Sermons on More Than Rituals:

The Church Is A Place Of Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2025

In what areas of your life might you be prioritizing ritual over relationship with God?

As Christians, we must examine our hearts and ensure that our worship is genuine, not just a ritual. Let's explore few examples of how some Christians and churches may be going through the motions without a personal relationship with Christ. 1. Sunday Service Attendance Without Heartfelt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113, James 1:27

Sermon On Rituals & Traditions

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 15, 2022

Rituals have been defined as a series of actions or type of behaviour regularly and invariably followed by someone.

Gretchen Bleiler, an American former professional halfpipe snowboarder once remarked: “I learned a few years ago that balance is the key to a happy and successful life, and a huge part of achieving that balance is to instil rituals into your everyday life - a nutritious balanced diet, daily ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Romans 14:23, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 29:13-14

Religion & Rituals Will Not Save You Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Religious people can be some of the hardest to reach with the gospel.

1. There is wonderful CONFIDENCE & SECURITY in Jesus Christ. a. Our salvation isn’t based on the promises we have made to God but rather THE PROMISE He has made to us. b. If you believe, you are saved, eternally. 2 Corinthians 1:20 NOTE: They came to Jesus one day and asked: John 6:28-29 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Really Matter In Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 17, 2020

1. We can be overconfident (vs. 25-32). 2. We can be overwhelmed (vs. 31-32). 3. We can overcome (vs. 33).

Things that Really Matter in Life The Gospel of John John 16:25-33; Romans 8:31-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – February 7, 2018 (Revised April 17, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16:25. Here we are only a few hours away from the cross of our Lord and Savior ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33, Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of God's Love

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 4, 2022

These verses describe the height, depth and breadth of God's love for us. It is worth our time to look deeper into these verses to focus on the amazing love the Heavenly Father has for His children.

Alba 2-27-2022 BECAUSE OF GOD'S LOVE Romans 8:31-39 Dr. David Ferguson, the founder of Intimate Life Ministries, and his wife, Teresa, were brand new grandparents. . . anyone here know what that’s like? Well, he told something about Teresa. He said when she is taking care of her little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 30, 2017

Is a sermon calling to all christian the true significance of the word of God to our existence. As believer we have a revelation of who we are in the word and not the speculation of the world or analysis of our very self. So this study will enlighten us.

Theme : THE WORD Text: Job 22:22, Hebrews 4:12 From our text..in Job..we were encourage and prayed for to recieve the Law from His mouth , and lay up His words in our heart. The law is also describe as the instructional manual of God for mankind. So deviating from such is so devastating and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:27-28, Romans 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can Rituals Save You? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 23, 2020

Rituals won’t change us, but a relationship and faith in Jesus will.

Can Rituals Save You? Text: Rom. 4:9-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Growing up in the Catholic church I knew a lot about rituals. I went to church six, sometimes 7 days a week. I was baptized as a baby. I went to confession to a priest. I was confirmed. I served as an altar boy. The problem was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Christ: More Excellent

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 3, 2002

He is better than the prophets, better than the Law and the sacrifices, better than the angels.

About 6 or 7 years ago a new merchandizing craze began, and although at the time I thought it to be another passing fad, it seems that it has not only not died out...but has really only slowed down a little bit in all that time. I’m referring to angels. The merchandizing of everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Something More! Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2007

Discover God’s "something more" that is richer than worry.

Several years ago there was a family movie entitled “The Wilderness Family.” The movie is about a California family that gets tired of the rat race of metropolitan life and moves to the wilderness of Alaska. I am sure each of us have felt the desire to get away from the fast pace and hurry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

More Questions

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

The people of Malachi’s day were asking several questions, but out of rebellion rather than interest.

Sara Maitland, a British author, tells about an interesting experience she had, in her book A Big Enough God: “A few years ago, just a day or so after a York Minister was struck by lightning, I was on my way to the local post office near my home, which is in a wretchedly poor part of Hackney, when ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

No More Manna

Contributed by Keith Edwards on Apr 29, 2002

Change may be difficult, but it is better than manna for another forty years.

No More Manna Joshua 3-6 History The Israelites have now spent the last forty years wandering and wondering because they were afraid. They did not believe that they could live in a world that had giants, danger - so they chose to stay in the desert. For forty years they ate the “heavenly food” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Being A Follower Of Christ Is More Than A Career.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 2, 2001

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.”

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 9th, 2001 Luke 14: 25-33 Heavenly Father empower each of us to be a true follower of Christ by submitting all to his service. Amen. Title: “Being a follower of Christ is more than a career.” As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

More Than I Can Ask Or Imagine

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 1, 2001

Amazing power, yet amazingly personal and loving, that’s my God, who can imagine that?

More than I can ask or imagine Eph.3:20-21 by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC If been to the States on highways - find Sign says “Speed Zone Ahead” - actually means slow down, not speed up! In USA washrooms are called "Restrooms", - but see no one actually resting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

More Than Anything, I Want The King

Contributed by Phillip Frady on Apr 17, 2002

A desire for the presence and purpose of God must supercede the desire for the things that God can give to us. Miphobesheth valued the person of King David more than the material goods.

More Than Anything, I Want The King II Samuel 19:24-30 I.. Absolute trust II. Absolute devotion III. Absolute abandonment We have before us a right moving text. Miphobesheth was one of the sons of Saul. He was born with crippled legs and had won a special place in the heart of King David who had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002

Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Holiness