Sermons on Religious Ritual:

Know Your Profits And Losses Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 23, 2015

We either believe that Jesus Christ alone is sufficient for a life of faith or He is not.

“Living a Joy-Full Life: Know Your Profits and Losses” Phil. 3:1-11 I recall a conversation that took place during a Consistory meeting of another church I served. It was about requirements for who should serve on Consistory. Some wanted to add guidelines to what the Scriptures have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores the power, purpose, and promise of prayer, guided by Jesus' model in the Lord's Prayer, to deepen our relationship with God.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together in His name, to be in fellowship, and to share in the joy of the Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a moment of spiritual discovery that will forever change our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Topics: Prayer, Jesus

The Transformative Power Of Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 17, 2024

The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world.

The Transformative Power of Genuine Faith Scripture: John 2:13-25 Introduction: The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world. Reflection In today's world, the concept of the Temple, symbolizing a place ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other

What's Important To You! Series

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Aug 1, 2005

When you compare things in your life to Jesus, things become nothing and Jesus becomes everything!

What’s important to you? Philippians 3 Intro: A. Philippians is the book of Joy. How to have a joyful Christian mind. B. Paul gives us in these chapters thieves that rob us of joy. 1. Chapter 1 - Circumstances of life 2. Chapter 2 – People can rob us of joy 3. Chapter 3 - things can rob ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Worshipers Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 20, 2023

"When Jesus was born… there came wise men… to worship him…." Jesus Himself said that those who are true worshipers will worship God in Spirit and in truth. What kind of worship do you bring to the King of Kings?

INTRO: It has been said, “wise men still seek Him,” and rightly so! But those who are truly wise don’t just seek Him, they find Him, worship Him, and follow Him in faithful obedience all the days of their lives. True worship is not just in word, but in deed.    1. A Worshipful Response - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, Matthew 2:12-14, John 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Family Vs. Digital Family: Practical Lessons For The Domestic Church Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024

Families today are having difficulty adjusting to the ways that technology has changed their relationships.

Holy Family vs. Digital Family: Practical Lessons for the Domestic Church Intro: Families today are having difficulty adjusting to the ways that technology has changed their relationships. Scripture Luke 2:22-40 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There are new opportunities and challenges ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Other

When Religion Gets In The Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 22, 2006

Third in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on how religion can pervert our relationship with God.

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas have made quite a name for themselves in the past several years. The church is led by Pastor Fred Phelps, and though it has “Baptist” in the name of the church, it is not associated with any Baptist denomination. The church is focused on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power Over Storms Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus has dinner with a Pharisee and forgives a sinful woman

Forgiven The Middle East is an extremely conservative, extremely religious area. For a woman to leave the house without her hair up, hair covered, and face hidden behind a veil would have been extremely shameful. Women were not valued at this time, they were not well respected or considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: *other

The Church Of ‘4’ Collections Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 18, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 18

Judges 18: 1 – 31 The Church Of ‘4’ Collections In those days there was no king in Israel. And in those days the tribe of the Danites was seeking an inheritance for itself to dwell in; for until that day their inheritance among the tribes of Israel had not fallen to them. 2 So ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pilgrims' Progress

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2014

In the first of the movie, Monumental, Kurt Cameron shares information about the Pilgrims which reinforces the Providence of God in their lives and ours.

1. Mayflower Compact https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbjWqsC0Lpk 2. First Thanksgiving Proclamation -- 1623 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope That Nobody Can Take Away

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2022

Our faith gives life a new basis, a new foundation on which we can stand, one that relativizes the habitual foundation of people’s security, the reliability of material income.

Monday of 3rd Week in Course Spe Salvi We may suppose that little David could have lived his whole life out under the stars, playing his stringed instrument to his flock, chucking rocks at an occasional predator and enduring the taunts of his multiple older siblings. But he heard the call of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:34, Mark 3:22-30, 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Choose Life (July 3, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 1, 2022

What caused America to loose some of her luster? Is it bad decisions from bad leaders through the generations who chose to “bow down to other gods whom they serve” (Deuteronomy 30:17)?

CHOOSE LIFE Text: Deuteronomy 30:15 -19 Deuteronomy 30:15 - 19:  (15)  See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity.  (16)  If you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am commanding you today, by loving the LORD your God, walking in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Double-Agent Series

Contributed by Matt Newburg on Jan 19, 2023

There should be a “Warning Label” on this message. Calling out all the double agents in our churches!

I. INTRO: NOT A SERMON I WANT TO PREACH...BUT A SERMON THAT MUST BE PREACHED. A. I think I don’t want to preach about this subject because I'm at the center of it. 1. I'm BUSTED...Nowhere to run...the cat’s out of the bag...pointing out the elephant in the room. I’d rather just ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Everyone Who Says To Me, 'lord, Lord,' Will Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 25, 2024

Jesus Christ Himself warned that not everyone who claims to be a Christian will enter the kingdom of heaven.

Not Everyone Who Says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' Will Enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus Christ Himself warned that not everyone who claims to be a Christian will enter the kingdom of heaven. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical requirements for being a true Christian. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Luke 13:3, John 3:16

The Spirit Of The Law, Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2023

What about spiritual show-offs? What about materialism and material worries? What did Jesus say about these things in Matthew 6?

As Jesus continued describing the Spirit of the law, He discussed spiritual show-offs, prayer and worry about material things. Let’s look at Matthew 6. Religious Show Offs What are our motives in doing good? Jesus taught that our motive should be to glorify God (Matthew 5:16) not to show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist