Sermons on Religious Tradition:

Jesus: The Difference Maker PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon encourages self-reflection on our faith journey, challenging us to overcome spiritual blindness and live out our faith with open-mindedness and discernment.

Good morning, beloved congregation. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, to draw near to Him through His Word. There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being among fellow believers, a mutual understanding that transcends our ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Topics: Savior

Baptist And Baptism

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

An understanding of scriptural, historical and traditional Baptism.

Baptist and Baptism Matt 28:18-20 INTRO: *mud hole baptism After the great rainstorm the other night. A There was a good size hole of water in the back yard of two little boys. A 5yr old and yes younger brother was back there playing in the water. Mom looking out the kitchen window, when the older ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Tall Trees And Tumbleweeds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

Honoring parents gives us and society the stability we need to flourish.

I started reading science fiction when I was 11 or 12, I think. My father brought home a couple of Heinlein juveniles from the library, Red Planet and Space Cadet. I don’t remember which one I read first, they’re both still favorites. All the Heinlein juvies are good reading. The plots were all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 4:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Balance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2012

Are you sure what you believe and practice is balanced on God's scale?

In my years since becoming a Christian, I have found that people in general tend to be like pendulums that are normally broken to either stay on the Left or Right side of the swing without ever seeing the middle or they are stuck in the middle and never move at all. Indeed the ones that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stale Religion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2013

If you want to keep your relationship with Christ fresh and vital, don't focus on tradition and clean hands; instead, focus on scripture and a clean heart.

Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but had never thought much about their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Best Till Now Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 19, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, and how it might apply to us today.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to John 2:1. We have been looking at the book of John. We are actually trying to get through the entire book of John. We are actually succeeded in getting through chapter 1, so we only have about 20 more chapters to go and we will be ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A False Faith Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 8, 2007

The devil does not mind a person having a faith, going to church, being religious, doing deeds of service, using Christian vocabulary as long as that person does not experience saving faith in Jesus Christ and His merits.

A Close Look At A Phony Acts 8:9-25 FALSE HONESTY Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use An Understanding Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what aspects of African traditional religions cause people to resist the gospel the most and why. 2. The students will explain how a missionary can use an understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Colossians Inductive-Deductive Sermon Outline Ideas Series

Contributed by John Allen on Sep 25, 2020

An inductive sermon outline for an overview of the book of Colossians.

Colossians Inductive-Deductive Sermon Outline Ideas The following notes reflect the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: ...read more

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 3, 2009

The church is to be on the offensive in preparing the way of the Lord in the lives of people!

Prepare The Way, Luke 3:1-6 Introduction There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Objection Overruled! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

The question the writer of Hebrews asks is the question all of us ought to consider: How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? The Bottom Line: God is holy, and he must punish sin.

INTRODUCTION As we are going though the book of Romans, it is important for us to keep in mind the historical context of the book. You know, we don’t do that very well in the twentieth century. We are very poor students of history, or we don’t really appreciate history the way we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ignorance Is Killing Us!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 2, 2015

Ignorance takes on many forms concerning the basic functioning of relationships and society, but most of all ignorance of the Word of God is causing our society to implode! Ignorance is wastefully degrading our organized systems and causing undue damage!

Ignorance Is Killing Us! By Kelly Durant 5-3-15 Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lord's Mercy On Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 11, 2015

To show that even GOD's enemies will come and humble themselves to the LORD, the LORD will answer their prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you kneel in prayer? Yes. When I am in prayer rooms and my bed room. Philippians 2:10-11 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World Has Gone Crazy

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 4, 2015

In changing what God has intended marriage to be, we are changing the fabric of society. God's word tells us not to be surprised by this and that we should be happy for the opportunity to respond to theses trials and tribulations.

The World Has Gone Crazy 1 Peter 4:12-16 (NLT) ( for an audio and visual of this sermon go to www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Back in 1995, there was a movie that starred Mel Gibson titled “Brave Heart”. It was about the beginning of the Scottish revolution in their quest for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible