Sermons on More Than Rituals:

When Will There Be No More Tears? Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A message concerning true forgiveness and restoration.

7 And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering which is over all peoples, even the veil which is stretched over all nations. 8 He will swallow up death for all time, And the Lord God will wipe tears away from all faces, And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Religion Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019

True religion isn't about external rituals, but it is about relationship and wholehearted devotion.

A. One day, many years ago, a well-respected British minister took the trolley early Monday morning from his home in the suburbs to the church in downtown London. 1. He paid the driver as he got on the trolley, and being pre-occupied with his busy schedule and the needs of his church he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The More Abundant Life

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 11, 2008

Jesus wants us to have life more abundantly, but what does that mean?

The Abundant Life a) More Abundant Life (Intro)... How many came here this morning seeking a blessing? How many came with an expectation? How many came expecting God to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you can think or ask? How many know that He can and will exceed your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

The More Excellent Way

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 2, 2007

Love is the quality of Christian maturity.

Here are some children’s ideas about love. -Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people all our lives.) - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

More Words To Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A ton of instructions for this church that are still relevant for the church today.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions: More Words to Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 I want to take a poll this morning as we get started. How many of you like to talk on the phone? How many of you don’t like talking on the phone? I fall somewhere in the middle of the two extremes – it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Words To Philippi Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A lesson on Christian maturity from the believers at Philippi.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Philippi Philippians 3:15 – 4:1 A group of three to eight year olds were recently asked their opinions on how you know you are grown up and mature. Here are some of their responses. David, age 7 – When your clothes don’t fit ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Something More?

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon which looks at some differences between Jesus and Santa.

AM sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 21, 2003 Looking for Something More? (Things Santa Can‘t Bring…That Christ Can) Tradition tells us that the Santa Claus of legend and lore pops in and out of every house on Christmas Eve bringing Christmas gifts to good little boys and girls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011

A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Israel: The Next Generation

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

Every generation crosses a river into a new land, taking with them lessons from their ancestors. Your ancestors may not have given you what you needed to travel the desert in safety, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late.

Should respect and courtesy be taught in elementary, middle, and high school classes along with writing and arithmetic? At the end of the last century ten states mandated that character education be included in the school curriculum and legislation; the issue was pending in many more states. A ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving Jesus More Series

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 29, 2002

A sermon on the overcoming life that Jesus calls us to have.

I must mention that I get very frustrated when good preachers avoid hard texts or leave them out altogether. As far as our text is concerned men will preach about the blood of Jesus. They will joyfully point out the need for personal testimony. Never in my 34 years of listening to preaching have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret For More Is Less Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 30, 2007

To be poor in spirit means one is aware that he has less, not more, that he has to admit that he has less to have more and that he has to accept that he can only have more with God.

There was an old woman begging in a street corner. A passer-by took pity on her. He was about to give when he noticed that she’s holding two cans. When he asked why, she answered, “Well, business is so good that I opened a new branch.” Seriously, I remember watching an episode of Imbestigador[1] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Is Where We Live

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 25, 2017

When it comes to the things of this world, God is not interested in how successful we are. Success can be measured. When it comes to the things of this world, God wants nothing less than complete, total and unquestioned victory for us.

I don’t have any notes tonight because I’m going to read a little bit. There are many in the Body of Christ who, when they pray and nothing happens, they say to themselves “I just want to see a little success. I want to see something positive happen.” That is not what God is after. God is not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The All-Sufficient God (El Shaddai)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

El Shaddai, meaning "The All-Sufficient God" or "God Almighty," reveals God as the One who has unlimited power and sufficiency to meet every need.

THE ALL-SUFFICIENT GOD (EL SHADDAI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:1 "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘I am God Almighty [El Shaddai]; walk before me faithfully and be blameless.’" Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 91:1, Isaiah 40:29-31, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ: Much More

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

Name it. Whatever it is, Christ is much more

Mankind has been effected as groups and cultures by numerous people throughout history. There have been influential people; great people and not so great people who have influenced societies, whether for good or for bad. But mankind as a whole has only been affected by two men; the first, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Becoming More Patient Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 1, 2016

This is the fourth sermon in this series about the fruit of the Spirit. 1. Develop a New PERSPECTIVE 2. Acquire a Sense of HUMOR 3. Deepen Your LOVE 4. Depend on the LORD

Fruit of The Spirit – Patience Becoming More Patient We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational