture : 1 Rois 9/4 et 1 rois 11/4 et v.6; Chap. 14/8 ; 15/5. AJ’ai trouvé David, fils d’Isa, homme selon mon coeur, qui accomplira toutes mes volontés.@Actes 13/22. Introduction : La vie de David est l=une des plus illustre, intéressante, inspiré et ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4, 1 Kings 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal