Sermons on Religious Ritual:

Jesus Christ: The One And Only (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 2, 2015

If somebody asked you this question, how would you answer? “If you were to die today, do you know 100% for sure that you would go to heaven?”

Jesus Christ: The One and Only (Part 4) 1 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: 1. If somebody asked you this question, how would you answer? “If you were to die today, do you know 100% for sure that you would go to heaven?” 2. If your answer is “Yes,” what if they asked this next? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Bible Church

Worker Approved PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of handling God's Word with honesty, harnessing truthfulness in our work for God, and holding firm to God's foundation.

Good morning, dear church family. It's always a joy to gather together, to see your faces, to share in the fellowship of believers. We are here, not by accident, but by the grace of God. We are here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are here, not for our own sake, but for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Topics: Work, God

Proclaim The Lord's Death

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The ritual of the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death without words.

Thesis: The ritual of the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death without words. Intro.: 1. Illust. "Take her?" "Yes." "Take him?" "Yes." "Took." You have just heard the transcript from the world's shortest wedding ceremony. It took place in a bar on a Friday PM at 8:00. The couple had met there the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Biblical Salvation

Contributed by Tracey Evans on Jan 21, 2010

SALVATION ACCODING TO GODS WORD,TRUE BIBLICAL SALVATION IS NOT IN RITUALS AND RULES

IN TODAYS WORLD THERE IS MUCH CONFUSION ON WHAT ONE MUST DO TO BE SAVED.LETS TAKE A FEW MOMENT AND GO TO THE TRUE AUTHORITY ON THIS SUBJECT.AND THAT WOULD BE NOTHING OTHER THAN THE WORD OF GOD.FIRST THING WE MUST REALIZE IS THAT SALVATION MUST COME FROM THE SON.JOHN 5:21 FOR AS THE FATHER RAISETH ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21-29

Denomination: Holiness

Legalism

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

Are you too caught up in man-made laws?

The story was told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the river to get to church, which he did. When he arrived the elders of the church were horrified that their preacher had skated on the Lord’s Day. After the service they held a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To understand the power, purpose, and privilege of the Blood of Jesus.

Good morning, Church! Thank you for joining us today as we delve into God's word together. Today, we will be unpacking 1 John 1:7, a verse that highlights the powerful symbolism and significance of the Blood of Jesus. It reads, "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Topics: Plead, Blood, Jesus

Celebration

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2006

Psalm 100 encourages not only to celebrate and worship God for what God has done, but also for who God is.

Psalm 100:1-5 “Celebrate” INTRODUCTION The writer of Ecclesiastes observes that there are times to grieve and times to celebrate. Today is a day to celebrate. We have a great deal to celebrate. • Today is our second anniversary of launching our worship service. • Hundreds of people have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

#5 Being Transformed By A Divine Encounter Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015

This sermon shows the importance of encountering God if we have any hope of being transformed. Scriptures give many example of those whoes lives were changed by an encounter with God.

Being Transformed by Divine Encounter Introduction: This year’s theme: Be Transformed. We need to be transformed in our thinking (head), the passions of our heart, and our actions. Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, 20-22 I. We Cannot Transform Ourselves A. Pride keeps us from seeing that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Religion Or Relationship" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

A quick look at the lessons from Philippians.

Question: What is your Hope Built on? "The depravity of man is the only doctrine we have with thousands of years of evidence." Pastor Matt Chandler Where is your confidence? 1. In Religious Ritual? Vs. 3 "For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Red Heifer Water (Numbers 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2024

What does the ashes of a red heifer mixed in water have to do with baptism and Jesus? Let's look at Numbers 19.

Is death the ultimate result of sin? Do hatred, verbal abuse, lust, lying, ignoring the needy and greed ultimately cause our own destruction? Does cleansing us from sin involve someone dying for us? Is this dramatically pictured in the water mixed with the ashes of a red heifer? Let’s review ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Inside-Outside Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The condition of your heart is what determines your status with God, not the rituals and traditions you follow.

Introduction Have you ever asked someone a question and found you had touched a raw nerve? The other person swells up with emotion and then unleashes a tirade. “I’ve had enough of people asking me…” “You want to know my opinion? I’ll be glad to give you my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Principle Assets(2023)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 10, 2023

2 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those spiritual assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-II—1Corinthians 1:2-?(:1-9) ATTENTION: Congaree National Park is located around 10 miles southeast of Columbia SC. It’s a little over a 2 hr. drive from here.—We have plans to go there sometime in the near future. There are certain aspects of the park that are appealing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Significance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A communion message.

THE BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Matthew 26:26-30 INTRO: Before the Lord Jesus Christ left the earth, he established two ordinances for the local church. They are Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Neither ordinance has any saving power, but rather, baptism is an ordinance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Freedom Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

We are no longer slaves to sin but children of God.

Living in Freedom March 9, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are no longer slaves to sin but children of God. Focus Passage: Galatians 4:1-20 Supplemental Passage: For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 66 God's Ultimate Victory Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 66

Isaiah 66 God’s Ultimate Victory True Worship vs. 1-2 False Worship vs. 3-4 Persecution for God’s People vs. 5-6 Prosperity for God’s People vs. 7-14 The Final Judgement vs. 12-24 Intro: We are in the last chapter of the book of Isaiah 66 chapters done in 45 messages over 54 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational