Sermons on More Than Rituals:

Marriage Is More Than Simply Falling In Love.

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 18, 2025

Marriage is more than falling in love. Both parties to the marriage have a complementary role to play to the other. And you need to work at it.

Marriage Foundation Introduction: The marriage covenant predates the Fall I would like to like to go back to the very basics of when marriage was instituted. We first read about it in Genesis 2. I am not talking about a piece of paper saying you are married but to the marriage covenant between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:31, Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Are Sinners More Successful Than Godly People?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025

Sinners may appear to succeed, but it is a shadow without substance. Their end is sorrow unless they repent. The godly may seem to struggle now, but they are building an eternal reward that cannot be taken away.

ARE SINNERS MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN GODLY PEOPLE? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 73:1-17 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 12:1-3, Job 21:7-15, Malachi 3:13-18, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 6:33 INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, one puzzling question believers have asked is why the ungodly seem to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lovers Of Pleasure More Than Lovers Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Pleasure in itself is not sinful. God created us with the ability to enjoy life, but the problem arises when pleasure becomes our priority and passion, while God becomes secondary or even ignored.

LOVERS OF PLEASURE MORE THAN LOVERS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (KJV) "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Memorial Convocations Are More Than Nostalgia

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 28, 2025

Each feast was a memorial of some historical event in the life of Israel and was more than just an exercise in nostalgia. Each Jew was called to consider himself or herself as living in that historical moment.

Friday of the 17th Week in Course 2025 When we think of Torah, the Jewish Law, we usually think of the Ten Commandments and the various prohibitions that flow from those natural law ordinances. So, for instance, the first commandment prohibits worship of any God but Hashem, and the pagans of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1, Leviticus 23:4-11, Leviticus 23:15-16, Leviticus 23:27, Leviticus 23:34-37, Psalm 81:3-6, Psalm 81:10-11, Matthew 13:54-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Aug 22, 2025

The generous support of the Philippian church reminds us that giving is more than charity—it is worship. Meeting the needs of others becomes a fragrant offering to God, bringing Him glory as we reflect His character and Christ’s love, while also allowing us to experience God’s abundant provision.

“It Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive” Philippians 4:15–20 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-20, Acts 20:35, Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Communion: It's More Than A Meal

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 16, 2020

This is a sermon on the meaning of communion for the believer.

Title: Communion: “There’s More to Prepare than a Meal” Script: I Cor. 11 (primary) Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 9-7-14/1-6-19 Intro: What happened to Time: When as a child I laughed and wept, time crept. When as a youth I dreamed and talked, time walked. When I became a full grown man, time ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heartbeat For More Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

JESUS'S HEARTBEAT REVEALS THAT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE FOR US THAN WHAT WE MAY HAVE SETTLED FOR.

His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat for More February 26, 2012 Luke 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION I came across an interesting site on the internet the other day. I could resist looking at it. Because even if I really didn't want to admit it, there were probable a few times when I really could have used the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Asking For More

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 14, 2019

To find out how to ask God for more than we can ever imagine please read this sermon!

Immeasurably More! Ephesians 3:20-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When we kneel before the Father with unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5) and nothing more than filthy rags to offer (Isaiah 64:6), one can’t help but wonder why a holy God would ever listen to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, John 16:24, Matthew 7:7, Mark 11:24, John 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Something More

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 14, 2014

Shares how we may need something more than we now may be experiencing and how to get it.

“Something More” March 16, 2014 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

More Than Just The Valentine’s Day Love

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 13, 2021

To celebrate Valentine’s Day or not is not important. But as Christians, we should know the kinds of LOVE that God wants us to have, something that is more than just Valentine's Day kind of love:

Today many people around the world celebrate Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. Here are three facts about Valentine's Day: • One hundred forty-four million greeting cards are sent every year. • Americans spent $20.7 billion in 2019 on Valentine's Day. • 7 in 10 people in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, Galatians 5:22, John 14:24, John 14:21, John 3:16, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:35, Romans 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One More Lick?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2003

Sin will take you farther than you planned on going. Sin will cost you more than you intended on paying. Sin will keep you longer than you planed on staying. Sin leaves terrible scars.

WHY SODOM? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ezekiel 16:49 and Genesis 18 and 19 Sin is a lot like the icing Mom used to make. I would sneak a lick out of the icing bowl, and it tasted so good, I would just have to get another lick. Then mom would catch me and I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:49-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A More Excellent Name

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Oct 23, 2001

Having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they (Hebrews 1:1-4)

1) There is Salvation in His name.(Acts 4:7-12) A) The Power or authority for salvation (v.7) B) The Presentation of the Gospel (v.8-11) C) The Proclamation by Peter (v.12) 2) There is Submission in His name. (Phil. 2:5-11) A) It begins with the right Attitude (v.5-7) B) It continues with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Made For More Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 17, 2010

Finding Wholeness in a broken world pt 1 - this message encourages people to find that they are created for more than the brokenness that they are experiencing in life. Applies to marriages, relationships, life etc.

Finding Wholeness in a Broken World Pt 1 – Meant for More Mark 10:17-31 “I just want somebody to help me.” Those were the words that came pouring out of the heart of a young man I met with recently. His life was in chaos and he knew it. He had burned most of his bridges and no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: *other

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Immeasurably More!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 23, 2024

Based on Ephesians 3:20-21 - Challenges hearers to consider what it means to know that God is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine.

“IMMEASURABLY MORE!” Ephesians 3:20-21 FBCF – 9/22/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Title of this message taken from Ephesians 3:20 – that our God is able to do: - “immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine” (NIV) - “far more abundantly than all we ask or think” (ESV, NASB) - “above & beyond all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist