Sermons on No Traditions:

Faith Needs A Setting Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2014

what is communicated in the Church, what is handed down in her living Tradition, is the new light born of an encounter with the true God, a light which touches us at the core of our being and engages our minds, wills and emotions.

Thursday of 4th week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The name “Israel” was given to Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca, after an incident in which this patriarch wrestled all night with a divine being. That name means “God-fighter,” and it applied well to his descendants. Our OT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

Easter And Red Eggs

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 5, 2017

This is a fun Resurrection Sermon. It focus on the old tradition of the Red Egg. Listen as the Ancient Church shares with us the message of Jesus' Resurrection, Victory, Salvation and the Way to Everlasting Life. Sunrise Service/Egg Hunt/AM Service

Scripture: John 20:1-18 Theme: Easter and Red Eggs Proposition: A fun sermon to around Resurrection Sunday. Instead all allowing the bunny, the egg hunts and all that stuff side track us - let's listen as the Ancient Church tells us about how the Red Egg speaks of Jesus' Resurrection, Victory, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Benediction"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jun 14, 2015

This benediction (composed from various songs, scriptures and traditions) encourages believers to bless God and asks God's blessings upon them. This is shared in honor of my birth church - The New Metropolitan Baptist Church - where it was composed.

The Benediction Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! - Why? Because: God and God alone created everything we call our own; From the mighty to the small, the glory of them all, is God’s and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 13, 2022

Religion is about keeping and maintaining laws and traditions, but Jesus nullifies these rules and regulations in favor of a relationship, and within that relationship all the laws of God are contained and worked out. It is through this relationship that we can get to the heart of God.

Getting To The Heart Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o5NlL02LPU There is a popular phrase that is used when we want to get to the bottom of something, or of our need to get to the most important aspect of something. We say that we need to get to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Leading Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 28, 2023

Elders have greater responsibility in making the youth, children of the Church. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph taught their children and grandchildren about the fear of God. Imparting religious traditions, doctrine and disciples are significant for any believing elder.

Theme: Leading Light Text: Nehemiah 9:9-21 Greetings: THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER!! Today, I would like to appreciate the Elders of our Church. They are an honor to our Church. They are pillars of the Church through their prayer support, financial support, regular attendance in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:9-21

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 25, 2024

Where did the Easter holiday come from? How do Christians and Churches navigate holidays in a way that takes advantage of what is on people's minds without creating religious holidays and traditions that are not biblically authorized?

A. One day an atheist was complaining to his Christian friend, “You Christians have your special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter and Jews celebrate their special holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur, but we atheists have no recognized special holidays. It’s just not fair!” 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Acts 17:23, Revelation 22:18-19, Matthew 15:8-9, 2 John 1:9, Jude 1:3-4, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Is Bible Study?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 19, 2020

Will you be ashamed when God tests your knowledge of the Word, both the written and living?

Many bible colleges have found that many kids coming from Christian homes and even in Christian schools from K-4 to 12 lack some basic Bible knowledge and interpretation skills. Many people leave solid churches and end up in extremely Liberal churches and even cults. One study found that cults ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Deuteronomy 5:32, Matthew 5:18, Revelation 22:19, Matthew 7:21-25, John 7:8, 2 Timothy 2:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 29:24, Romans 16:17, Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Colossians 2:20-23, Jude 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Put The Fire Out

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 2, 2001

It is important for us to have a Christian life that is on fire for God and we must make sure we do not put out our own fire or the fire of Christian ministries outside our own tradition or the fire of the little ones.

Once upon a time I went camping. A few of us stayed up late and talked around the campfire. From time to time one of us would add some wood to the fire so the “fire wouldn’t go out” and the camp site would remain warm, secure, and lighted. If you haven’t noticed the camp fires of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-49, 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Holiness

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah's Witness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 21, 2005

George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of Jehovah’s Witness cu

Counterfeit Christianity: The Jehovah’s Witness John 1:1,14-17 George Gallup states, “This is the most crucial decade in History. Designer, a la carte religion flourishes as traditional Christianity is undermined by counterfeits.” This is true when it comes to Charles Taze Russell the founder of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

At The Threshold Of Heaven, On The Edge Of Hell

Contributed by Virgil Watson on Apr 11, 2005

This Easter Message may be somewhat non-traditional, but it is one that I myself, being a survivor of the recent B.P.Texas City Plant’s explosion tragedy, will never forget. I hope this message is an encouragement to all, as it is for me.

TEXT: JOHN 12:32/ "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33) This He said, signifying what death He should die." Introduction: We should all know the real meaning of Easter, and the real reason for the season...and that is JESUS CHRIST, His death, burial, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2003

Although we may not want the church to change, change is inevitable and positive. Change will be guided if we will remember and assess accurately the traditions we have been given, if we will also assess proposed changes and not panic, and if we will mea

Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at our house. Some transformer blew, and for several hours we had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007

I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Advent Candle Readings

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 10, 2006

Four Sunday’s of Advent Readings - full text, Scriptures, Interpretation, Prayer included. A little different take from traditional. only four readings not five as chrismas eve fall on Sunday. Hope this helps. God bless.

First Sunday Of Advent (Read Scripture) Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 4-6 Is. 9:2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About 2012 Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

GO TO MY RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTING PPT FILE As stated in the other description, I used the release of the movie 2012 as a platform to discuss eschatology. I gathered a great deal of information on this subject and did not use a traditional outline so it

2012 STUDY NOTES 2 go to my resources for supporting ppt In the book of Revelation or the book of Unveiling, it is divided into three sections by the prophet John. First in chapter 1, “The things which were” or the things that you have seen. Second in Chapter 2-3, “The things which are” which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Of Adoption!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 16, 2012

In this sermon outline we share a little of what we are in Christ as a believer. Also, the old traditional ceremony of the 'Adoption ceremony' performed in Bible Days. One day we shall be like the Lord when we see Him.

SPIRIT OF ADOPTION! Romans 8:14-17 (KJV) 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17