Sermons on methodist tradition:

Lessons Of Tradition

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 8, 2007

What we were taught, we teach our children and they will teach our grand-children

“The Lessons of Traditions” Does anyone have a “New year’s resolution?” Party, P-a-r-r-r-t-y! It’s “New Year’s Eve!” let’s go celebrate the end of 2006 and bring in 2007 with the biggest bang ever! That’s what my parents did every New Years. Someone would host the party and the food and drinks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Christmas Traditions

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005

Those passing on traditions, "handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next."

INTRODUCTION 1. Those passing on traditions, handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next. 2. Those receiving traditions, an inherited pattern or thought or action. 3. The Bible teaches that traditions are both good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Tradition? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 30, 2007

Guess who’s come for a visit? It’s the big whigs from denominational headquarters. Isn’t it sad that Jesus had more problems w/ the religious than the lost? They made it all an outward matter and not an inward experience. Link inc. to text, audio, and Ppt

Truth or Tradition? Matthew 15:1-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TruthOrTradition.html Guess who popped in for a visit? It’s the scribes and Pharisees … the big whigs from denominational headquarters in Jerusalem. They are likely part of the Sanhedrin, the heavy hitters if you will. They have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Traditions Series

Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011

Jesus reveals the danger associated with traditions when they vie for a place among the sacred. In revealing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, He clarified the lifestyle of dependence expected of His disciples.

Our Traditions Mark 7:1-23 (17-23) Why would some people buy a cat and tie it to the bedpost to show their reverence to God? Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Tradition

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Matthew 15:1-20 Which we will follow God or man. The Bible or Additions and Changes of men

Truth or Tradition? By Steve Keeler Matthew 15:1-20 "Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,"Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread." And He answered and said to them, "Why do you yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Traditions Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This topical sermon explores the Christian heritage rich within many of our Christmas traditions including the tradition of treats, the traditions of trees, and the traditions of treasures. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

Christmas Traditions Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2011 Last Sunday I shared with you a little about my Christmas traditions growing up and there are so many different Christmas traditions that most of us share in common. As I mentioned last Sunday, hanging stockings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Danger Of Tradition Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Being imprisoned by tradition can cause you to miss what is important.

The Danger of Tradition The Book of Mark Mark 6:53-7:13 I. Introduction: A. What we have done here today is a tradition in most churches. B. Tradition plays a big role in our families and our lives as well as our churches. C. A tradition by definition is something that is passed from one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Traditions

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Feb 25, 2010

A Powerful 4 Point Sermon You Can Preach!!

“Still” I. The Book is still Needed A. Inspired B. Infallible C. Instructional D. Indispensable II. The Blood is still Necessary A. Remission B. Justification C. Sanctification D. Propitiation III. The Body/Bride is still Nomadic A. Wandering B. Witnessing C. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Transcending Tradition Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2009

While looking at the disciplines of fasting and Sabbath, this message encourages believers not to let any tradition steal their joy or their love. We can’t be so into church business that we forget what our business is, and that is to help people.

Transcending Tradition (Mark 2:18 – 3:6) Just this last week, I came across some odd laws that are still on the books around the country. I think you’ll find them quite amusing. For example, young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, Mississippi, unless it’s in a church. In ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Looking At Traditions

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Traditions Attacked Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2017

The scribes and Pharisees quibbled with Jesus over the issue of His disciples eating with unwashed hands. They were great men in the Jewish church, but they were enemies of the Gospel of Christ. They were very enthusiastic about the Law of Moses, ...

-AD 29 Capernaum Lesson: Traditions Attacked (Exodus 21:17) Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23 Matthew 1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture Or Tradition

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

When is it time to challenge church leadership as to whether or not they are following the Scripture? The last was 1517 and we called that the Reformation. It is time for another Reformation.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 7:1-13 For 2000 years, the church has been creating ordinances for the people of God to follow. Many of these ordinances are not based on biblical Scripture but on the theological beliefs developed over the centuries. For example, in the Catholic Church, a priest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Traditions: Preparation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

An important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart.We make the best kind of preparation for Christmas when we fulfill our calling in Jesus, preach & live a compelling message, & understand our relationship with Him

Traditions: Preparation Mark 1:1-8 The most important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart John fulfilled his calling. John preached and lived a compelling message. John had an accurate perspective of himself. How do we make the best kind of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Tyranny Of Tradition

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2022

We must realise that we are susceptible to transforming the Faith through the introduction of our best efforts to make the Faith more meaningful.

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” [1] Traditions are essential to civilisation. Societies are built around traditions which most of those living ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Traditions?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

When we stand before the One is the Truth will our traditions remain or be burned up at the BEMA?

Mat 15:2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? The problem with the world is not that it that it resists truth. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:2-3

Denomination: Baptist