Sermons on Religious Tradition:

Somethings Never Change

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 15, 2020

Never confuse the gospel with personal preferences, traditions and secondary issues

Today, we move to the book of Jude. So as you're pulling it up on your phone, tablet or paperback technology. Let me give you the context. The book is written by Jude, Jesus' half brother from a different father. He, like James, came to an understanding of Jesus as the Messiah after ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-15, 2 Timothy 3:16, Jude 1:22-23, Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weeds Among The Wheat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2022

God, the Lord, is the Reality that defines reality, that holds all that is, material or spiritual, in being.

Saturday of the 16th Week in Course Weeds Among the Wheat The tribes that Moses–and probably others–led into the Promised Land were, in the words of Exodus (12:38), a “mixed multitude.” That means that although once in the desert they were all called Hebrews or Israel, not all were physical ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:38, Matthew 13:24-30, Jeremiah 7:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Blood Of The Lamb

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 7, 2021

Jesus covers, protects, and saves us with His blood.

The Blood of the Lamb March 28, 2021 Morning Service Palm Sunday/Lord’s Supper Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus covers, protects, and saves us with His blood. Focus Passage: Mark 14:12-25 Supplemental Passage: Exodus 12:1-14 Introduction: Traditions can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25, Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Theology

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2024

Are we really seeking God's truth or defending our theologies and traditions?

The irony is that the most avid defenders of His sovereignty deny Him the right to create a plan of salvation that allows man free will to accept or reject His plan thus opposing His sovereignty. The most avid defenders of free will deny God the right to keep that which He saved until the end ...read more

Scripture: John 7:15-18, Acts 4:13, John 16:13-14, Mark 1:21-22, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 15:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Chinese New Year 2023

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 22, 2023

Chinese New Year is the most important traditional Chinese holiday, and this sermon shares how we celebrate it as Christians.

Opening: One Chinese person walks into a bar in America late one night, and he sees Steven Spielberg. As a great fan of his movies, he rushes over to him and asks for his autograph. Instead, Spielberg slaps him and says, "You, Chinese people bombed our Pearl Harbor, get out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Colossians 2:8, Mark 7:8, 1 Timothy 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uzzah (2 Samuel 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025

Are we guilty of placing our reasoning above God's instructions? Let's look at 2 Samuel 6.

Was David hasty in recovering the ark? Did he contribute to Uzzah acting carelessly? Do we sometimes unthinkingly act for God contrary to His will? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 6. Did David plan to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? David brought together 30,000 of Israel's best soldiers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Day For Remembering (Thanksgiving) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 18, 2023

Thanksgiving is about looking back and being grateful for what we have been through and how God has been with us. As we remember, we celebrate and rejoice in all that God has given us.

What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? (give time for the students to raise their hands and tell you what they love about Thanksgiving). Absolutely, Thanksgiving is a day when we stuff our faces with turkey and pumpkin pie. But, it's more than just a food fest. It's a day to remember and be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Topics: Gratitude, Family Gatherings, Historical Events, Traditional Meals

Foreclosure Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20:9-19

Luke 20:9-19 Foreclosure “9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lord's Mercy On Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 12, 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

Promise Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 3: 11 - 20 - the fourth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 20 November 2011 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction Continuation of occasional sermon series on Elisha, a man whose fifty year ministry is often overlooked The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christian Liberty And Conflicts With Culture

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

A mature Christian knows the limits of his liberty in Christ and understands that love is the measure of that liberty.

Message: In this chapter of the Bible we are introduced to Christian Liberty and the responsibility of properly exercising it. How does our liberty impact those around us in the church and our culture? When are we free to do as we please knowing that what we are doing is not a sin? Is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Always Wanting To Be A ‘big Shot’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20: 45 – 47

Luke 20: 45 – 47 Always Wanting To Be A ‘Big Shot’ 45 Then, in the hearing of all the people, He said to His disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Time To Unfold Your Deck Chair

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 19, 2017

Lucy said, "On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their deck chairs to the stern. Where do you put your deck chair, Charlie Brown?" Charlie replied "I can't even get my deck chair unfolded."

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message or Homily. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 17:22-34; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21. In a "Peanuts" strip, ... Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing ... theology. Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34, John 14:5-6, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican