Sermons about Religious Ritual

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

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We see how Jesus transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest deliverance of God’s people, into a new ritual to commemorate and give assurance that the sacrifice he was about to make would bring about a far greater deliverance.

Introduction Last week we studied the “last supper” that Jesus had with his disciples. We noted how Jesus was in control of the events that were leading to his sacrifice as the Passover Lamb. This morning we will see how he transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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Obedience Is More Than Sacrifice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's will over rituals and sacrifices, highlighting the need for a genuine, heartfelt commitment to God.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to share in His Word, and to grow deeper in our understanding of His will for us. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the profound book of 1 Samuel, specifically to chapter 15, verse 22. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Topics: Obedience

Love Breakts The Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 31, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 5,467 views

In the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, we see the love of the man’s friends and the love of Jesus coming breaking the rules in order to change lives.

Matthew 9:2-7 “Love Breaks the Rules” INTRODUCTION What is love? Love is a popular word in the English language. Perhaps its popularity has led to its over use and its loss of meaning. Certainly “I love spaghetti,” means something very different from the, “I love you,” that we whisper to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 4,331 views

With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 11, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 13,033 views

Through Christ, the Right Way is Revealed--the way to peace, joy, and eternal life.

2. When Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery returned with their report—they opened wide the opportunities of the in the American Frontier. The westward expansion encouraged many people to direct their dreams and passions toward a new land. 3. There was a young man by the name of Jedediah ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding God In Us

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Dec 4, 2020

based on 3 ratings

| 4,579 views

The Second Sunday of Advent.

Finding God in Us Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:9-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Mark 1:1-8. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us begin our reflection listening to the Gospel according to Mark (Mark1:1-18): “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:9-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Other

Will You Accept This Call?

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000

based on 44 ratings

| 5,898 views

Since we are made righteous through the gospel, our call to belong to Jesus Christ includes serving the gospel.

You are called to belong to Jesus Christ. You are called to a life of obedience to God, to a life of serving the gospel of God. How will the call to belong to Jesus Christ affect your life? What will influence your service for the gospel when you experience the salvation that comes from God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Will Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

based on 3 ratings

| 400 views

This sermon emphasizes trusting in God's divine guidance, rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances as we navigate life's challenges and decisions.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a day of joy and blessing as we gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and purpose. We are here to seek the face of God, to hear His voice, and to align our lives with His divine will. Today, we are not just sitting in a church; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Finding, Will, God

"The Gate Is Still Narrow"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 26, 2001

based on 134 ratings

| 3,044 views

This is not a full sermon. It is a devotional to be used in your Bible study/discussion group. But the message is timely.

“Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Paganism & The Occult

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 5,089 views

This was the introduction of a presentation to a High School youth Rally at our church. I followed this up with material from a book written by Erwin Lutzer and John DeVries on Satan’s Evangelistic Strategy for this New Age which teaches about "the lie"

Youth Rally Presentation on Paganism and The Occult Ed Skidmore, April 17, 2004 Intro: Today the hot new attraction in the religious world among many young people is the cluster of religions often called Paganism or Neo-paganism. Inspired by interest in things “Gothic”, certain rock music, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Age--A New Relationship Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2014

based on 1 rating

| 6,690 views

Jesus cleanses the temple, signifying the destruction and raising of the temple of his body.

John 2:13-25 “A New Age—A New Relationship” INTRODUCTION According to Hollywood there are two ways to start a war. You can send in the Seal Teams and start it covertly, or you can do start it with a show of force; a blitzkrieg. This was Hitler’s trademark in the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Security Systems Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

| 618 views

Our security in the face of an awesomely holy God is no longer in elaborate rituals and barriers but in Jesus Christ.

As you all know I flew to Minneapolis between Christmas and New Year’s. And since the terror alert is at orange, inspections are more thorough and lines are longer. Also both the Minneapolis and Philadelphia airports have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren’t so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 2,846 views

Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

Those That Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 3,288 views

part of series on the Beatitudes

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #4: BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 5:6 I. THE CHARACTER OF THIS APPETITE A. The Source of Hunger 1. Not a desire for some outward system of religious ritual and rules ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed By The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 912 views

This sermon explores the profound truth of our redemption through Christ, the significance of His sacrifice, and our response to this incredible gift. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to gather together in His name, bound by His love, and warmed by His grace? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to celebrate the redemption realized through Christ, to appreciate the relevance of His ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, Titus 2:11-14, Ephesians 1:7-10

Topics: Redemption, Christ Alone

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